It takes years and dedication to hone one's clinical skills. I have had the privilege of working…read morewith Mike Zukowski for over 15 years, and during that time, he developed into a very seasoned clinician specializing in treating addictions, trauma and disconnection between couples. His compassion and care, coupled with his wisdom and practical tools, make him a very sought after therapist. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Mike did our premarital counseling and some personal counseling for us when we first moved to…read moreGilroy. He is AMAZING. We can't recommend him enough. He listens and is really engaged during the sessions... We are so grateful he helped us during our difficult time of transition.

We had Couples coaching and individual coaching with David. He was very helpful in giving us the…read moretools to enrich our relationship. We were able to focus on a specific incident that occurred and resolve that issue along with rebuilding a healthier relationship with each other. Of the many skills he taught us, the conflict resolution exercise, What is 'true", What is not "true"and what also is "true" has helped us understand how to better communicate our feelings and resolve even the most difficult situations. I feel my partner REALLY listens to me NOW. I feel we can use these tools to help us happily ever after !!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! PS... David you will be invited to our Wedding !!

I wish there was a 6th star to give Dave. He has helped me change my life professionally,…read morecreatively, interpersonally, and spiritually more than any other single human. He has helped counsel me in times of severe distress, helped me plan for by biggest personal accomplishments, and throughout it all, has helped me really believe that I can love and take care of myself. What I really value about our sessions is that he can repeat back to me what I am saying with a clarity I sometimes have difficulty accomplishing on my own. His coaching is hyper practical and he is surprisingly far-reaching in his expertise. I have a notebook full of mantras, sayings, mental jumpstarters, and practices that he has given me as tools. The tools work - they are not overly abstract, and every single session I come away with something (usually several!) that I can apply right away. He is relentlessly supportive and loving, non-judgemental, and holds me accountable when I need him to. I hope that everyone who is struggling to get out of a crisis, or who wants to find peace and self-love for themselves, finds time to be coached by Dave, because he will help.

I've had the most incredible experience with Jeff! From our first session, I felt seen and…read moreunderstood in a way that I've never experienced before. His ability to empathize and truly connect with me on a personal level was amazing. I could tell right away that he genuinely cared about me, my goals, and how to help me achieve them. What really sets him apart is his authenticity--he doesn't sugarcoat things or just say what you want to hear. Instead, he provides thoughtful, honest guidance that feels tailored to exactly what I needed in that moment. I have always felt comfortable opening up, and that made each session much more powerful. If you're looking for someone who is deeply compassionate, honest, and fully committed to helping you grow, I cannot recommend Jeff Sera enough!

I did a Reiki session with Jeff last month. I didn't know what to expect but Jeff was very open and…read moreinformative before we started. He made sure to ask questions about what I was comfortable with and checking in during the session. He did a whole body scan and then focused on some target areas. When I came to Jeff, it was in the middle of the afternoon, I was exhausted from my morning. I can't explain exactly what he did but I left the session feeling energized and ready to take on the rest of my day! I would highly recommend doing a session with Jeff if you're interested in learning or trying alternative practices for healing.

Sean is an amazing healer. My first session with him gave me many brilliant insights into my own…read morehealing. Sean's questions helped me enquire into my habitual past patterns which had kept me on a continuum of ' why did this happen to me'. He skillfully helped me reframe my ideas/beliefs about my purpose in life & created a space for me to just be without fighting so hard to ' be doing ' things all the time. It was a powerful session and I am very grateful for all the insights that Sean offered me. I would highly recommend anyone to see Sean, if you want a soulful, clear, expansive view on life among many other crystallized nuggets of wisdom- which is what I received! I'm looking forward to going back & continuing my sessions with him.

As a QHHT practitioner myself, I spent some time looking for someone who I could feel comfortable…read moreenough with to guide me through my own experience and assist me with connecting myself to my own answers. After contacting another person who wasn't available, I ended up finding Sean through Yelp. He ended up being the perfect person for my needs. He provided helpful insight just from our conversation before the actual hypnosis session. He was also able to customize the hypnosis session to my needs and took me straight to a conversation with my Higher Self, which was really all I needed. His insight and intuitive practice fully supported me in a way I wasn't expecting but completely appreciated. Thank you so much!

I came to coaching wanting to find more ease in my relationship to growth and facilitating positive…read morechange in my life. I have had a relationship of being self-critical and expecting perfection from myself in all areas of my life. This often leads to swinging between pushing myself to be as productive as possible and subsequently becoming exhausted and unable to accomplish all that I had set out to do. This led to frustration and doubt in my ability to be of service to the values that I held dear including being kind, compassionate and cultivating present centered awareness. When I started coaching I quickly realized that I couldn't do everything all of the time and Todd helped me to discover a way of prioritizing and taking action in a part of my life that felt alive to me in the moment and to allow the other areas to take care of themselves without trying too hard and expending too much energy with unfulfilled promises. Another great realization that I had during our time together was learning how to speak over my doubting and self-judgmental voices without suppressing them or letting them "run the show". I've found myself having fewer times when I am lost in confusion and unable to make decisions because I am able to practice being decisive in smaller areas of my life, like deciding what to eat from a dinner menu. When I practice what it's like to shift from being confused to being decisive in these easier decisions, then it becomes easier to make that shift with bigger decisions, like making career changes. One of the things that I really enjoyed about Todd was his ability to honor my life perspective and the tools and philosophies that I have accepted as guiding factors for my life. He wasn't trying to fit me into a box and telling me what I "had to believe in" in order to have success. Todd accepted the framework that is part of my unique path, which for me is strongly influenced by Buddhism. When Todd would introduce new concepts or theories around growth or consciousness, it was always done without the expectation that I need to accept this new way of thinking about the world. I felt at ease and accepted by this way that he held our time together. Overall I would recommend Todd to anyone who is looking for an authentic, down to earth coach who can help to shift the perspective that you hold on life to be empowering and satisfying.

I feel SEEN when I am coached by Todd. A masterful listener, Todd effectively witnesses and…read morereflects what he sees and hears in his clients. He is empathetic, gentle, respectful, and great at holding space. I have 7 friends who have been coached by Todd, and we all agree that he is amazing at creating an invitation to explore possibility. He is known for his imagination-rich approach of inviting people to "play in the light!" This means that Todd establishes a safe, relaxed, upbeat environment that frees his clients to imagine possibility in brand new ways. As a result of my sessions with Todd, I have frequently come away with fresh new perspectives about issues in which I originally felt stuck. You will thank yourself for giving yourself the gift of working with Todd. Thank you, Todd, for helping me to dance in the light!

I hired David in 2020 I believe, and he helped me a lot to face life more confidently and to get…read moreout of victim mode. I did not even know I was in a place of being a victim, or feeling defeated. When I hired him, I had gone through a lot of hardships in my life, and my health. I have grown so much in the 6 plus years since hiring him and finding my way through my life. I do not want to say therapy is bad for us/me. But, it did not help me solve my life issue. My life issue was being a doormat, feeling overly responsible for others problems and not knowing how to be bold. I remember one day he taught me how to say no in a way that was bold and solid without apology. I had previously not had the scripts or skills or boldness to share with others how I felt or what I did not like, I am a totally different person today. Found my feet and my voice. Thank you David! Sad to hear you are no longer a life coach! We never agreed on diet as I eat meat based and he was vegan but he taught me a phenomenal amount about communication and confidence. THANK YOU!

After a few decades, kids and relationships you might need a tune-up. I did. I found David here on…read moreYelp and gave him a call. I am so glad I did. David and I walk and talk once a week. I feel empowered with a fresh set of tools and language to understand how to be my best self. It's not an easy thing to do. I have become an expert at crafting the masks I wear. They kept me safe, or so I thought. David was there to assist me in recognizing that these precautions I had manufactured were really just holding me back. He presses me to see the "realities" in my life that are so often rooted in falsehoods - and boy do I resist! If you are serious about peeling back all the layers and finding that authentic you then you should give David a call. It's now or never.

Dr. Xander has been a wonderful counselor to consult with for various life difficulties. I was…read morestuck with several aspects in my life which I am appreciative to have him help me work through; He empowers his clients by teaching a "toolbox" of skills (beneficial skills applicable for professional and personal life.) His life approach is direct, sometimes unconventional, but his point comes across! His breath of knowledge to help a client understand, set goals and make changes in life is invaluable.

If you're looking for a therapist in Santa Cruz for your university student, Xander is the guy. His…read moreunconventional "Santa Cruz" techniques complete with cartwheels and a dog, make him relatable and priceless. He has brought joy to our lives and made a difference in the life of my child. He's wonderful, give him a try!

I am beyond fortunate to have found Michael Scott when starting our divorce process. We have a…read more2.5-year-old son who we want nothing but the best for. Michael helped to set up a parenting plan and make this life transition as easy as possible. Michael is kind and gentle with his approach and his years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Custody Mediator are remarkable. He taught us so much during our time with him and always reminds us that he is available if and when we need assistance. I found him on Google and went to his website which resonated with me and our values. If you are looking for help during your challenging time check out Michael's website! Chin up! https://michaelscott-therapy.com/

I've had to use his services twice in the last ten years. Michael is extremely professional,…read morecalming during challenging issues, and effective at finding resolution. I can not say enough good things about Michael.