Validation
How can humans meet their needs for connections without losing their independent sense of self?
Mrs Aude Castagna
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“A compassionate, open minded therapist, I support people's journey into self discovery, life transitions and moods”
About Me
As a compassionate, open-minded therapist, I offer a supportive space. We can explore life's changes and emotional shifts together. I help you uncover insights about yourself, guiding you through transitions with greater clarity. We work to understand your moods, building resilience and a deeper sense of self. This approach suits those seeking a thoughtful, collaborative journey towards personal growth.
Approach
Beginning from our conversations, I move from gentle curiosity into practical, paced work that honors your pace and priorities. I meet clients in Santa Cruz and online, offering sessions in English or French so we can keep momentum between meetings with brief reflections or simple practices. In session we trace patterns in relationships, moods and transitions, try small experiments, and name choices that feel manageable; I stay collaborative and clear about next steps. People navigating change, separation, or anxiety often feel steadier with this pace.
Contact Aude
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:
- •All ages
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.
Qualifications
California State University, East Bay
HAP
Selfleadership.org
Registrations
Aude Castagna
LMFT
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