Surfing-Therapy Metaphor
As a lifelong surfer who is also in private practice as a therapist here in Santa Cruz, I am often struck by the parallels between surfing and therapy.
Mr David Schulkin
Family Therapist
“I am an experienced therapist in Santa Cruz who has the natural ability to make almost anybody feel comfortable.”
About Me
As an experienced family therapist in Santa Cruz, I naturally create a comfortable space for open conversation. My gentle approach helps individuals feel heard, even when topics are sensitive. This ease allows families to explore complex dynamics and build stronger connections together. If you seek a supportive environment to navigate family challenges, you will find a welcoming partner here.
Approach
I guide sessions at a relaxed yet focused pace, inviting honest conversation while keeping things grounded. In Santa Cruz, in English, I mix gentle questions with practical reflection so insights translate into everyday choices between meetings. We track interaction patterns, try small experiments at home, and build clearer ways of relating through steady, collaborative work that centers each person’s experience. People looking for practical, compassionate help with family and relationship strains often find this pace easy to follow and effective.
Contact David
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Basic Information
In-person
Services
Services Offered:
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
Learn more about Family TherapyIndividual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual Therapy
Works With:
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship Issues
Professional Title:
Family Therapist
A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.
