Andrea Diemert LMFT-LAADC-CHT

Hello! I am Lee, an Associate Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting people who are living with the impacts of trauma, mental health challenges, and substance misuse. I am passionate about walking beside people as they discover their unique path to wellness. I am influenced by trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, client-centered perspectives, and I recognize healing is a deeply personal journey. In

my work with others, I utilize evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Narrative therapies. My therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and connection.

My own healing journey has shaped my understanding of how trauma, shame, grief, and loss impact us. I learned that there was nothing inherently bad about me, but bad things happened to me. I also learned that I had resilience and a 100% success rate for surviving difficult things. In my work today, I believe in co-creating a warm and safe space where we can explore ideas like strengthening resilience, self-regulation, healthy coping strategies, and learning to sit with difficult emotions while staying in the present moment. You also have a 100% success rate for surviving difficult things. I would be honored to guide you on a healing journey that meets your individual needs and feels

right for you.

Brainspotting Therapist   

I support individuals from all walks of life, with a special focus on working with BIPOC communities, particularly women of color, as they navigate the complexities of identity, trauma, and resilience. I recognize that mental health is shaped not only by our inner world, but also by the cultural, historical, and systemic forces that influence our lives.

My approach to therapy is grounded in cultural humility, compassion, and presence. I do not see myself as the expert on your life—you are. I am here to walk alongside you, to listen with intention, and to support your journey back to your own strength, wisdom, and healing.

Clinically, I draw from both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), while working relationally and at a pace that feels right for you. Our work together will center your voice, values, and lived experience. I view therapy as both a sacred space for reflection and a practical space for growth. It is a place where you can show up fully and be met with care, clarity, and respect.

Whether you are moving through a difficult season, seeking deeper connection with yourself, or simply looking for more grounding, therapy can offer space for healing, restoration, and renewal. You do not have to carry it all on your own.

Brainspotting Therapist. 

Kara is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life’s challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress/burnout, or the effects of trauma, she is here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth. Kara is trained in addressing the profound impact trauma can have on both mind and body. Her integrative therapeutic approach is tailored to individual and unique needs, combining Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered practices. She aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to work toward your goals. In addition to these foundational approaches, Kara’s goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and supported as you work together to understand the root of your challenges and develop personalized strategies for healing. She is committed to meeting you where you are with empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental space to explore your path forward. Together, you can work as a team through difficult moments and help you reconnect with your strength, resilience, and sense of peace.

Brainspotting Therapist

I believe meaningful change begins with genuine human connection. Rather than taking a traditional "blank slate" approach, I strive to create a supportive space grounded in authenticity, unconditional positive regard, and appropriate transparency. My goal is to help clients feel comfortable being themselves so we can have honest conversations about life's challenges. While therapy can be difficult at times, I also believe humor and self-compassion are important parts of the healing process.

I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, parenting challenges, and family conflict. Because no two clients are the same, I take an individualized, trauma-informed approach that reflects each person's unique needs, strengths, goals, and lived experiences.

My work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, strength-based approaches, Brainspotting (Phase 1), EFT Tapping, and family systems perspectives to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.

Whether you're facing a difficult season or simply looking to better understand yourself, I'd love to connect and see how I can support you.

 Hello,  I am a therapist dedicated to supporting individuals from all walks of life, with a special focus on BIPOC and Spanish-speaking communities. My work is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and cultural humility, honoring the beliefs, traditions, and social worlds that shape each person’s story. Whether you are navigating life transitions, grief, identity exploration, or relationship challenges, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore what matters most to you. Together, we uncover the strengths that already exist within you and your resilience, courage, and capacity for growth as you move toward balance and healing. In our sessions, I aim to create an environment where you can speak freely and feel both deeply supported and gently challenged, engaging in a process of authentic growth and self-discovery.

My approach integrates Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered practices, blending evidence-based methods with genuine human connection. With a background in psychiatry, anti-human trafficking advocacy, and housing case work, I bring a broad perspective to supporting individuals experiencing traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, heartbreak, and loss.

As a bilingual clinician (English and Spanish), I am passionate about providing inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible care. For those who wish, I also offer Faith-Based Counseling, integrating spiritual values into therapy in a way that honors your personal beliefs and lived experience.

 Hello, I am a therapist who is committed to hearing your story. Your story matters. I am here to support you and guide you to a place of acceptance, growth, and healing. I recognize that each individual is unique in their own special way and comes from many different walks of life, and I adjust to your needs. You are the expert, also referred to as the driver in your life, and I am the passenger, the one who listens and supports you. Through my professional journey I have approached therapy helping individuals heal their inner child, in which that younger self may have faced difficult situations, hardships, and trauma that have hindered them from reaching their best possible self as they grow in life as an adult. Clinically, I focus on Trauma Informed Based Therapy, including inner child work, pulling from other modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Through our sessions, I move through them with you and utilize tools that are right for you. Therapy is not a one-focus place; it is a special time for you to be understood, respected, receive a clear lens, be grounded, feel safe, gain coping skills, and connect to yourself and or the world. It is your space, but a space for you to not feel alone. It is a space where you will be heard through patience and empathy. Healing takes time and together we will work at a pace that is right for you. You are important, you are not broken, and you do deserve to be proud of yourself.

I am a compassionate and person-centered therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families heal, grow, and reconnect with their strengths. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to the unique needs of each client, integrating evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused interventions.

My primary focus is trauma recovery, and I believe in treating the whole person, emotionally, relationally, psychologically, and spiritually when appropriate. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout their healing journey. For clients who identify faith as an important part of their lives, I enjoy thoughtfully integrating faith-based perspectives into treatment as a source of strength, hope, and resilience.

I am especially passionate about working with adolescents, teens, young adults, and families. Much of my work focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, identity development, life transitions, and relational challenges. I also enjoy supporting families in repairing relational ruptures, strengthening communication, and building healthier, more connected family dynamics.

I value meeting clients where they are and helping them move beyond feeling “stuck” by building practical coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and fostering meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, supported, and hopeful as they work toward healing and the life they want to create.

 I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and create lives that feel more balanced, meaningful, and authentic. I believe that emotional well-being is deeply connected to our physical health, relationships, environment, and life experiences, and I approach therapy from a holistic perspective that honors the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

My work is rooted in trauma-informed care and draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches that help individuals develop insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. I have a particular interest in the impact of trauma, chronic stress, attachment, and the mind-body connection, and I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. I believe healing often occurs when we learn to approach ourselves with greater compassion, curiosity, and acceptance.

Throughout my career, I have worked across inpatient psychiatry, residential treatment, correctional mental health, and community-based settings, supporting individuals and families facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing care that is both deeply compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practice.

I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and the effects of chronic stress. I am especially passionate about helping clients understand how past experiences and family dynamics influence present struggles, while fostering healthier patterns of communication, connection, and self-understanding.

I view therapy as a collaborative process and consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they move toward greater emotional wellness, stronger relationships, and lives that feel more connected and fulfilling. 

Brainspotting Therapist 

Veronica Gruba is dedicated to supporting people from all backgrounds through life’s transitions — whether it’s a career change, navigating identity challenges, a shift in relationships, or moving into a new life stage. I strive to create a safe, nurturing space where you can begin to heal, explore your thoughts and emotions, gain insights, and develop strategies to meet your unique challenges.

My approach to therapy centers on what you need and what truly works, rooted deeply in empathy. I believe therapy is a radical act of self-love and defiance—a space where you can gain profound self-insight, embrace who you truly are, and begin writing a more fulfilling story for your life.

Blending humor, resilience, and compassion with a deep understanding of life’s complexities, I offer a space that is queer-affirming, gender-affirming, and socially conscious. Whether you're facing a significant life transition or simply need a place to process, I’m here to support you.

With a heart for service and a passion for holistic wellness, Autumn serves as the Administrative Coordinator for our group. She is the grounding force behind the scenes, making sure everything flows smoothly so our clients and clinicians can focus fully on healing and growth.

Rooted in the belief that true wellness comes from the harmony of the mind, body, and spirit, Autumn brings this philosophy into every part of their work. Whether managing schedules or welcoming new clients, she approaches each task with compassion, clarity, and purpose.

Autumn is more than just an administrator, she is a calm and supportive presence who helps hold the space for transformation, growth, and connection.

I am passionate about working with couples and individuals on various issues that affect relationships with self and others. Previously, I worked as a residential counselor with teenagers, where I realized the importance of attachment disruption, relational trust and safety, emotion regulation, self-worth. I worked as a case manager at an-inpatient facility for a Dignity Health location, where I led groups and conducted intakes for those being admitted. This was vital to understanding what happens on the other side when a client has a 51-50 and needs to be admitted to the hospital. I also have experience at a non-profit, sliding-scale agency for family and couples support, increasing my awareness of the various environmental factors that press individuals, couples and families as challenges to mental and emotional health. I have volunteered through Hospice of Santa Cruz at Camp Erin, a weekend camp for youth who have lost a family member, where I learned the value of support and camaraderie with those who have experienced a similar loss in grieving and healing. 

I have maintained a private practice in Santa Cruz for four years.