Business Details
29 Years
experience
Clinical Psychologist in Santa Cruz, CA
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life's emotional challenges. My practice in Santa Cruz, CA, was established in 1997, building on years of work in youth services and crisis counseling. I specialize in helping adults, teens, and couples address issues such as anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma, and self-improvement through evidence-based modalities like EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.My approach emphasizes creating a safe therapeutic space to explore emotional patterns, fostering resilience, and empowering clients to reconnect with their inherent strengths. Having authored three books on parenting and teen mental health, I integrate both professional expertise and personal experience to guide clients toward transformative growth. My practice reflects a commitment to accessibility, with ongoing efforts to expand course offerings that make psychological support available to broader audiences.
Services
Adult Therapy
Teen Counseling
Couples Therapy
Parenting Support
Anxiety Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in clinical psychology and teen mental health.
- Our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness.
- We specialize in parenting support, drawing from both professional and personal experience.
- Our approach prioritizes personalized care in a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
- We combine clinical expertise with published insights on adolescent emotional development.
What people say
Saved my life
Gift for working with teens
Uplifted my spirit
Invaluable support and wisdom
Go-to psychologist
Services
Adult Therapy
Adults seek therapy for life transitions, relationship challenges, or emotional patterns. My approach combines mindfulness and evidence-based techniques to foster self-awareness and resilience. Clients learn to navigate stress, depression, and personal growth with professional guidance.
Teen Counseling
Teens receive tailored support for anxiety, self-esteem, and social pressures. I help develop coping skills while respecting developmental needs. Parent collaboration ensures alignment with family dynamics and long-term emotional health goals.
Couples Therapy
Couples build communication skills and emotional connection through structured sessions. I address conflict patterns and foster mutual understanding, whether navigating crises or strengthening existing relationships with practical tools.
Parenting Support
Parents gain strategies for navigating teen behavior and communication challenges. Drawing from clinical work and personal experience, I provide actionable insights to improve parent-child relationships and reduce household stress.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety care combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. Clients learn to identify triggers, reframe thought patterns, and develop personalized coping mechanisms for long-term symptom reduction and emotional regulation.
People
Dr. Lucie Hemmen
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Lucie Hemmen is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience in Santa Cruz, CA. She specializes in teen mental health, anxiety, and couples therapy, blending evidence-based methods with personal insights from parenting two daughters.
Questions
What types of clients do you work with?
I specialize in therapy for adults, teens, young adults, and couples addressing anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting, and emotional growth.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate evidence-based methods including EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer parenting guidance?
Yes, I provide parenting support informed by clinical expertise and personal experience raising two teen daughters.
Are virtual sessions available?
Currently, I focus on in-person sessions at my Santa Cruz practice, with plans to expand digital course offerings.
How do you handle crisis situations?
While I prioritize ongoing therapy, I work with clients to develop coping strategies and coordinate care for urgent needs.
