Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health & Rest Coaching Partner in Santa Cruz
Jefferies Leilani has been dedicated to providing personalized mental health support since 2002. Founded by Leilani Jefferies, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive training in mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR, and trauma-informed care, our practice combines traditional therapeutic approaches with holistic methods like yoga and body-centered mindfulness. We specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges while fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience.Our services extend to rest coaching and Yoga Nidra facilitation, addressing modern struggles with burnout and digital overwhelm. With over two decades of experience, we offer both in-person sessions in Santa Cruz, California, and online consultations, prioritizing client-centered care and evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's unique journey toward healing.
Services
Mental Health Therapy
Rest Coaching
EMDR Therapy
Yoga Nidra
Trauma Resolution
Mindfulness Training
Digital Detox Programs
Group Therapy
Parent Support
Somatic Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed mental health therapy
- Our holistic approach integrates evidence-based practices with yoga and mindfulness
- Certified Daring to Rest coach addressing modern burnout and digital fatigue
- Specialized training in EMDR, somatic therapy, and attachment-based interventions
- Sliding scale fees available to ensure accessible mental health care
Services
Mental Health Therapy
Personalized therapy addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. Combines traditional talk therapy with somatic practices to enhance emotional resilience. Tailored to individual needs with options for short-term or open-ended treatment.
Rest Coaching
Certified Daring to Rest coaching helps clients combat chronic exhaustion through Yoga Nidra and lifestyle modifications. Addresses internalized productivity pressures while teaching sustainable rest practices. Includes boundary setting and nervous system regulation techniques for lasting recovery.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Utilizes bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories while maintaining client stability. Requires preliminary assessment to ensure emotional preparedness for intensive trauma work.
Yoga Nidra
Restorative yoga practice inducing deep relaxation between wakefulness and sleep. Combines breathwork and body awareness to reduce stress while accessing subconscious patterns. Available as individual sessions or group programs for collective healing.
Digital Detox
Six-week program addressing technology overuse through intentional screen reduction and mindfulness practices. Includes weekly accountability sessions and creative reconnection exercises. Designed to reclaim attention span and improve sleep quality through structured digital boundaries.
People
Leilani Jefferies
Therapist & Rest Coach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience in trauma therapy. Certified Yoga Teacher and Daring to Rest coach specializing in mindfulness-based interventions. Integrates somatic practices with evidence-based mental health treatment for holistic client care.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues using evidence-based methods like CBT and EMDR.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medi-Cal directly and offer out-of-network reimbursement for other plans. Sliding scale fees available for qualifying clients.
What is rest coaching?
Certified Daring to Rest coaching combines Yoga Nidra with lifestyle modifications to combat burnout through sustainable rest practices and boundary setting.
Are online sessions available?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy and rest coaching via Zoom for clients outside Santa Cruz or preferring remote access.
What makes your approach unique?
We integrate trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and somatic therapies with traditional mental health treatment for holistic healing and emotional resilience.
Do you offer group programs?
Yes, we host 6-week rest coaching groups and digital detox programs focusing on collective healing and sustainable lifestyle changes.
