Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Santa Cruz
Lisa Herendeen, LCSW has been dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's most challenging transitions since 2010. Our practice combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with compassionate, client-centered care to address emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. With over two decades of clinical experience, we specialize in trauma resolution, attachment repair, and conflict mediation, serving clients through both psychotherapy and divorce coaching services.Our approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic techniques to create lasting positive change. We maintain strong professional credentials including clinical social work licensure in California and New Jersey, and have developed specialized expertise in family court systems and high-conflict divorce mediation. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive the most current and effective therapeutic interventions available.
Services
Psychotherapy
Couples EFT Counseling
Divorce Coaching
Attachment Repair
Co-parent Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in family therapy and trauma resolution
- Our practice integrates evidence-based techniques like EFT and Brainspotting
- Certified mediator with expertise in family court systems
- Specialized training in attachment theory and trauma-informed care
- Proven track record helping clients through complex life transitions
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services combine cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and somatic approaches to address emotional challenges. We help clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and trauma through personalized treatment plans. With over two decades of clinical experience, we specialize in creating safe therapeutic environments for lasting personal growth.
Couples EFT Counseling
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples improve communication and strengthen emotional bonds. We guide partners through identifying negative interaction patterns and developing healthier relationship dynamics. Our approach focuses on creating secure attachments and resolving conflicts through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Divorce Coaching
We provide comprehensive divorce coaching to navigate legal and emotional challenges during separation. Our services include co-parenting guidance, boundary setting, and court system navigation. Certified in mediation, we help clients achieve amicable resolutions while protecting children's well-being throughout the divorce process.
Attachment Repair
Specialized attachment repair services address relational trauma and insecure bonding patterns. Using techniques like Ideal Parent Protocol and Brainspotting, we help clients develop secure attachment styles. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on healing past wounds to improve current relationships and emotional regulation.
Co-parent Counseling
Our co-parent counseling services help separated parents establish effective communication and parenting strategies. We focus on creating child-centered custody arrangements and resolving custody disputes. With experience in family court systems, we help parents maintain healthy relationships with their children during and after divorce.
People
Lisa Herendeen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lisa Herendeen is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in family therapy and divorce mediation. She specializes in trauma resolution and attachment theory, holding advanced certifications in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Brainspotting. Her practice combines clinical expertise with personal insights from navigating life transitions.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Brainspotting to address emotional and relational challenges.
Do you specialize in any particular areas?
Our practice specializes in trauma resolution, attachment repair, divorce coaching, and family mediation with expertise in high-conflict divorce cases and child custody matters.
How can divorce coaching help me?
Divorce coaching provides emotional support and practical guidance through the legal process, helping you establish healthy boundaries, co-parent effectively, and navigate family court systems.
What experience do you have with family therapy?
With over 20 years of clinical experience, we've helped families navigate complex transitions including parenting challenges, estrangement, and post-divorce family reorganization.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine if our services align with your goals.
