Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Santa Cruz, CA
Dr. Lucie Hemmen, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience dedicated to empowering individuals, teens, and couples through transformative therapy. Specializing in anxiety, parenting challenges, and emotional well-being, she integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness to help clients navigate life transitions, relationships, and self-discovery. With a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA, Dr. Hemmen combines her clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, emphasizing emotional resilience and connection.Her work extends beyond therapy through three published books and ongoing efforts to make psychological resources accessible to all. Rooted in a belief that everyone possesses an innate capacity for growth, her practice fosters safe spaces for clients to explore, heal, and thrive. Located in the historic Branciforte Plaza, the practice blends professional excellence with a commitment to community well-being.
Services
Therapy for Adults
Teen Counseling
Couples Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Parenting Support
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in clinical psychology
- Our team specializes in anxiety and teen mental health
- We provide evidence-based therapies like EMDR and CBT
- We have authored three books on teen psychology
- Our practice is conveniently located in historic Santa Cruz
What people say
Saved my life
Gift for working with teens
Uplifted my spirit
Invaluable support
Go-to psychologist
Services
Therapy for Adults
Specialized therapy for adults navigating life transitions, stress management, and emotional challenges. Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with personalized care to address depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Clients develop coping skills and self-awareness through a supportive therapeutic process.
Teen Counseling
Targeted support for teens facing anxiety, self-esteem issues, and social pressures. We help adolescents build resilience and healthy coping mechanisms while guiding parents through effective communication strategies. Our practice addresses modern teen challenges with specialized expertise.
Couples Therapy
Therapy designed to improve communication and resolve conflicts in intimate relationships. We help couples develop deeper connection skills and address patterns that hinder relationship satisfaction through structured, compassionate guidance.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized programs using mindfulness and evidence-based techniques to manage anxiety disorders. We address panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and stress-related conditions through personalized treatment plans focused on symptom reduction and emotional regulation.
Parenting Support
Expert guidance for parents navigating teen development challenges. Our services include counseling sessions and educational resources to improve parent-teen communication and address behavioral concerns with proven strategies.
People
Dr. Lucie Hemmen
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
With 25+ years of experience, Dr. Hemmen specializes in anxiety, teen mental health, and relationship therapy. Author of three books on adolescent psychology, she combines clinical expertise with evidence-based approaches to empower clients through emotional growth.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy for adults, teen counseling, couples therapy, and specialized anxiety treatment using evidence-based methods.
Do you work with parenting challenges?
Yes, we specialize in teen-parent dynamics and offer guidance through counseling and evidence-based parenting strategies.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.
Are services available outside Santa Cruz?
While our practice is based in Santa Cruz, we're developing online courses to expand accessibility.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us directly via phone or email to discuss availability and therapy goals.
