Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Santa Cruz, CA
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in Santa Cruz, California, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My practice focuses on empowering clients to resolve crises, achieve personal growth, and build healthier relationships through evidence-based therapies. Specializing in trauma recovery, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Enneagram coaching, I provide personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs.With a background in academia and extensive training in diverse therapeutic modalities, I combine clinical expertise with compassionate support to foster lasting positive change. My practice serves clients across the Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, and San Francisco Bay Areas, offering both in-person and virtual appointments to ensure accessibility.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Enneagram Coaching
Divorce Mediation
Trauma Recovery
Parent Education
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in trauma recovery and relationship therapy.
- Our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Internal Family Systems.
- We provide personalized care tailored to individual, couples, and family needs.
- Our psychologist is certified in advanced trauma treatment and Enneagram coaching.
- We serve Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, and San Francisco Bay Areas with flexible appointments.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Short-term and in-depth therapy addresses immediate crises or long-term growth. We help clients manage divorce, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges while fostering self-esteem, emotional regulation, and life satisfaction through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and EMDR.
Couples Counseling
This service improves communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution for couples. We address infidelity recovery, pre-divorce counseling, and collaborative divorce processes while teaching tools to strengthen relationships through Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy techniques.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma recovery using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treats PTSD and phobias. This evidence-based approach helps clients process traumatic memories, reducing emotional triggers through structured sessions that integrate Level III EMDR certification techniques.
Enneagram Coaching
Personalized Enneagram assessments identify personality types and subtypes to improve self-awareness. This coaching helps clients understand motivations, overcome relationship challenges, and develop healthier behaviors through decades-refined methodologies that surpass online testing accuracy.
Divorce Mediation
Psychologist-led divorce mediation and collaborative divorce processes minimize conflict while addressing practical dissolution aspects. We facilitate fair agreements for co-parenting, asset division, and post-divorce relationships as part of Santa Cruz Divorce Solutions.
People
Michelle Franklin
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Franklin has provided psychotherapy in Santa Cruz for 40+ years. She specializes in trauma recovery, EMDR, and relationship therapy. Her credentials include certifications in Internal Family Systems, Enneagram coaching, and collaborative divorce practices.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Enneagram coaching tailored to each client's needs.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, I provide Zoom sessions for clients in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended options available for intensive work.
What insurance do you accept?
I provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not bill insurers directly.
Can you help with divorce-related issues?
Yes, I offer divorce mediation, collaborative divorce coaching, and co-parenting mediation services.
What are your office hours?
Appointments available Tuesday-Thursday 10a-5p, with Zoom options Monday and Wednesday.
