ANAHATA NEUMAN M.A. Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 203 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

ANAHATA NEUMAN M.A. is a registered associate marriage and family therapist located in Santa Cruz, California. Specializing in therapy for people with unique perceptual experiences and family crisis, Anahata offers individual and family sessions, groups, and intensives to help clients find balance within challenging life experiences. With over seven years of experience working with severe mental illness, Anahata excels in creating a supportive and comfortable environment for her clients. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, incorporating logic and humor to inspire healing and change. Dr. Jonathan Tallman MD, a psychiatrist, praises Anahata's ability to connect with and empower her clients, helping them navigate through vulnerable feelings in a safe and therapeutic manner.

Anahata also offers a unique family therapy "suite" for parents feeling overwhelmed or stressed, providing a comprehensive set of services including adult therapy sessions, free therapy sessions for children, and 24-hour texting support. By prioritizing parents' mental health, Anahata aims to improve the overall family system and provide a space for children to process their experiences. Through her work grounded in social psychology and cultural influence, Anahata helps clients find meaning in their experiences and learn to navigate through suffering.

The healing and learning process with Anahata is personalized and non-linear, with most clients starting to feel better within 2-3 months. Anahata's interventions focus on guiding clients towards finding meaning in their pain and setbacks, encouraging a positive attitude and engagement in the therapeutic process. She also offers the option for parents to join adult therapy sessions as a group with another parent, allowing for flexibility in scheduling child sessions. Included in the session fee are services such as 24-hour text support, adult therapy sessions, and therapy sessions for children in various settings. Overall, Anahata Neuman M.A. provides a compassionate and dedicated approach to therapy, helping clients transform pain and suffering into meaning.