Asher Brauner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Asher Brauner

(He/Him/His)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
13 years in practice

UCSC students have long been my favorite clients. Whatever is going on for you, there's always hope. Gimme a call, I won't bite.

There is hope. I've worked with lots of folks on or off campus who feel hopeless, anxious, upset, angry, or confused, and often their lives improve with positive support. I've had many UCSC student clients over the years and am actively looking for more UCSC clients who are motivated to make positive change in their lives. My first goal in therapy is to listen with compassion and help build trust between us. We'll work in whatever way is comfortable for you, and when you're ready, we'll chart a course toward meaningful change. Whether I'm working just with you, or with you and a loved one, I'll value each person's perspective and help look for positive solutions. To learn more me and about therapy, see my video "Why Go to Therapy?" at https://bit.ly/2UG9Aur I love UCSC and the Santa Cruz area and have been living here for thirty years. I am a UCSC alum, earned two degrees there (and work out at OPERS daily, yay self-care). I've learned and taught in local schools, raised a family here, and I hope to help you along your journey. I value diversity and no matter your background, you are welcome here.

In person only
Speaks English, Hebrew
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender Man

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Immigrants
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Location

  • Office Building

    903 Pacific AvenueSuite 207BSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
    • Elevators

Payment options

$60 — $125per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Anthem – California
  • Optum – California
  • UCSC Student Insurance – California
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Paypal
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • MFT

    CA Board of Behavioral Sciences

    96994, California

Education

  • JFK

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2012

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