Asher Brauner
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
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.
Practice hours (PST)
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
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