Brennen Facchini, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Brennen Facchini

(He/Him/His)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

Brennen collaborates with each person, offering tailored, compassionate care grounded in trust to support growth, healing, and overall well-being.

My guiding principle is that therapy is a collaborative process, with patient and therapist working together toward a shared goal. I view each patient as a unique individual with distinct needs and concerns, offering weekly support and guidance tailored to their well-being. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, core values that help create a foundation of trust and psychological safety. I draw from various evidence-based models, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapies, adapting my interventions to meet each person’s needs. I attempt to foster a strong therapeutic bond, empowering individuals to explore their challenges openly and work toward meaningful solutions that support growth and resilience. Inspired by my college professors and a family history rooted in service, I have spent the past twelve years in community mental health. Through this work, I have become a dedicated therapist passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their life goals. Outside work, I enjoy fishing, surfing, backpacking, and exploring California’s coast and Sierra Nevada.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief and Loss
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Trauma

Age groups

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

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Location

  • Mindpath College Health - Santa Cruz

    Clinic

    740 Front StreetSuite 220Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Open map

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Anthem – California
  • Blue Shield of California – California
  • Cigna – California
  • Health Net – California
  • Magellan – California
  • Optum – California
  • UCSC Student Insurance – California
  • In-network insurance

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMFT

    California Board of Behavioral Sciences

    115420, California

Other