Chelsea Moyer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Chelsea Moyer

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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Updated 22 days ago
8 years in practice

As an art and outdoor therapist, I love supporting college students in moving through life's challenges with creativity, nature, and compassion.

Hello! Thank you for checking me out. Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Maybe wanting deeper self-acceptance, relationships, or peace? I believe in your resilience and would be honored to journey with you toward it. I specialize in working with people who are grieving any type of loss, recovering from past or recent trauma, seeking to live their most authentic life, or looking for a different kind of therapy. Since 2008, I have worked with a wide range of people (LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks especially), supporting their unique identities alongside mine. I value the stories each of us brings. More than just talk therapy, I seek to facilitate transformational experiences through a variety of holistic approaches. I am an expressive arts and eco (nature-based) therapist offering outdoor sessions at local forest and beach locations. I see the creative process and Earth as powerful partners in supporting mind, body, and spirit wellness. Our sessions may include talking, process-oriented artmaking, body awareness, mindfulness practices, ritual, deep nature connection, or walking together outside. I’d love to hear from you and how we might work together to support your growth.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanBisexualHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 2:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 2:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 2:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Eating Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Sexual Assault
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Body positivity
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People seeking asylum
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Dance/Movement Therapy
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Non-Violent Communication Process
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Location 1 of 2

  • Outdoor Forest Location

    Other

    855 Branciforte DriveSanta Cruz, CA 95065

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Emotional support animals allowed
  • River Rock Wellness

    Office Building

    6630 Highway 9suite 204Felton, CA 95018

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Emotional support animals allowed
    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$180 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Anthem – California
  • Cigna – California
  • Optum – California
  • Oscar – California
  • UCSC Student Insurance – California
  • United Health Care – California
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Board of Behavioral Sciences

    123025, California

Certificates

  • Ecotherapy

    The Earth Body Institute

    Certificate in providing nature-based therapy, whether online or outdoors

  • Psychological Evaluations for Asylum and Other Immigration Cases

    Pacific Skills Training

  • Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certification

    American Red Cross

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

    Udemy

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

    Udemy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    Udemy

  • Somatic Experiencing Introduction

    Professional Education Systems Institute

  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping

    Professional Education Systems Institute

    Evidence­ Based, Mind­-Body Treatment Approach to the Anxiety Spectrum Disorders

  • Enhancing Internal Family Systems Work (IFS)

    Change Your Narrative, LCSW PLLC

  • Certified Grief-Informed Professional

    Evergreen Certifications

Education

  • California Institute of Integral Studies

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2016

    My concentration was in Expressive Arts Therapy, focusing on the healing powers of the creative process, art-marking, ritual, and imagination

  • Westmont College

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2009

    Religious Studies

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