Philip Spradling, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Philip Spradling

(He/Him/His)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Other, Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 23 days ago

Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. There is great benefit found from tuning in to your heart, mind & body.

Finding a therapist is challenging these days. The best way to learn whether you can work with any given therapist is to meet for a few sessions and then evaluate. I look forward to meeting you. Please call for a complimentary consultation. I have worked in academic environments for many years, first as a graduate student seeking several advanced degrees, and later as a professor of psychology, education, gerontology, and English as a second language.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
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Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am 4:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • End of Life
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Histrionic Personality
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

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

Special groups

  • People of color
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Zen Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Anger Management
  • Family Systems Therapy

Location

  • Office Building

    147 S River StreetSuite 231Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$100 — $150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Anthem – California
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Single case agreement
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • MFT

    Board of Behavioral Sciences

    105133, California

Education

  • Argosy University

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2008

    Psychotherapy for Individuals & Couples

  • University of Southern California

    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2002

    Doctorate in Educational Psychology. Academic Concerns, e.g. procrastination, depression, test anxiety, social adjustment, etc.

  • University of Southern California

    MS (Master of Science), 1998

    Human Lifespan & Development, Gerontology

Publications

  • Using the Life History Tapestry

    2002, Journal of Geriatrics & Nursing

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