Shanowa Simington, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Shanowa Simington

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
15 years in practice

I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice. I will meet you where you are and get you where you want to be.

Welcome! My approach to therapy is an eclectic and collaborative approach that will meet your individual needs. I enjoy working with adults, couples, and families. I will value your perspective and work collaboratively with you while providing support and guidance in achieving your goals. Together we can create a therapeutic relationship that offers self-awareness, acceptance, insight, resources, and the integration of past and present experiences. Such integration can provide you with a sense of mastery and confidence that will help you regulate your emotional and cognitive responses in your everyday life. My theoretical orientation is an eclectic approach that blends and combines many modalities and techniques. My focus of attention in every session is client-centered and strength-based which means we will start where you are and continuously utilize your wisdom and experience to create the bridge to growth and change. I welcome feedback and collaboration in creating a safe and confidential space that will assist you as we discover resources and tools to help you.

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

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Identity
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

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

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • 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
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Gottman Method
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Object Relations Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Location

  • Therapy with Shanowa

    Office Building

    340 Soquel Avenueste 120Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Getting around

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

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$100 — $150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

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

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Health Savings Account
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMFT

    BBS

    85349, California

Certificates

  • EMDR

    EMDR Institute

Education

  • JFKU

    MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 2009

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