Sharon Parker, Hypnotherapist

Sharon Parker

(She/Her/Hers)

Hypnotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Not accepting clients
Updated 13 days ago
34 years in practice

All clients are warmly welcomed, regardless of age, race, or gender identity. We will work together to identify your goals for personal growth.

I am looking forward to meeting you! I have had a wide range of clinical experience and training -- from a private treatment program, to community parenting center, to a private practice. I continually strive to add to my repertoire of skills, to better serve the people who come to see me.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteSelf-identifySpiritual, not religious
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Aging
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief and Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Anger Management
  • Positive Psychology
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Location

  • Office Building

    555 Soquel Ave., Suite 260Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

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

    Getting around

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

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Chat
  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$15 — $130per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Anthem – California
  • Blue Shield of California – California
  • Carelon Behavioral Health – California
  • Cigna – California
  • Health Net – California
  • Magellan – California
  • Optum – California
  • Victims of Crime (CalVCB) – California
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Paypal

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    California Board of Behavioral Sciences

    LMFT29198, California

Certificates

  • EMDR

    EMDRIA

    I have completed the two-part EMDR training, domestic violence training, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. I have completed three courses of medical hypnotherapy training.

Education

  • University of San Francisco

    MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 1987

    Focus on CBT and trauma.