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Licensed California Therapist

Compassionate Therapy Services - Serving All of California From Santa Cruz

Healing. Change. Support

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A Path Towards Fulfilling Relationships

Welcome to Liz Nickole Therapy, your trusted source for compassionate mental health support in Santa Cruz, CA, serving clients across California. I am dedicated to fostering healthier connections and building stronger bonds within families, couples, and individuals. Specializing in high-conflict relationship counseling, I help clients navigate challenges, improve communication, and find common ground to create a harmonious and fulfilling future. With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a deep passion for emotional well-being and expertise in trauma-focused therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Begin your journey toward understanding, connection, and lasting fulfillment today.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #75880

Elizabeth Nickole McCarty Baumeister

Liz Nickole, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, smiling warmly in a denim jacket, leaning against a wooden wall outside her Santa Cruz, CA office, with greenery and a building visible in the background

With Over 15 Years
Experience

I've been privileged to hear my clients describe my approach as one driven by curiosity. In my view, you are the expert on your own experiences, emotions, and aspirations. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the inner strength and resources to confront life's obstacles and cultivate resilience. My aim is to walk with you you on your path to healing, growth, and transformation.

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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Trained to help others heal from trauma using proven, evidence-based methods for lasting emotional recovery.

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Gottman Couples Therapy

Evidence-based approach that helps couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

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TF-CBT

(Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a proven method designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma, promoting emotional resilience and well-being.

Specializing in

Areas of Expertise

Mental Health

Anxiety - Bipolar - Depression - Grief - Oppositional Defiance - Self-harm - Substance Use - Suicidal Ideation - Trauma and PTSD

Relationships

Blended Families - Codependency - Communication - Divorce - Family Conflict - Infidelity - Relationship Problems

Personal Exploration

Abandonment - Attachment - Careers - Childhood Processing - College - Goals - Identity Exploration - Life Transitions - Skill Development - Stress-management

Teen Issues

Academic Struggles - Ambivalence About the Future - Bullying - Defiance - Risk-taking - Self-esteem - School Refusal - Social Skills - Stress-management

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