Celebrating Dr. Aaron Desuacido: Accepting New Clients in Santa Cruz and Statewide via Telehealth

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Aaron Desuacido, PsyD has officially passed his EPPP exam and is one step closer to becoming a licensed psychologist in California! This is a huge accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder to have him on our team at the Center for Embodiment Medicine.

Dr. Aaron brings warmth, skill, and deep presence to his work with children, teens, and adults. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity questions, or life transitions, his integrative, trauma-informed approach meets clients with compassion and clarity.

“My goal is to help people feel more alive, connected, and empowered in their healing. I believe in therapy that honors the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.” — Dr. Aaron Desuacido

💻 Upcoming Free Community Talk (CEUs Pending!)

Title: A Humanistic Approach to Psychosis: Seeing the Person, Not Just the Illness

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2025Time: 11am–12pm PTLocation: Online (Zoom link provided with RSVP)

Cost: FREE (CEUs pending approval)

In this one-hour community offering, Dr. Aaron Desuasido invites us to reimagine psychosis through a humanistic lens—one that centers empathy, trust, and real connection. Learn how presence and relationship can become powerful tools in the healing process.

📩 RSVP Here to save your spot.

About Dr. Aaron Desuacido

Dr. Aaron specializes in:

• Childhood trauma & developmental wounding

• Anxiety, depression, and self-esteem

• LGBTQIA+ identity support

• Life transitions & personal growth

• Working with teens and emerging adults

• Culturally sensitive, attachment-based care

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He offers in-person therapy in Santa Cruz and telehealth throughout California. His work blends relational depth, somatic awareness, and clinical expertise—with a focus on creating real, reparative change.

And yes—he accepts Medi-Cal (California Alliance for Health). Therapy is completely covered, and no referral is needed. Private pay clients are also welcome.

📍 Therapy with Dr. Aaron: What to Expect

Whether your child is struggling, your teen is shut down, or you’re feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, Dr. Aaron creates a space where healing can unfold naturally. His clients often describe him as:

✔️ Warm and grounded

✔️ Non-judgmental

Dr. Aaron Desuacido, licensed psychologist in Santa Cruz, offering trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and adults—Medi-Cal accepted, telehealth and in-person sessions available.

✔️ Deeply present

✔️ Able to hold complexity with care

He’s one of the most sought-after clinicians on our team—and now that he’s almost fully licensed, spots will go fast.

✅ Book Now — Limited Availability

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f you’ve been waiting for the right time to begin therapy for yourself or a loved one, this is it. Dr. Aaron is accepting new clients now in Santa Cruz and via telehealth across California.

👉 Book here to get started today

👉 Or visit Center for Embodiment Medicine to explore more.

Let’s celebrate this incredible milestone together—and help more people get the care they deserve.