TEAM
OUR TEAM IS MADE UP OF DOCTORAL AND MASTER'S LEVEL THERAPISTS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO EMBODIED PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT
DR. RACHEL HORODEZKY
DR. AARON DESUACIDO
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Dr. Aaron Desuacido (He/Him) is a a Registered Psychological Associate working under the direct supervision of Dr. Douglas Kasle. He is passionate about helping people realize their true value. He has worked with people from many different backgrounds, age groups, and demographics, but has extensive experience working with trauma survivors and transitional age youth, which includes individuals from adolescence to early adulthood.
Therapy can sometimes feel like a daunting experience, which is why the first step in Dr. Desuacido's therapeutic process is for the client to feel understood and cared for. His clinical practice endeavors to provide clients with a reparative relational experience that is characterized by empathy and trust and reconciles unmet relational needs.
However, Dr. Desuacido firmly believes that there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. His priority is to understand your unique individual needs and to attend to these needs in the best way possible. He is more than happy to answer any questions regarding how you can work together to create the experience that you need to flourish. To book a session with Aaron call (831) 275-5286.
DR. RACHEL HORODEZKY
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Dr. Rachel Horodezky (She/Her) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director and teacher at the Center of Embodiment Medicine, a 5Rhythms Teacher and the mother of two young boys.
Her primary treatment modalities are humanistic therapy, existential therapy and eco therapy. Additionally, she runs an assessment clinic where she administers traditional psychological assessments and incorporates holistic psychological treatments into the report and recommendations.
Dr. Rachel graduated from McGill University in 2004 and has held adjunct faculty positions at several schools including JFK university where she taught expressive arts. She has received several awards for her work and research including the 2004 APA award for her undergraduate thesis and an academic award of excellence from JFK. She offers 5Rhythms movement classes and workshops that are complimentary to therapeutic treatment.
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DR. AARON DESUACIDO
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Dr. Aaron Desuacido (He/Him) is a a Registered Psychological Associate working under the direct supervision of Dr. Douglas Kasle. He is passionate about helping people realize their true value. He has worked with people from many different backgrounds, age groups, and demographics, but has extensive experience working with trauma survivors and transitional age youth, which includes individuals from adolescence to early adulthood.
Therapy can sometimes feel like a daunting experience, which is why the first step in Dr. Desuacido's therapeutic process is for the client to feel understood and cared for. His clinical practice endeavors to provide clients with a reparative relational experience that is characterized by empathy and trust and reconciles unmet relational needs.
However, Dr. Desuacido firmly believes that there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. His priority is to understand your unique individual needs and to attend to these needs in the best way possible. He is more than happy to answer any questions regarding how you can work together to create the experience that you need to flourish. To book a session with Aaron call (831) 275-5286.
AMARA SANTOS, MA, AMFT
Amara Santos is an Marriage and Family Associate working under the direct supervision of Dr. Rachel Horodezky.
Her approach to treatment os primarily relational. Her belief is that we are relational beings; it is in relation to others that we experience our wounding and our healing. The quality of our relationships across the lifespan shapes our experiences and influence our story, beginning with our family of origin, followed by friends and partners, along with cultural and societal constructs. How we make sense of our experiences impacts the way we move through the world, our perception of self and other, how we feel in our body, and how we become activated.
For me, therapy is a relationship where you can process your life experiences in a safe, brave, and supportive space to gain more self-awareness, compassion, understanding, and liberation from the patterns and emotional distress your body has been holding.
I meet my clients where they are and hold the whole of them and their experiences with care and respect. I approach therapy through a feminist and liberation framework, oriented towards depth psychology, attachment theory, psychodynamics, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, and nervous system regulation. To book a session with Amara call (831) 318-0778
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HANIA O'NEIL, MA, AMFT
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Hania is a humanistic psychotherapist, working under the direct supervision of Dr. Rachel Horodezky, who believes the natural world is our greatest teacher. Through the integration of ecotherapy and somatic practices, she offers a holistic approach to healing and personal growth. By honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature, she creates a nurturing space for individuals to explore their inner world and cultivate a deeper connection to themselves and their environment.
Through ecotherapy, Hania invites clients to experience the therapeutic benefits of the natural world. By returning to the earth and mindfulness practices, clients can develop a greater sense of groundedness, resilience, and overall well-being. Somatic therapies, such as body-centered mindfulness and movement practices, are incorporated to address the body’s wisdom and release physical and emotional stress.
With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Hania empowers clients to explore their inherent potential and find healing through a combination of inner exploration, embodied awareness, and nature-based experiences.
Whether you're seeking to reduce anxiety, enhance self-esteem, or deepen your connection to the Earth, she offers a transformative therapeutic journey.
To book a session with Hania please e-mail hcolumbina@gmail.com
DR. DOUGLAS KASLE, Ph.D
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Dr. Douglas Kasle is a supervisor at the Center for Embodiment Medicine. His work in this world is to help people from pain and suffering and cultivate greater capacity to experience life fully with undefended authenticity.
Expertise in Mindfulness Based and Somatic practices for management of pain, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. Decades of work with children, families, parent coaching, and support adults at any stage of life to deepen meaning and self-regulation emotional experiences for greater presence and joy. To apply for an internship with Dr. Kasle please
e-mail douglaskasle@yahoo.com
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TRACY KORPELA, APCC
Tracy completed her Masters degree in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Clinical Counseling from Naropa University in 2023, including completing a year-long graduate studies internship with The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz. Tracy is deeply committed to allyship and advocacy of the LGBTQ+ community. Tracy is trained as a Gender Affirming Counselor through the Family Acceptance Project® and RISE, a program of the LGBT Center of Los Angeles. She has also trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Tracy’s philosophy in working with clients is to share Cognitive, Mindfulness and Transpersonal + Spiritual techniques. She brings warmth, empathy, and a deep presence to the healing space and the human experience. Her areas of speciality include depression, anxiety and spiritual emergence.
Santa Cruz is home for Tracy and in her free time she loves to hike in the redwoods with her pup, Jade. You can learn more about her at www.TracyKorpela.com and you can book directly by sending an email to tracykorpela@me.com
