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Review From Lookout Santa Cruz:

Shine a Light Counseling Center is praised for its attentive, inclusive approach and a team of well-trained therapists ready to support a diverse range of clients. Lookout List voters highlighted the sliding-scale options and the center’s integrity and dedication, with one noting, “The folks who run Shine a Light have the highest integrity and dedication in the business.”

Reviews From Google:

Shine a Light Counseling Center

I attend weekly therapy at the Scotts Valley location with Jessica W. Let me tell you- Jessica is such a gift. She’s the best therapist I’ve ever had — I feel deeply aligned with her energy and approach. Our sessions feel more like sacred space than just “therapy.” She has this grounded, intuitive way of guiding me back to myself through parts work, helping me recognize and care for the different pieces of who I am. I never feel unseen or unheard — she’s responsive, present, and genuinely connected. I leave sessions feeling not only motivated for more growth, but I feel even more connected to who I really am. Working with her has been both healing and awakening, and I’m so grateful our paths crossed.
The staff at Shine a Light are some of the most earnest and compassionate people I've ever come across! They are work so hard to help their clients, especially considering how much they do to help us in this current time with their virtual counseling sessions.
Shine a Light has supported me through major life changes! I highly recommend them for families, people struggling with PTSD, and for overall general health. I appreciate their fast responses in appointment bookings.
I absolutely love this place, Alicia has assisted me in so many ways. And she gives such love from her heart and enjoys helping. Thank you
Very happy with my therapist and Shine a Light

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