Business Details
24 Years
experience
Personalized Mental Health Therapy in Santa Cruz
Jefferies Leilani, founded in 2002, provides personalized mental health services rooted in mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and holistic practices. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR with somatic techniques, yoga, and rest coaching to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. With over two decades of experience, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate support to help clients cultivate self-awareness and resilience.Our team holds advanced certifications in trauma therapy, rest coaching, and yoga nidra, emphasizing mind-body connections for sustainable healing. We maintain strict ethical standards, prioritizing client confidentiality and individualized care plans tailored to unique needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Rest Coaching
Yoga Nidra
Somatic Therapy
Trauma Resolution
Anxiety Management
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical experience in trauma and anxiety treatment
- Certified in EMDR, Yoga Nidra, and Daring to Rest coaching
- Integrates somatic therapy with evidence-based mental health practices
- Offers sliding scale fees for financial accessibility
- Combines mindfulness with trauma-informed care for holistic healing
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker #29733
What people say
Compassionate approach
Effective trauma resolution
Personalized care
Mindfulness integration
Lasting results
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. Addresses anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through collaborative goal-setting and tailored therapeutic approaches. Sessions available in English and Spanish for adults seeking self-improvement and emotional resilience.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma resolution using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Targets PTSD symptoms and anxiety through structured eight-phase treatment. Utilizes bilateral stimulation to process distressing memories while maintaining client-centered pacing and emotional safety protocols.
Rest Coaching
Holistic program integrating yoga nidra and somatic practices to combat chronic fatigue. Addresses digital detox needs and boundary-setting challenges through personalized coaching. Combines Western psychology with Eastern mindfulness traditions for sustainable lifestyle changes.
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-sensitive yoga-based interventions focusing on physical-emotional connections. Includes breathwork and chakra awareness exercises to release stored tension. Designed for clients needing embodied approaches to mental health treatment and nervous system regulation.
Yoga Nidra
Restorative sleep-state meditation practice promoting deep relaxation and subconscious exploration. Combines guided visualization with body scanning techniques. Available in group workshops and private sessions for stress reduction and creative rejuvenation.
People
Leilani Jefferies
Therapist & Founder
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience in trauma therapy. Certified in EMDR, Yoga Nidra, and Daring to Rest coaching. Specializes in mindfulness-based approaches for anxiety, depression, and women's mental health.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, EMDR for trauma, rest coaching, somatic therapy, and yoga nidra sessions tailored to your specific mental health needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medi-Cal directly and offer out-of-network billing for other plans. Payment is required at time of service with insurance reimbursement claims assistance.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer limited sliding scale spots for individual therapy sessions based on financial need. Discuss options during initial consultation.
What are your therapy session lengths?
Standard sessions are 50-55 minutes. We also offer 90-minute extended sessions for deeper therapeutic work, particularly with EMDR processing.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide virtual sessions via Zoom for California residents. In-person appointments available at our Santa Cruz office location.
What certifications do your therapists hold?
Our lead therapist holds LCSW license #29733 with certifications in EMDR, Yoga Nidra facilitation, Daring to Rest coaching, and trauma-sensitive yoga practices.
