Business Details
41 Years
experience
Experienced Marriage and Family Therapist in Santa Cruz
Established in 1985, my practice offers empathic, growth-oriented psychotherapy rooted in three decades of clinical expertise. Drawing from transpersonal psychology and process-oriented approaches, I specialize in addressing relationship challenges, emotional trauma, and spiritual integration. My methodology emphasizes recognizing clients' innate wisdom while navigating issues like self-esteem, sexuality, and life purpose. With two Master's degrees and a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology, I combine specialized training in gender reconciliation and organizational development from Stanford Research Institute.I maintain a meditation practice spanning 25 years and have authored publications exploring psycho-spiritual intersections. My approach cultivates safe environments for clients to explore personal transformation through both individual and couples therapy.
Services
Relationship counseling
Trauma therapy
Spiritual integration
Gender healing
Emotional wellness
Life purpose coaching
Substance abuse support
Stress management
Communication skills
Psychospiritual development
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We provide 38 years of clinical experience in transpersonal psychotherapy
- Our practice integrates spirituality with evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Specialized training in gender reconciliation and Process-Oriented Psychology
- We maintain a meditation practice spanning 25 years for therapeutic insight
- Proven track record with Stanford Research Institute's organizational development
Associations and certifications
- Satyana Institute Certified Gender Reconciliation Facilitator
What people say
Brilliant insights
Compassionate approach
Spiritual integration
Gender healing expertise
Transformational process
Services
Psychotherapy
Specialized therapy addressing emotional challenges and psychological concerns through evidence-based techniques. Combining 38 years of clinical expertise with transpersonal psychology, this service supports clients in resolving relationship issues, managing trauma, and navigating life transitions. Emphasis on creating safe environments for personal growth and self-discovery.
Gender healing
Certified gender reconciliation program addressing societal conditioning's impact on personal identity. Utilizing Satyana Institute methodologies, this service helps clients move beyond gender roles to authentic self-expression. Specialized in resolving sexual identity conflicts and healing relationship patterns shaped by gender dynamics.
Spiritual integration
Transformational therapy combining clinical expertise with spiritual exploration. Addresses clients' needs to align daily life with deeper values through systematic integration of spiritual principles. Focuses on meaning-making, life purpose clarification, and maintaining spiritual balance while navigating material reality.
Couples therapy
75-minute sessions designed to improve communication and resolve relationship conflicts. Specializing in intimacy development and conflict resolution strategies. Combines emotional intelligence techniques with practical tools for strengthening partnerships and rebuilding trust after betrayal or abandonment issues.
Substance abuse
Comprehensive treatment integrating evidence-based practices with holistic approaches. Addresses root causes of addictive behaviors while teaching coping strategies. Combines trauma-informed care with psychospiritual development to support sustained recovery and prevent relapse patterns.
People
Alan Strachan, Ph. D
Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 38 years of experience, holding doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology. Former Stanford Research Institute psychotherapist with additional Master's degrees in Humanistic Psychology. Specializes in Process-Oriented Psychology and gender reconciliation training, author of 'The Lure of the Ring'.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate Process-Oriented Psychology, transpersonal frameworks, and gender reconciliation techniques, emphasizing client-centered growth and spiritual integration.
How are sessions structured?
Individual sessions follow a 50-minute format, while couples sessions typically last 75 minutes to allow deeper exploration of relationship dynamics.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement, though I don't participate directly with any insurance panels or managed care networks.
What are your fee arrangements?
Fees are on a sliding scale from $190–$300 for individuals and $230–$350 for couples, determined collaboratively based on financial circumstances.
Where is your practice located?
My home office operates in Aptos, CA, serving clients across the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay regions with personalized directions provided.
What specialized training do you have?
Certified in Gender Reconciliation through the Satyana Institute with eight years of training in Process-Oriented Psychology under Arnold Mindell.
