Counseling in Santa Cruz, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

I offer over 25 years of experience utilizing EMDR, spiritual, and cognitive therapy approaches to trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, panic, abuse, pregnancy loss, post-abortion recovery, marriage, relationship & spirituality for women, men, teens and couples

I provide a holistic approach that welcomes all parts of you and work with you to discover a path towards a life full of joy and purpose.

Providers in our practice integrate an individual’s body, mind, and spirit/spirituality because sometimes we are stuck in one or all of these vital areas of our experience.

The Lotus Collaborative is a Health and Recovery Center in Santa Cruz, CA. We offer outpatient services, an intensive outpatient program, a day treatment/partial hospitalization program, free support groups, treatment scholarships, and transitional living. The Lotus Collaborative has a unique name that speaks to our unique treatment center, we offer a balanced individualized treatment approach using validated therapies for eating disorders.

Entering into therapy can be a big decision & confusing process. By providing attentiveness, compassion, & collaboration, I offer support & direction that can help you toward meaningful & effective change, self understanding and personal healing.

Life is hard and everyone has to deal with suffering and challenges. But you do not need to go through things alone. I provide a safe and understanding environment for you to grow and face any challenge you need or want to process or overcome! Accepting new clients!

Would you like to live a more fulfilled life with meaningful relationships? You have taken the first step! Finding the right therapist can be scary and confusing. I believe that a personal connection is the corner stone to a successful therapeutic experience.

Contact Dr. Dufford today to discuss how you can resolve issues and achieve positive, lasting results in any aspect of life. Dr. Dufford offers a practical results oriented approach using a variety of therapeutic modalities within a caring, safe environment.

Ready For Relief? Looking For Solutions? I Show Couples How To Go From Rejected To Connected; Teens & Adults From Stuck, Anxious & Depressed To Peaceful, Empowered & Feeling Good!

Do you find yourself at a crossroads in life? Maybe you need help navigating intense emotions, relationships or loss. Therapy can help restore a sense of agency and wholeness within yourself, joy and curiosity in your life and safety and freedom in relationships.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families find relief. With compassion, collaboration, and curiosity, I provide a personalized healing experience that is tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.