Down-to-Earth Therapy in Santa Cruz & Online
a journey to the heart
Embark on a journey of healing and growth with our mindfulness-based Gestalt, Outdoor, EMDR, and Psychedelic-Assisted therapies, serving Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley, and all of California.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, trauma, or simply seeking a more authentic and vibrant existence, we offer compassionate support.
welcome / bienvenide
Welcome to Natural Bridges Therapy. We are a team of therapists from CIIS and Naropa, offering a down-to-earth approach to therapy, integrating somatic awareness, mindfulness, and presence through Gestalt Therapy, Outdoor Therapy as well as EMDR and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
We offer a free consultation call to meet and better understand what you are needing today and to make a custom treatment plan to support your personal healing, growth and transformation.
We believe deeply in the power of therapy to help you find your inner strength, sense of purpose and authenticity to live your best life.
Meet the Natural Bridges Therapy Team
Sebastian Beca, LMFT
FOUNDER & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Gestalt, Eco-Therapy
Bi-culturality and
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Kayla Copeland, APCC
ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Holistic Psychotherapist, Gestalt,
IFS and Somatic Therapy
Ingrid LaRiviere, APCC
ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Our Services
Psychotherapy
Outdoor Therapy
EMDR
Psychedelic Therapy
We provide support and guidance for:
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Overcoming Anxiety
Releasing Grief
Career & Professional Challenges
Stepping out of Depression
Healing Trauma & PTSD
Personal Growth & Self Actualization
Clients we work with often experience:
Finding a deeper sense of purpose
Improved and more fulfilling relationships
Inner peace & calm
Increased resilience in the face of adversity
Inner strength & self-reliance
Greater authenticity & self-expression
Fees and FAQ
Sessions Fees: 50 / 80 min
Sebastian Beca: $200 / $240
Associate Therapist: $160 / $200
Sliding Scale: $100 - 200
Do you offer in-person or online sessions?
Yes, we currently offer both in-person as well as online sessions. In-person sessions are offered in Santa Cruz out of our downtown office located at 520 Mission St, Santa Cruz.
We also offer outdoor sessions at Henry Cowell, Natural Bridges and other state parks or areas that offer a safe, accessible and private setting for this type of therapy.
Online sessions are offered to any person residing within the state of California. We often work with people who live around the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay who choose to do a mix of online and in-person sessions. Setup a consultation call to find a modality that works best for you.
Do you take insurance?
While we do not take any insurance directly, if you have an insurance plan with out-of-network benefits, you may be able to receive reimbursement for all or a portion of the therapy fee. We can provide you with a monthly statement for this purpose.
* Sebastian Beca is also now taking Aetna through Headway.
Do you offer a Sliding Scale Fee?
Yes, in our fees table you will see a range for our sliding scale. The fee is assessed between client and therapist based on needs. You can find more information about our sliding scale here.
How long are your sessions?
For individuals in weekly psychotherapy we recommend 50 min sessions. For couples or families we recommend longer 80 min sessions as this will offer more time to go deeply into your process.
EMDR and Outdoor sessions are typically 80 min.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy has it’s own protocols and may vary per person and treatment plan. Find more about our Psychedelic Therapy modality here.
What is your cancellation policy?
Appointments are scheduled on a weekly basis at a time specifically held for you. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for canceling an appointment. If you missed your session we will try and see if we can re-schedule for another time, otherwise you will be charged the full fee for the session.