Stephen Otto, LMFT
Psychotherapist
About Therapy
Therapy is a life-changing process dedicated to healing, understanding and growth. It is a compassionate, confidential haven for confronting truths and making positive change, for addressing difficulties and nurturing wounds, and for strengthening and deepening relationships. Therapy offers an open, honest space to investigate your life and its meaning and to examine with genuine curiosity the choices you are making. At its most powerful, it is an invitation to discover and know yourself deeply and to develop an authentic, healthy way of being in the world.
About Me
My approach to therapy is informed by several theories and modes of change, including psychodynamic theory, existential dialectics, and mindfulness. At heart, however, I work together with my clients to identify and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of becoming their best, most authentic selves in the world.
I have also learned that connecting with the natural world can be powerfully healing and transformative, and offer outdoor therapy for individuals along the ocean and in the redwoods. I also lead nature-based group therapy on a periodic basis.
I am an adjunct at Santa Clara Univerisity, teaching in the Counseling Psychology graduate program. I hold a B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude, from the University of Michigan and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. I have additionally earned a J.D. from the University of Utah College of Law and completed post-graduate work in public policy at the University of New Mexico.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #102628
Areas of Practice
Addiction
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Codependency
Coping Skills
Couples Work
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Existential Crisis
Family Conflict
Grief and Loss
Growth Work
Life Tranisitions
Men’s Groups
Outdoor Therapy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self-esteem
Self-harming
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma
Make Contact
I am not presently accepting new clients. However, I am happy to place you on my short wait list.
Marriage and Family Therapist License #102628
Outdoors in Santa Cruz
Mondays - Thursdays
319 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd.
Los Gatos, CA
Fridays(831) 278-1425
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