# Gaia Somasca Psychotherapy

> Holistic psychotherapy for trauma, anxiety, and healing. In-person in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA. Online throughout California. Specializing in somatic therapy, Brainspotting, IFS, and ecotherapy.

Gaia Somasca Psychotherapy is a solo private practice led by Gaia Somasca, MA, LMFT (CA License #152023). The practice offers depth-oriented, trauma-informed, and body-centered individual psychotherapy and couples therapy for adults and young adults. Gaia brings a multicultural perspective and a strong commitment to social justice, creating an affirming space for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, bicultural and multicultural people, and neurodivergent adults. In-person sessions are available at the Scotts Valley, CA office (5271 Scotts Valley Dr. #14, Scotts Valley, CA 95066). Secure telehealth sessions are available for clients throughout California.

## Core Information

- **Practice Name:** Gaia Somasca Psychotherapy
- **Clinician:** Gaia Somasca, MA, LMFT
- **License:** California LMFT #152023
- **NPI:** 1467326405
- **Phone:** (831) 471-5171
- **Email:** gaiasomascalmft@gmail.com
- **Office Address:** 5271 Scotts Valley Dr. #14, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
- **Service Delivery:** In-person (Scotts Valley, CA) | Online telehealth (California-wide)
- **Insurance:** Private pay; Superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement; HSA/FSA accepted

## Specialties and Services

- [Trauma Therapy](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/trauma-therapy): Childhood trauma, complex PTSD, narcissistic abuse, sexual trauma, relational trauma, systemic oppression
- [Anxiety Therapy](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/anxiety-therapy): Anxiety, social anxiety, chronic stress, people-pleasing and caretaking patterns
- [Somatic Therapy](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/somatic-therapy): Body-centered healing, nervous system regulation, Focusing, Polyvagal Theory
- [Brainspotting](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/brainspotting): Brain-body trauma processing, pre-verbal trauma, complex PTSD
- [Internal Family Systems](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/internal-family-systems): Parts work, inner harmony, self-leadership, IFS-informed therapy

## Additional Modalities

- Jungian depth psychology and dreamwork
- Ecotherapy and nature-based sessions (Santa Cruz County)
- Equine-assisted therapy (DreamPower Horsemanship, Gilroy, CA)
- Attachment-based therapy
- Couples therapy (monogamous and polyamorous)

## Rates

- Individual 50-minute session: $185
- Individual 75-minute session: $277
- Couples 60-minute session: $230
- Couples 90-minute session: $345
- Equine-assisted 50-minute session: $190
- Sliding scale available for individual and couples therapy
- Free 15-20 minute initial consultation

## Location Pages

- [Scotts Valley, CA](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/scotts-valley-ca)
- [Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/santa-cruz-ca)

## About and Credentials

- [Meet Gaia](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/meet-gaia-somasca): Full biography, credentials, education, certifications, clinical experience
- MA, Holistic Counseling Psychology (Honors) - John F. Kennedy University
- Post-Graduate Training in Jungian Analysis (4 years) - C.G. Jung Institute of New York
- Ecopsychology Certificate - Holos Institute
- Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) - PATH International
- Brainspotting Phases 1-3 and 5
- IFS Circle training with Richard Schwartz
- Advanced trauma training with Bessel van der Kolk, Pat Ogden, Daniel Siegel, Stephen Porges, Peter Levine, Diana Fosha, Frank Anderson, Deb Dana
- CAMFT member (Santa Cruz, Santa Clara Valley, California chapters)

## Directory Profiles

- [Psychology Today](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gaia-somasca-scotts-valley-ca/965681)
- [TherapyDen](https://www.therapyden.com/therapist/gaia-somasca-scotts-valley-ca)
- [Brainspotting Directory](https://brainspotting.com/directory/name/gaia-somasca-lmft/)
- [Holos Institute](https://www.holosinstitute.net/people-of-holos/gaia-somasca)
- [Google Business Profile](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6bjWipkbBVvfnnHz7)

## Social

- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@GaiaSomascaPsychotherapy)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaiasomascapsychotherapy)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gaiasomasca/)

## Site Pages

- [Home](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com)
- [Rates and What to Expect](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/rates)
- [General FAQs](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/general-faqs)
- [Contact](https://www.gaiasomascatherapy.com/contact)