Cassia Bloom, MFT, LPC
Executive Director
Compassionate and professional psychotherapist, Cassia Bloom provides individualized treatments for clients. Believing every person has the strength inside for change and healing, her role is to help people identify personal styles that will bring clarity to issues and keys to future progress. Dually Licensed by California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences to practice marriage, family therapy and professional clinical counseling, Cassia holds a M.A. from John F. Kennedy University in Counseling Psychology and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz in Psychology. Cassia utilizes theoretical approaches including; existential/humanistic, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Additionally, Cassia has advanced training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), used to treat post-traumatic stress, painful memories, and phobias.
As a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Cassia focus for more than 11 years has been helping people struggling with anxiety, post traumatic stress, substance abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, and much more.
Working with groups and community-based organizations, such as the Women’s Crisis Center, and public health programs at the County of Santa Clara, she has helped improve the lives of hundreds of people.
Charles Wilkens, LMFT
Charles Wilkins, MFT has been successfully treating teens, families, and couples for over 20 years in Santa Cruz County. He has trained dozens of therapists to effectively administer mental health and substance abuse treatment in school, community, and home settings. Charley holds an MA from San Francisco State University in Counseling/Psychology and a BA from Brown University in International Relations.
Specialty areas with formal training and expertise: DBT and CBT-focused programs to treat depression and anxiety. Emotional literacy, especially anger management and learning to work effectively with fear, sadness, shame, and anger. Working through grief, loss, death, and dying. Trauma work, including recovery from sexual abuse, through processing and experiential methods. Motivational interviewing for substance abuse and a range of addictions. Working with self harm.
Experience with, but not formally trained or specialties: Eating disorders. Management of phobias, psychotic episodes, panic attacks and rage. LGBTQ+ issues.
Emily Yamamura, LPCC
Hi there – my name is Emily, and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I specialize in working with adolescents, transition aged youth (16-25), and adults to navigate life’s challenges and move towards greater resilience, insight, connection and meaningful change. Since earning my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of San Diego, I’ve had the privilege of providing compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to a diverse range of folks struggling with anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, identity exploration, relationship challenges, substance use, and more. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, and my approach integrates techniques from different modes of therapy including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I believe healing and growth happens in the context of a safe and authentic relationship, and I strive to create a space where you feel seen, respected, and empowered as we work together on what matters to you. Whether you are working through the impact of trauma, navigating a major life transition, struggling with mood or anxiety symptoms, or seeking greater clarity and self-understanding, I’m here to meet you with openness, curiosity, and practical tools for change.
Jasmine Taylor, ACSW
I’m Jasmine, and I’m honored to be part of your journey toward healing and growth.
I have experience working with children (ages 5+), teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re navigating mental health challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, isolation, trauma, or other life stressors, I am here to support you. I understand how quickly life can change and how essential it is to be met with empathy, consistency, and stabilizing resources. I believe that trusting, stable relationships can be a foundation for healing—and I strive to offer that for each client I work with.
My approach is grounded in a humanistic, holistic perspective, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strength-based methods. I focus on helping clients reconnect with their self-worth, build emotional resilience, and discover pathways toward positive change. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, so you can face life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.
In our sessions, your voice will be at the center. I will provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your feelings, identify your needs, and learn tools for growth. We will create grounding practices that foster emotional regulation and help you connect more deeply with your experiences.
Through increased self-awareness, we can identify thought patterns that may no longer serve you and develop new ways of moving through distressing emotions or behaviors. My unwavering belief in each person’s capacity for transformation, and together we will explore your unique strengths to find your personal path toward healing.
I am a Professional Associate Social Worker, providing psychotherapy under the supervision of Cassia Bloom, LCP, LMFT.
I have experience working with children (ages 5+), teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re navigating mental health challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, isolation, trauma, or other life stressors, I am here to support you. I understand how quickly life can change and how essential it is to be met with empathy, consistency, and stabilizing resources. I believe that trusting, stable relationships can be a foundation for healing—and I strive to offer that for each client I work with.
My approach is grounded in a humanistic, holistic perspective, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strength-based methods. I focus on helping clients reconnect with their self-worth, build emotional resilience, and discover pathways toward positive change. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, so you can face life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.
In our sessions, your voice will be at the center. I will provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your feelings, identify your needs, and learn tools for growth. We will create grounding practices that foster emotional regulation and help you connect more deeply with your experiences.
Through increased self-awareness, we can identify thought patterns that may no longer serve you and develop new ways of moving through distressing emotions or behaviors. My unwavering belief in each person’s capacity for transformation, and together we will explore your unique strengths to find your personal path toward healing.
I am a Professional Associate Social Worker, providing psychotherapy under the supervision of Cassia Bloom, LCP, LMFT.
Jaquelyn Weber, LMFT
Hi, my name is Jacki Weber. I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), dedicated to supporting and advocating for adolescents, adults, and families on their path to healing and personal growth.
I work with a wide range of mental health challenges and my clinical experience includes working with diverse populations, including those living with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, obsessive thinking, and neurodivergence. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals with eating disorders, those facing perinatal mental health and motherhood challenges, as well as those with neurodivergent brains.
I bring to my practice a compassionate and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and IFS/ parts work. I am also deeply committed to neuroaffirming care and have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences. My background includes specialized training in working with clients experiencing severe and persistent mental health conditions, allowing me to provide grounded, trauma-informed, and individualized care.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process where all parts of a person are welcomed and honored. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing symptoms, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where healing and growth can thrive. Through an adaptable and empathetic approach, I ensure that each client receives the personalized care they deserve and desire.
I work with a wide range of mental health challenges and my clinical experience includes working with diverse populations, including those living with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, obsessive thinking, and neurodivergence. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals with eating disorders, those facing perinatal mental health and motherhood challenges, as well as those with neurodivergent brains.
I bring to my practice a compassionate and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and IFS/ parts work. I am also deeply committed to neuroaffirming care and have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences. My background includes specialized training in working with clients experiencing severe and persistent mental health conditions, allowing me to provide grounded, trauma-informed, and individualized care.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process where all parts of a person are welcomed and honored. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing symptoms, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where healing and growth can thrive. Through an adaptable and empathetic approach, I ensure that each client receives the personalized care they deserve and desire.
Rachel Sagoupse, ACSW
Hello, my name is Rachel and I am an Associate Social Worker (ASW). I graduated from San Jose State University, where the Social Work program emphasizes a transcultural and ethical perspective to treating diverse populations. My experience includes working with children, young adults, and older adults from diverse religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, incomes, and cultures.
I bring a generalist approach to therapy, meeting each individual where they are through implementation of mixed interventions that suits their current focus and chapter of life. I have a background in working with individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis, mania, anxiety, and depression. I have had the honor of working with individuals with the most severe mental health conditions who have worked their way through treatment goals from a place of hopelessness.
I focus attention on strength-based interventions through providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the inner workings of emotions, relationships, and behavioral patterns. Using CBT, DBT, play therapy, psychodynamic, and Gottman method approaches, I strive to provide an empathetic and compassionate space to get curious and explore ways to improve quality of life.
I bring a generalist approach to therapy, meeting each individual where they are through implementation of mixed interventions that suits their current focus and chapter of life. I have a background in working with individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis, mania, anxiety, and depression. I have had the honor of working with individuals with the most severe mental health conditions who have worked their way through treatment goals from a place of hopelessness.
I focus attention on strength-based interventions through providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the inner workings of emotions, relationships, and behavioral patterns. Using CBT, DBT, play therapy, psychodynamic, and Gottman method approaches, I strive to provide an empathetic and compassionate space to get curious and explore ways to improve quality of life.
Judy Patton, AMFT
Hello! My name is Judy Patton, and I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. I have experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a variety of clinical settings.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based treatment for trauma, and I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systems theory, and person-centered therapy into my work. I believe healing happens through authentic connection, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
I have a special interest in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and substance use recovery. Throughout my career, I have worked in school-based mental health and IEP services, a residential substance use treatment program for women and their young children, intensive outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents, the Santa Cruz County correctional system, and private practice. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
I am grateful to be part of the team at Collaborative Counseling Center, where I have the privilege of supporting clients on their path toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based treatment for trauma, and I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systems theory, and person-centered therapy into my work. I believe healing happens through authentic connection, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
I have a special interest in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and substance use recovery. Throughout my career, I have worked in school-based mental health and IEP services, a residential substance use treatment program for women and their young children, intensive outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents, the Santa Cruz County correctional system, and private practice. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
I am grateful to be part of the team at Collaborative Counseling Center, where I have the privilege of supporting clients on their path toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.