What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Louise Sturm
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Dissociative Disorder
Anxiety
Codependency
Stress
Behavioral Problems
Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Art Therapy
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Louise Sturm
Hi, I'm Louise. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Santa Cruz, California, and work with clients statewide via Telehealth and in person. I hold a Master’s in Counseling from John F. Kennedy University. I work with children, families, and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help my clients learn healthy behavioral patterns. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and transitional and relational life experiences.
My approach
My approach to therapy uses a client-centered perspective to support my clients with their unique needs and goals. I often combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to support my clients in developing healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
My focus
I center my therapeutic practice on children and adults who are facing life transitions. These challenges often present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and negative behavioral patterns. I help my clients gain self-acceptance, insight, agency, and resilience—the necessary skills for personal growth and happiness.
My communication style
My communication style is supportive and unconditionally accepting of my clients so that they may experience emotions as they arise in the safety of a therapy session. Here, they can discover for themselves the value of awareness and more flexible management of emotions.
My journey to mental healthcare
My background as a visual and public artist gave me the opportunity to lead projects that included intergenerational and multicultural bridging. I have over 30 years of experience working as an art teacher and preschool teacher, serving individuals, children, and families of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. This background in expressive arts work allows me to offer extra dimensions of therapy that foster experiential growth.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- John F. Kennedy University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1508462888
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She is versed in child appropriate exercises.
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She goes beyond
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What practice does Louise Sturm work with?
Louise Sturm works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.
What are common reasons for patients to see Louise Sturm?
Louise Sturm frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Louise Sturm on their profile.
What languages does Louise Sturm speak?
Louise Sturm speaks English.