Coastal Therapy & Wellness

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A Modern & Integrative Approach to Psychotherapy for Teenagers & Adults

Our Steps to Success

1. Free Initial Phone Consultation

This is where we make sure we are confident that a therapist at Coastal Therapy & Wellness will be a good fit for you. We verify what you would like to work on fits with one of our specialized therapists to ensure you high chances of reaching your goals. We will also be able to determine which therapist(s) will be the best match for you.
2. Setting Clear Goals

During your first session with one of our therapists you will collaboratively set clear goals for your treatment which will guide the process. Don't worry if you do not know yet what goals you would like to achieve, we are here to help you explore and set specific goals.
3. Ongoing Feedback & Adjustment

We will track your progress towards goals and overall wellbeing as well as keep an open conversation about treatment styles. We are flexible in our approaches to continuously tailor sessions to your needs and find what works best for you. It only takes a couple of minutes and has shown to boost therapy effectiveness drastically. You will also receive access to a visual graph that shows your progress.

Julia Savoni, LCSW
Clinician

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Naomi Lutz, AMFT
Associate Clinician

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Danny Duchene, APCC
Associate Clinician

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Christine Stellino,ASW
Associate Clinician

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Erika Viramontes, LMFT
Clinician

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Nathalie Maggio, LMFT
Owner & Clinician

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

What makes us different is that we do not work with just one specific therapeutic approach. Humans are diverse and we believe not one standardized approach fits every individual. In working with us, we will NOT mold you to fit a therapeutic model. Our work is highly individualized to your unique needs and focuses on increasing overall well-being and happiness. Our approach addresses the underlying reasons for your symptoms so you don’t have to just use coping tools to fight symptoms for the rest of your life.

We understand that seeing us is an investment in a brighter future and our goal for you is to start feeling healthier and happier and see progress in treatment early on. We use feedback informed treatment (FIT) and Feedback Informed Care- latest technologies in order to measure, track, and visualize your progress. Studies indicate that clients’ treatment that was feedback informed showed about twice as much improvement in fewer sessions than clients who were not asked to provide ongoing feedback (i.e. Lambert, Harmon, Slade, Whipple & Hawkins, 2005; Reese, Norsworthy & Rowlands, 2009).

We will work with your individual strengths to not just reduce symptoms but also increase overall well-being and happiness. Our goal is to help you understand yourself better, to identify obstacles on your path, and support you in navigating these obstacles effectively. We can help you find the answers you need and the strength to turn these answers into the life you want. We are looking forward to working with you!

If you have been

feeling overwhelmed, stressed or exhausted?
feeling anxious, worried, panic?
experiencing intrusive thoughts?
having problems concentrating?
feeling sad, unmotivated, stuck, or not enjoying things you used to like?
ready to make changes in your life but not sure where to begin?

We'll help you

feel calm, focused, and productive at work or school
feel in control and take next steps towards a brighter future
have the tools to cope with whatever life throws at you
find joy in life again and feel optimistic about the future
create meaningful relationships with family, friends, and loved ones
process through and letting go of trauma and painful past experiences
improve self-esteem, feeling confident in following your ambitions

What clients have to say about us...

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I was in such a dark place and it was such a relief talking to you and having you guide me through the mess in my brain. I appreciate you and all you have done for me more than you will ever know.

— Megan S.

Thank you for your support, empathy, and professionalism. I cannot stress enough the impact you have had on my life for the last year. I am extremely grateful.

— Emily T.