Natural Bridges Therapy
Ingrid LaRiviere

Therapist

Ingrid LaRiviere

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

APCC #18637  ·  she, her

Under clinical supervision of Sebastian Beca, LMFT #134131

In Person · Santa Cruz Online · California Sliding Scale
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About

"You don't have to carry it alone."

You may hold pain that feels too heavy, too old, or too confusing to name. You might find yourself living in a state of constant tension, disconnection, anxiety, or overwhelm in the wake of trauma — and yet a part of you knows there's more to life than just surviving.

I believe that symptoms like anxiety, numbness, and depression are not signs of brokenness, but intelligent responses to what you've been through. Together, we'll learn to listen to these symptoms with compassion and curiosity. As we do, they can begin to shift — offering insights, restoring connection, and allowing healing to unfold.

I believe healing happens in relationship: through deep listening, honest reflection, and the courage to stay with what arises, even when it's hard. I help clients gently reconnect with themselves at a pace that feels safe and grounded, integrating mind, body, and spirit. I use trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, somatic, and holistic approaches.

My style is warm, steady, and attuned. I support clients in building safety in the body, reclaiming inner trust, and integrating parts of the self that may have been pushed away for a long time. If you're longing to feel more grounded, connected, and whole, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDevelopmental TraumaAnxietyDepressionLife TransitionsGrief & LossWomen's IssuesSexual AbuseRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem & IdentitySpiritualityPregnancy & PostpartumBody ImageCodependencyEating DisordersTeens

Treatment Approaches

Somatic TherapyIFSNARMMindfulness-BasedGestaltTranspersonalExpressive ArtsSandplayTrauma-FocusedACTRelational

Training & Credentials

Education

  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Naropa University · Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Concentration

Trainings

  • NARM — NeuroAffective Relational Model

    Trauma therapy training

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Sandplay Therapy

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

Supervision

Clinical Supervisor

Sebastian Beca, LMFT #134131

Rates

Individual Session

50 min · Sliding scale

$100–$150

A superbill can be provided for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.

Get in Touch

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Send a message and Ingrid will be in touch within one business day to schedule a free 20-minute call. No commitment, no pressure.