
Robyn Hatch
AMFT#14955 APCC #17709
Scotts Valley and Watsonville
Medi-Cal & Insurance provider
Whether feeling trapped in old patterns, weighed down by fear or grief, navigating life transitions, or searching for deeper meaning and fulfillment, life can feel downright overwhelming at times. It is my belief that the answers to these struggles often reside within, and this is where therapy may be helpful. In a supportive therapeutic space the parts of yourself that have longed to be seen and heard may begin to emerge, expressing needs and guiding you towards the answers you seek. Together, we can embark on this journey of self-exploration and self-expression.
My aim is to provide person-centered therapy grounded in empathy and authenticity, fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust and openness. My approach draws from humanistic psychology and attachment theory, incorporating techniques such as expressive arts therapy, IFS-informed parts work, sand-tray therapy, Gestalt, CBT, and somatic work. I strive to adapt to each person’s unique needs, creating a collaborative therapeutic experience.
I have experience providing therapy for teens, families, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. I am also developing a deep interest in couples work.Therapy can be a significant step for many, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you, to witness you, and to support you in your journey.
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New Office in San Francisco!
Shine a Light Counseling Center is please to merge with New Perspectives Center for Counseling. NPCC has been serving the San Francisco community for thirty years. Now NPCC is transitioning to become the San Francisco site for Shine a Light. NPCC will retain its name, character and history. For information about NPCC or counseling in San Francisco:
New Perspectives Center for Counseling (link)
Emergency Contact
Shine a Light does not provide crisis services. If you have a mental health emergency, call 988 or 911. Or click here for more Crisis Resources
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Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your therapy sessions will cost. Your fee will be set according to a sliding scale, in collaboration with your therapist, prior to your first counseling session. Total costs depend upon the number of sessions you choose to utilize.
If you have private health insurance and we are not in-network with your plan, please be aware that your costs for therapy may be less by using an in-network provider. This will depend upon your plan's deductible amounts and co-payments. In some cases, counseling at Shine a Light is less costly than using private insurance.
If you hope to use "out of network" benefits through your private insurance, please be aware that many plans will not reimburse for services provided by trainees. Please request an Associate level therapists for out-of-network billing.