About
My name is Marilyn
​
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who offers a warm, welcoming space where clients can slow down, feel at ease, and show up as themselves. I aim to creates a supportive, judgment-free environment and tailor my approach to each individual, couple or family, believing that meaningful change grows through a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. I work with couples, individuals, teens, and families to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and find greater clarity and balance. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), expressive arts, and trauma-informed care.
With warmth and compassion at the core of my work, I help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with themselves and create lasting change.

Services
Tailored Approaches
I provide a range of services to support your emotional and mental well-being. Each approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring a safe and flexible healing journey.

Individual
Personalized care.
Individual therapy sessions focus on your personal growth and emotional well-being. You can explore feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe environment tailored to your unique journey.
Couples
Strengthening bonds.
Couples therapy sessions aim to improve communication and deepen emotional connections. I work together with you to resolve conflicts and foster mutual understanding, paving the way for stronger, healthier relationships.


Teens
Helping Teens Thrive
Teen therapy supports adolescents in navigating a wide range of challenges, from building self-esteem to addressing complex family dynamics. My approach emphasizes open communication and collaboration, creating a space where teens feel heard, understood, and supported. By working together, I help teens develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and feel empowered to successfully work through life’s challenges.

Contact me
Address
Lumenate Integrative Therapy​
303 Potrero Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Contact
Marilyn Chay Hymes, MA, AMFT
Pronouns: she/her
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #156444
Supervised by Kelly Sumner, LMFT
​
phone- 831-216-6071
​
