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Forbes Ellis, LMFT, CYT, CMT is a Liscensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Certified Divorce Mediator; Adjunct Faculty at JFK University Graduate School; a Certified Shiatsu Therapist, and a certified Yoga teacher. Most importantly, he is also a dad. His company, California Holistic, is located at SCCTM (the Santa Cruz Center for Traditional Medicine) in downtown Santa Cruz, California. Forbes can be contacted at 831-454-9072 or forbesellis@hotmail.com
Forbes has an extensive background in Western and Eastern Psychology. He supports children, families, individuals, and couples with life challenges on their journey towards greater peace of mind and happiness. His background includes 3 years as a pre-school teacher, 6 years working with latency-aged (6-12) and adolescents and families; 5 years of Hospice experience, as well as many years working with individuals and couples. He is a member of CAMFT. Forbes is available for trainings and workshops on children, adolescent and family health and well-being from the perspectives of both Eastern and Western psychology. He is currently teaching MFT-track, Graduate courses on child and family developmental stages, from birth to death, at JFK University.
Forbes received his Certificate in Mediation and Family Law from the Northern California Center for Mediation (NCCM). His background in conflict resolution, non-violent communication and psychotherapy, as well as his experience with co-parenting and the legal system, makes him an excellent choice to mediate your divorce. He has a long standing interest in helping people stay out of court, save money, and focus on children. Forbes specializes in Co-parenting and Child Custody issues exclusively. Look for his upcoming book on Co-Parenting and Mediation.
Forbes has been practicing Zen Shiatsu- a Japanese form of bodywork- since 1996 when he was certified through The San Francisco School of Massage. He works successfully with humans, as well as pets, particularly older dogs with hip and walking issues.
In 1995, Forbes was certified as a Yoga Teacher through the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Grass Valley, California. He spent several years of intense study and practice while living and teaching in various Yoga centers internationally. Forbes has since studied many schools of Yoga in order to serve children and adults in a dynamic and holistic way, addressing the whole self.
Forbes works with a sliding scale and tries to make his work affordable to those who feel drawn to work with him.
