The Coastal Breeze Mental Health Team

Welcome to Coastal Breeze Mental Health! Here, you'll meet our dedicated PMHNP provider who is committed to providing exceptional mental health care. Alongside her, our office staff ensure that everything runs smoothly, making your experience as seamless as possible. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to wellness!

Meet the Team

Andrea Ludwick

PMHNP-BC

Andrea has over a decade of experience in mental health and psychiatry as a nurse and nurse practitioner. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado for both her Bachelor's and Master's in Nursing.

Andrea speaks Spanish and spent time in Chile when she was growing up.

Andrea served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine for two years. Andrea has spent time traveling around every continent except Antarctica, which is not on the bucket list (too cold!).

Andrea enjoys hiking, caring for animals (she has 3 cats and a dog), travel, and serving the community of Santa Cruz as a commisioner for CPVAW.

Andrea sees patients via telehealth and in her Capitola office for in-person visits.

Andrea is currently accepting new patients and takes insurance.

Kathleen brings over a decade of office management experience to Coastal Breeze Mental Health. With a caring and joyful personality that our patients truly appreciate, she is dedicated to assisting with appointments, handling insurance, processing refills, and resolving any issues that come up. Outside of work Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering in her community.

Kathleen Banayat

Office Manager

Trisha brings a fresh face and positive energy to Coastal Breeze Mental Health. Trisha is always ready to help our patients as needs arise. She approaches both challenges and opportunities with a smile and a can-do attitude. Outside of work she enjoys spending quality time with her family and dog. She also likes watching movies, and exploring cafés to relax and recharge.

Trisha Wagayan

Office Assistant