Therapists in 92603

I approach therapy as a collaborative process rooted in respect and the understanding that, while I may know all kinds of mental health treatment techniques, you are the expert in your experiences. We bring our expertise together in sessions to uncover your wisdom and help you develop skills that will lead to meaningful change. My therapeutic style is authentic, curious, non-judgmental, and calm. I work from a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens to offer you a safe space where you can work toward your goals while staying grounded in your values.

I work with females: daughters, mothers, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers, and the people who desire to enjoy healthy, loving relationships with them. Together we work to develop the insight and skills necessary to experience the pleasure of love. We may explore trauma, loss, grief, anger, repressed desire, lack of vitality, and current challenging relationships. My orientation is analytical, depth/archetypal, and feminist. I am trained to listen for ways in which your own unconscious is your truest guidance. Through this connection you may access hidden aspects of potential. Above all, I am in service to your feminine empowerment.

Sometimes, I ask questions to help you reach your answers, and, other times, I challenge you and frequently give assignments to help you further work through what’s bothering you. Things I have heard repeatedly from clients is that they appreciate my down-to-earth, empathetic yet sometimes humorous approach. Clients consistently say that they appreciate the way I listen and genuinely care. I’m kinda like a wise teacher, nurturer, wisecracking, and sarcastic all rolled into one. I have also been described as a motivational coach and encouraging cheerleader. Most importantly, I like to think of myself as a fellow traveler.

Are you experiencing heightened emotional reactions or constant tension? Are you feeling anxious about daily activities? Are you struggling in relationships or having a hard time getting things done? Your struggles may have early-age roots and now you're wondering if the symptoms you're experiencing all have a common source. Trauma and life's hardships can have devastating impacts on your mental health. As a result, you may feel a struggle to get out of bed, or you may feel like you can't stop driving a hundred miles an hour. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to go through it alone. I'd be honored to work with you.

Therapy sessions can allow us the opportunity to gain a clearer idea of what could be contributing to your struggles. This increased awareness, shift in perspective, and utilization of coping skills and tools can assist you in having a more satisfying and meaningful life. Treatment gains occur when evidence-based skills and tools are learned and utilized. By working collaboratively in a therapeutic relationship, you can achieve healing.

I believe the highest knowledge of the self comes from within and our life experiences have the power to shape how we relate to ourselves, others and the world around us. Sometimes our experiences have brought pain or other emotions that have caused us to disconnect. I believe we have learned ways to protect ourselves from unbearable pain by denying our true desires, wants, and needs. When we deny parts of ourselves, we suffer, feel lost, stuck, broken, and hopeless. Let’s try something different by dismantling old stories that are not ours to hold, dive into your truth and rewrite the script.

Dr. Katie Moore is a highly experienced licensed clinical psychologist with an extraordinary ability to connect with teens and adults who have been unable to make progress, or were even unwilling to meet, with previous therapists. Additionally, she is formally trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): two of the premier evidence based treatments for trauma. Dr. Moore started her career as a therapist treating adults, including severely and persistently mentally ill adults in a locked psychiatric facility.

Feeling anxious or depressed is a reasonable reaction to the unreasonable levels of stress that young people deal with. My work is aimed at helping you make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I'm not here to tell you that you need to change. You might have behaviors you want to change, and I will support and assist for sure, but it's important that you know that your core self is whole and loveable, just the way you are. The work in therapy is about going from knowing that to believing it in your bones.

I have 15 years of experience in educational and community settings. I have worked extensively with adults and families presenting with a wide variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and substance use. I am a strong advocate of all aspects of positive psychology, including mindfulness and health psychology, and believe that life enrichment is an integral part of the therapeutic process.

Family in crisis? Everyone in the family is impacted by the stressful environment when children refuse to follow directions and develop behaviors such as verbal aggression (disrespectful communication, degrading comments, verbally threaten others), emotional outbursts (yelling, temper tantrums), physical aggression toward self (i.e., cutting and/or burning self) or others (pushing and/or hitting others, destroying property), suicidal ideation (threat to self) and/or homicidal ideation (threat to others), and/or running away (AWOL). As a result of feelings of sadness and anger, children and parents often engage in power struggles.

My therapy style is client-centered and solution-oriented. I have worked with a wide variety of populations including all diagnoses, all ages, couples, etc. for several years. I typically combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emotional regulation, techniques, stress management, and a multitude of other modalities specific to each client’s treatment plan. An area of strength would be working with geriatrics to address issues in their current phase of life. Additionally, I am well-versed in working through the treatment of mood disorders and substance abuse.

As sport psychologists and mental performance consultants, we work closely with athletes and business professionals who want to reach their performance potential. Here are some common concerns/requests that we receive: "I want to be better prepared for competitions, I get too anxious before I perform, I'm really hard on myself and need to Improve my 'self-talk', I need some ways to stop over-thinking, I really need to Improve my concentration, I've been injured and its affecting my emotional state, how can I get better at managing high levels of adversity and pressure, I want to recover quickly from mistakes"

Immediate openings for online therapy & coaching from anywhere in California! You deserve a therapist who encourages and uplifts you. This world can be chaotic and you deserve a life of joy, meaning, peace, and pleasant dreams. Wherever you are in California, I'm available to meet with you online! I work on your anxiety, trauma, career, and relationship issues. I help you with relationship loss, major life events, panic attacks, and coping with traumatic events. Your spirit can shine as we work together in a straightforward approach to build your success and self-worth. I'm even available early mornings to start your day off right!

You may have had a difficult childhood where you felt hurt, neglected, misunderstood, or experienced trauma. Now you want to live a life of confidence and purpose, but the anxiety and/or depression are making it impossible. I specialize in helping people with painful childhoods uncover and heal the root cause of their depression and anxiety so they can flourish. You may have seen other therapists and it has not gotten to the root that brings deep inner healing. My passion is to partner with you to heal past wounds and help you break free from emotional distress to experience freedom, meaningful relationships, and purposeful careers.

Maddy Sober provides individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. Maddy also serves as a Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Operations for the Mind Health Institute, Orange County. Maddy is a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and a Certified CBT Therapist who is currently a doctoral student working toward a Ph.D. in Counseling. Maddy works with a broad range of mental health issues and is committed to providing the highest level of care. Maddy is recognized for her creativity and commitment in tailoring her approach to the individualized needs of her clients.

When I was younger, I didn’t know how to communicate my feelings and felt frustrated by potential mischaracterization. After I had my first child, I had a difficult time navigating through postpartum depression. I started asking questions and researching mental health while finding virtual support groups. Through this process, I realized that I had s never been alone in my personal issues. When I was pregnant with my second child, I went back to school for social work to become a mental health professional to serve people in my community to help navigate through anxiety, depression, grief, and intergenerational traumas.

Does the thought of leaving the house with your little one feel overwhelming because of their significant tantrums? Do you often feel unsure about how to get your child to listen and follow-through on what you ask? Are you overcome with guilt around the multiple calls from school or your child's behavior when out with other peers? It can often feel difficult to parent in these situations, but with support, you can feel more empowered to face these moments with confidence and respond with love.

Marriage can be difficult. Two people who struggle with their own personal issues work to meld their lives together, but in that process they may become stuck in a disruptive cycle of blame shifting. As fallen humans, we tend to serve ourselves before we serve others. The goal is peace in the marriage, but that can seem so elusive at times. Pornography and sexual addiction can also effectively tear apart marriages, but there is hope to put off these behaviors and put on God-honoring habits.

I’m a therapist with an overall strength-based perspective, certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe people function and perform their best when they learn to identify, value, and utilize their natural strengths as part of a plan towards overcoming barriers in life. While I typically draw from a variety of research-based modalities, depending on each client’s unique situation, I find CBT to be a very empowering form of therapy for clients that are motivated to take a proactive role in their treatment.