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Dr. Isaac Y Taitz
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607
For sleep, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (gold standard treatment for insomnia), Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (empirically proven for nightmare reduction), & Lucid Dreaming Therapy.
If you are having trouble sleeping or emotionally managing life’s stressors or even your children’s challenging emotions and behaviors, I would like to help you and yours return to healthy functioning. I treat patients struggling with depression, anxiety (COVID and otherwise), inattention, impulsivity, pain, concussion, bereavement, relationships, obsessive-compulsive, and autism spectrum behaviors. My past PhD training through Palo Alto University was spent every day helping adults and children achieve better sleep and mental health, I am passionate about this work and would love to share my skills with you and yours.
For sleep, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (gold standard treatment for insomnia), Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (empirically proven for nightmare reduction), & Lucid Dreaming Therapy.
If you are having trouble sleeping or emotionally managing life’s stressors or even your children’s challenging emotions and behaviors, I would like to help you and yours return to healthy functioning. I treat patients struggling with depression, anxiety (COVID and otherwise), inattention, impulsivity, pain, concussion, bereavement, relationships, obsessive-compulsive, and autism spectrum behaviors. My past PhD training through Palo Alto University was spent every day helping adults and children achieve better sleep and mental health, I am passionate about this work and would love to share my skills with you and yours.
(949) 575-8420 View (949) 575-8420
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Sunrise Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Beach, CA 92607  (Online Only)
Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We specialize in treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma (specifically, victims of crime) and substance abuse. If needed, we can assist you with applying for the California Victim Compensation Program. We accept VOC, Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, Kaiser, United Healthcare/Optum, and private pay clients. We conduct individual, conjoint, and family therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We specialize in treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma (specifically, victims of crime) and substance abuse. If needed, we can assist you with applying for the California Victim Compensation Program. We accept VOC, Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, Kaiser, United Healthcare/Optum, and private pay clients. We conduct individual, conjoint, and family therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
(323) 347-3793 View (323) 347-3793
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Kalin Hardecopf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I’m dedicated to creating a space where you can be your true self, feel understood, and gain personal insight on your journey to healing. I’m here to listen without judgement, honor your experiences, and make sure you feel fully understood, seen and heard every step of the way. Having been on the other side of the therapist’s chair/screen , I understand how important it is to feel emotionally safe and truly understood.
Hi! I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I’m dedicated to creating a space where you can be your true self, feel understood, and gain personal insight on your journey to healing. I’m here to listen without judgement, honor your experiences, and make sure you feel fully understood, seen and heard every step of the way. Having been on the other side of the therapist’s chair/screen , I understand how important it is to feel emotionally safe and truly understood.
(949) 779-5706 View (949) 779-5706
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Brigitte Crowell, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Beach, CA 92607  (Online Only)
Free Consultations! Let's connect. Anxiety and stress can easily make us feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Therapy provides a safe, healing space where you can breathe, restore, and even grow. Hi, I am Brigitte Crowell a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and restorative healing expert. For over 20 years my approach has combined the best of practical psychology and compassion-based mindfulness techniques - making restorative healing accessible, and then actionable. Why? Because I want to help you achieve healing - in other words: revitalization.
Free Consultations! Let's connect. Anxiety and stress can easily make us feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Therapy provides a safe, healing space where you can breathe, restore, and even grow. Hi, I am Brigitte Crowell a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and restorative healing expert. For over 20 years my approach has combined the best of practical psychology and compassion-based mindfulness techniques - making restorative healing accessible, and then actionable. Why? Because I want to help you achieve healing - in other words: revitalization.
(949) 299-1322 View (949) 299-1322
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Ashton Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSHS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92607  (Online Only)
I approach my clients with a warm and open mind. It is important to have a safe space to discuss sensitive issues without judgment. I provide therapy services to clients who are struggling with an array of different life stressors. I am here to offer you support whether it is for a few sessions to work on a specific topic, or you are looking for long-term support. I have a flexible schedule offering online video sessions and will do my best to work with your specific needs, whether that be weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions.
I approach my clients with a warm and open mind. It is important to have a safe space to discuss sensitive issues without judgment. I provide therapy services to clients who are struggling with an array of different life stressors. I am here to offer you support whether it is for a few sessions to work on a specific topic, or you are looking for long-term support. I have a flexible schedule offering online video sessions and will do my best to work with your specific needs, whether that be weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions.
(949) 776-8462 View (949) 776-8462
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists

How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.