Therapists in 92626

I work collaboratively with individuals and couples to help them meet their treatment goals. I have experience working with individuals and couples navigating relationship issues. I have worked with adults dealing with parenting struggles, navigating life transitions, addressing lack of motivation or job dissatisfaction, substance use issues, depression and anxiety.

Are you discouraged, losing hope, simply feeling stuck? Maybe you are at a pivotal place and need help in changing perspective to discover new options in how you can approach relationships with others and yourself, as well as life in general. Learn how to cultivate hope by challenging destructive belief systems. Discover creative approaches to life's challenges that can assist in managing anxiety, reduce depression and increase your overall sense of well being. I can assist in identifying the obstacles to growth . It is possible to rethink your goals, establish new dreams and adjust your expectations to greater satisfaction.

I have been a licensed psychologist in California since 2009 with a Ph.D. from American University in Washington, D.C., in 2006. I have been seeing clients in various clinical capacities since 1998. I enjoy working with clients from a broad range of backgrounds presenting with an array of clinical issues like anxiety, depression, coping skills, self esteem, relationship issues, and more. My approach to therapy is a combination of Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. This combination focuses on establishing a secure client relationship while applying validated techniques for positive therapeutic change.

As a parent, you may be feeling overwhelmed and hopeless on how to best help your struggling child in school. You may wonder if you are doing everything that you can for your child. Understanding your child’s behavior and how it is impacting their learning in the classroom can be frustrating and complicated for you to navigate on your own. You believe that if you knew “WHY” your child was behaving in such a manner then they would be able to be happy and successful in school and, in turn, would be able to learn.

Hello! I'm a licensed therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, CA, who enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a range of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, self/family acceptance, relationship conflicts, and trauma. If you are feeling stuck and wanting to change, therapy is an option worth exploring. Let me help you improve your emotional well being, enhance your ability to engage in relationships, and empower you with the tools necessary to restore balance in your life.

I respect the vulnerability and courage it takes to make that first call for help. Navigating through life's struggles can be challenging and leave you feeling confused, frustrated and alone. I invite you to consider what life would be like not having to stay stuck in the place of PAIN and moving toward lasting WELLNESS. Change IS possible, healing IS attainable! YOU hold the key to where change CAN happen; together we can remove the obstacles that are hindering your growth. I offer an honest and caring approach to psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families.

Carol Alexander is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Carol is passionate about helping people who are experiencing difficulties associated with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, dependency, infidelity and relationship issues. Having overcome life-altering losses of her own has given Carol a deep understanding and insight into the emotions that can accompany life’s challenges.

My ideal client includes leaders of non-profits, ministry leaders, and high-performing business professionals, especially those within the non-profit and religious organization space. These individuals often face overwhelming responsibilities and intense burnout. I have a passion for helping them thrive, supporting those dedicated to serving others, and helping them navigate their unique challenges to achieve a healthy balance in their professional and personal lives.

My focus in working alongside you is to help you understand who you are today and, more importantly, who you would like to become. I know how difficult it can be to connect and invite someone new into your life, but my goal is to provide you with a sanctuary from the pain and help you uncover the answers you have been searching for. Often, life can leave you feeling alone, afraid, or at a loss with how to move on. Maybe you feel like if people really knew you, you would be left out in the cold. Perhaps you’re being shamed for who you are and what you need already. While you might struggle to believe it right now, things can change.

Life has many up and downs, loops and sharp curves. Hello! I am Maria Williams and my goal is to assist in untangling and finding options to our current situations. I am bilingual, bicultural, first generation Latina. I specialize in working with adults facing life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, grieving and trauma. I have been certified in various evidence based practices. I am passionate to work and assist in supporting the desired change. I believe that change happens when we are supported to draw on our own strengths and realize our own potential to live fulfilling lives.

At the Child and Family Connection, we believe that all children want to do well. Children, like anyone, are limited by the skills and tools available to them. This principal guides our work with children and families to identify the underlying cause through multi-modality approaches and bring out the best for both the child and caregiver. Our skilled, licensed mental health professionals have the experience, training, and education to help with each child's individualized psychological, behavioral, and educational needs.

I work exclusively with clients who are job hunting or making a career change. This can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where your skills fit into the market. I have worked with traditional and non-traditional college students, adults seeking new jobs and careers, and transitioning veterans. My background as a career counselor and recruitment professional makes me uniquely qualified to help you find your dream job. Over the course of my career, I have developed a proprietary process to guide my clients to discover transferable skills and then narrow down industries and verticals that utilize those skills.

At TMS Health and Wellness we specialize in the relief of symptoms caused by major depressive disorder, anxiety, grief, addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder through TMS Therapy. TMS is now covered by most Insurances and Medicare.

"We can't change the wind, but we can adjust our sails." With the uncertainty of the worldwide pandemic facing all of us, I am focusing now on issues of stress management, helping clients adapt to problems they might have experienced previously, but which may have become accentuated due to current events. In practice for more than 50 years, I have had extensive postdoctoral training in treating a wide variety of emotional, as well as relationship, concerns with a multitude of treatment approaches. While I would rather see you in my office, many have found that working online has been convenient, safe and effective for them.

My name is Dr. Zamani (she/her) and I am a queer Afghan-American mixed licensed doctor in marriage & family therapy. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma for folks who have been exposed to consistent stressful experiences throughout their development ranging from childhood trauma, displacement, financial instability, and abandonment. Since I went to school for 9 years and had to complete a doctoral exam and dissertation, I have a wide range of knowledge and experience working from different therapy modalities and approaches. Most of which originate from eastern teachings and indigenous practices.

Dr. Lauren Armstrong is a highly passionate licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director with a PsyD from Pepperdine University, and has been working with children and adolescents for the past ten years. She is an expert in working with challenging psychological presentations such as trauma, self harm, mood changes, aggression, and other unsafe or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Dr. Lauren always believes in her patients, even when everyone else has stopped believing in them. She never loses hope, and tirelessly works with patients and their families on improving their relationships, coping skills, and positive change.

I am a multiracial southern Californian native in my thirties. As a therapist I take honor in being able to help my clients achieve their mental health goals and increase fulfillment in their lives. My free time is spent with my fur babies Nala and Leona, traveling, going to the local dog beaches, and focusing on my pillars of health.

I am welcoming and friendly. I have twenty years of psychotherapy practice and believe every person and every day is an opportunity for better living. I believe learning your story with empathy and compassion is the foundation of an effective therapeutic alliance. My approach is based on Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered unconditional positive regard. We will find areas of security, self-esteem, reassurance, and confidence.

I find my work with clients to be both a calling and a profound privilege. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and completed my M.S. in Counseling at Hope International University. I am passionate about coming alongside individuals, teens, couples, and families who are struggling to cope in everyday life. I enjoy working with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, and symptoms associated with trauma. Additionally, I am passionate about helping couples navigate relational struggles to find hope, healing, and deeper connection with one another.