Elders (65+) Therapists in Brea, CA

I have been a therapeutic counselor for 15 years, helping people grow, heal, and gain control of their lives. Together, we can make your goals attainable. I can provide you the tools to help you achieve the solutions and life changes you are looking for in a warm, friendly, nurturing process. Life can be very complicated and change can be challenging, this journey doesn’t need to be pursued alone. Therapy can provide you with a partner and guide to support that journey. My goal is to create a space that is safe for deep inquiry and transformation. I specialize in working with adults, seniors, and individuals in caregiving roles.

My purpose is to provide you a safe place where we can meet and build a relationship of trust, based on talk and explore, together, the hurt, the confusion, feeling stuck, and and obstacles that keep you from finding healing, meaning, and a better life. I meet with individuals, couples, children, and families to work on issues concerning family of origin, relationships, identity, spirituality, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and more. Once we enter into the client-therapist relationship, my top priority is to be with you through the therapeutic process, and to support you as you begin taking steps towards living the life you desire.

I work with a wide range of diverse presenting problems affecting individuals, couples, families, and groups. I bring a wealth of experience treating populations with substance use disorders, process addictions, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, mental health issues, and forensics for people interacting with the legal system. Some areas of specialty include Trauma, Addiction, Gambling Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, and Life Transitions.

Dr. Lisa D. Lewis is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2004. The focus of Dr. Lewis's practice is to fully explore the meaning and purpose of each woman's life, well-lived, through each and every season. As you face the challenges of your life, you are always in the process of becoming yourself and seeking meaning and purpose in life. Dr. Lewis works with women in transitions: birth, death, new careers, changing careers, peri/post menopause, health challenges, retirement, child-free years, marital changes, crisis of faith and changing beliefs.

Jo works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Jo believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.

As humans, we seek love and acceptance to become whole. Somewhere in our lives, we became broken due to external circumstances beyond our control or choices that we have made. The therapeutic relationship offers healing and provides hope and acceptance. Helping clients come to a place of congruence and authenticity where they value and accept themselves is my primary goal. I believe I can genuinely change the trajectory of my clients’ lives through healing and guide them to achieve a powerful transformation . My desire is to provide a safe place for you to share your thoughts and feelings freely .

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships (including divorce and affair recovery), grief, PTSD, or past trauma, I provide a warm, empathic, collaborative approach that is client-centered. My passion is to help you find your inner strength as we process life and find healing for the painful areas of your heart. My goal is to see you integrated and whole so you can thrive in your life! I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families.

I love working with teens, young adults, and anyone going through difficult transitions in their life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self-image or relationship issues, I am here to help. These are difficulties faced by most people at some point in their life, but no one has to do it alone. Together, we will identify and work toward your personal goals for a healthier, happier you.

Out of a place of struggle or hopelessness, much can be discovered and learned. Having a witness to your life who listens without judgment can help remove barriers, so you are in a more hopeful place. There will be ups and downs through the therapeutic journey, and I am here to support you, as you develop awareness and understanding in order to make healthy choices. I will listen to your stories, perhaps offer a different perspective, practice coping skills, and help you discover how you can participate in your hopes to make them happen.

Honestly, life is hard and filled with many challenges. Everyone could use help navigating these everyday challenges or traumas. I embody an authentic and real approach to therapy. My ideal client comes to therapy ready to look within themselves. This may look like taking risks, expressing their authenticity and being open to applying skills learned in therapy, outside of the room. It is important that the client remembers to bring their true self into the room, flaws and all. Only then can we begin to heal, grow and thrive.

My clients come from many walks of life but have one thing in common - they would like to improve their overall quality of life. Perhaps the wounds from their past or stressors from their present are adversely impacting their lives. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to improve their current level of functioning. My practice includes working with adults, college students, adolescents, couples, and families. I also co-lead groups with my husband who is also a psychotherapist, and I work with master's level and doctorate interns who are completing their therapy/supervison hours for licensing.

The journey of life can be a challenging one. We are often faced with situations and events that challenge us. Sometimes we feel alone, confused, uncertain, or afraid. We seek comfort and understanding. We want change, but are not sure how or what steps to take. We seek safety, security, and purpose. I will help you navigate through life challenges and help you gently face your deepest struggles.

Starting now, you can begin a new journey toward a brighter path for yourself – one filled with acceptance, growth, empowerment and well-being. I am inspired by the courage it takes to make a step toward bettering your life. You are already on your way to uncovering your potential and creating the life you want for yourself. Whatever obstacles and struggles someone may be going through in life, I consider it a privilege to help them deal with them. I understand that the clients I see are entrusting me to give them the right resources to guide them down a new path, with a new perspective, so they can achieve their own goals.

We want an intimate relationship that is built upon mutual trust, respect, admiration, affection, effective listening, emotional connection, and shared dreams and aspirations. Discovering HOW to create these qualities as well as continue to develop our intimate relationship can be challenging at times. I help couples address their challenges and find effective ways to repair and build healthier and happier relationships. I am passionate about helping couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method of practical guidance that helps you mobilize in healing, strengthening, and rebuilding a satisfying relationship.

You have taken the first step in your healing journey by being on here today! Therapy can help provide a safe place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can be holding you back from becoming the best version of yourself. What would your days look like with better coping skills to deal with every day stressors?

It has been a while since you felt stuck, terrified, hopeless, or worthless. Yet, you have always been smiling to pretend you are okay. Or you are very used to distancing yourself because “nobody cares about me”. Life can be very challenging when you can hardly recognize the person next to you, more importantly, when you can’t even recognize yourself. Whether it has been years over the same issues and difficulties, or there has been a sudden tragic change to your life, believe it! You are already doing the best you can at any given moment!

Do you feel stuck in your current relationships? Are you looking for a way to find healthier ways to cope with depression, anxiety, and stress? There is help! I am a licensed psychologist who is available to provide a safe setting for you to explore your concerns. Whether you have been struggling in a certain area for many years or something has come up recently that you need help processing through, there is no better time than the present. Therapy can provide a way to transform you into being a healthier you.

Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.

My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the client and families to process feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Please note, I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and can provide counseling services for the deaf community.