Humanistic Therapists in Brea, CA

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Mercedes Quiceno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92621
My therapeutic style combines cognitive behavioral and humanistic approach.
I enjoy working with couples and adults of all life stages, suffering from anxiety, depression, trying improve communications, relationships, functioning, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. I collaborate with you to come up with reasonable and attainable goals for positive life changes. You will experience a confidential and non-judgmental environment, where you are heard, understood, and appreciated. We explore your unique beliefs, thoughts, feelings and circumstances while discovering the therapy approach that works best for you. I am expanding my business working hours to early mornings and some Saturdays.
My therapeutic style combines cognitive behavioral and humanistic approach.
I enjoy working with couples and adults of all life stages, suffering from anxiety, depression, trying improve communications, relationships, functioning, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. I collaborate with you to come up with reasonable and attainable goals for positive life changes. You will experience a confidential and non-judgmental environment, where you are heard, understood, and appreciated. We explore your unique beliefs, thoughts, feelings and circumstances while discovering the therapy approach that works best for you. I am expanding my business working hours to early mornings and some Saturdays.
(562) 275-7033 View (562) 275-7033
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Debbie Linares
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821  (Online Only)
Ever feel like things just keep stacking up on you? Do you feel like you’re constantly complaining about every aspect of life? You might be stuck in a runt and cannot think of anything positive or good in your life. Unfortunately, as humans we just seem to end up this way with a negative mindset. If you have been struggling with these thoughts for some time, I invite you to contact me. My purpose is to help you understand and gain insight to your symptoms and manage life situations.
Ever feel like things just keep stacking up on you? Do you feel like you’re constantly complaining about every aspect of life? You might be stuck in a runt and cannot think of anything positive or good in your life. Unfortunately, as humans we just seem to end up this way with a negative mindset. If you have been struggling with these thoughts for some time, I invite you to contact me. My purpose is to help you understand and gain insight to your symptoms and manage life situations.
(714) 515-6349 View (714) 515-6349
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Fiona Nottingham
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821
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.
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.
(657) 300-5174 View (657) 300-5174
Dr. Danielle Garcia
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821  (Online Only)
I am a psychological associate who is currently accepting new clients via telehealth services. I enjoy working with adults and women who are looking to be healthier mentally and develop skills to manage cognitive and emotional stresses and responses. An intention that I have is to aid clients in healing the relationship with themselves, whether because of experiences in childhood, unhealthy relationships or other significant life events that clients have encountered. All of these experiences can complicate the relationship with ourselves, but with a safe and supportive space like therapy, we can learn to grow, heal and repair.
I am a psychological associate who is currently accepting new clients via telehealth services. I enjoy working with adults and women who are looking to be healthier mentally and develop skills to manage cognitive and emotional stresses and responses. An intention that I have is to aid clients in healing the relationship with themselves, whether because of experiences in childhood, unhealthy relationships or other significant life events that clients have encountered. All of these experiences can complicate the relationship with ourselves, but with a safe and supportive space like therapy, we can learn to grow, heal and repair.
(657) 255-5735 View (657) 255-5735
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Clear Mind Counseling Nicole Payne, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, and couples. Parenting is not an easy road to navigate. I am effective in helping parents learn new skills to help them manage behavioral concerns with children and teens; as well as teaching new strategies to children and teens to help improve cohesiveness within the family system. Traumatic events can feel paralyzing. I am passionate in working through trauma to help an individual to find their inner strength, and happiness again.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, and couples. Parenting is not an easy road to navigate. I am effective in helping parents learn new skills to help them manage behavioral concerns with children and teens; as well as teaching new strategies to children and teens to help improve cohesiveness within the family system. Traumatic events can feel paralyzing. I am passionate in working through trauma to help an individual to find their inner strength, and happiness again.
(562) 383-0493 View (562) 383-0493
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Rhonda L Mason
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821  (Online Only)
Welcome to the next fulfilling chapter in your life! I understand we all want to be happy, healthy, have emotionally satisfyng relationships, and live prosperous lives! My approach to helping people is mulitfacted. Through providing a safe, collaborative, and supportive environement I help people understand and change their perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the context of their family of origin and current realtionships. I understand people having the courage and taking the time to invest in their personal growth and development expect results. I work tenaciously to meet their expectations and treatment goals!
Welcome to the next fulfilling chapter in your life! I understand we all want to be happy, healthy, have emotionally satisfyng relationships, and live prosperous lives! My approach to helping people is mulitfacted. Through providing a safe, collaborative, and supportive environement I help people understand and change their perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the context of their family of origin and current realtionships. I understand people having the courage and taking the time to invest in their personal growth and development expect results. I work tenaciously to meet their expectations and treatment goals!
(714) 752-3968 View (714) 752-3968
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Nothizile Ncube-Kearley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Hello, my name is Nothi Ncube-Kearley. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. I provide services to clients of all ages including young adults and adults. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, and other adjustment-related issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other theoretical approaches. I primarily work with young adults and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, and work stress. My goal is to work with my clients to cope and deal with life stressors.
Hello, my name is Nothi Ncube-Kearley. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. I provide services to clients of all ages including young adults and adults. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, and other adjustment-related issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other theoretical approaches. I primarily work with young adults and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, and work stress. My goal is to work with my clients to cope and deal with life stressors.
(657) 300-6805 View (657) 300-6805
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Rocio Bedoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821  (Online Only)
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they are striving for. I believe the goal is to enhance the individual's ability to manage one's feelings and behaviors.
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they are striving for. I believe the goal is to enhance the individual's ability to manage one's feelings and behaviors.
(562) 278-8068 View (562) 278-8068
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Pamela Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821
Sexual Health is for Everyone! Are you disabled? Neurodivergent? Chronic Pain? Do you have something getting in the way of understanding how you can have sexual experiences, either individually or partnered, that bring you joy and satisfaction, but struggle to know how? I want to be here to support and help you achieve sexual health that makes sense in your life. If you are a parent of a child facing some of these questions and concerns, I am here for you too!
Sexual Health is for Everyone! Are you disabled? Neurodivergent? Chronic Pain? Do you have something getting in the way of understanding how you can have sexual experiences, either individually or partnered, that bring you joy and satisfaction, but struggle to know how? I want to be here to support and help you achieve sexual health that makes sense in your life. If you are a parent of a child facing some of these questions and concerns, I am here for you too!
(657) 301-3290 View (657) 301-3290
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Heather J Dale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92822
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.
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.
(714) 452-1530 View (714) 452-1530
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Laura Laird
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92823
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 9 years experience. I am passionate about and enjoy working with adults, to help them with the challenges they face, including unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or whatever is holding you back. I have vast therapeutic and life experiences that help me better understand what you are going through and how to help you. Life is difficult, complicated and at times even traumatic, but it can also be filled with great joy and fulfillment.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 9 years experience. I am passionate about and enjoy working with adults, to help them with the challenges they face, including unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or whatever is holding you back. I have vast therapeutic and life experiences that help me better understand what you are going through and how to help you. Life is difficult, complicated and at times even traumatic, but it can also be filled with great joy and fulfillment.
(657) 300-2339 View (657) 300-2339
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Elizabeth Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821
Now accepting new clients/telehealth. Are you tired of feeling stuck? I am here to provide a safe place where we work together to challenge your current thoughts and feelings. My goal as a therapist is to provide counseling services to a diverse population, including services in Spanish. I enjoy working along side clients who are driven to positively change their lives and are willing to take the initiative to reach their destination of a more fulfilling life. My specialty is utilizing a strength-based approach with adult clients around issues of intimacy, stress management, life transitions, & enhancing personal relationships.
Now accepting new clients/telehealth. Are you tired of feeling stuck? I am here to provide a safe place where we work together to challenge your current thoughts and feelings. My goal as a therapist is to provide counseling services to a diverse population, including services in Spanish. I enjoy working along side clients who are driven to positively change their lives and are willing to take the initiative to reach their destination of a more fulfilling life. My specialty is utilizing a strength-based approach with adult clients around issues of intimacy, stress management, life transitions, & enhancing personal relationships.
(909) 443-1613 View (909) 443-1613
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Bonnie Fagan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
If you are feeling stuck in your relationship, career, family role, or struggling with a life transition and are unsure of how to move forward, I can help. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can work together to explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges and help you on your journey toward finding personal fulfillment. I use a person centered approach where I integrate Strengths Based, Mindfulness, and CBT techniques that are tailored to your specific needs. I have experience working with individuals and families from a range of backgrounds having trouble adjusting to life challenges.
If you are feeling stuck in your relationship, career, family role, or struggling with a life transition and are unsure of how to move forward, I can help. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can work together to explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges and help you on your journey toward finding personal fulfillment. I use a person centered approach where I integrate Strengths Based, Mindfulness, and CBT techniques that are tailored to your specific needs. I have experience working with individuals and families from a range of backgrounds having trouble adjusting to life challenges.
(714) 386-9809 View (714) 386-9809
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Alyssa Salgado
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Hello and welcome! I’m blessed to be part of your journey. I understand that taking this step might feel daunting, but I want you to know that I am proud of you. Life is full of ups and downs, and it's crucial to understand that you don’t have to navigate the challenges alone. My passion for therapy stems from a deep commitment to helping individuals work through their struggles and find hope and healing, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Hello and welcome! I’m blessed to be part of your journey. I understand that taking this step might feel daunting, but I want you to know that I am proud of you. Life is full of ups and downs, and it's crucial to understand that you don’t have to navigate the challenges alone. My passion for therapy stems from a deep commitment to helping individuals work through their struggles and find hope and healing, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
(657) 571-1897 View (657) 571-1897
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Hailey Dirksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Life can be challenging and can bring hardship and difficulty that come in a variety of different forms. It is my goal to walk alongside you and help provide insight, hope and healing to whatever challenges and burdens you are facing. I have great honor and sacred trust to be allowed to enter your world. I want to understand your worldview, your life, love, and pain and will do so by engaging with you in the most empathetic way.
Life can be challenging and can bring hardship and difficulty that come in a variety of different forms. It is my goal to walk alongside you and help provide insight, hope and healing to whatever challenges and burdens you are facing. I have great honor and sacred trust to be allowed to enter your world. I want to understand your worldview, your life, love, and pain and will do so by engaging with you in the most empathetic way.
(626) 389-2776 View (626) 389-2776
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Elyssa Quijada
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
I work with individuals and couples from different backgrounds facing a broad range of issues. The stressors of our daily life and past traumas can be overwhelming. I care deeply about creating a genuine and safe environment to help my clients progress and grow. I am passionate about assisting my clients reach their goals, process difficult experiences, and overall, find ways to heal. I believe that each person deserves support to manage life challenges and gain the tools needed to overcome barriers.
I work with individuals and couples from different backgrounds facing a broad range of issues. The stressors of our daily life and past traumas can be overwhelming. I care deeply about creating a genuine and safe environment to help my clients progress and grow. I am passionate about assisting my clients reach their goals, process difficult experiences, and overall, find ways to heal. I believe that each person deserves support to manage life challenges and gain the tools needed to overcome barriers.
(714) 930-1844 View (714) 930-1844
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Solspeak Inc. Psychotherapy For Women
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
Life is challenging. Give your Self a space to speak. Being a woman in today's day and age with increased demands and expanding roles, can lead to feeling overwhelmed and depleted.  Feeling as if you are alone and that few to none know what's REALLY going on inside can make the journey that much harder and limit us from available resources and tools. My sessions are designed for Women struggling to keep up with the continuous demands of life including: Managing Work-life Balance, Parenthood, Phase-of-Life Changes, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Career Dissatisfaction, Role Identity and the almost obsolete concept of Self-Care.
Life is challenging. Give your Self a space to speak. Being a woman in today's day and age with increased demands and expanding roles, can lead to feeling overwhelmed and depleted.  Feeling as if you are alone and that few to none know what's REALLY going on inside can make the journey that much harder and limit us from available resources and tools. My sessions are designed for Women struggling to keep up with the continuous demands of life including: Managing Work-life Balance, Parenthood, Phase-of-Life Changes, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Career Dissatisfaction, Role Identity and the almost obsolete concept of Self-Care.
(949) 799-4569 View (949) 799-4569
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Jesayha Hamilton
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821
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.
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.
(657) 837-0990 View (657) 837-0990
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Ingrid Corrales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821
For many women, life can sometimes feel like a high-wire act—constantly juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and handling personal challenges while trying not to fall behind. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, alone, or like you’re not measuring up, know that you’re not alone. You deserve to feel empowered and capable, to move from merely surviving to truly thriving. Imagine finding effective strategies to manage your stress and responsibilities, and receiving personalized support tailored to your unique needs as a woman. It’s time to find the clarity and confidence you need to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
For many women, life can sometimes feel like a high-wire act—constantly juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and handling personal challenges while trying not to fall behind. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, alone, or like you’re not measuring up, know that you’re not alone. You deserve to feel empowered and capable, to move from merely surviving to truly thriving. Imagine finding effective strategies to manage your stress and responsibilities, and receiving personalized support tailored to your unique needs as a woman. It’s time to find the clarity and confidence you need to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
(657) 571-6975 View (657) 571-6975
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Hope Balance Connection Counseling Corp.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92822  (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, and teens. Through a collaborative process, I am committed to providing a safe place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can achieve the change you desire. I can help you reach your goals by developing a genuine connection with you.
I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, and teens. Through a collaborative process, I am committed to providing a safe place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can achieve the change you desire. I can help you reach your goals by developing a genuine connection with you.
(562) 274-7441 View (562) 274-7441
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Humanistic Therapists

How does humanistic therapy work?

One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.

Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?

Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.

How long does humanistic therapy last?

The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is humanistic therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.