Trauma Focused Therapists in Brea, CA

Human connection is vital to human survival. In a world where digital interaction has become the norm, loneliness is a pervasive condition. People who’ve experienced trauma, especially in family relationships, can find it difficult to develop fulfilling personal connections. Even surrounded by close friends and family, many of us still feel disconnected. Connecting with others on a physical and emotional level has proven to have a lasting impact on overall well-being.

Welcome and thanks for visiting my page. You could be struggling with anxiety, sadness, irritability, hurt, loss, or anger. You might also notice negative patterns or behaviors in your relationships. Often, these experiences feel heavy and overshadow a person’s daily functioning. These forms of “unfinished business” from the past are most often trauma related and cause great challenges in one’s life. Taking the time to heal the traumas you have experienced can create positive changes in your life, allowing you to function without difficulty, be more at peace, and feel more joy.

As a therapist, I strive to meet you with kindness and compassion wherever you are in life. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you find the courage to explore your pain, stress, and struggles with gentleness and curiosity. Together, we will attend to the parts of yourself who need attention and care.

My passion is to help those who feel weary and lost. It is difficult to be present and live a fulfilling life when the chains of past events hold us back. As hard as we run and distract ourselves, we also run away from our sense of self. Avoiding pain can grow into unhealthy behaviors and addiction. My intention is to help build a foundation for a meaningful life. Core pieces of the foundation include insight, communication, emotions, and connection. These pieces are vital to maintaining healthy relationships and attaining the love we want. Other important areas to consider are cultural identity, spirituality, and our past.

My name is Sylvia Joyner, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients Statewide via telehealth. My focus is working with adult women facing challenges with relationships, life transitions, intimate partner violence, child abuse, parenting, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) my work has helped clients heal and progress towards living a more fulfilled, empowered, and purposeful life.

Gather and Grow OC is excited to serve the mental health needs (and support mental health flourishing) in the Orange County area! We believe in community and seek to create a healthier place to live alongside offering a healthier place to heal. We're looking to work with clients who are ready to step up, dive deep and do the work of finding their happiest and most authentic selves in supportive therapeutic relationships. At Gather and Grow OC you'll find clear and quick communication, a safe space to do the work and a team of clinicians ready to meet you where you are!

I'm a clinical Social Worker who is passionate about supporting all of my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. I have special interest in supporting clients experiencing life challenges. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have specific experience working with trauma and grief. I'm an active listener who listens without judgment. I will give you space to share your experiences and perspectives while working to understand your concerns and help you clarify issues.

I help first generation professionals work through their past and clean up limiting life beliefs and responses that are preventing them from achieving their highest level of success in either the professional realm or the personal sphere. I help clients learn how to challenge unhelpful thinking, face their fears, learn how to be assertive, and cope with the emotional world in a more effective and empowering way.

Welcome, and I sincerely appreciate your courage to seek support. Do you find difficulty in dealing with a particular relationship at this time? Maybe it seems like the sadness, distress, or anger we deal with feels overwhelming. The good news is, there is no better time than now to mend, restore our relationships and work through our hurt. I hope to journey with you to make strides toward healing and connection with those important relationships in your life, while working toward better emotional health.

Are you a college student or young adult (18-40 years old) feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life transitions, anxiety, or depression? Take the first step towards a brighter future with personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs. As a specialist in adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression, I offer a supportive space where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and regain control over your life. Let's work together to overcome obstacles and unlock your full potential. Reach out today and embark on a journey towards healing and growth.

I am passionate about being of support to others during their time of hurt, depression, anxiety, or struggling with the stressors of life. If you are feeling overwhelmed, need direction, or have lost hope, you do not have to go through it alone. As a trained therapist, I want to encourage you and assist in guiding you in meeting your mental health goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping guide my clients through their personal journey towards healing and growth, and ultimately to find their own happiness and inner peace.

Welcome! I am Angélica Figueroa a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help my clients understand the roots of their mental health challenges and unearth the healing strength of addressing trauma. My approach to providing therapy is a collaborative approach. I will walk the journey to healing with you. Therapy is focused on treating the trauma via the use of evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and other therapies.

As emotional healing takes place, we awaken to ourselves, to others, to our lives. My work initially involves setting up an environment of safety and trust. In this surround, challenges from the past and present can be unearthed, explored and used to our advantage. Growth is born of struggle, not comfort. Building a story of your experiences, helps one find continuity and purpose in life. I am present, listening and feeling as our work unfolds. I challenge and confront but also validate one's experiences and emotional responses to those experiences. Being seen, heard and understood begets healing.

Seeking help is the first courageous step towards growth, change, fulfillment and healing. These days, daily life can be really difficult to manage and it can be a struggle to not lose ourselves to the anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and chaos we experience. Feeling alone, disconnected and discouraged doesn’t have to remain the status quo. There is hope in recognizing your greatness and your potential. A whole person approach to supporting your mind, body and soul is central to my therapy as is the inclusion of evidenced based practices like CBT, TF-CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

My name is Melissa Morales, LCSW, CADC. My goal is to provide a safe and appropriate environment that fosters both acceptance and change utilizing an insight-oriented approach. My clinical expertise includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and substance use disorders (SUD) and have worked in various treatment settings. My areas of focus are in treating adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, grief, substance use disorders, and trauma, including abusive/toxic relationships. I also have experience in working with first responders.

Are you feeling exhausted of trying to figure things out alone? Have you tried everything you can think of to make changes but still find yourself feeling a multitude of emotions and few of them positive? Do you and your partner find yourselves in a never ending loop of conflict and miscommunication? You don't know where to turn and no one around you seems to really understand. You want fulfilling relationships, you want to feel energized and motivated, you want to reach your full potential but you just don't know where to start. I work with clients who feel stuck, who feel overwhelmed, who want to change the rhetoric.

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in gender and sexuality. I've been doing this work for more than ten years and enjoy it immensely. I value deep connection and enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives. ​ Some of my areas of interest include: intersectional identity, anxiety, relational issues, and ADHD.

Is your heart broken? Do do you need to restore a relationship? For 41 years, our evidence-based therapy via God's healing power has treated trauma, strengthened relationships, & navigated life's challenges. TPC has Christian counseling for marriages (excellent couples counseling), families, children, & individuals. Same-day appointments available at our 8 sites across Orange County with our Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists & Psychologist Doctors. Contact us now to begin your healing!