In Person Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

Life can often feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and/or relationship troubles, you don't have to do this journey alone. Together, we can navigate through challenging and uncomfortable roads in order to discover the meaningful path you wish to be on. I will walk alongside you to identify your values, strengths, and preferences in a collaborative and empowering way. I look forward to embarking on this journey with you.

Dr. Madrid is a Psychotherapist that believes all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have a voice. He has worked in a spectrum of services including inpatient/outpatient behavioral health services at St. Joseph Hospital, at-risk youth programs, worker compensation system, and longer-term outpatient treatment settings as well as private practice.

It can be so discouraging to feel that you have put everything you have into a relationship and still find yourself unhappy on a daily basis. No matter how many different ways you have tried to approach your loved one, there seems to be no improvement. You have heard the full array of promises, excuses and arguments, and begin to believe it is all your fault at the end of the day. Perhaps you have made attempts to get your spouse into couples therapy, or agonized over whether to make your teen to go to therapy or not. Despite your best efforts, the situation continues to deteriorate, and your wellbeing along with it.

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I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluation, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy. I obtained my PhD Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University and completed my fellowship at UCLA, pre-doctoral internship at Vanderbilt University, and Bachelor's degree from USC. I also received clinical training at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and the Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute.

Journeys Counseling provides professional psychotherapy, vibrant living coaching, and spiritual direction to the community. Our work is interdenominational, serving clients from many different backgrounds, including those who have little or no religious affiliation. As a Christian organization we believe counseling should address the whole person and be respectful of people’s faith. Individual’s beliefs are both an important part of their lives and a valuable resource when experiencing distress. Counseling should assist in developing those resources further. Often, people lack support systems that help deal with personal problems.

As a dedicated clinician with extensive experience in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings, I offer a comprehensive and personalized approach to therapy. I specialize in assisting adults and adolescents with challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, and life transitions. My passion is creating a nurturing space where you can embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Together, we’ll work towards achieving your personal goals and enhancing your overall well-being.

If you are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or PTSD symptoms, relief is possible. I will help you learn to reduce the impact and influence of unwanted thoughts and learn to develop the capacity to observe and feel and make use of your emotional and physical experience. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure therapy, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy to help you learn to stop fighting with your feelings and thoughts, and allow them to come and go without a struggle. This frees up energy to live a full, rich, connected life. You can overcome panic and anxiety and heal and grow after trauma.

Hello! I am Carly Portillo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, CA. I am a warm, collaborative therapist committed to working with you to help you reach your therapeutic goals. Did you know that studies show that a strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and client was one of the most influential factors in positive therapy outcomes? It is so important to me that my clients feel seen, heard, and connected with me throughout the therapy process. I am passionate about creating an environment that is welcoming, nonjudgmental, and safe.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked as an individual and relationship therapist in community mental health for the past 10 years. I am a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Emotionally Focused Therapy practitioner specializing in utilizing trauma informed and evidenced based care to help individuals and couples heal and bring expansion and connection to their lives. I strongly believe in the integrative connection between mind and body as well as using complementary and alternative practices including nutrition, stress management, exercise, and supplementation to bolster and empower the healing process.

Are you feeling unhappy, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with relationship issues, work stress, or challenges with family members? Are you or your loved ones struggling with addiction? Together, we can explore your current behaviors and beliefs and begin to unpack how your experiences from the past may be impeding your ability to live peacefully and purposefully in the present.

If you're struggling with your relationships and feel frustrated, tired, anxious or depressed; it may be due to sabotaging thoughts, emotional hijacking, or simply not knowing what to do. You may be suffering from losses, traumas or be stuck in a developmental stage or way of living that blocks the relationships you deeply desire and need. The good news is there is hope for you. Given care, truth, time and a skilled creative therapist to explore new ways of thinking, coping and communicating; you can grow into your full potential.

Hi, thank you for reading a little bit about my work. After completing undergraduate studies in psychology, I detoured into corporate fields of advertising and finance. Those years of experience and my own therapy kept me close to my interest in mental health. It led me to make a change, earn an MA in psychology and become a therapist. Throughout this work, it is important for me that you feel seen, heard, and your voice upheld as a guidepost. Coming from a diverse family, I appreciate the complexities of building and exploring self identity and having sense of self.

Along with my MFT license, I have extensive training in yoga and meditation. In my practice I combine personal counseling with strategies derived from mindfulness training and body-mind integration practices. I help you become deeply aware of your long held patterns of thought, emotion, behavior, and relationship that may be creating difficulties and impeding your health and well-being. By engaging in this way, you will develop a friendship and intimacy with yourself, and feel more effective and free to solve your life's problems.I have made it my mission to use my training & experience to help those feel connected and open-hearted.

The VCAT adhd Treatment Center is a brain enhancement and behavioral correction institute for children and adolescents who are struggling mentally, emotionally, and cognitively. Our center provides science-based technology and programs, facilitates an exceptional and innovative brain balance methodology in helping children and adolescents overcome the challenges of ADHD, learning disabilities, processing disorders, Asperger’s syndrome, depression, anxiety, and all other related childhood behavioral and developmental issues.

Therapy with me is one way to create changes through psychological, emotional, and soul-based healing. Healing is possible through sharing your stories and better understanding processes that are connected traumas, grief, or feelings of shame and guilt. My approach is collaborative and insight-oriented; encouraging deeper change and growth towards a brighter future, not a patch-up or superficial process.

Are you struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety or unsatisfying interpersonal relationships? If so, call or email me now. Take the first step towards change. You can spend hours online trying to decide if and who you should call for help and right now you don't need another thing to worry about. Let's make today the day things start to change. I can help you lead a more rewarding and satisfying life and would appreciate the opportunity for us to work together.

MARRIAGE ON THE BRINK? Discernment Counseling is a new and innovative short-term therapy (just 1-5 sessions) that is designed for couples who are not sure, or cannot agree, whether to work on their marriage or consider divorce. This is not traditional marriage counseling - my goal is to help you and your spouse gain clarity and confidence about a direction for your relationship in order to decide whether to recommit to marriage, move toward divorce, or maintain the status quo.

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.