Parenting Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

Are you going through something that has become overwhelming and difficult to handle? Are you afraid to share your thoughts and feelings with friends or family because you're worried about what they will say or think about you? Are you embarrassed that you can't handle it on your own? I am so sorry that you are struggling right now. You are not alone. Many people doubt themselves and the choices they've made. Having someone to talk to outside of your usual circles for an objective perspective is helpful and comforting.

Fun, personal, creative therapy! I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and members of the Asian community. I trust in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship through acceptance & attunement.. which means I want to know your WORLD. Tell me about your favorite things/interests/etc! I aspire to provide a space in which we can be authentic, explore together, and even have fun! I aim to bring enthusiasm, warmth, empathy, (& humor!) into the room, while also working hard to make the changes needed for you to live your best life. We'll find tools that help you move with the emotions, not against them. I want to know YOU.

My primary goal as a therapist is to foster a safe, supportive, accepting and also challenging space that encourages personal growth and healing for each of my clients. To achieve this, I use an integrative treatment approach, grounded in psychodynamic and interpersonal theories, that encourages mindful self-reflection on internal experiences, authentic expression of affect and a benign curiosity about our personal experiences. My experience and training have made me comfortable working with a range of mental health concerns and a diversity of cultural backgrounds.

Congratulations! The fact that you are searching for a therapist means you acknowledge that something needs to change. Your current approach in life no longer yields the satisfaction you desire, and you want to do something about it. Coming to this realization is the hardest part in bringing about change, and you don't have to do it alone anymore. I feel very passionate about this work. I consider it a privilege and an honor to positively affect people's lives and help them make lasting changes. We will explore the core of how your thought & behavioral patterns came to be, and what purposes they serve.

In my experience, therapy is most effective when we let down pretenses and be real people with each other. Call or email me and lets talk about what's going on and how I can help. I love helping people to face the things that are holding them back from a good life. I especially love the work I've done helping people save their marriages, lose weight and get healthy, work through old stuff, and get a handle on debilitating anxiety and crushing depression. Therapy really does work. Things can be different.

While navigating through my own life, I found myself interested in hearing the stories of others and learning their interests and driving forces as well as their struggles. I found it rewarding when I could help someone feel heard, accepted, and understood. I am fortunate that I have been able to turn this passion into a career where I get to work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve self-acceptance. I have supported clients with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relational issues, personality disorders and trauma. I use an eclectic approach to therapy that I tailor to meet the needs of each client.

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 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.

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.

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.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you repeating the same patterns in life and relationships and you don't know why? Together, we can help you to process, move forward, and create new possibilities for the empowered and fulfilling life you want to have. Clients describe me as warm, empathetic, direct and non-judgmental.

Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you feeling misunderstood, unheard or alone? Are you and your partner finding it next to impossible to get along? Has there been an affair? When couples feel stuck in the way they think, feel and act, it's time to make a change. In some cases, new communication skills can help ease the tension and move the relationship in the right direction. If there's been a betrayal in the relationship, it's possible to heal. Trust can be restored and healing can begin, let me show you how. I also offer couple intensives. Give me a call to find out more.

Emma believes in a person-centered, collaborative approach to promote personal discovery and growth. Utilizing various modalities, she helps clients create a custom and unique treatment plan that fits their needs. Her warmth and empathy creates a supportive and safe space where clients of all ages can process and heal.

An "ideal" patient is an individual who is motivated to improve their quality of life and end unnecessary suffering. Someone who is willing go through temporary emotional pain in order to help end their long-term or permanent state of suffering. After all, some of the most rewarding things in life require determination, patience and hard work.

Our clinicians at Cognitive Therapy Orange County (CTOC) enjoy working with individuals from early to late adulthood, couples and families to improve their quality of life. Whether the problems are short or long term, there is always reason for optimism and hope. Solutions can be found and new skills can be learned. We are extensively trained and experienced in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, and anger. We are consistently impressed with our patients' dedication to making positive changes in their lives.

I am dedicated to looking at the whole person to identify thematic issues that manifest themselves in different emotional, relational, or behavior patterns that take away from the richness or fullness of life. I focus on the root of the problem to promote lasting change, growth and healing. In treating the whole person, I address issues related to nutrition, sleep, exercise, and brain functioning as well as the more typical personality, family, and social concerns. You can count on more than just talk.

I have worked in various aspects of the counseling field for over 30 years and I consider it an honor to have done so. My clients have come from various circumstances, with a variety of different issues and problems facing them. I like to use the therapy approach that seems to best fit the particular client, with respect and consideration for their individual differences.

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.

If you were to make list of everyone you care for, where would you place? Would you be on your list at all? It is your time to be heard and supported! Whether you are being visited by anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles; whatever problem weighs on you, you are not alone. Together we will find solutions to challenges through a kind and collaborative therapeutic relationship. It is a privilege to be invited into your journey, and l will strive to see the world through your lens. Let's harvest your strengths and capabilities, and discover your most amazing you!