Women's Issues Therapists in Dana Point, CA
My practice focus is on building, healing and developing strong personal and intimate relationships - which are truly the cornerstone of psychological, physical, and spiritual health. My specialty is working with couples and giving them the skills necessary to maintain a successful relationship. I also have a strong interest in women's issues; especially in the development of improved SELF-ESTEEM though all of their transitions in life. While I am especially interested in helping women, I also have a bulk of experience in helping men through their relationship and proffessional difficulties. I offer unique interactive communication that promotes positive change.
My practice focus is on building, healing and developing strong personal and intimate relationships - which are truly the cornerstone of psychological, physical, and spiritual health. My specialty is working with couples and giving them the skills necessary to maintain a successful relationship. I also have a strong interest in women's issues; especially in the development of improved SELF-ESTEEM though all of their transitions in life. While I am especially interested in helping women, I also have a bulk of experience in helping men through their relationship and proffessional difficulties. I offer unique interactive communication that promotes positive change.
Karen Smith Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I typically work with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, college life, relationship/dating issues, grief, family problems, women's issues, low self-esteem, codependency, and more.
My name is Karen Smith, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT138686), who is passionate about helping clients discover, or rediscover, their inner strength, and heal anything that is unresolved. My approach to providing therapy is taking a look at the whole picture, including the client's childhood, worldview, and current problem areas, and clearing out anything that could be holding them back from happiness and peace. I use EMDR, CBT, DBT, Psychoanalysis, and more, to uncover what led to the current undesirable thoughts and behaviors.
I typically work with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, college life, relationship/dating issues, grief, family problems, women's issues, low self-esteem, codependency, and more.
My name is Karen Smith, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT138686), who is passionate about helping clients discover, or rediscover, their inner strength, and heal anything that is unresolved. My approach to providing therapy is taking a look at the whole picture, including the client's childhood, worldview, and current problem areas, and clearing out anything that could be holding them back from happiness and peace. I use EMDR, CBT, DBT, Psychoanalysis, and more, to uncover what led to the current undesirable thoughts and behaviors.
Women suffering with trauma -There you are once again, holding back the tears and acting like everything is okay. Deep down you're wishing someone would see that you’re not. Maybe if people knew what you’ve been through, they’d stop telling you to just think positive. Perhaps you don’t even realize that you have been traumatized. You just know you need help because the anxiety is overwhelming and you’re tired of fighting hopeless thinking and depression all the time. I am here so you don’t have to feel helpless under the weight of these emotions.
Women suffering with trauma -There you are once again, holding back the tears and acting like everything is okay. Deep down you're wishing someone would see that you’re not. Maybe if people knew what you’ve been through, they’d stop telling you to just think positive. Perhaps you don’t even realize that you have been traumatized. You just know you need help because the anxiety is overwhelming and you’re tired of fighting hopeless thinking and depression all the time. I am here so you don’t have to feel helpless under the weight of these emotions.
Ashlee Nicole Weisz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629
Waitlist for new clients
In the midst of the storm, I will join you as you walk in the rain. Clients are the authors of their lives and need assistance solving problems in ways that fit who they are. My goal is to offer individuals the support they need to successfully address life challenges to help them find their strengths and personal solutions to lead a happy and fulfilled life. Recognizing and capitalizing on strengths is imperative for personal growth.
In the midst of the storm, I will join you as you walk in the rain. Clients are the authors of their lives and need assistance solving problems in ways that fit who they are. My goal is to offer individuals the support they need to successfully address life challenges to help them find their strengths and personal solutions to lead a happy and fulfilled life. Recognizing and capitalizing on strengths is imperative for personal growth.
Melissa Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual, couples, and/or group therapy. I maintain specialties in maternal mental health, trauma, and OCD. My specialty modalities include: EMDR and ERP. I maintain a private practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. I have served as clinical director and a primary therapist for various treatment programs in Southern California specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and mental illness.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual, couples, and/or group therapy. I maintain specialties in maternal mental health, trauma, and OCD. My specialty modalities include: EMDR and ERP. I maintain a private practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. I have served as clinical director and a primary therapist for various treatment programs in Southern California specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and mental illness.
Maureen Aquilina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
I am a firm believer in the integration of holistic approaches that speak to mind, body and spirit. I enjoy integrating modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and visualizations with traditional Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centered therapy. The goal is to support emotional growth and a sense of well-being and self-compassion.
I am a firm believer in the integration of holistic approaches that speak to mind, body and spirit. I enjoy integrating modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and visualizations with traditional Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centered therapy. The goal is to support emotional growth and a sense of well-being and self-compassion.
Jessica Moya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Hello beautiful human, many of us walk through life with self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty that lead to depression and anxiety. I believe we all have the right to heal and each have the resources, tools, and strength within ourselves to do so. I find it valuable to explore thought work and consider how thoughts are impacting our functioning. This helps to then gain tools and skills on how we can intervene and support ourselves for long-lasting growth. I take on a Feminist approach to recognize how power and oppression impacts our lives and we can gain tools to disrupt and endeavor for change.
Hello beautiful human, many of us walk through life with self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty that lead to depression and anxiety. I believe we all have the right to heal and each have the resources, tools, and strength within ourselves to do so. I find it valuable to explore thought work and consider how thoughts are impacting our functioning. This helps to then gain tools and skills on how we can intervene and support ourselves for long-lasting growth. I take on a Feminist approach to recognize how power and oppression impacts our lives and we can gain tools to disrupt and endeavor for change.
Robin Sandoval
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Ready to create a life that fits your needs? Ready to curate a life that feels good? If you are ready to no longer squeeze into a box not made for you, then you have found the perfect place. It's time to part ways with the version of you that no longer feels authentic and begin healing from your past and gain confidence! Let's begin our work together and find that person you are that you have been searching for.
Ready to create a life that fits your needs? Ready to curate a life that feels good? If you are ready to no longer squeeze into a box not made for you, then you have found the perfect place. It's time to part ways with the version of you that no longer feels authentic and begin healing from your past and gain confidence! Let's begin our work together and find that person you are that you have been searching for.
Therapy can benefit quite a few people, many of whom don’t need to have a mental disorder to reap the benefits. Some people it can benefit include: People with Low Self- Esteem. Being confident can land you the relationship of your dreams, get you that promotion you always wanted and makes you feel good. The problem is that some people don’t have enough self-esteem. Sometimes we are not happy with our appearance, or an event in the past killed our confidence, such as rejection or childhood trauma. Either way, with therapy, you can develop your self-esteem.
Therapy can benefit quite a few people, many of whom don’t need to have a mental disorder to reap the benefits. Some people it can benefit include: People with Low Self- Esteem. Being confident can land you the relationship of your dreams, get you that promotion you always wanted and makes you feel good. The problem is that some people don’t have enough self-esteem. Sometimes we are not happy with our appearance, or an event in the past killed our confidence, such as rejection or childhood trauma. Either way, with therapy, you can develop your self-esteem.
Estee Huff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Focus on creating a secure bond with your partner. My goal as a therapist is to support couples on the adventure of finding their way to each other. Connect with yourself and your partner as you both find insights into your relationship.
Focus on creating a secure bond with your partner. My goal as a therapist is to support couples on the adventure of finding their way to each other. Connect with yourself and your partner as you both find insights into your relationship.
Elizabeth M Domingos-Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Welcome! Therapy can be a safe place to explore your fears and worries, and also a place where you can learn new coping strategies, while finding hope and healing. Many of us have wounds from the past and often, new traumas can trigger those wounds to re-emerge. However, living the life you deserve is possible. I believe in the power of the human spirit and that it moves us towards healing. In therapy, you can find your way back to our path or create a new one. I see clients only via teletherapy.
Welcome! Therapy can be a safe place to explore your fears and worries, and also a place where you can learn new coping strategies, while finding hope and healing. Many of us have wounds from the past and often, new traumas can trigger those wounds to re-emerge. However, living the life you deserve is possible. I believe in the power of the human spirit and that it moves us towards healing. In therapy, you can find your way back to our path or create a new one. I see clients only via teletherapy.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
If you long for a safe space where your emotions are acknowledged and accepted, you are looking in the right place. I want to help you prioritize your mental health, and restore your inner peace. You may desire to uncover the unconscious patterns that prevent you from forming, or maintaining healthy relationships. Or maybe you just feel depleted and need help managing your stress. I approach therapy with humility and curiosity, and see you as the true expert in your own life. As we delve into whatever is interfering with your happiness, you will discover that therapy can open your mind and offer much more than a label or diagnosis
If you long for a safe space where your emotions are acknowledged and accepted, you are looking in the right place. I want to help you prioritize your mental health, and restore your inner peace. You may desire to uncover the unconscious patterns that prevent you from forming, or maintaining healthy relationships. Or maybe you just feel depleted and need help managing your stress. I approach therapy with humility and curiosity, and see you as the true expert in your own life. As we delve into whatever is interfering with your happiness, you will discover that therapy can open your mind and offer much more than a label or diagnosis
Beverly Ventura
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
"The future depends on what we do in the present." Mahatma Gandhi
As a therapist I use Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients explore and resolve current and past issues holding them back. I help clients get unstuck in their lives, learn the skill sets needed to repair and rebuild relationships, heal emotional wounds and pursue the life they envision. I reinforce personal and professional growth,self awareness and life fulfillment.
"The future depends on what we do in the present." Mahatma Gandhi
As a therapist I use Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients explore and resolve current and past issues holding them back. I help clients get unstuck in their lives, learn the skill sets needed to repair and rebuild relationships, heal emotional wounds and pursue the life they envision. I reinforce personal and professional growth,self awareness and life fulfillment.
Cynthia Zolner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92624 (Online Only)
NEW Clients Accepted. 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Specializations: Couples/Marital counseling, Codependency, Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Utilizing Solution-Focused therapy.
NEW Clients Accepted. 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Specializations: Couples/Marital counseling, Codependency, Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Utilizing Solution-Focused therapy.
Lisa Anne Willmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Your unique set of values are what create a life of meaning and happiness. If you are feeling unfilled, therapy can help you discover what is most important to you and how to live that out each day. Together, we will develop tools that help you navigate difficult emotions, deal with crisis and create healthy relationships. Therapy is both about acceptance and change. You will feel accepted for who you are and compassionately challenged to growth in the areas that are perpetuating suffering in your life.
Your unique set of values are what create a life of meaning and happiness. If you are feeling unfilled, therapy can help you discover what is most important to you and how to live that out each day. Together, we will develop tools that help you navigate difficult emotions, deal with crisis and create healthy relationships. Therapy is both about acceptance and change. You will feel accepted for who you are and compassionately challenged to growth in the areas that are perpetuating suffering in your life.
Kathleen Mary Mates-Youngman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629
Hello, I'm Kathleen Mates-Youngman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, International Speaker, & Yoga Teacher. I specialize in Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Parenting, & Life Transitions, and the author of best-selling, Couples Therapy Workbook, & Family Therapy Workbook. I am licensed in California and Texas, and offer in person as well as virtual sessions. I have been married for 38 years, and we are the parents of three children and four grandchildren. This life experience combined with my expertise allows me to connect with clients, and help them through challenges and to achieve their goals.
Hello, I'm Kathleen Mates-Youngman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, International Speaker, & Yoga Teacher. I specialize in Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Parenting, & Life Transitions, and the author of best-selling, Couples Therapy Workbook, & Family Therapy Workbook. I am licensed in California and Texas, and offer in person as well as virtual sessions. I have been married for 38 years, and we are the parents of three children and four grandchildren. This life experience combined with my expertise allows me to connect with clients, and help them through challenges and to achieve their goals.
Sylvia Palda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
I can help you identify and meet your deepest needs while transforming your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to have my clients become successfully independent with life-long tools for success.
I can help you identify and meet your deepest needs while transforming your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to have my clients become successfully independent with life-long tools for success.
Raquel A Keck
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Are you a young adult venturing into the professional world, struggling with imposter syndrome? Perhaps you find yourself in the midst of transitioning from school to a new career, feeling uncertain about your identity in this new phase of life. Are you yearning for genuine connections, struggling to find people who truly understand you? I'm a dedicated therapist who specializes in supporting individuals like you who are navigating the complexities of young adulthood. I understand the unique challenges you face during this transformative time, and I'm here to guide you through them with empathy and care.
Are you a young adult venturing into the professional world, struggling with imposter syndrome? Perhaps you find yourself in the midst of transitioning from school to a new career, feeling uncertain about your identity in this new phase of life. Are you yearning for genuine connections, struggling to find people who truly understand you? I'm a dedicated therapist who specializes in supporting individuals like you who are navigating the complexities of young adulthood. I understand the unique challenges you face during this transformative time, and I'm here to guide you through them with empathy and care.
Khan Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Welcome. Here at Khan Counseling, we believe that the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship is for everyone. We welcome those of all identities, and from all walks of life. We are allies and advocates. We are not here to judge or "fix." We will meet you exactly where you are. Everyone has the potential to live their fullest, most joyful lives. Let us help guide you on your unique journey to yours.
Welcome. Here at Khan Counseling, we believe that the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship is for everyone. We welcome those of all identities, and from all walks of life. We are allies and advocates. We are not here to judge or "fix." We will meet you exactly where you are. Everyone has the potential to live their fullest, most joyful lives. Let us help guide you on your unique journey to yours.
Stephanie Keider
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
I believe therapy is for anyone and everyone, and that seeking help is a sign of strength and resilience. I partner with clients to integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices. By creating an empathetic, safe, non-judgemental space, I am dedicated to helping clients from all walks of life incorporate their unique identity and culture into the therapeutic process. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.
I believe therapy is for anyone and everyone, and that seeking help is a sign of strength and resilience. I partner with clients to integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices. By creating an empathetic, safe, non-judgemental space, I am dedicated to helping clients from all walks of life incorporate their unique identity and culture into the therapeutic process. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.