LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Fullerton, CA

I am a 1st generation Korean-American therapist who is fluent in both English and Korean. I am very familiar with the issues that divide 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans. Additionally, as an MFT professor I teach a graduate-level counseling course at a local university and supervise interns who are working towards becoming eligible to take their licensing examination. Specifically, I would like to serve as a mediator between 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans, catering to the unique generational differences they face so that their families may live together happily. My specialties are as follows:

We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.

As an empathic and non-judgmental psychologist with 13+ years in the field, I am passionate and love helping my clients progress toward optimal peace and wellness. I specialize in treating women, adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships/dating issues and grief. Other focus: LGBT, healing past trauma, self-esteem issues, college/grad students, Executive Professionals. I actively work with you toward relief of your symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs and experiences that have been impacting your peace and wellbeing.

I enjoy working with teens (15 and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience with mental illness, addiction, parenting, marital difficulties, and LGBTQ issues. Most of the time, people have tried a variety of solutions before coming to me for help. Together, we can explore your concerns, your goals, your strengths, and the obstacles that are keeping you stuck or holding you back. In most cases, long-term therapy is not necessary. My goal is to help you heal and grow to the point that you no longer need therapy as quickly as possible.

Phillip Guttmann, LCSW, has been a therapist for 13 years and has worked with a wide array of people. He believes change is possible, particularly in a supportive environment where a trusting dynamic between therapist and client can be achieved. Phillip specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, panic disorder, depression, complex trauma, loss, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, and more. I try to meet each client where they are at and set my tone and style based on what intuitively feels best. In other words, our dynamic will be unique and adjusted to your preferences and comfort level.

Having a safe space that is unique to you and your experiences is vital to personal growth and healing. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with that safe space to express yourself as you are, free of judgement. In this space we can work on highlighting those parts of you that at times feel to be dimmed by obligations, expectations, and the overall hurdles of life.

I enjoy working with men, women, children, young adults, families, and foster youth with a broad range of presenting problems. She really enjoys collaborating with women and families in the perinatal process through postpartum, and all age demographics dealing with anxiety, depression, stage of life, LGBTQIA, trauma, and sleep problems, while keeping careful consideration of cultural concerns and practices.

Dr. Lisa D. Lewis is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2004. The focus of Dr. Lewis's practice is to fully explore the meaning and purpose of each woman's life, well-lived, through each and every season. As you face the challenges of your life, you are always in the process of becoming yourself and seeking meaning and purpose in life. Dr. Lewis works with women in transitions: birth, death, new careers, changing careers, peri/post menopause, health challenges, retirement, child-free years, marital changes, crisis of faith and changing beliefs.

Caroline Chow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from UC Irvine with a B.A. in Cognitive Psychology and National University with a M. A. in Counseling Psychology. Caroline believes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a variety of mood disorders and emotional hardships associated with difficult life events and transitions. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, adolescents, and family therapy. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, cooking new recipes, and practicing yoga.

Welcome to Life Stance! It is my honor and privilege to work as a licensed clinical professional that can meet your needs for quality psychological care. It takes a lot of courage to seek quality mental health care, and I invite you to take a deep breath and allow me to support you in your journey towards mental healing. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that has practiced psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families since 2005. I believe that every individual has the right to integrate their mind, body and soul to make up an authentic being and maintain quality relationship with others.

Dr. Preet Joneja is a licensed clinical Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2000. She has a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. Dr. Joneja uses a biopsychosocial framework to health and recovery. She applies evidenced based interventions to help clients cope more effectively with stressful situations, mental health problems, addictions, and chronic conditions that interfere with life and physical health.

Licensed Marriage and Family therapy for over 4 years and experience in mental health field for over 20 years. Experience in treating patient's who struggle with life challenges, including depression, substance abuse anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and relational difficulties. Utilizing a client centered approach with individualized treatment plan to meet client's personalized needs.

Let's do this together. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or experiencing a flood of emotions? Throughout my experience, I have learned how to be reflective, curious, and emphatic. Sometimes we just need to be heard and validated. I provide a safe non-judgmental space for clients where they can express and be their true selves. I am supportive and believe everyone has inner strengths. My experience as a therapist has taught me that we are resilient and have inner undiscovered coping skills that have gone unseen. I am eclectic and explore childhood experiences that tend to follow us through adulthood.

Gema Diaz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with more than five years of experience. She obtained her Bachelor in Psychology from California State University of Fullerton and her Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix. Gema believes in helping others who are seeking healing within their own individual hardships or their relationships. She is sensitive to the cultural values and views of others. Gema centers her practice to individual needs and their preferred identity.

At Reconnect, we strive to provide a space in which people feel seen, heard, and included by providing various treatment options and specialties. To meet the needs of our clients, our clinicians can assist clients with changing or modifying undesired behaviors, improve both mood and relationships, deconstructing childhood trauma, assisting children and parents with their concerns, and much more.

My clients are the type to do things perfectly, yet their best never feels good enough. They often find themselves grappling with anxiety in trying to make the “right” decision in many aspects of their life. My clients also easily care for others yet often forget to care for themselves. Life can feel daunting when you carry the weight of the world and push your needs aside. But it doesn't have to be this way. By working together, you can learn to let go of your inner critic and self doubt, and find a healthy view of self. If this sounds like the change you're looking for, I look forward to supporting you. www.jessicavtherapy.com.

I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples. I have worked in both the private sector and in non-profits and government, giving me real-life experiences in the work world outside of private practice as well. I have been a family court mediator, helping divorcing families work through their issues around parenting and custody. I specialize in relationship issues, dual diagnosis, co-dependency and addiction issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and serving the LGBTQI community.

Maybe you're wondering why the same negative behaviors keep happening or you feel like you can't get out of your own mind to make changes. I utilize somatic techniques to support clients facing the challenges of chronic illness or cancer, anxiety, depression and OCD. I am deeply committed to helping my clients improve their overall well-being, reduce their anxiety, and manage the symptoms of OCD through a holistic, body-centered approach.

Hi, I'm Brandon Mansouri, but I prefer Brandy. I'm an LMFT, earned both MS & MC in clinical psychology and counseling, and have a PPS credential for school counseling. I've been working as a therapist since 2004. I focus on transitions, illness, identity, anxiety, depression, trauma & relationships that often struggle with belonging & finding an authentic voice. I imagine you're seeking help working through problems keeping you from the life you want. A life where you're happy, confident, living & thriving in relationships, school & career without comparison, or overthinking making so much noise, questioning your every move.