Family Therapy in Laguna Beach, CA
"Seeking out a therapist and entering therapy can sometimes be an intimidating prospect. My goal as a therapist is to create a therapeutic environment that puts a client at ease and supports self-exploration in a safe, comfortable atmosphere. A client's desire for growth and change is a very personal journey and I believe in an individualized approach that supports each person's expressed need. Life is littered with suffering in different forms and I want to aid my clients in developing a deeper understanding of this suffering and meaning to what may feel meaningless."
"Seeking out a therapist and entering therapy can sometimes be an intimidating prospect. My goal as a therapist is to create a therapeutic environment that puts a client at ease and supports self-exploration in a safe, comfortable atmosphere. A client's desire for growth and change is a very personal journey and I believe in an individualized approach that supports each person's expressed need. Life is littered with suffering in different forms and I want to aid my clients in developing a deeper understanding of this suffering and meaning to what may feel meaningless."
Danielle Sharkey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Compassionate & chill therapy for the modern young woman navigating life's twists & turns. Finding a therapist you vibe with is essential. I’m an active participant in your journey- offering insight, feedback, & direction. I’ll ask the hard questions but we’ll move at your pace. Therapy isn’t all serious all the time- humor heals, too! Together, we’ll map out your life and start to connect some dots. I hold space as you get to know yourself better (“why am I the way I am?”), help you process (“I’m aware of how aware I am of my stuff- now what!?”), and empower you to embrace your whole self.
Compassionate & chill therapy for the modern young woman navigating life's twists & turns. Finding a therapist you vibe with is essential. I’m an active participant in your journey- offering insight, feedback, & direction. I’ll ask the hard questions but we’ll move at your pace. Therapy isn’t all serious all the time- humor heals, too! Together, we’ll map out your life and start to connect some dots. I hold space as you get to know yourself better (“why am I the way I am?”), help you process (“I’m aware of how aware I am of my stuff- now what!?”), and empower you to embrace your whole self.
Welcome! Many people who find their way to my profile are in search of relief. Some are seeking peace in a life dominated by big and difficult-to-control emotions. Others hope to free themselves from a seemingly never-ending battle with sadness or worry thoughts. Some just want to sleep or learn to live without the weight of past traumatic events. Regardless of the specific reason for your visit here, you are undoubtedly on a path to reduce your suffering and maximize your fulfillment in this one precious life.
Welcome! Many people who find their way to my profile are in search of relief. Some are seeking peace in a life dominated by big and difficult-to-control emotions. Others hope to free themselves from a seemingly never-ending battle with sadness or worry thoughts. Some just want to sleep or learn to live without the weight of past traumatic events. Regardless of the specific reason for your visit here, you are undoubtedly on a path to reduce your suffering and maximize your fulfillment in this one precious life.
Michelle Hobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Booking open through November in California and Idaho! My approach to client care must consider the culture of the client. Culture can have a lot variables, shaping each person uniquely. I love helping people who feel trapped in the pressures of life's transitions. If you're battling perfectionism, body image issues, or struggling with balancing masculine and feminine energies, I'm your girl. My ideal client is seeking independence, grappling with the confines of the patriarchy and diet culture. Together, we'll navigate through eating disorders, depression, trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, OCD, and adjustment disorders.
Booking open through November in California and Idaho! My approach to client care must consider the culture of the client. Culture can have a lot variables, shaping each person uniquely. I love helping people who feel trapped in the pressures of life's transitions. If you're battling perfectionism, body image issues, or struggling with balancing masculine and feminine energies, I'm your girl. My ideal client is seeking independence, grappling with the confines of the patriarchy and diet culture. Together, we'll navigate through eating disorders, depression, trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, OCD, and adjustment disorders.
Stacy Marsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, JD, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Are self-doubt, worry, fear, shame or unresolved trauma holding you back from living the life you want? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck or burned out from the demands of life? Are important relationships in your life suffering or in distress? I understand and I can help. I provide compassionate, warm and judgment-free therapy helping clients expand their awareness and understanding, reduce distress and heal from emotional pain (in whatever form that shows up). My work cultivates more secure and connected relationships, facilitates deep, meaningful and sustained change and supports clients in being their preferred selves.
Are self-doubt, worry, fear, shame or unresolved trauma holding you back from living the life you want? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck or burned out from the demands of life? Are important relationships in your life suffering or in distress? I understand and I can help. I provide compassionate, warm and judgment-free therapy helping clients expand their awareness and understanding, reduce distress and heal from emotional pain (in whatever form that shows up). My work cultivates more secure and connected relationships, facilitates deep, meaningful and sustained change and supports clients in being their preferred selves.
My name is Mastaneh (Masti) Lashkari and I am the founder of The Psychology Projects. Over the course of my professional journey, I flourished in the banking industry for a decade and later thrived in pharmaceutical sales for another ten years, mastering various sales and managerial positions. Despite my accomplishments in these fields, my fascination with psychology remained unwavering. The intricate dance between conscious and unconscious phenomena, coupled with the profound impact of emotions and thoughts, captivated my interest deeply. Motivated by this passion, I resolved to pivot my career path towards psychotherapy.
My name is Mastaneh (Masti) Lashkari and I am the founder of The Psychology Projects. Over the course of my professional journey, I flourished in the banking industry for a decade and later thrived in pharmaceutical sales for another ten years, mastering various sales and managerial positions. Despite my accomplishments in these fields, my fascination with psychology remained unwavering. The intricate dance between conscious and unconscious phenomena, coupled with the profound impact of emotions and thoughts, captivated my interest deeply. Motivated by this passion, I resolved to pivot my career path towards psychotherapy.
Angelica Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Since 2016, I have worked with a variety of populations in different clinical settings. Through my diverse experiences, I have come to appreciate the many backgrounds, stories and struggles that each client brings to therapy. My integrative approach values that therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” process. I am committed to understanding who you are, how you got here and where you want to be, so that I can tailor our sessions to meet your specific needs. I creatively integrate various treatment modalities including client-centered, mindfulness, IFS, and attachment-based therapy.
Since 2016, I have worked with a variety of populations in different clinical settings. Through my diverse experiences, I have come to appreciate the many backgrounds, stories and struggles that each client brings to therapy. My integrative approach values that therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” process. I am committed to understanding who you are, how you got here and where you want to be, so that I can tailor our sessions to meet your specific needs. I creatively integrate various treatment modalities including client-centered, mindfulness, IFS, and attachment-based therapy.
Mary White
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CA95171
Verified Verified
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Online Only)
Research proven methods to treat couples/relationship issues, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum & other stressors. Bettering relationships by teaching parents/families/couples to reduce toxic communication and learn productive problem solving skills to enhance their intimacy and relationship happiness. All sessions are telehealth (online or phone) so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your own setting. 20+ years experience as a therapist and a coach, working with clients who are interested in untangling the knots in their lives.
Research proven methods to treat couples/relationship issues, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum & other stressors. Bettering relationships by teaching parents/families/couples to reduce toxic communication and learn productive problem solving skills to enhance their intimacy and relationship happiness. All sessions are telehealth (online or phone) so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your own setting. 20+ years experience as a therapist and a coach, working with clients who are interested in untangling the knots in their lives.
Clients often seek therapy for issues that are keeping them from living the life they desire. I utilize brief solution-focused treatments to assist clients in learning how to cope with stress and mental health symptoms. I often see individuals who are looking for evidence-based interventions with the goal to improve their overall mental health.
Clients often seek therapy for issues that are keeping them from living the life they desire. I utilize brief solution-focused treatments to assist clients in learning how to cope with stress and mental health symptoms. I often see individuals who are looking for evidence-based interventions with the goal to improve their overall mental health.
Laura Solomon - Sex, Relationship & Trauma Therapy
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Online Only)
For people who have experienced trauma, relationships can be really confusing and triggering. It may feel oddly safer to connect with or attach to those who are "emotionally unavailable" or treat you in a way that leaves you feeling depleted and wanting more - while those who pursue you feel completely mismatched, unattractive or even repulsive. True vulnerability and intimacy is deeply scary, but at the same time, you may want or crave connection, it just doesn't seem to be working out. Do you find yourself wondering, "why the hell is this so hard?!" when you're just trying to find a real connection?
For people who have experienced trauma, relationships can be really confusing and triggering. It may feel oddly safer to connect with or attach to those who are "emotionally unavailable" or treat you in a way that leaves you feeling depleted and wanting more - while those who pursue you feel completely mismatched, unattractive or even repulsive. True vulnerability and intimacy is deeply scary, but at the same time, you may want or crave connection, it just doesn't seem to be working out. Do you find yourself wondering, "why the hell is this so hard?!" when you're just trying to find a real connection?
Ida Khamesy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92607 (Online Only)
I CAN IMAGINE HOW OVERWHELMING IT MAY FEEL SCROLLING THROUGH THIS SITE. Finding the right therapist is the most critical part of the healing journey. I will provide you with an emotionally safe environment and collaborate with you on ways to navigate through your life's challenges. Together, we will identify your values in order to help you engage in life in more meaningful ways. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that the first step towards developing healthy relationships with others is creating a healthy relationship with ourselves.
I CAN IMAGINE HOW OVERWHELMING IT MAY FEEL SCROLLING THROUGH THIS SITE. Finding the right therapist is the most critical part of the healing journey. I will provide you with an emotionally safe environment and collaborate with you on ways to navigate through your life's challenges. Together, we will identify your values in order to help you engage in life in more meaningful ways. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that the first step towards developing healthy relationships with others is creating a healthy relationship with ourselves.
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Lois Lim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92607 (Online Only)
Do you struggle to ask for what you need or say what is on your mind? Are you looking to improve your relationships with yourself and others? Have you noticed increased irritability and stress in your day to day? If so, I am glad you are here. I work with clients who want to improve their self esteem, reduce anxiety and stress and improve their relationships.
Do you struggle to ask for what you need or say what is on your mind? Are you looking to improve your relationships with yourself and others? Have you noticed increased irritability and stress in your day to day? If so, I am glad you are here. I work with clients who want to improve their self esteem, reduce anxiety and stress and improve their relationships.
Irina Farber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
As a holistic and integrative therapist, I offer life affirming and culturally sensitive care that considers body, mind, emotions and spirit. I hold a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space for you as you embark on a journey to reconnect to your innate ease, joy and resiliency. I support clients with high stress and anxiety, heartbreak of grief and loss, effects of childhood and generational trauma, and help couples and relationships wanting to resolve conflict, improve communication and restore trust. I support high achieving teens and high functioning adults struggling with exhaustion, burnout, perfectionism and self-doubt.
As a holistic and integrative therapist, I offer life affirming and culturally sensitive care that considers body, mind, emotions and spirit. I hold a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space for you as you embark on a journey to reconnect to your innate ease, joy and resiliency. I support clients with high stress and anxiety, heartbreak of grief and loss, effects of childhood and generational trauma, and help couples and relationships wanting to resolve conflict, improve communication and restore trust. I support high achieving teens and high functioning adults struggling with exhaustion, burnout, perfectionism and self-doubt.
I see each of my clients as far more complex and resilient than a diagnosis can define. I believe that a person experiencing disorienting life events can benefit from a therapist knowledgeable about the intense and chronic nature of their symptoms. I have many years of experience providing therapy targeted at relieving emotional overwhelm and preventing mental and physical exhaustion.
I see each of my clients as far more complex and resilient than a diagnosis can define. I believe that a person experiencing disorienting life events can benefit from a therapist knowledgeable about the intense and chronic nature of their symptoms. I have many years of experience providing therapy targeted at relieving emotional overwhelm and preventing mental and physical exhaustion.
Eryn Margaret Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92607
Many people are wary of the therapeutic process because of fears around being judged or facing the unknown. One of my important roles as your therapist is to remove barriers that feed such fears so that you can begin to authentically express yourself and experience the type of healing and growth that is made possible through the therapeutic relationship. I hope that through collaborative exploration we can find a path that leads you to a future of greater clarity and freedom.
Many people are wary of the therapeutic process because of fears around being judged or facing the unknown. One of my important roles as your therapist is to remove barriers that feed such fears so that you can begin to authentically express yourself and experience the type of healing and growth that is made possible through the therapeutic relationship. I hope that through collaborative exploration we can find a path that leads you to a future of greater clarity and freedom.
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 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.
Judith Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Online Only)
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to collaborate with you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My practice is rooted in empathy, compassion, and authenticity and I approach therapy with deep respect for the uniqueness of each individual's story and the social and cultural contexts that shape it. I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for healing and change.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to collaborate with you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My practice is rooted in empathy, compassion, and authenticity and I approach therapy with deep respect for the uniqueness of each individual's story and the social and cultural contexts that shape it. I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for healing and change.
With over 17 years of professional mental health experience, I have a unique set of skills in treating teens and adults with mild, moderate and severe mental health needs. I have served a diverse population in California including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. I developed expertise in treating anxiety, depression and addiction. In psychotherapy I develop a nurturing and supportive relationship. My psychotherapeutic approach is collaborative and action based. I received certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
With over 17 years of professional mental health experience, I have a unique set of skills in treating teens and adults with mild, moderate and severe mental health needs. I have served a diverse population in California including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. I developed expertise in treating anxiety, depression and addiction. In psychotherapy I develop a nurturing and supportive relationship. My psychotherapeutic approach is collaborative and action based. I received certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Allison Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92652 (Online Only)
I work with those that are looking to find better ways to handle interpersonal challenges and navigate life changes more effectively. My approach is fairly straightforward, I talk to people like they are people.
I work with those that are looking to find better ways to handle interpersonal challenges and navigate life changes more effectively. My approach is fairly straightforward, I talk to people like they are people.
Dr. Estera Borcsa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92607 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Estera Borcsa, I am here to help you overcome your past, focus on the present and plan your future. I am a neuroscience expert and focus on teaching reflective practices based in neuroscience to help you manage stress and know yourself so well that you can predict how you will react to the next crisis in your life. Life will keep handing you problems and difficult situations I want to teach you how to manage them well.
My name is Dr. Estera Borcsa, I am here to help you overcome your past, focus on the present and plan your future. I am a neuroscience expert and focus on teaching reflective practices based in neuroscience to help you manage stress and know yourself so well that you can predict how you will react to the next crisis in your life. Life will keep handing you problems and difficult situations I want to teach you how to manage them well.
