Humanistic Therapists in Laguna Hills, CA
Jennel Ashley Peña
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Treatment Methods rendered: CBT, Client Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Focused and Humanistic approaches.
I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to work towards a better version of themselves. Coming alongside my clients as they discover healthier thoughts, behaviors, and feelings is a passion of mine. I have experience working with a vast age range of clients who experience anything from anxiety to trauma. I’m looking forward to challenging my clients to pursue more for themselves and empower them to prioritize their overall wellness. I want to ensure my clients feel safe enough to heal and grow their sense of self.
Treatment Methods rendered: CBT, Client Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Focused and Humanistic approaches.
I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to work towards a better version of themselves. Coming alongside my clients as they discover healthier thoughts, behaviors, and feelings is a passion of mine. I have experience working with a vast age range of clients who experience anything from anxiety to trauma. I’m looking forward to challenging my clients to pursue more for themselves and empower them to prioritize their overall wellness. I want to ensure my clients feel safe enough to heal and grow their sense of self.
I use a variety of modalities, including, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, EMDR (trained), humanistic and solution-focused.
I have more than 23 years of experience working with a diverse population struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and adjustment issues during life transitions. My compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative approach to creating a treatment plan that is individualized to my client’s needs has been instrumental in helping them to achieve their goals. Therapeutic relationship is based on respect, safety, and boundaries. Learning and using new skills to replace old thinking and behavioral patterns takes time and practice. I am here to help you every step of the way.
I use a variety of modalities, including, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, EMDR (trained), humanistic and solution-focused.
I have more than 23 years of experience working with a diverse population struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and adjustment issues during life transitions. My compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative approach to creating a treatment plan that is individualized to my client’s needs has been instrumental in helping them to achieve their goals. Therapeutic relationship is based on respect, safety, and boundaries. Learning and using new skills to replace old thinking and behavioral patterns takes time and practice. I am here to help you every step of the way.
Nancie Kohlenberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
I use a humanistic approach and such techniques as EMDR, EFT, and most importantly, compassionate listening, to help break through the barriers that seem to be getting in your way.
I am passionate about helping you deal effectively with your life and your relationships. Together, we will evaluate where you are and where you want to be. We can work with issues of anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, I collaborate with you on setting reasonable and attainable goals. You will see results pretty quickly so you know you are on the right path. I will be by your side helping you to move gently towards living your best life, gaining confidence with every step you take.
I use a humanistic approach and such techniques as EMDR, EFT, and most importantly, compassionate listening, to help break through the barriers that seem to be getting in your way.
I am passionate about helping you deal effectively with your life and your relationships. Together, we will evaluate where you are and where you want to be. We can work with issues of anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, I collaborate with you on setting reasonable and attainable goals. You will see results pretty quickly so you know you are on the right path. I will be by your side helping you to move gently towards living your best life, gaining confidence with every step you take.
Samantha Lawrence
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CAGCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92637 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work from an authentic humanistic and person-centered approach where you will feel no sense of judgment, and only consistent rapport, empathy, and support.
Hi! My name is Sam and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist seeing clients virtually in both California and Arizona. I am passionate about helping young adults navigate their way through the world of grief, and the various emotions and struggles it brings with it. The majority of my practice focuses on processing the layers of your grief, and the anger, sadness, guilt, shame, denial, and anxiety that comes with it all. It also focuses on finding an acceptance of how you can live a new life without your loved one, and the secondary losses involved.
I work from an authentic humanistic and person-centered approach where you will feel no sense of judgment, and only consistent rapport, empathy, and support.
Hi! My name is Sam and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist seeing clients virtually in both California and Arizona. I am passionate about helping young adults navigate their way through the world of grief, and the various emotions and struggles it brings with it. The majority of my practice focuses on processing the layers of your grief, and the anger, sadness, guilt, shame, denial, and anxiety that comes with it all. It also focuses on finding an acceptance of how you can live a new life without your loved one, and the secondary losses involved.
I believe good therapy creates change, resolves issues, heals emotional wounds, and expands our capacity to cope with life's challenges. Most people come into therapy in pain or in some sort of crises. I work with clients to help them see this crises as an opportunity for personal growth and healing. My style is warm, engaging and direct. I believe that good therapy produces cognitive, behavioral and emotional changes. I work creatively with the strengths of the individual to build a strong, collaborative alliance to help reach stated goals of treatment.
I believe good therapy creates change, resolves issues, heals emotional wounds, and expands our capacity to cope with life's challenges. Most people come into therapy in pain or in some sort of crises. I work with clients to help them see this crises as an opportunity for personal growth and healing. My style is warm, engaging and direct. I believe that good therapy produces cognitive, behavioral and emotional changes. I work creatively with the strengths of the individual to build a strong, collaborative alliance to help reach stated goals of treatment.
Tanya Belloso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92654 (Online Only)
Looking for a caring therapist to help with solutions for anxiety or grief and loss? Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or divorce? Do you want a therapist who provides feedback as well as listening? I can help you through counseling and psychotherapy to move through your current struggle to a place of healing and peace. I am currently working with adults, couples, and adolescents and their parents, and I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you!
Looking for a caring therapist to help with solutions for anxiety or grief and loss? Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or divorce? Do you want a therapist who provides feedback as well as listening? I can help you through counseling and psychotherapy to move through your current struggle to a place of healing and peace. I am currently working with adults, couples, and adolescents and their parents, and I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you!
If you feel alone and don't know who to turn to, if you feel depressed or anxious and need someone to talk to, if you just want to maintain the positive place you are in your life, or if you need clarity on some life issues, call me. My office will provide you the supportive environment you need to work through some of these issues.
If you feel alone and don't know who to turn to, if you feel depressed or anxious and need someone to talk to, if you just want to maintain the positive place you are in your life, or if you need clarity on some life issues, call me. My office will provide you the supportive environment you need to work through some of these issues.
Brandon Vazirian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
The resiliency of people is always something that inspires me. It is my belief that each person is unique and has the potential to grow and change, all it takes is the desire and the commitment to do the work. As a therapist I have had the privilege of walking along side people and see these changes first hand, whether it's through an awaking of insight, breaking patterns of behavior, lifting of anxiety/depression, or deepening of relationships. Therapy is an intimate, empowering experience, and it is truly a beautiful thing to see people meet their goals and lead the lives they always wanted. Lets begin that journey together today.
The resiliency of people is always something that inspires me. It is my belief that each person is unique and has the potential to grow and change, all it takes is the desire and the commitment to do the work. As a therapist I have had the privilege of walking along side people and see these changes first hand, whether it's through an awaking of insight, breaking patterns of behavior, lifting of anxiety/depression, or deepening of relationships. Therapy is an intimate, empowering experience, and it is truly a beautiful thing to see people meet their goals and lead the lives they always wanted. Lets begin that journey together today.
If you are struggling with low self-esteem, confusion, anxiety, or depression, I will be a compassionate guide. If you have self-defeating beliefs and patterns, together we can create a new mindset. If your relationships are disappointing, I will help you confront the roadblocks. If your marriage is stagnant, I can assist you to intentionally create the "WOW in your VOW". If you are reeling from betrayal, broken relationships, family conflict, parenting or step-parenting issues, I can assist you in developing a strategy that will work for you. If you are grieving, I will walk beside you.
If you are struggling with low self-esteem, confusion, anxiety, or depression, I will be a compassionate guide. If you have self-defeating beliefs and patterns, together we can create a new mindset. If your relationships are disappointing, I will help you confront the roadblocks. If your marriage is stagnant, I can assist you to intentionally create the "WOW in your VOW". If you are reeling from betrayal, broken relationships, family conflict, parenting or step-parenting issues, I can assist you in developing a strategy that will work for you. If you are grieving, I will walk beside you.
Jill Boultinghouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I truly understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Many feel uncomfortable & anxious when seeking help from a counselor about such sensitive & personal issues. It takes courage and faith to reach out. I believe together we will find real solutions to your struggles.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I truly understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Many feel uncomfortable & anxious when seeking help from a counselor about such sensitive & personal issues. It takes courage and faith to reach out. I believe together we will find real solutions to your struggles.
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92637 (Online Only)
Do you want solace? Serenity and solutions? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been practicing for 11 years. I am a Certified Life Coach a Hypnotherapist. That means I can help you to cope with life stressors, help you realize core issues and heal you from the inside out. I also have certifications in EMDR trauma counseling and am Gottman certified couple's therapist. I specialize in high conflict relation ships, attachment issues, addiction problems - substance use, porn and love addiction, emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions and PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction and Bipolar Disorder.
Do you want solace? Serenity and solutions? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been practicing for 11 years. I am a Certified Life Coach a Hypnotherapist. That means I can help you to cope with life stressors, help you realize core issues and heal you from the inside out. I also have certifications in EMDR trauma counseling and am Gottman certified couple's therapist. I specialize in high conflict relation ships, attachment issues, addiction problems - substance use, porn and love addiction, emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions and PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction and Bipolar Disorder.
Ceci Addams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Are you married to someone who is struggling with an addiction? Do you have a hard time saying NO - and sticking to it? Do you feel constantly taken advantage of, or taken for granted? Dealing with a loved one's addiction is a very difficult thing. You don't have to go through another day struggling with this on your own. Call me TODAY, and let's see how I can help!
Are you married to someone who is struggling with an addiction? Do you have a hard time saying NO - and sticking to it? Do you feel constantly taken advantage of, or taken for granted? Dealing with a loved one's addiction is a very difficult thing. You don't have to go through another day struggling with this on your own. Call me TODAY, and let's see how I can help!
Erin Garriott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
I have a deep respect for those who enter therapy and trust me with their story. I feel honored to be of support to my clients and help them as they work through issues of anxiety, anger, depression and trauma. I provide a warm, open environment for every client I meet and create a safe space for healing, understanding, and solutions to unfold. I have a common-sense approach that makes the therapy process clear and understandable, and I believe in the inner strengths and wisdom of every individual. If we work together, it will be a partnership and collaboration wherein your goals are our focus.
I have a deep respect for those who enter therapy and trust me with their story. I feel honored to be of support to my clients and help them as they work through issues of anxiety, anger, depression and trauma. I provide a warm, open environment for every client I meet and create a safe space for healing, understanding, and solutions to unfold. I have a common-sense approach that makes the therapy process clear and understandable, and I believe in the inner strengths and wisdom of every individual. If we work together, it will be a partnership and collaboration wherein your goals are our focus.
When you are suffering, personally, within your family or in a relationship, I offer therapy that goes beyond just talking about the past. I use an educational and directive Mind/Body/Spirit approach that assesses your current life situation, formulates new goals and gives you tools to use every day. I make therapy comfortable, positive and aim to get results as quickly as possible. I see myself as an active facilitator in a joint process, not an expert-patient relationship. I believe that everyone intrinsically knows what they need, it's my job to assist you on that journey.
When you are suffering, personally, within your family or in a relationship, I offer therapy that goes beyond just talking about the past. I use an educational and directive Mind/Body/Spirit approach that assesses your current life situation, formulates new goals and gives you tools to use every day. I make therapy comfortable, positive and aim to get results as quickly as possible. I see myself as an active facilitator in a joint process, not an expert-patient relationship. I believe that everyone intrinsically knows what they need, it's my job to assist you on that journey.
If you are in emotional pain you can find relief in our first session. Most clients have drastic improvement in 4-8 weeks. My work is non-judging and compassionate. I am directive, specific, goal oriented and incorporate a variety of tools customized to your needs. This includes: EMDR, Cognitive Work, Meditative work, supplements to improve mood, Energy work in our healing room, Intuitive knowing of core patterns, prayer, healing grief. I offer a holistic approach to healing on all levels. About Me: I enjoy meditation, spiritual contemplation, sports, animals, nature, hiking, reading and lots of laughter.
If you are in emotional pain you can find relief in our first session. Most clients have drastic improvement in 4-8 weeks. My work is non-judging and compassionate. I am directive, specific, goal oriented and incorporate a variety of tools customized to your needs. This includes: EMDR, Cognitive Work, Meditative work, supplements to improve mood, Energy work in our healing room, Intuitive knowing of core patterns, prayer, healing grief. I offer a holistic approach to healing on all levels. About Me: I enjoy meditation, spiritual contemplation, sports, animals, nature, hiking, reading and lots of laughter.
Chances are, you might be concerned about your teens mood and behavior. You are willing to do anything to see them happy. You know this time in their life can be hard, and you understand their confusion. Their frustration, and your frustration makes sense. I am here to help. Over the past decade, I’ve found ways to connect with teens; the ones that have tried everything to feel better, and despite their best efforts, have run out of options. Together, with a strong dose of humor and realness, we can understand and make sense of their behavior.
Chances are, you might be concerned about your teens mood and behavior. You are willing to do anything to see them happy. You know this time in their life can be hard, and you understand their confusion. Their frustration, and your frustration makes sense. I am here to help. Over the past decade, I’ve found ways to connect with teens; the ones that have tried everything to feel better, and despite their best efforts, have run out of options. Together, with a strong dose of humor and realness, we can understand and make sense of their behavior.
Neurofeedback is a drug-free treatment that allows us to train an individual’s brain to achieve a healthier pattern of functioning. Neurofeedback guides brain functions by measuring brain waves and providing a feedback signal. Electroencephalography (EEG) is recorded during the neurofeedback treatment. Then, its various components are extracted and presented to the patient using a feedback loop in the form of either audio or video feedback. By utilizing the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, we can achieve long-lasting symptom improvement.
Neurofeedback is a drug-free treatment that allows us to train an individual’s brain to achieve a healthier pattern of functioning. Neurofeedback guides brain functions by measuring brain waves and providing a feedback signal. Electroencephalography (EEG) is recorded during the neurofeedback treatment. Then, its various components are extracted and presented to the patient using a feedback loop in the form of either audio or video feedback. By utilizing the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, we can achieve long-lasting symptom improvement.
Our office currently has availability for individual adult patients. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept teens, couples, or families at this time. Dr. Reed has extensive experience working with individuals of Asian and Hispanic/Latinx descent, offering a deep understanding of how diversity and culture influence overall well-being. His involvement with the LGBTQ community spans decades, including early research on managers' attitudes toward employees with HIV. Dr. Reed is approachable and provides valuable insights as part of the affirmative counseling services he offers.
Our office currently has availability for individual adult patients. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept teens, couples, or families at this time. Dr. Reed has extensive experience working with individuals of Asian and Hispanic/Latinx descent, offering a deep understanding of how diversity and culture influence overall well-being. His involvement with the LGBTQ community spans decades, including early research on managers' attitudes toward employees with HIV. Dr. Reed is approachable and provides valuable insights as part of the affirmative counseling services he offers.
Dr. Colleen Daniel and her staff provide comprehensive and holistic mental health treatment for clients of all ages. Our treatment is tailored to match the individual needs of each client or family. Services include: evaluations of learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, psychological issues, neurological conditions, and accommodations for SAT/ACT/LSAT/MCAT exams; individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Colleen Daniel and her staff provide comprehensive and holistic mental health treatment for clients of all ages. Our treatment is tailored to match the individual needs of each client or family. Services include: evaluations of learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, psychological issues, neurological conditions, and accommodations for SAT/ACT/LSAT/MCAT exams; individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.