Parenting Therapists in Laguna Hills, CA

Is your first waking thought one of tracking chronic pain in your body to see “how bad it is going to be today?” Do you immediately tense up thinking of how much pain you are in? Do you search for something to distract and numb? Have you been diagnosed with migraine, chronic back pain, IBS, fibromyalgia, or maybe more than one of these? Most of my clients have been in chronic pain for years and have visited doctor after doctor in search of solutions.

Relationships are challenging - even in the best circumstances. This is certainly true when building or maintaining a relationship with someone who feels stressed, sad, or acting out in anger. Many people today feel overwhelmed, alone, judged or misunderstood. There is hope, though, in that you can be the solution! Through a unique approach, I work with children, teenagers, and adults to develop their sense of selves, decrease stress, and establish rewarding relationships. Having this space has helped many people better understand and manage their lives. Also proficient in complex psychological testing for Autism, ADHD, PTSD, BPD.

Struggling with addiction and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school and responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of fear, failure, guilt, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle alone is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab. I specialize in moderation & abstinence based approaches.

Are you struggling with relational issues, grief, loss, a break-up, anxiety, depression or trauma? You don't have to travel the challenges alone. I promise to be there for you every step of your journey, providing soul-care with warmth and a genuine heart. My goal is to help you benefit from your pain, so to speak, and awaken you to other perspectives that might create a more meaningful life & lessen your suffering. God never wastes a hurt!

Wel-Mor Psychology Group is dedicated to helping people help themselves to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships. We aim to assist people in exploring the root cause of their struggles and finding alternative and healthier ways to cope. We provide a variety of outpatient therapy and counseling options including private individual, couples or family therapy, and group counseling at a number of locations throughout Orange County, California.

I enjoy working with clients who want to rekindle their naturally creative, and confident Self. Many professionals, parents, and early-career adults have found that therapy helps them learn skills to address worry, to better balance self-care and to become more present, mindful and effective in their relationships and their work. I offer the understanding and research-guided psychological perspectives that help you bounce back from crisis, career paralysis and loneliness. I am also skilled in Recovery work for Depression, Anxiety, including Social Anxiety and OCD, Caregiving and Cancer crises

Starting therapy is an important step to taking care of you. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, confused about your next step in life, or having relationship problems, talking with a therapist can help provide you with a clearer perspective of challenging situations and relationships. Finding a therapist you can relate to and feel comfortable with is very important for therapy to be successful. That's why I'm available to consult with you by phone or email as you look for a therapist to work with.

Making changes to ones life can be both uncomfortable and exciting. I am here to help you get through the toughest parts so that you may live a life that you feel good about. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space to help you heal past wounds, overcome difficulties, and cope more effectively with painful emotions. If you desire and are open to growing and changing, I can assist with teaching you new ways to cope, think, feel, and be in the world.

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.