Psychodynamic Therapists in Laguna Hills, CA

With her ability to establish quick rapport and a sense of calm, Dr.Truesdell gives the immediate sense she truly understands and cares, giving you the confidence to work with the issues you feel challenged with. She specializes in working with older adults and late life issues, anxiety, depression, and grief. She has also done extensive research on the treatment for late-life depression, and works with the knowledge that depression can be treated effectively at any age.

My experience includes 12 years of helping people improve and repair their relationships. I also assist with individuals and couples with overcoming anxiety, sadness, fear, isolation, inability to trust or build meaningful relationships. If you are having distresses due to relationships at home, work, with the family or being unable to connect with others, I look forward to the opportunity to be of assistance. Very often, we struggle with sadness, difficulty with life transitions or obstacles in relationships. You are in charge and I will act as a guide, collaborator and help you pursue your dreams.

I provide individual psychotherapy to both adults and adolescents who have a variety of mental health conditions, including trauma, ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and psychotic spectrum disorders. I also have training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and can provide integration services for those who have had experienced psychedelic medicines without the additional therapeutic assistance to integrate the experience.

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!

Do you find yourself needing help with life stressors that are more challenging than you can handle? Are you ready to make changes in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I provide a safe environment to address life’s challenges and uncover the best version of yourself. In working together, I will help you gain insight and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life while achieving your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to a more fulfilling life.

If you are reading this you may feel stuck, anxious, frustrated… all of the above. Are you searching for change and a way to get through it all? Change may seem scary and impossible. BUT change is possible. I am here to support you on your journey.

Navigating relationships can be very difficult especially our relationship with our own mind and body. It can be hard to sift through triggers, shame, low self-esteem and painful memories. Our past can be very present in our daily lives and it makes it even more confusing. As a therapist, I focus with my clients on increasing their self-awareness, understanding their triggers, healing past trauma and fostering healthier relationships with themselves and others.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing treatment to individuals, couples, and families, who are dealing with challenges that affect their relationships, mental health, and well-being. I provide services in both English and Polish. I am dedicated and passionate to help others. I provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment, in which clients feel understood and validated. I work with clients who have suffered from a wide range of clinical acute and chronic psychological disorders, PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and neurotic reactions, alcohol and drug addictions, sexually based concerns, and emotional problems.

My primary goal as a therapist is to foster a safe, supportive, accepting and also challenging space that encourages personal growth and healing for each of my clients. To achieve this, I use an integrative treatment approach, grounded in psychodynamic and interpersonal theories, that encourages mindful self-reflection on internal experiences, authentic expression of affect and a benign curiosity about our personal experiences. My experience and training have made me comfortable working with a range of mental health concerns and a diversity of cultural backgrounds.

Julie is a psychology enthusiast and dedicated professional deeply committed to assisting individuals through challenges including trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her expertise spans diverse groups, highlighting her adaptability in providing support. Staying current with the latest therapeutic methods. As an active member of both CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) and AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Julie actively engages in the broader therapy community, continually evolving as a compassionate and effective mental health professional.

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

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.

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.

I provide professional, caring psychoanalytic oriented psychotherapy with a focus on understanding an individual's experiences, values, beliefs and how these are connected to present day behaviors, relationships, and ongoing life experiences. I view psychotherapy/psychoanalysis as a life process involving a person's mental, physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual and dream experiences. I regard each of my clients with a genuine interest and respect. During our work we will generate insights, create an atmosphere for learning, establish potential life goals, process and work through challenging and painful memories, and be more fully present in everyday life situations. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and teens.

Pathways Community Counseling Center provides high quality, low-cost counseling, psychotherapy, life skills and supportive services to individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish.

Finding a therapist that you 'click' with goes a long way in making progress towards your goals. The first session is free to ensure the goodness of fit. I've been practicing as a clinician since 2014 and specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, eating disorders, personality disorders, and addictions (substances, sex, gaming, scrolling, shopping, gambling, etc).

My goal is to provide a nurturing container to support your resilience and be at your side in your healing journey. In the exploratory space we co-create, I encourage you to reflect on and understand yourself, bring awareness to your thoughts, feelings, body, and behaviors, and work through any challenges that are holding you back from the life you want to lead. I recognize each person as the authority in their own experience, and I aim to provide a space to support your innate capacity for healing.

Are you struggling to get through the day? Are you afraid that you will never feel good again? If you're going through a personal crisis, keeping painful secrets, or feeling sad and scared, I can help you face your fears and change the way you view the world. I will teach you practical skills to navigate your current crisis and overcome any future challenges. I work with patients experiencing medical crises; post-traumatic stress; grief and loss; marital/relationship problems; parent-child issues and job/career changes. Share your story with me, and we can work together to rebuild your life and restore your hope.

I started out my career as a R.N. but found my true calling in the field of psychology. I received my doctorate in counseling psychology from Boston University, PsyD degree from American Behavioral Studies Institute and CCAPP certification through Centaur University. I have spent time with Trauma Intervention of Orange County (TIP) and as a therapist in an accredited addiction treatment center. I specializes with clients experiencing losses and transitions in life.