Divorce Therapists in Lake Forest, CA
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
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David Adams
Psychologist, MDiv, PsyD, LPCC, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Hi- I look forward to meeting you! I am a licensed psychologist and work with children and adults. For adults, I specialize in life coaching, depression, and anxiety related issues. For children, I specialize in behavior disorders, autism, ADHD, PTSD, and depression. I also provide Christian-based counseling. I also provide psychological testing for ADHD and autism.
Hi- I look forward to meeting you! I am a licensed psychologist and work with children and adults. For adults, I specialize in life coaching, depression, and anxiety related issues. For children, I specialize in behavior disorders, autism, ADHD, PTSD, and depression. I also provide Christian-based counseling. I also provide psychological testing for ADHD and autism.
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Pathways Community Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFTI
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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.
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.
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It is my passion to help individuals and couples struggling with any issues, ranging from childhood sexual abuse to current relationship problems, such as communication, intimacy, and anger issues. If you feel alone, stressed, or depressed please contact me and start the journey to healing today. You can have the life and the kind of relationships you desire!
It is my passion to help individuals and couples struggling with any issues, ranging from childhood sexual abuse to current relationship problems, such as communication, intimacy, and anger issues. If you feel alone, stressed, or depressed please contact me and start the journey to healing today. You can have the life and the kind of relationships you desire!
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I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, life satisfaction, management of emotions, and cultural adjustment in the USA. I offer tele-therapy via HIPPA compliant web platforms. I supervise a group of interns/associates who take sliding scale fees from $30-60 per session for clients who do not have insurance or have high deductibles.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, life satisfaction, management of emotions, and cultural adjustment in the USA. I offer tele-therapy via HIPPA compliant web platforms. I supervise a group of interns/associates who take sliding scale fees from $30-60 per session for clients who do not have insurance or have high deductibles.
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I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families whom may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, sex related issues, parent-child issues, or chronic low self-esteem. I have a passion for couples and sex therapy. Using my natural ability to sense emotions, gives me the ability to see the world through their eyes. Working together we understand any trauma, crisis or negative experience is an opportunity to discover a healthier self. By understanding their feelings, goals, fears, and dreams then develop positive beliefs and behaviors to cope with the stress and anxiety of everyday life.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families whom may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, sex related issues, parent-child issues, or chronic low self-esteem. I have a passion for couples and sex therapy. Using my natural ability to sense emotions, gives me the ability to see the world through their eyes. Working together we understand any trauma, crisis or negative experience is an opportunity to discover a healthier self. By understanding their feelings, goals, fears, and dreams then develop positive beliefs and behaviors to cope with the stress and anxiety of everyday life.
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James J. Sanders
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630
I am a licensed and certified therapist in both California and Nebraska to help individuals, couples, and families. We all want to be heard and understood. We all want to be validated as a human in this unpredictable world of unfulfilled expectations. I provide that confidential, non-judgemental safe place for you to heal past wounds and/or clarify and accomplish goals. I will help you do this at your pace and on your unique path. My website is www.SandersTherapy.com.
I am a licensed and certified therapist in both California and Nebraska to help individuals, couples, and families. We all want to be heard and understood. We all want to be validated as a human in this unpredictable world of unfulfilled expectations. I provide that confidential, non-judgemental safe place for you to heal past wounds and/or clarify and accomplish goals. I will help you do this at your pace and on your unique path. My website is www.SandersTherapy.com.
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It is important that my patients feel respected and encouraged. My job is to really listen and help you feel understood. I also think my role is to give you lots of feedback and not just be a passive listener saying, "uh, uh, hmm, I see, hmm". I am a coach, cheerleader, teacher, confidante, and accountability partner. The biggest complaint I have heard over the years about any past therapists whom patients felt were not helpful was the complaint that the past therapist was way too passive. I work best with those that want a therapist high in empathy but is not passive.
It is important that my patients feel respected and encouraged. My job is to really listen and help you feel understood. I also think my role is to give you lots of feedback and not just be a passive listener saying, "uh, uh, hmm, I see, hmm". I am a coach, cheerleader, teacher, confidante, and accountability partner. The biggest complaint I have heard over the years about any past therapists whom patients felt were not helpful was the complaint that the past therapist was way too passive. I work best with those that want a therapist high in empathy but is not passive.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in the mental health field for over 10 years. I received my Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. My experience ranges from working at non-profit agencies with youth and families, to group practice settings and in university college counseling centers. I enjoy working with diverse populations and am dedicated to providing culturally sensitive services tailored to meet your individual needs.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in the mental health field for over 10 years. I received my Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. My experience ranges from working at non-profit agencies with youth and families, to group practice settings and in university college counseling centers. I enjoy working with diverse populations and am dedicated to providing culturally sensitive services tailored to meet your individual needs.
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Happiness is something we find along the way, not something we get at the end of the rainbow. When the pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of change then change will occur. Sometimes we feel powerless and our lives become unmanageable so its important to find support and guidance to help create a life you don't need to escape from. Identifying negative thoughts and patterns and replacing them with healthy alternatives which lead to a deeper, richer and fuller life and lasting recovery. I have over 14 years of experience in the field of chemical dependency, drug addiction and substance abuse.
Happiness is something we find along the way, not something we get at the end of the rainbow. When the pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of change then change will occur. Sometimes we feel powerless and our lives become unmanageable so its important to find support and guidance to help create a life you don't need to escape from. Identifying negative thoughts and patterns and replacing them with healthy alternatives which lead to a deeper, richer and fuller life and lasting recovery. I have over 14 years of experience in the field of chemical dependency, drug addiction and substance abuse.
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Hello and welcome. I believe you already starting your healing journey by seeking help. If life challenges got the best of you, and you are feeling stuck, anxious, and down, I can help. I provide my support and practical feedback with care and sensitivity to your condition. I integrate approaches and use a variety of techniques to incorporate what is most appropriate and helpful for each of my clients. My goal is to help you attain personal growth, self-awareness, and life fulfillment. We work together to achieve your goals, help you succeed, and heal during the process of therapy. Please reach out to see how I can support you.
Hello and welcome. I believe you already starting your healing journey by seeking help. If life challenges got the best of you, and you are feeling stuck, anxious, and down, I can help. I provide my support and practical feedback with care and sensitivity to your condition. I integrate approaches and use a variety of techniques to incorporate what is most appropriate and helpful for each of my clients. My goal is to help you attain personal growth, self-awareness, and life fulfillment. We work together to achieve your goals, help you succeed, and heal during the process of therapy. Please reach out to see how I can support you.
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Jacquelyn Gurrieri
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CATC IV
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92610
Thank you for checking out my therapy services. It would be an honor to support you on this therapy journey. Here's a little bit about me and my approach to therapy. When you come into therapy, I take the time to understand the whole you, not just your diagnosis or symptoms. We look at all areas of your life and see what needs to be addressed, supported, and adjusted. When working with couples, I also want to understand the couple as a unit and as individuals and not focus only on the problem. Often communication issues are at the forefront of couples issues. Which we can unpack and understand together.
Thank you for checking out my therapy services. It would be an honor to support you on this therapy journey. Here's a little bit about me and my approach to therapy. When you come into therapy, I take the time to understand the whole you, not just your diagnosis or symptoms. We look at all areas of your life and see what needs to be addressed, supported, and adjusted. When working with couples, I also want to understand the couple as a unit and as individuals and not focus only on the problem. Often communication issues are at the forefront of couples issues. Which we can unpack and understand together.
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Heather Orrantia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space of healing and self-discovery. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. I believe in the innate resilience of each person and work collaboratively to empower clients in navigating life's complexities.
Welcome to a space of healing and self-discovery. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. I believe in the innate resilience of each person and work collaboratively to empower clients in navigating life's complexities.
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Katelyn Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Online Only)
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Do you often find yourself feeling stuck in your relationships and in the same pattern of communication, feeling misunderstood and invalidated? Do you feel like you have difficulty feeling confident and setting healthy boundaries? I want you to know you are in the right place — I am here to help guide you. I aim for you to leave your sessions feeling more confident in your self, communication, and relationships. I work collaboratively with you to address what is behind the mix of emotions you may be currently experiencing. I want to welcome you and congratulate you on taking the first step towards healing.
Do you often find yourself feeling stuck in your relationships and in the same pattern of communication, feeling misunderstood and invalidated? Do you feel like you have difficulty feeling confident and setting healthy boundaries? I want you to know you are in the right place — I am here to help guide you. I aim for you to leave your sessions feeling more confident in your self, communication, and relationships. I work collaboratively with you to address what is behind the mix of emotions you may be currently experiencing. I want to welcome you and congratulate you on taking the first step towards healing.
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I strongly believe that therapy should be a safe place where anyone can come and talk about their life without judgment or shame. It is a place where everyone can benefit from unconditional empathy, understanding, and grace. I am an outgoing person who is easy to talk to, and I do my best to make the therapeutic process as smooth and understandable as possible. We will go at your pace and create a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs and goals. I strive to help you become self sustaining where you can gain a sense of understanding of what skills you need, why you are utilizing them, and when to utilize the skills learned.
I strongly believe that therapy should be a safe place where anyone can come and talk about their life without judgment or shame. It is a place where everyone can benefit from unconditional empathy, understanding, and grace. I am an outgoing person who is easy to talk to, and I do my best to make the therapeutic process as smooth and understandable as possible. We will go at your pace and create a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs and goals. I strive to help you become self sustaining where you can gain a sense of understanding of what skills you need, why you are utilizing them, and when to utilize the skills learned.
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As an experienced therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find resources to help those who are suffering from issues such as anxiety, depression, past trauma, abuse, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, etc. These issues can be difficult and I work on creating a collaborative relationship with my clients to help them have the tools they need to overcome some of these different roadblocks that are experienced in life.
As an experienced therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find resources to help those who are suffering from issues such as anxiety, depression, past trauma, abuse, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, etc. These issues can be difficult and I work on creating a collaborative relationship with my clients to help them have the tools they need to overcome some of these different roadblocks that are experienced in life.
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Are you unsatisfied with one or more areas of your life? I partner with my clients to empower them to make the changes necessary to bring their realities in line with the lives they truly want. In this way, I collaborate with each individual, couple, and family with whom I work to craft their own individualized success plans. To accomplish this, I draw upon years of experience, as well as a very strong foundation of training in a range of techniques and strategies. Perhaps equally important are the personal qualities that I bring, which include intelligence, genuineness, compassion, and a commitment to the highest standards.
Are you unsatisfied with one or more areas of your life? I partner with my clients to empower them to make the changes necessary to bring their realities in line with the lives they truly want. In this way, I collaborate with each individual, couple, and family with whom I work to craft their own individualized success plans. To accomplish this, I draw upon years of experience, as well as a very strong foundation of training in a range of techniques and strategies. Perhaps equally important are the personal qualities that I bring, which include intelligence, genuineness, compassion, and a commitment to the highest standards.
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Sharon Hou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Online Only)
你好!Life is a long journey; we all struggle at some point. Battling with pains and dark thoughts, you long for having a breakthrough to experience healing. In chaos and confusion, you want to find your way and rebuild confidence. I am here to walk the journey of restoration with you. I will accompany you to resolve your interpersonal problems and emotional wounds. My integrative approach tailors to your needs in dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, sexual confusion, and spiritual struggles that you may be experiencing. Take action to email me for any question you have.
你好!Life is a long journey; we all struggle at some point. Battling with pains and dark thoughts, you long for having a breakthrough to experience healing. In chaos and confusion, you want to find your way and rebuild confidence. I am here to walk the journey of restoration with you. I will accompany you to resolve your interpersonal problems and emotional wounds. My integrative approach tailors to your needs in dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, sexual confusion, and spiritual struggles that you may be experiencing. Take action to email me for any question you have.
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Caroline Hanna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Online Only)
Hey there! I am Caroline. How many times have you found yourself seeking purpose? It may feel as if you are disconnected or lost. Sometimes we have trouble setting boundaries in relationships. Life can often feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, unresolved trauma and/or relationship troubles, you don't have to do this journey alone. Together, we can navigate through challenging and uncomfortable roads in order to discover the meaningful path you wish to be on. I will walk alongside you to identify your values, strengths, and preferences in a collaborative and empowering way.
Hey there! I am Caroline. How many times have you found yourself seeking purpose? It may feel as if you are disconnected or lost. Sometimes we have trouble setting boundaries in relationships. Life can often feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, unresolved trauma and/or relationship troubles, you don't have to do this journey alone. Together, we can navigate through challenging and uncomfortable roads in order to discover the meaningful path you wish to be on. I will walk alongside you to identify your values, strengths, and preferences in a collaborative and empowering way.
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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.
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.
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