Female Therapists in Lake Forest, CA
Deanna Jimenez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92610
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Martha R Contreras-Pantoja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630
I believe the therapy process involves forming a relationship with someone who you can share with and trust. A third party who wont judge you, or share/gossip your most intimate secrets or life struggles with others. It's nice having friends and or family to share with, but that isn't always an option, nor is it always safe. I provide my clients with an environment free from judgement where you can let your guard down, vent, share and just be you. Therapy doesn't mean there's something wrong with you, it means you're ready to grow and better understand yourself, others and hopefully life. Isn't that what we're all striving for?
I believe the therapy process involves forming a relationship with someone who you can share with and trust. A third party who wont judge you, or share/gossip your most intimate secrets or life struggles with others. It's nice having friends and or family to share with, but that isn't always an option, nor is it always safe. I provide my clients with an environment free from judgement where you can let your guard down, vent, share and just be you. Therapy doesn't mean there's something wrong with you, it means you're ready to grow and better understand yourself, others and hopefully life. Isn't that what we're all striving for?
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.
Dr. Megan L. Dennison
Psychological Associate, PsyD, ABSNP, LEP
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92630
I believe that we all have a unique brain narrative and the more you know about yourself, the more engaged you can be in creating a life that stays true to your authentic self. Gaining an understanding of your emotional, behavioral, and cognitive narrative can provide insights about your work/career development, learning, relationships, and beyond. Assessment allows you to understand your strengths and weaknesses and better understand how your brain processes information. Similarly, therapy is an experience that allows you to expand your knowledge base, skillset, and understanding of your world.
I believe that we all have a unique brain narrative and the more you know about yourself, the more engaged you can be in creating a life that stays true to your authentic self. Gaining an understanding of your emotional, behavioral, and cognitive narrative can provide insights about your work/career development, learning, relationships, and beyond. Assessment allows you to understand your strengths and weaknesses and better understand how your brain processes information. Similarly, therapy is an experience that allows you to expand your knowledge base, skillset, and understanding of your world.
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.
I am dedicated to creating a nurturing and empowering space where you can freely share your story and tackle life's challenges. My goal is to help you rebuild a strong connection with yourself, especially after facing difficult times. Throughout our therapeutic journey, I will support and empower you, focusing on self-awareness, understanding your past experiences, and developing skills for healthy relationships and emotional well-being.
I am dedicated to creating a nurturing and empowering space where you can freely share your story and tackle life's challenges. My goal is to help you rebuild a strong connection with yourself, especially after facing difficult times. Throughout our therapeutic journey, I will support and empower you, focusing on self-awareness, understanding your past experiences, and developing skills for healthy relationships and emotional well-being.
You have likely landed on this page in search of a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I know looking for the “right fit” can feel daunting, but you are worthy of feeling safe with the person you develop this therapeutic relationship with. So, in the spirit of making your search a little easier, let me tell you about myself. I utilize a collaboration of client-centered and psychodynamic therapy to help you explore the different parts of self that may be experiencing distress. Together, we will work to bring understanding and insight to the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that may be causing confusion.
You have likely landed on this page in search of a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I know looking for the “right fit” can feel daunting, but you are worthy of feeling safe with the person you develop this therapeutic relationship with. So, in the spirit of making your search a little easier, let me tell you about myself. I utilize a collaboration of client-centered and psychodynamic therapy to help you explore the different parts of self that may be experiencing distress. Together, we will work to bring understanding and insight to the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that may be causing confusion.
Veronica Dominguez (Bilingual English-Español)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92609
Hello! Congratulations for being the best advocate for your health! It would be an honor to join you in this journey. Therapy is a space where you will find no judgement, compassion, patience and research based strategies to help you. My goal is to understand at my best your life experience and collaborate with you to create a plan that would help you achieve your goals, whether they are about work, health, relationships, family or personal growth.
Hello! Congratulations for being the best advocate for your health! It would be an honor to join you in this journey. Therapy is a space where you will find no judgement, compassion, patience and research based strategies to help you. My goal is to understand at my best your life experience and collaborate with you to create a plan that would help you achieve your goals, whether they are about work, health, relationships, family or personal growth.
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.
I am currently enrolling for women's support group, for women who feel like they are navigating life alone.
If you are ready to explore the parts of your life that have been holding you back, or if your teenager is struggling with emotions and behaviors that seem out of control, I’m here to help. My clients tell me that they appreciate my direct and compassionate style, and kids and teens tell me they get my sense of humor. I have been working in the helping profession for over a decade, and can help you in understanding how to talk to your child so they can hear you, in working with your teenager to navigate adolescence and young adulthood, or in discovering what is keeping you stuck in a rut instead of chasing your dreams.
I am currently enrolling for women's support group, for women who feel like they are navigating life alone.
If you are ready to explore the parts of your life that have been holding you back, or if your teenager is struggling with emotions and behaviors that seem out of control, I’m here to help. My clients tell me that they appreciate my direct and compassionate style, and kids and teens tell me they get my sense of humor. I have been working in the helping profession for over a decade, and can help you in understanding how to talk to your child so they can hear you, in working with your teenager to navigate adolescence and young adulthood, or in discovering what is keeping you stuck in a rut instead of chasing your dreams.
Weeda Nawabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92610 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, hopeless and alone? Are you looking for a glimmer of hope for a better future? Seeking help is not an easy decision, but it can be the first step towards healing and growth. You have taken an important step by visiting my profile. I am Weeda Nawabi, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and the proud owner of Serenity Individual & Couples Counseling. I am here to support you on your journey to get help navigating life’s challenges, so you will not feel alone in it. Together, we can work towards your goals and dreams to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life for you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, hopeless and alone? Are you looking for a glimmer of hope for a better future? Seeking help is not an easy decision, but it can be the first step towards healing and growth. You have taken an important step by visiting my profile. I am Weeda Nawabi, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and the proud owner of Serenity Individual & Couples Counseling. I am here to support you on your journey to get help navigating life’s challenges, so you will not feel alone in it. Together, we can work towards your goals and dreams to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life for you.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Online Only)
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EMDR Therapy for Affair Recovery. If you're in the process of recovering from an affair, EMDR therapy is exactly what you need. Perhaps you're the hurt partner dealing with the aftermath of an affair, facing intense feelings of anxiety, stress, and self-doubt. Perhaps you are the person that had the affair and don't know how to move forward. Recovering from an affair is a complex and challenging process. You may find yourself grappling with a range of emotions, from guilt and shame to anger and betrayal.
Talk Therapy Mental Health Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92609
My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.
My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.
Katelyn Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Bridget Tulanian, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Life is full of unexpected twist and turns, and everyone at one point in their lives will need to make tough decisions, deal with crisis, or struggle in some way. It is through these unexpected paths that we can learn to cope, grow and understand our life journey. Having a solid support system and developing an effective plan can make all the difference in the world!
Life is full of unexpected twist and turns, and everyone at one point in their lives will need to make tough decisions, deal with crisis, or struggle in some way. It is through these unexpected paths that we can learn to cope, grow and understand our life journey. Having a solid support system and developing an effective plan can make all the difference in the world!
Do you feel like you've exhausted your attempts at self-help? Do you keep repeating the same patterns of behavior or thoughts despite your efforts to change them? If you feel weary, hopeless, stuck, frustrated with how things are, wanting change but unable to get there on your own, I can help. While we don't expect life to be easy, sometimes difficult times can become more than we can bear on our own. I address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relational/communication difficulties, coping with grief and loss, role/life transitions, behavior difficulties, ADHD, parenting stress, and divorce.
Do you feel like you've exhausted your attempts at self-help? Do you keep repeating the same patterns of behavior or thoughts despite your efforts to change them? If you feel weary, hopeless, stuck, frustrated with how things are, wanting change but unable to get there on your own, I can help. While we don't expect life to be easy, sometimes difficult times can become more than we can bear on our own. I address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relational/communication difficulties, coping with grief and loss, role/life transitions, behavior difficulties, ADHD, parenting stress, and divorce.
Amber Ansari
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MPH, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92610 (Online Only)
As a provider, it is essential that my clients feel safe in expressing their needs. I achieve this by crafting a compassionate and empathetic space.
As a provider, it is essential that my clients feel safe in expressing their needs. I achieve this by crafting a compassionate and empathetic space.
SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92609
We believe in the therapeutic process deeply and the power of growth and change. The first challenge is often alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, life and work stress, relational problems, grief problems, and sometimes managing traumatic experiences. For those who seek further growth after the immediate pain is resolved, the clinician may help you identify and address repetitive patterns that get in the way of you living your fullest life.
We believe in the therapeutic process deeply and the power of growth and change. The first challenge is often alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, life and work stress, relational problems, grief problems, and sometimes managing traumatic experiences. For those who seek further growth after the immediate pain is resolved, the clinician may help you identify and address repetitive patterns that get in the way of you living your fullest life.
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.
Lindsay Gail Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92609 (Online Only)
Hi there, my name is Lindsay and I am passionate about therapy and its ability to help us heal and grow. As humans we are all facing some kind of giants of our own. Whether it is current or something of the past, there is hope. I enjoy working with all populations of clients, especially, individuals, couples, and families facing issues within their relationships or having personal struggles of their own such as anxiety, depression, abuse, grief/loss, addiction, low self-esteem, life transition, or identity issues, just to name a few. My approach is holistic, I like to focus on the entire person not just their symptoms/problem.
Hi there, my name is Lindsay and I am passionate about therapy and its ability to help us heal and grow. As humans we are all facing some kind of giants of our own. Whether it is current or something of the past, there is hope. I enjoy working with all populations of clients, especially, individuals, couples, and families facing issues within their relationships or having personal struggles of their own such as anxiety, depression, abuse, grief/loss, addiction, low self-esteem, life transition, or identity issues, just to name a few. My approach is holistic, I like to focus on the entire person not just their symptoms/problem.
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