Divorce Therapists in Los Alamitos, CA
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I also coach individuals through divorce.
Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems.
You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps.
I also coach individuals through divorce.
Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems.
You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps.
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Kate O'Shaughnessy Nulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I also work with children, adolescents and families in need of healing from divorce, medical trauma such as surgeries, falls and accidents, prematurity and NICU trauma, and attachment impairment.
Healing cannot occur in isolation and as your therapist I will support and guide you on your path. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I was classically trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy but my style has evolved over the years to be more humanistic and includes various treatment modalities including Somatic Experiencing.I have a special affinity for working with adults who have survived childhood trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse and developmental trauma. My practice also focuses on Somatic Couples Therapy and Medicine Integration.
I also work with children, adolescents and families in need of healing from divorce, medical trauma such as surgeries, falls and accidents, prematurity and NICU trauma, and attachment impairment.
Healing cannot occur in isolation and as your therapist I will support and guide you on your path. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I was classically trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy but my style has evolved over the years to be more humanistic and includes various treatment modalities including Somatic Experiencing.I have a special affinity for working with adults who have survived childhood trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse and developmental trauma. My practice also focuses on Somatic Couples Therapy and Medicine Integration.
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Dr. Jesse M Trice
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Online Only)
I work with patients in areas of - sexual/porn addiction, marital challenges, infidelity, divorce, abuse, parenting/blended family struggles, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, and more.
I am a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in practice for over 31 years helping families, couples, adolescents, and children of diverse ethnic groups overcome a myriad of problems by providing compassionate yet straightforward counsel.
I work with patients in areas of - sexual/porn addiction, marital challenges, infidelity, divorce, abuse, parenting/blended family struggles, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, and more.
I am a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in practice for over 31 years helping families, couples, adolescents, and children of diverse ethnic groups overcome a myriad of problems by providing compassionate yet straightforward counsel.
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Jodee M. Gossett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I have experience working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, pregnancy/post-partum, cultural identity, acculturation, family/relationship issues, marriage/divorce, and parenting concerns.
We all experience challenging times in our lives. Taking that first step in deciding to come to therapy can be difficult. Sometimes life stressors can be too much to handle alone and we need help working through them. I am passionate about creating a safe & unique experience to help you heal from pain and discover new strengths and possibilities within yourself and enable you to create more intimate and trusting relationships. Together we will create a safe & sacred space to be your true authentic self, share your deepest pain, and emerge stronger & live a more satisfying life.
I have experience working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, pregnancy/post-partum, cultural identity, acculturation, family/relationship issues, marriage/divorce, and parenting concerns.
We all experience challenging times in our lives. Taking that first step in deciding to come to therapy can be difficult. Sometimes life stressors can be too much to handle alone and we need help working through them. I am passionate about creating a safe & unique experience to help you heal from pain and discover new strengths and possibilities within yourself and enable you to create more intimate and trusting relationships. Together we will create a safe & sacred space to be your true authentic self, share your deepest pain, and emerge stronger & live a more satisfying life.
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LaTianna Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, CTRS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I help you during any stage of love (single, dating, premarital, marriage, divorce).
No more doubts! It’s time to let more healthy love in and heal. Many of my clients have, stress, anxiety or trauma that blocks them from getting what they want in relationships and life purpose. They feel a bit lost and unexpressed. They struggle with negative patterns, past hurts, and with intimacy in relation to self and others. You may feel frustrated for not healing yet, and this is where I come in: Imagine having full access to your dream life. You have love, purpose, joy, & pleasure. You receive and give healthy love as I teach you how to use holistic practices. Reset your life. Embody love out loud. Call today.
I help you during any stage of love (single, dating, premarital, marriage, divorce).
No more doubts! It’s time to let more healthy love in and heal. Many of my clients have, stress, anxiety or trauma that blocks them from getting what they want in relationships and life purpose. They feel a bit lost and unexpressed. They struggle with negative patterns, past hurts, and with intimacy in relation to self and others. You may feel frustrated for not healing yet, and this is where I come in: Imagine having full access to your dream life. You have love, purpose, joy, & pleasure. You receive and give healthy love as I teach you how to use holistic practices. Reset your life. Embody love out loud. Call today.
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I specialize in helping people of all ages navigate challenges and make changes in their relationships: the relationship with a spouse or partner, the relationship with children or parents, the relationships with extended family or friends, the relationship with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, substances and most often, the relationship with oneself. For over 25 years I've had the privilege of helping people create a more meaningful life for themselves.
I specialize in helping people of all ages navigate challenges and make changes in their relationships: the relationship with a spouse or partner, the relationship with children or parents, the relationships with extended family or friends, the relationship with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, substances and most often, the relationship with oneself. For over 25 years I've had the privilege of helping people create a more meaningful life for themselves.
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Charles H. Browning, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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MEET Dr. Browning – your trusted Catalyst for Transformation. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Discouraged? Dr. Browning can equip and empower you with proven and practical tools for getting rapid and lasting change. Through his Mindset-Reset Therapy methods, discover fresh new perspectives to help you overcome painful struggles, difficult conflicts, and negativity. Nurture important relationships as you rewrite your story. You can trust his over 40 years of expertise in mental health transformation. Embrace healing now, regain control, and step into new levels of peace. With Dr. Browning’s help, you CAN start over! You’ll see . . .
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Ryan Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Online Only)
I am here to help you relieve stress, pain, and anxiety by guiding you toward a fulfilling relationship. Like many couples, you might struggle with communication or repetitive arguing. You want to experience joy in your relationship, instead of feeling distant from your partner. You want to improve your sex life and have fun. Couples therapy can help you rebuild a lost connection or strengthen your most important relationship. In my office, you can experience a safe space to practice new skills and explore deep relational intimacy. You and your partner can feel wonderful together. You and your partner can thrive.
I am here to help you relieve stress, pain, and anxiety by guiding you toward a fulfilling relationship. Like many couples, you might struggle with communication or repetitive arguing. You want to experience joy in your relationship, instead of feeling distant from your partner. You want to improve your sex life and have fun. Couples therapy can help you rebuild a lost connection or strengthen your most important relationship. In my office, you can experience a safe space to practice new skills and explore deep relational intimacy. You and your partner can feel wonderful together. You and your partner can thrive.
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I love working with clients who feel like their hope is gone. By examining the root of your problems, we will work together to create deep and lasting change. I don't believe problems of the human heart are solved by quick fixes and simple platitudes. They often require a deeper journey that can't be done alone.
I love working with clients who feel like their hope is gone. By examining the root of your problems, we will work together to create deep and lasting change. I don't believe problems of the human heart are solved by quick fixes and simple platitudes. They often require a deeper journey that can't be done alone.
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You are a woman who is feeling anxious, depressed, misunderstood, rejected, have low self-worth, prioritize others over yourself, have always felt like a burden, and have difficulty connecting and communicating with others. Do you want to understand the impact that your dysfunctional family, alcoholic, absent, or emotionally immature parents have had on you and your relationships? Are you ready to confront these feelings, learn to prioritize yourself, thoroughly process and understand the dysfunction and the impact these adverse experiences had on you, develop stronger relationships with others, and ultimately feel whole again?
You are a woman who is feeling anxious, depressed, misunderstood, rejected, have low self-worth, prioritize others over yourself, have always felt like a burden, and have difficulty connecting and communicating with others. Do you want to understand the impact that your dysfunctional family, alcoholic, absent, or emotionally immature parents have had on you and your relationships? Are you ready to confront these feelings, learn to prioritize yourself, thoroughly process and understand the dysfunction and the impact these adverse experiences had on you, develop stronger relationships with others, and ultimately feel whole again?
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I work with those who are having difficulty or trouble in relationships or in relating to a difficult person. You will find me easy to talk with as together we find solutions for your difficulties. I will encourage you as I walk beside you to systematically discover the answers that you already have within. I will not force or push but gently challenge you to become your best. This journey of counseling will have a beginning and an end. We will be a team every step of the way. I look forward to meeting with you. Let's get started. You will find the help you are seeking.
I work with those who are having difficulty or trouble in relationships or in relating to a difficult person. You will find me easy to talk with as together we find solutions for your difficulties. I will encourage you as I walk beside you to systematically discover the answers that you already have within. I will not force or push but gently challenge you to become your best. This journey of counseling will have a beginning and an end. We will be a team every step of the way. I look forward to meeting with you. Let's get started. You will find the help you are seeking.
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My work focuses on emotional and personal development, where there is space to feel, explore, find insight, and confront challenges. I have special interests in highly sensitive people (HSP) work, couples work, trauma, biracial concerns, and anxiety. I believe therapy is about building a stronger sense of self through empathy, insight and symptom relief. I will be there to provide understanding, support and a different view of the problem that makes progress attainable and installs hope. Therapy provides an opportunity to grow as a person, get through personal struggles including mental illness, and strengthen relationships.
My work focuses on emotional and personal development, where there is space to feel, explore, find insight, and confront challenges. I have special interests in highly sensitive people (HSP) work, couples work, trauma, biracial concerns, and anxiety. I believe therapy is about building a stronger sense of self through empathy, insight and symptom relief. I will be there to provide understanding, support and a different view of the problem that makes progress attainable and installs hope. Therapy provides an opportunity to grow as a person, get through personal struggles including mental illness, and strengthen relationships.
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So you've decided to ask for help ... that's called self-love! It's alright to need assistance and to do something as brave and caring for yourself like you're doing right now. You are headed toward your healing even as you're reading in this moment. I believe you already have within you what you need to make the changes you're seeking. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or you just want more out of life, I'm here to help you gain insight into your challenges and tap into your inner resources.
So you've decided to ask for help ... that's called self-love! It's alright to need assistance and to do something as brave and caring for yourself like you're doing right now. You are headed toward your healing even as you're reading in this moment. I believe you already have within you what you need to make the changes you're seeking. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or you just want more out of life, I'm here to help you gain insight into your challenges and tap into your inner resources.
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Meredith Anne Freijo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
It's TIME for your family, relationship, and yourself to heal. Are you doing the same negative mental gymnastics everyday? Do you or your family feel STUCK in the same conflict pattern or are you seeing it again in your new relationship? Are you or your family suffering with anger, self doubts, fear, loneliness, panic, sleeplessness, or lack of motivation? Let's uncover how you may have gotten to this place, learn healthier coping strategies, and understand what might be standing in your way. I offer a practical and relational approach to talk therapy with evidence-based treatments, so that you can find flourishing.
It's TIME for your family, relationship, and yourself to heal. Are you doing the same negative mental gymnastics everyday? Do you or your family feel STUCK in the same conflict pattern or are you seeing it again in your new relationship? Are you or your family suffering with anger, self doubts, fear, loneliness, panic, sleeplessness, or lack of motivation? Let's uncover how you may have gotten to this place, learn healthier coping strategies, and understand what might be standing in your way. I offer a practical and relational approach to talk therapy with evidence-based treatments, so that you can find flourishing.
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Sanar Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. My many years of experience have allowed me to strengthen my clinical skills and develop my clinical expertise in helping you to achieve your unique goals. I continue to educate myself on the most up-to-date clinical research and I implement an evidence based clinical approach. Some of these models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practice and more. I have provided clinical care to countless individuals, families and couples. In treatment, I can help you increase your self-worth, work though depression, ease anxiety and more.
I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. My many years of experience have allowed me to strengthen my clinical skills and develop my clinical expertise in helping you to achieve your unique goals. I continue to educate myself on the most up-to-date clinical research and I implement an evidence based clinical approach. Some of these models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practice and more. I have provided clinical care to countless individuals, families and couples. In treatment, I can help you increase your self-worth, work though depression, ease anxiety and more.
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Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
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Monica Reade-San Jose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Online Only)
Everyone processes life experiences in many different ways. I help clients uncover, explore and process self-limiting beliefs that impact well-being. I focus on building on a client's strengths and supporting them in uncovering new ways of fostering personal growth and wellness. I have 21+ yrs of experience working with adults, couples, children, adolescents and families with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, phase of life transitions, sports performance, relationship issues, parenting, foster/adoption, high risk/severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescent's.
Everyone processes life experiences in many different ways. I help clients uncover, explore and process self-limiting beliefs that impact well-being. I focus on building on a client's strengths and supporting them in uncovering new ways of fostering personal growth and wellness. I have 21+ yrs of experience working with adults, couples, children, adolescents and families with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, phase of life transitions, sports performance, relationship issues, parenting, foster/adoption, high risk/severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescent's.
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Jennifer N Yates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MC, LMFT, CLE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
If you are looking to achieve more balance in your life, you are in the right place! You will experience healing, growth and change on your therapeutic journey with me. I believe it takes a great deal of courage to seek help, and I am here for you with genuine care and compassion. I have 25 years of experience in working with individuals, adolescents, and families. I will work with you from a holistic standpoint as I firmly believe that the mind and body are connected, and that there are tools within you that we can access together to guide you.
If you are looking to achieve more balance in your life, you are in the right place! You will experience healing, growth and change on your therapeutic journey with me. I believe it takes a great deal of courage to seek help, and I am here for you with genuine care and compassion. I have 25 years of experience in working with individuals, adolescents, and families. I will work with you from a holistic standpoint as I firmly believe that the mind and body are connected, and that there are tools within you that we can access together to guide you.
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Hollis K Hettig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
With specialized training in the areas of trauma, anxiety disorders, and family systems I actively address the underlying issues and focus on developing awareness to enhance increased skill and confidence. Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my approach, I focus on challenging negative thought patterns while assisting clients as they increase mindful awareness and acceptance. My approach is collaborative with the intention of illuminating my client's internal resources while uncovering the fear and anxiety that keeps them from living life with meaning.
With specialized training in the areas of trauma, anxiety disorders, and family systems I actively address the underlying issues and focus on developing awareness to enhance increased skill and confidence. Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my approach, I focus on challenging negative thought patterns while assisting clients as they increase mindful awareness and acceptance. My approach is collaborative with the intention of illuminating my client's internal resources while uncovering the fear and anxiety that keeps them from living life with meaning.
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Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.