Humanistic Therapists in Orange, CA
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I use interventions based on emotion-focused, psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic theories and therapy.
You're on a merry-go-round of your thoughts, with the fake horses as concerns about school/work and your relationships. As much as you try to do everything right, something can still go wrong. Or, you've tried to tell the story in English, but it just doesn’t translate when you talk about growing up Latinx in the US. I’m a first generation Latinx therapist creating space for individuals to experience radical self-compassion. My style is warm and authentic, with some humor. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and generational differences within Latinx culture. I support clients through better understanding
I use interventions based on emotion-focused, psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic theories and therapy.
You're on a merry-go-round of your thoughts, with the fake horses as concerns about school/work and your relationships. As much as you try to do everything right, something can still go wrong. Or, you've tried to tell the story in English, but it just doesn’t translate when you talk about growing up Latinx in the US. I’m a first generation Latinx therapist creating space for individuals to experience radical self-compassion. My style is warm and authentic, with some humor. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and generational differences within Latinx culture. I support clients through better understanding
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As a humanistic therapist, I maintain a positive approach to psychotherapy by focusing on strengths and positive attributes.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nine years of experience providing psychotherapy to children and their families at a community mental health agency, and psychotherapy in private practice to adults and adolescents.
As a humanistic therapist, I maintain a positive approach to psychotherapy by focusing on strengths and positive attributes.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nine years of experience providing psychotherapy to children and their families at a community mental health agency, and psychotherapy in private practice to adults and adolescents.
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Hello. My name is Dr. Kate Messina. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and hold a PhD in Psychology. I am based in the Sacramento area and meet with clients in-person or via telehealth within the surrounding areas, and statewide via telehealth. I view my role as a psychotherapist as that of partner and guide, helping my clients discover and develop their personal sense of wholeness and well-being. I come from a humanistic, strengths-based approach which is grounded in the belief that every person has unique strengths and capabilities.
Hello. My name is Dr. Kate Messina. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and hold a PhD in Psychology. I am based in the Sacramento area and meet with clients in-person or via telehealth within the surrounding areas, and statewide via telehealth. I view my role as a psychotherapist as that of partner and guide, helping my clients discover and develop their personal sense of wholeness and well-being. I come from a humanistic, strengths-based approach which is grounded in the belief that every person has unique strengths and capabilities.
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Stephanie Grimaldo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
Building a strong connection with my clients is very important to me and is essential to the treatment process. I strive to be transparent, authentic, empathetic, non-judgmental, supportive, and empowering towards my clients. I use a humanistic approach to drive rapport and encourage change. I also approach my sessions via a trauma-informed lens. It is extremely important to me that my clients feel seen and heard above all else. I use humor and self-disclosure (when appropriate) during sessions to strengthen connection and client comfortability.
Building a strong connection with my clients is very important to me and is essential to the treatment process. I strive to be transparent, authentic, empathetic, non-judgmental, supportive, and empowering towards my clients. I use a humanistic approach to drive rapport and encourage change. I also approach my sessions via a trauma-informed lens. It is extremely important to me that my clients feel seen and heard above all else. I use humor and self-disclosure (when appropriate) during sessions to strengthen connection and client comfortability.
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I utilize a humanistic approach with CBT and solution focused interventions to increase self-esteem and process underlying trauma.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 8 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with the LGBT+ community, and more specifically substance use and identity issues for clients identifying with that community.
I utilize a humanistic approach with CBT and solution focused interventions to increase self-esteem and process underlying trauma.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 8 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with the LGBT+ community, and more specifically substance use and identity issues for clients identifying with that community.
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Description Welcome, you are in the right place and a brighter future begins today. I am here to partner with you and assist you in building the future you desire. I have two decades of experience providing therapy support to individuals. My approach to therapy is warm, humanistic, and person-centered. We will begin by creating a secure and safe place to begin to explore and create small tests of change. My work comes from a whole person lens, recognizing the importance of mind, body, and spirit, while using techniques from Psychodynamic, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Solution Focused, and Integrative psychotherapy.
Description Welcome, you are in the right place and a brighter future begins today. I am here to partner with you and assist you in building the future you desire. I have two decades of experience providing therapy support to individuals. My approach to therapy is warm, humanistic, and person-centered. We will begin by creating a secure and safe place to begin to explore and create small tests of change. My work comes from a whole person lens, recognizing the importance of mind, body, and spirit, while using techniques from Psychodynamic, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Solution Focused, and Integrative psychotherapy.
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My training is deeply rooted in attachment theory and I have an existential-humanistic approach to life, which means I would like to support you in the present moment with interventions that work for you "right now" and potentially explore life patterns that are keeping you from reaching your full potential.
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and have been working in the counseling field for over 20 years. Prior to my counseling career I was an International Montessori Teacher for more than a decade. I am originally from Austria and moved to California 25 years ago. I have also worked a great deal in animal assisted therapy including Equine Therapy and am strong believer that animals provide meaningful emotional support.
My training is deeply rooted in attachment theory and I have an existential-humanistic approach to life, which means I would like to support you in the present moment with interventions that work for you "right now" and potentially explore life patterns that are keeping you from reaching your full potential.
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and have been working in the counseling field for over 20 years. Prior to my counseling career I was an International Montessori Teacher for more than a decade. I am originally from Austria and moved to California 25 years ago. I have also worked a great deal in animal assisted therapy including Equine Therapy and am strong believer that animals provide meaningful emotional support.
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Arianna Vaewsorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
My style is strengths based/ humanistic and eclectic, but I enjoy using a mix of dialectical behavior therapy skills work, compassion focus, motivational interviewing, CBT, and brief solutions focus - depending on what my client needs.
Hi there, I’m Arianna- a licensed clinical social worker in the California Bay Area. I received my Master's of Social Work from UC Berkeley in 2011 and my LCSW in 2017. I am passionate about helping people develop the insights and skills needed to lead more connected, peaceful, and fulfilling lives. My own experiences in a multicultural family and as a mom of young kids make me especially passionate about work with intercultural relationship challenges, perinatal anxiety and depression, and parenting stress.
My style is strengths based/ humanistic and eclectic, but I enjoy using a mix of dialectical behavior therapy skills work, compassion focus, motivational interviewing, CBT, and brief solutions focus - depending on what my client needs.
Hi there, I’m Arianna- a licensed clinical social worker in the California Bay Area. I received my Master's of Social Work from UC Berkeley in 2011 and my LCSW in 2017. I am passionate about helping people develop the insights and skills needed to lead more connected, peaceful, and fulfilling lives. My own experiences in a multicultural family and as a mom of young kids make me especially passionate about work with intercultural relationship challenges, perinatal anxiety and depression, and parenting stress.
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Julianne Lucia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
My clinical approach is eclectic; most often pulling from psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal and Internal Family Systems (IFS informed) theoretical orientations.
Julianne has had the privilege and honor to support and treat diverse populations of all ages who experience mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, gender dysphoria, neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to grief and loss, chronic illnesses/pain/sleep disorders, life transitions, relationship & social issues, and sex & intimacy. Julianne's main mission is to provide more safe therapeutic spaces focused for women and the LGBTQ+ community to explore their internal worlds.
My clinical approach is eclectic; most often pulling from psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal and Internal Family Systems (IFS informed) theoretical orientations.
Julianne has had the privilege and honor to support and treat diverse populations of all ages who experience mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, gender dysphoria, neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to grief and loss, chronic illnesses/pain/sleep disorders, life transitions, relationship & social issues, and sex & intimacy. Julianne's main mission is to provide more safe therapeutic spaces focused for women and the LGBTQ+ community to explore their internal worlds.
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Mia Singer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-esteem, or just life in general? It would be more shocking if we were handling all the stressors and triggers of our current world without the need for the support of others. I find it a privilege to work with adolescents and adults during times in everyone's lives in we need a little more care and compassion. My approach to therapy is primarily humanistic, incorporating attachment theory, narrative therapy, solution-focused and family systems work in working through issues that ultimately lead will us toward growth and healthy transitions.
Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-esteem, or just life in general? It would be more shocking if we were handling all the stressors and triggers of our current world without the need for the support of others. I find it a privilege to work with adolescents and adults during times in everyone's lives in we need a little more care and compassion. My approach to therapy is primarily humanistic, incorporating attachment theory, narrative therapy, solution-focused and family systems work in working through issues that ultimately lead will us toward growth and healthy transitions.
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Greetings! My name is Dr. Kate Dunn. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY32472) with eight years of experience treating many different mental health diagnoses, challenges, and symptoms. I have a background working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and psychosis. I have specific clinical training and experience treating trauma and life stressors. I see clients of all ages 18+ utilizing a tailored, culturally-sensitive, empathic, and related approach. I blend humanistic, existential, and cognitive behavioral philosophies depending on the comfort and preferences of each client.
Greetings! My name is Dr. Kate Dunn. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY32472) with eight years of experience treating many different mental health diagnoses, challenges, and symptoms. I have a background working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and psychosis. I have specific clinical training and experience treating trauma and life stressors. I see clients of all ages 18+ utilizing a tailored, culturally-sensitive, empathic, and related approach. I blend humanistic, existential, and cognitive behavioral philosophies depending on the comfort and preferences of each client.
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Monica Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is humanistic with the framework of humans being capable of making rational decisions to reach their full potential with my support.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out? Are you dealing with past trauma in which you haven’t dealt with which is affecting your daily functioning? I can provide you in a safe space to support you with processing you feeling and healing from your struggles.
My approach to therapy is humanistic with the framework of humans being capable of making rational decisions to reach their full potential with my support.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out? Are you dealing with past trauma in which you haven’t dealt with which is affecting your daily functioning? I can provide you in a safe space to support you with processing you feeling and healing from your struggles.
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Anna Guha
Marriage & Family Therapist, Anna Guha, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with six years of clinical counseling experience. I have worked closely with individuals struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic illness and relationship issues. I’ve helped people ranging in age from eight to eighty-six feel better about themselves and learn how to adapt and thrive in change. My therapeutic approach blends CBT and humanistic therapies with a existential stance.
I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with six years of clinical counseling experience. I have worked closely with individuals struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic illness and relationship issues. I’ve helped people ranging in age from eight to eighty-six feel better about themselves and learn how to adapt and thrive in change. My therapeutic approach blends CBT and humanistic therapies with a existential stance.
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My approach to therapy is; humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic, which means that I believe in helping you understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Hello, I'm Shea and I'm thrilled to be working with you as your therapist. I hold a Masters's Degree in Counseling Psychology, and I've been practicing therapy for 20 years. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of working with diverse individuals facing various challenges.
My approach to therapy is; humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic, which means that I believe in helping you understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Hello, I'm Shea and I'm thrilled to be working with you as your therapist. I hold a Masters's Degree in Counseling Psychology, and I've been practicing therapy for 20 years. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of working with diverse individuals facing various challenges.
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Arasha Alcaraz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92866
Waitlist for new clients
I provide trauma-informed, social-justice-oriented practices and use existential, humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, and dance movement therapy modalities.
Healing is not linear, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I understand that therapy can be a difficult place for expression and a process that takes time and patience. I offer a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your unique experiences and perspectives. I aim to provide a safe space to help you explore emotions, thoughts, and difficulties. I help you create a solid foundation for the therapeutic process, establish trust, and prompt your autonomy as you take an active role in your healing process.
I provide trauma-informed, social-justice-oriented practices and use existential, humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, and dance movement therapy modalities.
Healing is not linear, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I understand that therapy can be a difficult place for expression and a process that takes time and patience. I offer a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your unique experiences and perspectives. I aim to provide a safe space to help you explore emotions, thoughts, and difficulties. I help you create a solid foundation for the therapeutic process, establish trust, and prompt your autonomy as you take an active role in your healing process.
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Grace Hutchinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92869 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer Brief and Long-term therapy using a person-centered, humanistic approach, and offer tailored therapeutic interventions to fit your needs.
I provide all sessions by PHONE only. Are you struggling with depression, loneliness, stress or anxieties? Sometimes we just need someone to talk to that can help us explore and identify what is keeping us from moving forward in our life. I understand it can be difficult to pick up the phone and make that first initial phone call reaching out for help.The decision to start therapy is very courageous, and finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with is paramount to your success.
I offer Brief and Long-term therapy using a person-centered, humanistic approach, and offer tailored therapeutic interventions to fit your needs.
I provide all sessions by PHONE only. Are you struggling with depression, loneliness, stress or anxieties? Sometimes we just need someone to talk to that can help us explore and identify what is keeping us from moving forward in our life. I understand it can be difficult to pick up the phone and make that first initial phone call reaching out for help.The decision to start therapy is very courageous, and finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with is paramount to your success.
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Campbell draws upon Humanistic Theory, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Neurolinguistic Programming, Choice Theory, The Human Design System, Positive Psychology, Coaching, Reality Therapies, literature, and Projective Art in the treatment of her patients.
I believe in being open and interactive in my sessions to establish a real relationship with each person. With a genuine back and forth in a relationship I am better able to assess where people are going wrong in their own relationships. I will provide you with practical and usable tools. I am not here to simply listen in each session. People seek guidance to instigate change and my purpose in the lives of my patients is to effect that change. I specialize in helping people through the process of leaving toxic relationships.
Campbell draws upon Humanistic Theory, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Neurolinguistic Programming, Choice Theory, The Human Design System, Positive Psychology, Coaching, Reality Therapies, literature, and Projective Art in the treatment of her patients.
I believe in being open and interactive in my sessions to establish a real relationship with each person. With a genuine back and forth in a relationship I am better able to assess where people are going wrong in their own relationships. I will provide you with practical and usable tools. I am not here to simply listen in each session. People seek guidance to instigate change and my purpose in the lives of my patients is to effect that change. I specialize in helping people through the process of leaving toxic relationships.
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Madrid is a therapist that empowers clients by using an integrative approach to his clinical work, matching evidence-based treatments from a range of psychotherapies, Psychodynamic, Schema-Therapy, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Transtheoretical Model, and Family Systems that is individualized to each client he sees to best meet their actual needs.
Dr. Madrid is a Psychotherapist that believes all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have a voice. He has worked in a spectrum of services including inpatient/outpatient behavioral health services at St. Joseph Hospital, at-risk youth programs, worker compensation system, and longer-term outpatient treatment settings as well as private practice.
Madrid is a therapist that empowers clients by using an integrative approach to his clinical work, matching evidence-based treatments from a range of psychotherapies, Psychodynamic, Schema-Therapy, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Transtheoretical Model, and Family Systems that is individualized to each client he sees to best meet their actual needs.
Dr. Madrid is a Psychotherapist that believes all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have a voice. He has worked in a spectrum of services including inpatient/outpatient behavioral health services at St. Joseph Hospital, at-risk youth programs, worker compensation system, and longer-term outpatient treatment settings as well as private practice.
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Bilingual Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92666
My approach is client/centered and humanistic.
Hello! I work with teens, couples, and family units. My ideal clients are those struggling with anxiety or depression, couples feeling disconnected, grieving moms, those navigating culture/racial identity, or those looking to improve a relationship with themselves of others -Hola y Bienvenido! Si usted o su familia necesitan a alguien con quién hablar, no dude en llamarme. Juntos determinaremos si la terapia puede ser adecuada para su situación.
My approach is client/centered and humanistic.
Hello! I work with teens, couples, and family units. My ideal clients are those struggling with anxiety or depression, couples feeling disconnected, grieving moms, those navigating culture/racial identity, or those looking to improve a relationship with themselves of others -Hola y Bienvenido! Si usted o su familia necesitan a alguien con quién hablar, no dude en llamarme. Juntos determinaremos si la terapia puede ser adecuada para su situación.
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I work from a humanistic and existential lens that incorporates narrative identity, empowerment, and radical acceptance.
My name is Yasmin Safdie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life in a variety of settings (hospitals, residential treatments, community clinics, intensive programs, outpatient therapy, etc.). I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma-focused somatic approaches, etc. My approach and style are organic, and they adapt to the needs and desires of the person whom I am working with.
I work from a humanistic and existential lens that incorporates narrative identity, empowerment, and radical acceptance.
My name is Yasmin Safdie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life in a variety of settings (hospitals, residential treatments, community clinics, intensive programs, outpatient therapy, etc.). I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma-focused somatic approaches, etc. My approach and style are organic, and they adapt to the needs and desires of the person whom I am working with.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.