Therapists in Orange, CA

Life can be a wonderful joy, it just takes a bit of work. I'm Alex, and as a therapist my job is to help people do that work navigating the rough waters of life and find that joy. I was once held through that journey myself by some wonderful therapists and I love the opportunity to give back and help my own clients achieve much the same. In our work, we will establish a hopeful and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to talk about anything, from your day-to-day struggles to your deepest secrets.

I specialize in young adult issues, especially, life transitions, ADHD, LGBT concerns, ENM/CNM/polyamorous and kinky relationships. I believe in treating underlying causes and improving symptoms rather than labeling them. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients achieve their personal goals. I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and involve clients in each step of the process. I am confident that I can help you navigate any difficult life transition, interpersonal conflict, personal challenge, and/or mental health-related situation that you are facing and encourage you to reach out.

Being human is complex. What drives most people to come to therapy is some sort of stress, strain, or unresolved trauma in life (in varying degrees). You probably feel "stuck" either repeating unwanted behaviors or feeling directionless. My goal for our work together is to support your growth amidst the challenging times, by helping to equip you with the right tools and support. As someone who struggled with anxiety for years, I have come to understand the importance of daily action that helps regulate the nervous system and helps reduce stressors.

I get it - you are busy, tired and overwhelmed. Therapy may seem like just more on your To Do list. Sustainable change does require effort and time - I will not waste either of these precious resources of yours! Together, we will find a reasonable and compassionate way forward. Together, we determine the goals you want to work towards and develop an action-oriented plan to get there. Together, we compassionately identify barriers to progress as they occur and creative, realistic ways to move beyond.

Hi there, my name is Shirley Summers, as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience my approach to therapy is multilayered. Individuals who seek therapy often have lost a sense of hope and my goal is to reestablish that hope.

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed? stressed? disconnected? sad? My goal is to create a safe environment that allows you to open up and explore underlying hurt, stress, trauma or pain, and learn ways to incorporate coping tools to make positive changes. My approach is calm, collaborative, genuine, accepting, and nurturing. Every person is unique, so I cater treatment to meet your needs.

Hola! I'm a biracial and bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I have 9 years experience in the social work field. I have experience as an intensive therapist providing psychotherapy for those struggling with serious mental health conditions /Caregiver burnout/suicidal ideation/trauma/ anxiety/depression/grief & loss/life transitions/discrimination/self-harming behaviors/& stress.

Hello- I'm Jenna Borrelli and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Maryland. My background is in working with individuals and families. I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, and personal growth/exploratory work. I am competent and enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community as well. Making the decision to start therapy is your first and usually biggest hurdle toward feeling better or making a change in your life.

By creating a safe environment, I seek to understand each person, their unique story and to bring about health, fulfillment and support. I believe every individual, couple and family has a story they bring into therapy that includes not only their situation at hand, but a personal, family and diverse experiential history. My approach in therapy is tailored toward the uniqueness of each person. Together, we will work towards facilitating more self-understanding, more effective ways of handling life challenges, and strengthening relationships with others.

Ever since you were a child, you’ve had overwhelming expectations put on you. You always had to be the best daughter, the best student, and the best friend possible. You decided that the only way to receive love and praise was to be perfect, and that lesson has carried over to adulthood. Now, you work tirelessly to get ahead in your career, obsess over every little detail at home, and take care of everyone in your life while completely neglecting yourself. Always moving, never saying “no.” Forever trying to live up to some unattainable idea of perfection and berating yourself when you inevitably fall short of it. You’re sick of it.

In a world of 7.7 billion people, we somehow, at some point, find ourselves feeling overwhelmingly alone. These feelings of loneliness can come for a variety of reasons. Not being able to let go of the past, a fear of the future-- anticipating the worst. Not feeling good enough, smart enough, attractive enough. Holding on to a part of yourself that brings you feelings of guilt and shame. Wanting to feel like you can breathe and let go. Searching for peace. The goal of feeling confident in your ability to handle life's struggles. All of this is normal. All of this is attainable. All of this is within you.

Hello! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed in WA and CA.

Your life is filtered through the lens of your mental world. Your mind is a beautiful and wonderful thing. Sometimes (often) a multitude of factors impact your mind's structure and can create patterns that are unhelpful to the life you want to live. But there's hope! Through personal connection and scientific observations, we have found tools, techniques and gained a better understanding of how to overcome the issues that bother us most. I became a therapist only after I experienced the incredible healing power of therapy for myself.

Welcome, brave soul! Though it can often be challenging knowing when to ask for help, I'm here to reassure you that you're taking the a step in the direction toward wellness by allowing me to be part of that journey. My experience working with clients who are healing from attachment wounds, loss, intergenerational trauma, and substance abuse recovery has helped me develop a practice that integrates compassion and authenticity to help meet my clients’ needs. As a human being first, I also empathize with overcoming adversity and the mental and emotional toll that can come from adjusting from one phase of life to the next.

As an LGBTQ-friendly psychotherapist with a diverse client base, my ideal client seeks growth amidst life transitions, emotional challenges, or relationship issues. They need an inclusive, understanding space for self-discovery and acceptance, and strategies for resilience. They aim for emotional stability, authentic self-expression, and improved relationships. My clients want to feel seen, live authentically, and build a supportive network. I guide them towards these goals with empathy and expertise.

Do you find yourself spending nights awake worrying or flooding with thoughts you can't control? Do you feel constantly stressed about the future and overwhelmed by self-doubt? Are you missing out on events or relationships because of your panic or anxiety? Maybe you're a member of the LBGTQ+ community who feels unsafe in a world of unsettling news or exhausted by trying to conform to society's expectations of you. Do you find yourself "triggered" and have a difficult time managing anger or rage? Are you always on alert wondering if you'll ever feel peaceful again? You struggle to leave the past where it belongs.

Hello, my name is Diana De La Torre. I am a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping people (children, teens, adults) with anxiety and depression. I'm compassionate, understanding, and patient, and I'm committed to helping you reach your goals. I know how difficult it can be to open up to someone.

Dear Client, Therapy is an intimate process and it is important to have a good connection with the therapist you choose.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.