Bisexual Therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Dr. Farnush Farmand
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
For many of us, the challenges we face in our daily lives can be overwhelming, no matter what form they take. We find ourselves repeating the same unhealthy patterns, yet struggle to understand why. After a while we begin to lose trust in our judgement and grow distant from our intuition, finding it difficult to identify our own guiding voice. So we learn to cope through any means possible, which often emulate ways we have learned to protect ourselves. We find ways to run from the pain and our internal shame through substance use, unhealthy relationships, and other self-destructive behaviors.
For many of us, the challenges we face in our daily lives can be overwhelming, no matter what form they take. We find ourselves repeating the same unhealthy patterns, yet struggle to understand why. After a while we begin to lose trust in our judgement and grow distant from our intuition, finding it difficult to identify our own guiding voice. So we learn to cope through any means possible, which often emulate ways we have learned to protect ourselves. We find ways to run from the pain and our internal shame through substance use, unhealthy relationships, and other self-destructive behaviors.
John J O'Donnell III
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT , CATC IV
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Support and unconditional positive regard for you! My mission is for you to feel comfortable and empowered during this process. My personal philosophy is a nurturing, genuine, care taking ability from the therapist while working together towards reframing or refocusing cognitive thought patterns to create solutions in our lives. I would love to met your needs in therapy and for you to reach all your goals which is my biggest satisfaction working with others in this field. Your outcome is very important to me! I will ask you as we work together how you think you are doing. I listen and your responses and feedback matters to me.
Support and unconditional positive regard for you! My mission is for you to feel comfortable and empowered during this process. My personal philosophy is a nurturing, genuine, care taking ability from the therapist while working together towards reframing or refocusing cognitive thought patterns to create solutions in our lives. I would love to met your needs in therapy and for you to reach all your goals which is my biggest satisfaction working with others in this field. Your outcome is very important to me! I will ask you as we work together how you think you are doing. I listen and your responses and feedback matters to me.
I work with individuals, couples and families, helping them to restore hope, find solutions and transform their lives. Through therapy you will learn how to reconnect with your spouse and children in a peaceful and constructive way. I provide a therapeutic environment that is compassionate and challenging where you can explore your personal potential. You will find me to be energetic and empathetic, using humor and clarity to explore your life's situation.
I work with individuals, couples and families, helping them to restore hope, find solutions and transform their lives. Through therapy you will learn how to reconnect with your spouse and children in a peaceful and constructive way. I provide a therapeutic environment that is compassionate and challenging where you can explore your personal potential. You will find me to be energetic and empathetic, using humor and clarity to explore your life's situation.
Caroline Hanna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (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.
Kimberly Alford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
“The challenging birth of my twins, marked by 23 hours of labor and subsequent colic issues that required expensive specialized formula, inspired my career as a DONA-certified postpartum doula and perinatal therapist. Through supporting mothers with breastfeeding, baby schedules, and sleep training, I encountered numerous cases of postpartum depression, prompting me to specialize in helping mothers through various perinatal challenges, including depression, anxiety, high-risk pregnancies, and traumatic births. Helping mothers extended out into all stages of children fostering positive emotional attachments from birth into adulthood
“The challenging birth of my twins, marked by 23 hours of labor and subsequent colic issues that required expensive specialized formula, inspired my career as a DONA-certified postpartum doula and perinatal therapist. Through supporting mothers with breastfeeding, baby schedules, and sleep training, I encountered numerous cases of postpartum depression, prompting me to specialize in helping mothers through various perinatal challenges, including depression, anxiety, high-risk pregnancies, and traumatic births. Helping mothers extended out into all stages of children fostering positive emotional attachments from birth into adulthood
Cristi Chastain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Life can be messy and painful and beyond frustrating. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to cope with a variety of challenging "life curve balls". No matter what you are facing and/or experiencing, there is a path that leads to understanding, growth, and healing. I have the utmost respect for my clients and their life journeys. When life circumstances provoke fear, anger, sadness, or suffering, we have an opportunity to face these challenges and ultimately become even better versions of ourselves.
Life can be messy and painful and beyond frustrating. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to cope with a variety of challenging "life curve balls". No matter what you are facing and/or experiencing, there is a path that leads to understanding, growth, and healing. I have the utmost respect for my clients and their life journeys. When life circumstances provoke fear, anger, sadness, or suffering, we have an opportunity to face these challenges and ultimately become even better versions of ourselves.
Janis M Corbin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
I provide professional, caring psychoanalytic oriented psychotherapy with a focus on understanding an individual's experiences, values, beliefs and how these are connected to present day behaviors, relationships, and ongoing life experiences. I view psychotherapy/psychoanalysis as a life process involving a person's mental, physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual and dream experiences. I regard each of my clients with a genuine interest and respect. During our work we will generate insights, create an atmosphere for learning, establish potential life goals, process and work through challenging and painful memories, and be more fully present in everyday life situations. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and teens.
I provide professional, caring psychoanalytic oriented psychotherapy with a focus on understanding an individual's experiences, values, beliefs and how these are connected to present day behaviors, relationships, and ongoing life experiences. I view psychotherapy/psychoanalysis as a life process involving a person's mental, physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual and dream experiences. I regard each of my clients with a genuine interest and respect. During our work we will generate insights, create an atmosphere for learning, establish potential life goals, process and work through challenging and painful memories, and be more fully present in everyday life situations. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and teens.
Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wresting with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on those issues. With over 22 years of experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!
Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wresting with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on those issues. With over 22 years of experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!
Michael F Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Feeling overly stressed, disconnected in relationships or just going through a down turn can be very uncomfortable. If you are struggling to figure your situation on your own, I can provide hope, connection and strategies to address current stressors as well as behavior patterns that may have started in childhood. Seeking a therapist thats a good fit for you can be stressful as well. Great things can happen when you do find the right fit. This is very important to me. I am down to earth, experienced in life and have a talent for bringing out the best in people.
Feeling overly stressed, disconnected in relationships or just going through a down turn can be very uncomfortable. If you are struggling to figure your situation on your own, I can provide hope, connection and strategies to address current stressors as well as behavior patterns that may have started in childhood. Seeking a therapist thats a good fit for you can be stressful as well. Great things can happen when you do find the right fit. This is very important to me. I am down to earth, experienced in life and have a talent for bringing out the best in people.
Ladera Ranch therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, L, M, F, T
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
I believe the area that I am best suited in treating is the addictive mind. Assisting in changing the way that you perceive problems and engaging you in the importance and meaning of what you are experiencing. Making meaning of our suffering and losses is most important. I view most issues presented by my clients as traumatic, accompanied with shock, struggling to make sense of what is happening. Whether it be a divorce, a death, or a change of circumstance we are required to 'change'. Developing flexabilty, humor and courage for life is my goal in our work.
I believe the area that I am best suited in treating is the addictive mind. Assisting in changing the way that you perceive problems and engaging you in the importance and meaning of what you are experiencing. Making meaning of our suffering and losses is most important. I view most issues presented by my clients as traumatic, accompanied with shock, struggling to make sense of what is happening. Whether it be a divorce, a death, or a change of circumstance we are required to 'change'. Developing flexabilty, humor and courage for life is my goal in our work.
Cassandra Buehner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
Listen, here’s the thing. If you’ve come this far, you’ve most likely read a lot of therapist profiles, and may read a lot more. Any therapist is probably going to tell you that they are equipped with what it takes to help you, and for the most part, that’s probably true. But just like any relationship, the therapist/client relationship has to be two things: A good fit, And not an easy fix. The truth is, mental and emotional health and well-being isn’t like a fad diet. You can’t keto your way to stability. Being healthy is a lifestyle, a commitment to working at something that can sometimes seem daunting.
Listen, here’s the thing. If you’ve come this far, you’ve most likely read a lot of therapist profiles, and may read a lot more. Any therapist is probably going to tell you that they are equipped with what it takes to help you, and for the most part, that’s probably true. But just like any relationship, the therapist/client relationship has to be two things: A good fit, And not an easy fix. The truth is, mental and emotional health and well-being isn’t like a fad diet. You can’t keto your way to stability. Being healthy is a lifestyle, a commitment to working at something that can sometimes seem daunting.
Ashley Devine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
Do feelings of anxiety or thinking about past memories keep you from being engaged and fully present in your life? Whether it stems from emotional, mental, or relationship anxiety, it prevents you from living your life to the fullest. You desire to be free from the "looping" ruminations and the distress it causes. Behaviors such as social anxiety, codependency, rumination, or avoidance may reflect unprocessed and suppressed emotions and memories. I specialize in the treatment of anxieties, trauma, and codependency to alleviate the turmoil that keeps you feeling "stuck" or alone.
Do feelings of anxiety or thinking about past memories keep you from being engaged and fully present in your life? Whether it stems from emotional, mental, or relationship anxiety, it prevents you from living your life to the fullest. You desire to be free from the "looping" ruminations and the distress it causes. Behaviors such as social anxiety, codependency, rumination, or avoidance may reflect unprocessed and suppressed emotions and memories. I specialize in the treatment of anxieties, trauma, and codependency to alleviate the turmoil that keeps you feeling "stuck" or alone.
Lauren (Lo) Wise
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you find it hard to bring yourself to therapy and dread the awkward first session! I am here to help break that awkward tension and create a space just for you. I am an therapist with a military background, and 11 years of experience in the mental health field. With firsthand experience in overcoming challenges, I offer a trusted space for you seeking support through transitions, trauma, and personal growth. As a self-proclaimed nerd, I love imagination therapy and creative expression. Let's work together to unlock your strengths, navigate challenges, and foster healing.
Do you find it hard to bring yourself to therapy and dread the awkward first session! I am here to help break that awkward tension and create a space just for you. I am an therapist with a military background, and 11 years of experience in the mental health field. With firsthand experience in overcoming challenges, I offer a trusted space for you seeking support through transitions, trauma, and personal growth. As a self-proclaimed nerd, I love imagination therapy and creative expression. Let's work together to unlock your strengths, navigate challenges, and foster healing.
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My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a master’s degree in professional clinical counseling, a bachelor’s in management of Human Services and an Associate in Criminal Justice. I've helped clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations. My populations of focus are adults, survivors of abuse, ethnic minorities, and individuals with mental illness, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems. My focus is psychotherapy with a Cognitive Behavioral and integrative approach.
My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a master’s degree in professional clinical counseling, a bachelor’s in management of Human Services and an Associate in Criminal Justice. I've helped clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations. My populations of focus are adults, survivors of abuse, ethnic minorities, and individuals with mental illness, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems. My focus is psychotherapy with a Cognitive Behavioral and integrative approach.
"The life of the human soul is not a 'being' but a 'becoming' " ~ Alfred Adler My work is based on the belief that people desire to be happy, effective, and content in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. My therapeutic goal is to help you evolve toward your greatest potential. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, improve decision-making, solve problems, and create healthier paths to the lives they desire.
"The life of the human soul is not a 'being' but a 'becoming' " ~ Alfred Adler My work is based on the belief that people desire to be happy, effective, and content in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. My therapeutic goal is to help you evolve toward your greatest potential. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, improve decision-making, solve problems, and create healthier paths to the lives they desire.
Dr. Eve Lievonen, PHD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coto De Caza, CA 92679
My approach to therapy is straight forward and personable. I see symptoms or life problems as the mind's "wake-up call" signaling the need for change and growth. I enjoy working with people to help maximize their strengths and meet their goals. My thirty years of varied practice experience enable me to understand most problems and work expeditiously to help you solve them. I work together with you to help you understand your symptoms better and to make appropriate changes for symptom relief and personal growth.
My approach to therapy is straight forward and personable. I see symptoms or life problems as the mind's "wake-up call" signaling the need for change and growth. I enjoy working with people to help maximize their strengths and meet their goals. My thirty years of varied practice experience enable me to understand most problems and work expeditiously to help you solve them. I work together with you to help you understand your symptoms better and to make appropriate changes for symptom relief and personal growth.
Dorina Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 (Online Only)
Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis? Does it feel like your mind is working against you? Do you feel like you're never good enough? How you feel about yourself and the way you perceive the situations in your life is the key to how happy and successful you are. I can help you decrease the anxiety and depression that creates this mental confusion and may be preventing you from creating the life and the relationships that you want. Please check out my website at www.dorinasterntherapy.com for more detailed information about my practice. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis? Does it feel like your mind is working against you? Do you feel like you're never good enough? How you feel about yourself and the way you perceive the situations in your life is the key to how happy and successful you are. I can help you decrease the anxiety and depression that creates this mental confusion and may be preventing you from creating the life and the relationships that you want. Please check out my website at www.dorinasterntherapy.com for more detailed information about my practice. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
Summer Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Portola Hills, CA 92679 (Online Only)
Anxious perfectionism shows up as shame, self-criticism, stress, and chronic guilt & self-punishment. No matter what you do, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax. You probably don't sleep so well. Maybe you're first-generation, or the sibling who had to keep it all together, or a grown-up "gifted & talented" kid. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination & indecision, & difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionism isn't just a cute word for people with high standards: it impacts everything we do in ways we don't consciously realize.
Anxious perfectionism shows up as shame, self-criticism, stress, and chronic guilt & self-punishment. No matter what you do, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax. You probably don't sleep so well. Maybe you're first-generation, or the sibling who had to keep it all together, or a grown-up "gifted & talented" kid. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination & indecision, & difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionism isn't just a cute word for people with high standards: it impacts everything we do in ways we don't consciously realize.
Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wrestling with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, feeling controlled or humiliated by your significant other, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on these issues. With over 22 years of clinical experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!
Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wrestling with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, feeling controlled or humiliated by your significant other, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on these issues. With over 22 years of clinical experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!
Allison Logue - Alight Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Hi, I'm Allison Logue! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Encinitas, San Diego. I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues. Alight Therapy Group values working with a wide range of people of all sizes, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with eating disorder recovery.
Hi, I'm Allison Logue! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Encinitas, San Diego. I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues. Alight Therapy Group values working with a wide range of people of all sizes, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with eating disorder recovery.
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