Domestic Abuse Therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Anne San Juan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
Life events are like pieces of a puzzle that create the picture of where you are today. I have worked with women who left abusive relationships for the safety of a shelter to addicts/ alcoholics looking toward the path of recovery and now with mentally ill clients who seek a normal. I work on relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, and codependency. I am a straightforward, caring, intuitively connected therapist that gets to your core issues to help you better understand how you got to where you are, how you can get unstuck, and how to move forward.
Life events are like pieces of a puzzle that create the picture of where you are today. I have worked with women who left abusive relationships for the safety of a shelter to addicts/ alcoholics looking toward the path of recovery and now with mentally ill clients who seek a normal. I work on relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, and codependency. I am a straightforward, caring, intuitively connected therapist that gets to your core issues to help you better understand how you got to where you are, how you can get unstuck, and how to move forward.
Melissa Willard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I understand the dynamics of toxic and narcissistic relationships, which is essential to breaking free from the chains you may feel while in these relationships. I can help you make sense of depression, anxiety, and negative thought patterns. I value working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, first responders, and law enforcement. I use a direct and active approach.
I understand the dynamics of toxic and narcissistic relationships, which is essential to breaking free from the chains you may feel while in these relationships. I can help you make sense of depression, anxiety, and negative thought patterns. I value working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, first responders, and law enforcement. I use a direct and active approach.
Kimberly Alford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
After my divorce, I endured eight years of financial and emotional abuse from endless court dates which lead me to assist mothers in coping with narcissistic and pathological partners.
“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
After my divorce, I endured eight years of financial and emotional abuse from endless court dates which lead me to assist mothers in coping with narcissistic and pathological partners.
“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
Sarah Greco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I have also had the blessing of serving and supporting victims of domestic violence, developmentally disabled adults, children with open CPS (Child Protective Services) cases, and Veterans with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse).
It is my calling to help encourage people to value their personal stories. This is done by recognizing their strengths and using them for healing, recovery, finding balance, and discovering their worth. Prior to becoming a therapist, I managed a program serving severely mentally ill, homeless adults. I was privileged to support this routinely under-served population here in San Diego, giving me a renewed perspective on the value and worth of every human life.
I have also had the blessing of serving and supporting victims of domestic violence, developmentally disabled adults, children with open CPS (Child Protective Services) cases, and Veterans with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse).
It is my calling to help encourage people to value their personal stories. This is done by recognizing their strengths and using them for healing, recovery, finding balance, and discovering their worth. Prior to becoming a therapist, I managed a program serving severely mentally ill, homeless adults. I was privileged to support this routinely under-served population here in San Diego, giving me a renewed perspective on the value and worth of every human life.
Narkesia Swanigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I am particularly passionate about helping individuals process and heal from trauma, performance-related issues, invalidation, and abuse.
I take a collaborative approach to working with my clients. You are not alone. Many benefit from the empathetic and nonjudgmental support of a trained professional. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for those seeking to increase self-awareness, insight into one’s patterns both with ourselves and with others. I am devoted to helping you connect to your truth and deeper knowledge of yourself; build stronger relational bonds and improve communication challenges; and overcome crisis, awakening the warrior within you.
I am particularly passionate about helping individuals process and heal from trauma, performance-related issues, invalidation, and abuse.
I take a collaborative approach to working with my clients. You are not alone. Many benefit from the empathetic and nonjudgmental support of a trained professional. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for those seeking to increase self-awareness, insight into one’s patterns both with ourselves and with others. I am devoted to helping you connect to your truth and deeper knowledge of yourself; build stronger relational bonds and improve communication challenges; and overcome crisis, awakening the warrior within you.
Shannon McHenry-Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I have received ongoing specialized training to treat developmental trauma and childhood abuse and neglect.
I work with individuals to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
I have received ongoing specialized training to treat developmental trauma and childhood abuse and neglect.
I work with individuals to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
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
I have extensive experience treating relationship issues, anxiety, depression, couples issues, all forms of addiction issues, substance abuse, childhood trauma, codependency, issues related to growing up in a dysfunctional family and self esteem difficulties.
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.
I have extensive experience treating relationship issues, anxiety, depression, couples issues, all forms of addiction issues, substance abuse, childhood trauma, codependency, issues related to growing up in a dysfunctional family and self esteem difficulties.
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.
Talah Moaddab
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
Do you feel anxious, alone, stuck, or disconnected in your life? Has something bad happened to you in the past and it seems to be controlling how you feel and interact with others in your life today? Often times when trauma occurs, it gets locked in our body and we learn to live through life functioning from a set of beliefs and behaviors. These beliefs and behaviors may not be serving you well and may actually be causing disruptions towards a happier self.
Do you feel anxious, alone, stuck, or disconnected in your life? Has something bad happened to you in the past and it seems to be controlling how you feel and interact with others in your life today? Often times when trauma occurs, it gets locked in our body and we learn to live through life functioning from a set of beliefs and behaviors. These beliefs and behaviors may not be serving you well and may actually be causing disruptions towards a happier self.
Jennifer D Rowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Hi there! I know that finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when things may already feel overwhelming and you've been doing your best to keep your head above water. Life gets busy, relationships get strained, and it can be tough to juggle all of the different hats you wear. I believe that everyone has strengths and my goal is to empower you to work through barriers that may lead you to be feeling stuck. I provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can work together to reduce your emotional pain from childhood, adulthood or from traumatic events. I am compassionate, non-judgmental and a therapist who cares!
Hi there! I know that finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when things may already feel overwhelming and you've been doing your best to keep your head above water. Life gets busy, relationships get strained, and it can be tough to juggle all of the different hats you wear. I believe that everyone has strengths and my goal is to empower you to work through barriers that may lead you to be feeling stuck. I provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can work together to reduce your emotional pain from childhood, adulthood or from traumatic events. I am compassionate, non-judgmental and a therapist who cares!
Stephanie Magana
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
In all seasons of life, we experience obstacles between where we are and where we'd like to be. These obstacles can often present themselves in the form of anxiety, depression, a lack of self-confidence, relational issues, or unresolved trauma/grief, etc. I work with individuals in a collaborative process to explore these obstacles, challenge old patterns and beliefs, and find new ways of thinking and living. It is my hope that therapy is a positive journey for every individual and that starts with finding the right therapist. My approach is very relational, interactive, and direct.
In all seasons of life, we experience obstacles between where we are and where we'd like to be. These obstacles can often present themselves in the form of anxiety, depression, a lack of self-confidence, relational issues, or unresolved trauma/grief, etc. I work with individuals in a collaborative process to explore these obstacles, challenge old patterns and beliefs, and find new ways of thinking and living. It is my hope that therapy is a positive journey for every individual and that starts with finding the right therapist. My approach is very relational, interactive, and direct.
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.
Ellie Miraftabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Life's everyday problems can cause stress,anxiety, confusion and a feeling of hopelessness and similar conditions increasingly lead to physical and emotional disorders that often lead to difficulties in relating to others and even to oneself.
I am a multicultural licensed psychotherapist and a strong advocate for psychological and social human services, working with adolescent, adult and families. For more than tweleve years I have been helping people face their most difficult challenges with insight, compassion and understanding. I help clients reach greater potential, improve their relationships, heal from past hurts and deal with current life issues.
Life's everyday problems can cause stress,anxiety, confusion and a feeling of hopelessness and similar conditions increasingly lead to physical and emotional disorders that often lead to difficulties in relating to others and even to oneself.
I am a multicultural licensed psychotherapist and a strong advocate for psychological and social human services, working with adolescent, adult and families. For more than tweleve years I have been helping people face their most difficult challenges with insight, compassion and understanding. I help clients reach greater potential, improve their relationships, heal from past hurts and deal with current life issues.
Robert Delisle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is, in short, workshopping the relationship between one's physiological experience, one's intellectual or spiritual experience, and one's environment. There is no manual that we are given to work out how these experiences interact with each other, and it is important to experience a safe, competent space to explore where these relationships are causing friction. I have worked with youth and adolescents, people with developmental disabilities in a supported living setting, people experiencing chronic severe mental health issues and homelessness, and people experience mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
I believe that therapy is, in short, workshopping the relationship between one's physiological experience, one's intellectual or spiritual experience, and one's environment. There is no manual that we are given to work out how these experiences interact with each other, and it is important to experience a safe, competent space to explore where these relationships are causing friction. I have worked with youth and adolescents, people with developmental disabilities in a supported living setting, people experiencing chronic severe mental health issues and homelessness, and people experience mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Hi there, I'm Lindsay, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in treating individual adults with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I've helped people to cope more effectively with stress, low self-esteem, and phase of life challenges. I employ techniques from attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities. I have helped many people learn how to set boundaries, speak about difficult issues, explore themselves, discuss life transitions, gain insight, end unproductive patterns, accept themselves, and discover how life experiences have impacted them.
Hi there, I'm Lindsay, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in treating individual adults with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I've helped people to cope more effectively with stress, low self-esteem, and phase of life challenges. I employ techniques from attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities. I have helped many people learn how to set boundaries, speak about difficult issues, explore themselves, discuss life transitions, gain insight, end unproductive patterns, accept themselves, and discover how life experiences have impacted them.
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.
Patricia Zielinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Whether this is your first time searching for a therapist or you have been in therapy before, I am glad that you found my profile. My name is Patricia Zielinski and I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist treating a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders and addictions. People often tell me that the process of finding a therapist is challenging. I agree, and personally understand that finding the right person to trust to help you is crucial. Your time and financial investment in therapy needs to produce real results that are sustainable.
Whether this is your first time searching for a therapist or you have been in therapy before, I am glad that you found my profile. My name is Patricia Zielinski and I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist treating a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders and addictions. People often tell me that the process of finding a therapist is challenging. I agree, and personally understand that finding the right person to trust to help you is crucial. Your time and financial investment in therapy needs to produce real results that are sustainable.
Alexa Romero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Sometimes it can feel like the stressors of life are extra heavy. It can feel like no matter how hard you try to get through this season, there is no way out. Have you missed the old you? Are you feeling sad, stressed, and like no one understands what you're going through? You may be searching for a way to move out of the pain and hurt that have been keeping you from joy. A way to let go of the shame and guilt you have been carrying and learn how to cope with the big and small struggles of life.
Sometimes it can feel like the stressors of life are extra heavy. It can feel like no matter how hard you try to get through this season, there is no way out. Have you missed the old you? Are you feeling sad, stressed, and like no one understands what you're going through? You may be searching for a way to move out of the pain and hurt that have been keeping you from joy. A way to let go of the shame and guilt you have been carrying and learn how to cope with the big and small struggles of life.
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.
Alexis Jardine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR, DeTUR
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Alright, I’ll admit it — therapy can seem intimidating. I’m a stranger to you, at first, and we’ll explore topics that aren’t always easy, but it’s our process, meaning we are in it together. I’m the passenger with a map, and you’re the driver behind the wheel. You set the pace. Every process is different, and I individualize each one. I’m a huge advocate of communication, so we remain within the bounds of what fits your needs best. Common feedback I receive is about how “supportive” and “involved” I am throughout the process.
Alright, I’ll admit it — therapy can seem intimidating. I’m a stranger to you, at first, and we’ll explore topics that aren’t always easy, but it’s our process, meaning we are in it together. I’m the passenger with a map, and you’re the driver behind the wheel. You set the pace. Every process is different, and I individualize each one. I’m a huge advocate of communication, so we remain within the bounds of what fits your needs best. Common feedback I receive is about how “supportive” and “involved” I am throughout the process.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.