Therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Kathleen Felber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
Living in a stressful world can lead to many issues from anxiety and depression to difficulty managing relationships. I specialize in working with teens and adults to improve their mental health and well-being. I enjoy helping others find peace and hope for their future. I pride myself on being authentic and honest for optimal healing.
Living in a stressful world can lead to many issues from anxiety and depression to difficulty managing relationships. I specialize in working with teens and adults to improve their mental health and well-being. I enjoy helping others find peace and hope for their future. I pride myself on being authentic and honest for optimal healing.
Yuki Laib
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I would like my clients to feel safe and to share without worrying about being judged. I will listen and ask questions to make sure I understand and validate so that they feels heard.
I would like my clients to feel safe and to share without worrying about being judged. I will listen and ask questions to make sure I understand and validate so that they feels heard.
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.
I am a licensed Psychologist with a decade of training and experience supporting individuals coping with a variety of challenges, including alcohol and drug addiction, depression, anxiety and chronic stress, Bipolar Disorder, life transitions, relationship problems, self-injury, and suicidal thinking. My approach to individual therapy is collaborative — I aim to work together to build upon your strengths and identify opportunities and a pathway toward change. My style is warm and friendly, and my ultimate goal is to create a safe space for you to explore and challenge yourself in the pursuit of personal growth.
I am a licensed Psychologist with a decade of training and experience supporting individuals coping with a variety of challenges, including alcohol and drug addiction, depression, anxiety and chronic stress, Bipolar Disorder, life transitions, relationship problems, self-injury, and suicidal thinking. My approach to individual therapy is collaborative — I aim to work together to build upon your strengths and identify opportunities and a pathway toward change. My style is warm and friendly, and my ultimate goal is to create a safe space for you to explore and challenge yourself in the pursuit of personal growth.
Mya Little
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I believe that my therapy style is dynamic and adaptive, shifting between different roles to best support my clients' needs. I'm an analyzer, I work on assessing and understanding my clients' thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I help them identify patterns and underlying issues. I'll be your cheerleader and I'll offer encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a sense of hope and resilience. I guide my clients toward setting and achieving their goals. I challenge my clients in a compassionate yet direct manner. I help them confront difficult truths, unhealthy behaviors, and self-limiting beliefs.
I believe that my therapy style is dynamic and adaptive, shifting between different roles to best support my clients' needs. I'm an analyzer, I work on assessing and understanding my clients' thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I help them identify patterns and underlying issues. I'll be your cheerleader and I'll offer encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a sense of hope and resilience. I guide my clients toward setting and achieving their goals. I challenge my clients in a compassionate yet direct manner. I help them confront difficult truths, unhealthy behaviors, and self-limiting beliefs.
Gabriel Lowe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
Rarely does life provide easy answers. If you find yourself wondering about how to move forward and live a fulfilling and meaningful life, it is my aim to help facilitate that wrestling process. I believe that anyone can learn how to ask themselves good questions, to understand themselves at a deeper level, and change their behaviors to be more in line with their true values and goals. Working in multiple settings across many different states has deepened my appreciation for the diversity of experiences that make our lives beautiful and that can also leave us wounded.
Rarely does life provide easy answers. If you find yourself wondering about how to move forward and live a fulfilling and meaningful life, it is my aim to help facilitate that wrestling process. I believe that anyone can learn how to ask themselves good questions, to understand themselves at a deeper level, and change their behaviors to be more in line with their true values and goals. Working in multiple settings across many different states has deepened my appreciation for the diversity of experiences that make our lives beautiful and that can also leave us wounded.
Anielkha Jimenez Tijerino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Hello, I'm Anielkha Jimenez, LCSW 96417. My mission is to reduce suffering in the world, one person at a time. My approach is eclectic to fit all types of needs, and my approach is designed to meet you where you are, focusing on your strength and in strengthening those areas that need tender, love, and care to make you feel complete once again. Understand who you are and what your life looks like. Identify the goal you want to accomplish during our time together. I use person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-focused, 12-step, narrative therapy, etc., to help you achieve your desired goal.
Hello, I'm Anielkha Jimenez, LCSW 96417. My mission is to reduce suffering in the world, one person at a time. My approach is eclectic to fit all types of needs, and my approach is designed to meet you where you are, focusing on your strength and in strengthening those areas that need tender, love, and care to make you feel complete once again. Understand who you are and what your life looks like. Identify the goal you want to accomplish during our time together. I use person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-focused, 12-step, narrative therapy, etc., to help you achieve your desired goal.
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.
Karla Alonso
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
In meeting me you will find that I use an integrative style of therapy. This means that to achieve your goals you can expect me to use interventions specifically tailored to your needs. To my core, I am an attachment therapist who will sit with you through difficult emotions and honor your experiences while challenging unhelpful beliefs and providing very practical tools to help you heal. I will help you develop emotional intelligence and awareness that will enable you to create secure connections with yourself and others. I look forward to meeting you and witnessing you grow into the person you were created to be!
In meeting me you will find that I use an integrative style of therapy. This means that to achieve your goals you can expect me to use interventions specifically tailored to your needs. To my core, I am an attachment therapist who will sit with you through difficult emotions and honor your experiences while challenging unhelpful beliefs and providing very practical tools to help you heal. I will help you develop emotional intelligence and awareness that will enable you to create secure connections with yourself and others. I look forward to meeting you and witnessing you grow into the person you were created to be!
Nicole Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I have several years of experience working with adults in outpatient clinic settings and private practice. I help clients learn how to build healthy relationships, work through traumas, and manage life stressors so they can live meaningful lives. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach by drawing from different therapy modalities to address individual needs. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate. I challenge clients to move past their comfort zone by identifying strengths and providing a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
I have several years of experience working with adults in outpatient clinic settings and private practice. I help clients learn how to build healthy relationships, work through traumas, and manage life stressors so they can live meaningful lives. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach by drawing from different therapy modalities to address individual needs. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate. I challenge clients to move past their comfort zone by identifying strengths and providing a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
Narkesia Swanigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
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 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.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Welcome! I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with clients in various settings. I have been in the mental health field since 2012 and would love to work with you on this journey of healing and discovery! My clinical style is holistic and person-centered and follows a strength-based perspective tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I employ combined approaches that include Behavioral and Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and other techniques, to name a few.
Welcome! I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with clients in various settings. I have been in the mental health field since 2012 and would love to work with you on this journey of healing and discovery! My clinical style is holistic and person-centered and follows a strength-based perspective tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I employ combined approaches that include Behavioral and Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and other techniques, to name a few.
Anahita Shahbazi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
The purpose of life is to discover our own inherent nobility and to help others discover theirs. - Abdu'lBahá. My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations. I take pride in guiding individuals through their challenges and witnessing their remarkable growth. For me, therapy is not just a profession but a passion. Seeing the positive impact I can make on individuals' lives is deeply rewarding and reaffirms my dedication and skills in this field.
The purpose of life is to discover our own inherent nobility and to help others discover theirs. - Abdu'lBahá. My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations. I take pride in guiding individuals through their challenges and witnessing their remarkable growth. For me, therapy is not just a profession but a passion. Seeing the positive impact I can make on individuals' lives is deeply rewarding and reaffirms my dedication and skills in this field.
Shannon McHenry-Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
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 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.
Maria Jeffery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
I utilize a person-centered approach tailored to the unique needs of the individual client. I am dedicated to addressing life transitions, trauma, and maladaptive communication patterns to re-activate resilience by creating a warm, non-judgmental, attentive and safe space to process and develop healthy skillsets to promote healing.
I utilize a person-centered approach tailored to the unique needs of the individual client. I am dedicated to addressing life transitions, trauma, and maladaptive communication patterns to re-activate resilience by creating a warm, non-judgmental, attentive and safe space to process and develop healthy skillsets to promote healing.
Lucia Hollowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is warm, relatable, and compassionate. I create a space for clients to feel seen, heard, and held so they may safely process difficult feelings and experiences. In doing so, I assist my clients with drawing upon their own intrinsic strengths to help develop resilient coping skills. I ultimately aim to help clients achieve a sense of wholeness and peace in their lives.
My therapeutic style is warm, relatable, and compassionate. I create a space for clients to feel seen, heard, and held so they may safely process difficult feelings and experiences. In doing so, I assist my clients with drawing upon their own intrinsic strengths to help develop resilient coping skills. I ultimately aim to help clients achieve a sense of wholeness and peace in their lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California. I earned a Master’s degree in counseling from Loyola Marymount University. My passion for therapy comes from walking alongside others in their moments of difficulty. I believe in helping people develop hope because where there is hope, there is healing. Through my experience as a professional counselor, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children in various counseling settings. My approach to therapy involves a combination of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused treatment modalities.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California. I earned a Master’s degree in counseling from Loyola Marymount University. My passion for therapy comes from walking alongside others in their moments of difficulty. I believe in helping people develop hope because where there is hope, there is healing. Through my experience as a professional counselor, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children in various counseling settings. My approach to therapy involves a combination of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused treatment modalities.
My approach to therapy is integrative and individualized according to one's cultural background. I utilize a variety of interventions to help you navigate life transitions, grief, and distress. Social and cultural factors play a significant role in how we perceive the world and immerse ourselves in our experiences.
My approach to therapy is integrative and individualized according to one's cultural background. I utilize a variety of interventions to help you navigate life transitions, grief, and distress. Social and cultural factors play a significant role in how we perceive the world and immerse ourselves in our experiences.
Gricelda Saldivar-Napoles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Online Only)
In life, we all encounter challenges and stress. I am here to help create a warm and collaborative therapeutic environment to work together on goals. I offer a non-pathologizing and empowering understanding of human issues to make the changes you wish to manifest in life.
In life, we all encounter challenges and stress. I am here to help create a warm and collaborative therapeutic environment to work together on goals. I offer a non-pathologizing and empowering understanding of human issues to make the changes you wish to manifest in life.
Dana Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Congratulations on taking your first step toward healing! Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You may feel isolated in you worries, fears, and anxieties but this is a not a journey you need to make alone. Together we will find real solutions to your struggles in a safe environment.
Congratulations on taking your first step toward healing! Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You may feel isolated in you worries, fears, and anxieties but this is a not a journey you need to make alone. Together we will find real solutions to your struggles in a safe environment.
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Number of Therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Depression |
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Coping Skills |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Stress |
| 70% | Life Transitions |
| 64% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 89% | Aetna |
| 74% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 71% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA see their clients
| 54% | In Person and Online | |
| 46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 18% | Male |