Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in San Clemente, CA

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Michelle Moore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92673
I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to overcome life's obstacles. My clients want to learn how to approach these obstacles and apply their new skills as problems arise; this allows my clients to feel confident in making positive, lasting changes in their lives. I often work with individuals, both adults and adolescents, who want to learn how to be more mindful in their lives and want help "getting out of their heads so to speak." My clients often want to re-establish their inner strength and learn how to better problem-solve in order to improve their lives.
I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to overcome life's obstacles. My clients want to learn how to approach these obstacles and apply their new skills as problems arise; this allows my clients to feel confident in making positive, lasting changes in their lives. I often work with individuals, both adults and adolescents, who want to learn how to be more mindful in their lives and want help "getting out of their heads so to speak." My clients often want to re-establish their inner strength and learn how to better problem-solve in order to improve their lives.
(949) 391-3488 View (949) 391-3488
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Honorary Godparent
MA, LSC, RMT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
If you or someone you love identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or neuro-divergent then I am happy we found each other! As a previous nurse assistant, teacher (toddler-12th grade) and childcare director, I have spent over a decade immersed in hands-on research to better study effective evidence based approaches for treating children and their support systems. I use these approaches eclectically to help clients and their families with sensory regulation, behavioral issues, and counsel the client's entire support system to bring balance.
If you or someone you love identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or neuro-divergent then I am happy we found each other! As a previous nurse assistant, teacher (toddler-12th grade) and childcare director, I have spent over a decade immersed in hands-on research to better study effective evidence based approaches for treating children and their support systems. I use these approaches eclectically to help clients and their families with sensory regulation, behavioral issues, and counsel the client's entire support system to bring balance.
(949) 328-5737 View (949) 328-5737
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Douglas Kent Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92673
I work well with hurting people struggling to understand their lives and experiences. I work well with clients with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, aging, and other challenges. I do all of my work on Zoom or phone and work from my home office. Most clients have come to appreciate the privacy and convenience of online meetings. I work to understand each person's challenges and develop a plan specific to each situation. I welcome the opportunity to help you. I am a Medicare provider.
I work well with hurting people struggling to understand their lives and experiences. I work well with clients with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, aging, and other challenges. I do all of my work on Zoom or phone and work from my home office. Most clients have come to appreciate the privacy and convenience of online meetings. I work to understand each person's challenges and develop a plan specific to each situation. I welcome the opportunity to help you. I am a Medicare provider.
(949) 682-3738 View (949) 682-3738
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Farah Ragan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92673
Clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relationship issues. Helping people who wish to become better versions of themselves and improve interactions with others.
Clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relationship issues. Helping people who wish to become better versions of themselves and improve interactions with others.
(949) 676-8112 View (949) 676-8112
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Sylvia Palda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673  (Online Only)
I can help you identify and meet your deepest needs while transforming your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to have my clients become successfully independent with life-long tools for success.
I can help you identify and meet your deepest needs while transforming your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to have my clients become successfully independent with life-long tools for success.
(949) 829-2979 View (949) 829-2979
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Kristin S. Merrill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
Are you struggling to get through the day? Are you afraid that you will never feel good again? If you're going through a personal crisis, keeping painful secrets, or feeling sad and scared, I can help you face your fears and change the way you view the world. I will teach you practical skills to navigate your current crisis and overcome any future challenges. I work with patients experiencing medical crises; post-traumatic stress; grief and loss; marital/relationship problems; parent-child issues and job/career changes. Share your story with me, and we can work together to rebuild your life and restore your hope.
Are you struggling to get through the day? Are you afraid that you will never feel good again? If you're going through a personal crisis, keeping painful secrets, or feeling sad and scared, I can help you face your fears and change the way you view the world. I will teach you practical skills to navigate your current crisis and overcome any future challenges. I work with patients experiencing medical crises; post-traumatic stress; grief and loss; marital/relationship problems; parent-child issues and job/career changes. Share your story with me, and we can work together to rebuild your life and restore your hope.
(949) 518-0651 View (949) 518-0651
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Brian Brosnan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672
Life brings us challenges, decisions, and transitions where we need some guidance, perspective, and support. I have been in practice for over 30 years and have been certified and licensed in multiple states and disciplines. I have shared many people's journeys during that time, through relationships, substance use disorders, family dynamics, and mental health challenges. This means you are in good hands.
Life brings us challenges, decisions, and transitions where we need some guidance, perspective, and support. I have been in practice for over 30 years and have been certified and licensed in multiple states and disciplines. I have shared many people's journeys during that time, through relationships, substance use disorders, family dynamics, and mental health challenges. This means you are in good hands.
(530) 869-6792 View (530) 869-6792
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Chloe Ragusa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672
I'm Chloe Ragusa, an LCSW based in SoCal. I am an eclectic therapist and use techniques from many different schools of thought to provide care tailored to each of my client's needs. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and am proud to be part of it. I use an eclectic approach to therapy. Each person is a unique and complex blend of emotions and experiences, and I believe the techniques I use should be fitted to the person rather than taking a "one size fits all" approach. I like to let my client set the tone, and weave technique into our session so that the focus is on the person and not the treatment type.
I'm Chloe Ragusa, an LCSW based in SoCal. I am an eclectic therapist and use techniques from many different schools of thought to provide care tailored to each of my client's needs. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and am proud to be part of it. I use an eclectic approach to therapy. Each person is a unique and complex blend of emotions and experiences, and I believe the techniques I use should be fitted to the person rather than taking a "one size fits all" approach. I like to let my client set the tone, and weave technique into our session so that the focus is on the person and not the treatment type.
(510) 983-7821 View (510) 983-7821
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Marco Zahedi
MD, MPH
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
(714) 515-7919 View (714) 515-7919
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Kristin Colton
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADCIII, CATCIII, RYT 250, MFT T
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672
Kristin has been helping people in addiction recovery treatment since 1997 and has continued to find her work exciting and purposeful. She has expertise in all areas of substance use disorders as well as treating co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Kristin also works with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, sexual addiction, and other behavioral and process addictions. Kristin has studied Life Coaching as well as becoming certified in Yoga and Pranayama Breathwork and has found many evidence based and holistic practices to be extremely healing in her work as well as personal experience.
Kristin has been helping people in addiction recovery treatment since 1997 and has continued to find her work exciting and purposeful. She has expertise in all areas of substance use disorders as well as treating co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Kristin also works with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, sexual addiction, and other behavioral and process addictions. Kristin has studied Life Coaching as well as becoming certified in Yoga and Pranayama Breathwork and has found many evidence based and holistic practices to be extremely healing in her work as well as personal experience.
(949) 558-2647 View (949) 558-2647

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Dr. Silvana Cristina Charison
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth. When we work together my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I have extensive knowledge on treating couples and individuals. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth. When we work together my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I have extensive knowledge on treating couples and individuals. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(949) 298-3845 View (949) 298-3845
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Nadia Abou-Seda Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, BSW, MA , SEP, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Dwell on a future in which you revive your true self, regain control and stop trauma from hijacking your life! As a trauma survivor, I can relate! You were not supported as you deserve! I strive to support you throughout your healing path! Do you suffer from chronic pain or ongoing medical/physical issues? Have you experienced developmental trauma i.e. childhood abuse, neglect, witnessed violence, etc.? Or shock trauma i.e. vehicle accidents, sudden losses, wars, natural disasters, medical procedures i.e. dental, surgical? Have you experienced violence, inescapable attack, anxiety, depression, grief, cultural & relational issues?
Dwell on a future in which you revive your true self, regain control and stop trauma from hijacking your life! As a trauma survivor, I can relate! You were not supported as you deserve! I strive to support you throughout your healing path! Do you suffer from chronic pain or ongoing medical/physical issues? Have you experienced developmental trauma i.e. childhood abuse, neglect, witnessed violence, etc.? Or shock trauma i.e. vehicle accidents, sudden losses, wars, natural disasters, medical procedures i.e. dental, surgical? Have you experienced violence, inescapable attack, anxiety, depression, grief, cultural & relational issues?
(949) 407-5775 View (949) 407-5775
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Matt Lehman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92675
I have worked as a mental health practitioner for over 10 years. I began my career working with adolescents with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs in an inpatient treatment setting. I continued working with a variety of populations including homeless and at-risk families with children with mental health disorders. I currently provide individual, family and couples therapy. I have worked with populations throughout the lifespan including children, teens, adults and clients facing end-of-life related issues and have taught courses on Anger Management, Parenting and Drug and Alcohol Education.
I have worked as a mental health practitioner for over 10 years. I began my career working with adolescents with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs in an inpatient treatment setting. I continued working with a variety of populations including homeless and at-risk families with children with mental health disorders. I currently provide individual, family and couples therapy. I have worked with populations throughout the lifespan including children, teens, adults and clients facing end-of-life related issues and have taught courses on Anger Management, Parenting and Drug and Alcohol Education.
(714) 759-5272 View (714) 759-5272
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Cori Harral
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Hello, my name is Cori Harral, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in San Diego, CA working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with clients to focus on building emotional resilience and personal growth to help improve their wellbeing. I have worked with a variety of clients and work to adjust to the needs of each client. I frequently focus on emotional regulation therapy to help lessen and manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Together we work to develop skills that work best for the client and improve their emotional awareness with mindfulness.
Hello, my name is Cori Harral, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in San Diego, CA working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with clients to focus on building emotional resilience and personal growth to help improve their wellbeing. I have worked with a variety of clients and work to adjust to the needs of each client. I frequently focus on emotional regulation therapy to help lessen and manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Together we work to develop skills that work best for the client and improve their emotional awareness with mindfulness.
(949) 776-0728 View (949) 776-0728
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Curtis Hsia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. As the director of the OC Anxiety Center, we use empirically supported treatments (CBT and ACT), tailored to each individual. Through the use of virtual therapy and in-person exposure therapy, we provide my patients with over 25 years of experience, specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders. Our patients average a 15-week treatment, with the option of 6 to 8-day intensive formats. Our focus is to do a proper assessment to understand the issues and help my patients to set goals, achieve them, and move on in life as quickly as possible.
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. As the director of the OC Anxiety Center, we use empirically supported treatments (CBT and ACT), tailored to each individual. Through the use of virtual therapy and in-person exposure therapy, we provide my patients with over 25 years of experience, specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders. Our patients average a 15-week treatment, with the option of 6 to 8-day intensive formats. Our focus is to do a proper assessment to understand the issues and help my patients to set goals, achieve them, and move on in life as quickly as possible.
(805) 243-1296 View (805) 243-1296
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Kiandra Hebert
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Accepting new clients in person and via video. I offer a welcoming, supportive space for you to gain insights and practical skills to enhance your well-being. Deep-seated beliefs can often limit us and the stress of modern life can overwhelm our systems. I can help you create a personalized plan to feel differently about yourself, achieve your goals, and find more ease and calmness in your life. Our body can get into a state where it is dysregulated both physically and psychologically. We can learn to self-regulate and experience greater tranquility, joy, and happiness, while managing sadness, anger, and anxiety more effectively.
Accepting new clients in person and via video. I offer a welcoming, supportive space for you to gain insights and practical skills to enhance your well-being. Deep-seated beliefs can often limit us and the stress of modern life can overwhelm our systems. I can help you create a personalized plan to feel differently about yourself, achieve your goals, and find more ease and calmness in your life. Our body can get into a state where it is dysregulated both physically and psychologically. We can learn to self-regulate and experience greater tranquility, joy, and happiness, while managing sadness, anger, and anxiety more effectively.
(949) 264-5515 View (949) 264-5515
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Kelly leininger Douglas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677  (Online Only)
If you are ready for change, whether it's related to work, your personal life, your relationship with your parents or your spouse, the methods I work with can be extremely effective. If you're not sure you're ready for change, but want to understand yourself better and become confident enough to explore what change might look like, therapy may be very helpful.
If you are ready for change, whether it's related to work, your personal life, your relationship with your parents or your spouse, the methods I work with can be extremely effective. If you're not sure you're ready for change, but want to understand yourself better and become confident enough to explore what change might look like, therapy may be very helpful.
(669) 219-1613 View (669) 219-1613
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Patrick Aleknavicius
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
I am a firm believer in thorough evaluation early on in the therapy process. I frequently use my expertise in psychological testing to assist in this diagnostic process to ensure the most effective and appropriate treatments are used. While the human condition allows for great challenges and pain, it also allows for miraculous opportunities for healing and growth. Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I focus treatment on a combination of providing information, skill building, and evidence based treatments. Being tech-interested also helps me connect with younger clients, and bridge the gap of resistance to change or getting help.
I am a firm believer in thorough evaluation early on in the therapy process. I frequently use my expertise in psychological testing to assist in this diagnostic process to ensure the most effective and appropriate treatments are used. While the human condition allows for great challenges and pain, it also allows for miraculous opportunities for healing and growth. Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I focus treatment on a combination of providing information, skill building, and evidence based treatments. Being tech-interested also helps me connect with younger clients, and bridge the gap of resistance to change or getting help.
(866) 660-5367 View (866) 660-5367
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Brandon Cordon
MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675  (Online Only)
For many life can be one of two things, either you feel like you are never enough so why try or you feel like you have to always keep pushing and keep going never able to relax. If never enough, you have tried everything to pull yourself out and people are quick to tell you how, so you put on a smile to hide it. On the other, you pride yourself on how much you accomplish but feel less than when you slow. Maybe you are struggling in a relationship and ready to learn how to not only have healthier relationship-building boundaries but also interested in learning out how to draw closer through empathetic attunement.
For many life can be one of two things, either you feel like you are never enough so why try or you feel like you have to always keep pushing and keep going never able to relax. If never enough, you have tried everything to pull yourself out and people are quick to tell you how, so you put on a smile to hide it. On the other, you pride yourself on how much you accomplish but feel less than when you slow. Maybe you are struggling in a relationship and ready to learn how to not only have healthier relationship-building boundaries but also interested in learning out how to draw closer through empathetic attunement.
(949) 575-8133 View (949) 575-8133
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Jacqueline Gravell-O’Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677  (Online Only)
You are already resilient and brave, let us use those characteristics to define the kind of life you have always wanted to live. The process to find and live the life you want can be difficult, I am here to help. Through our work together we can find the obstacles in your path and design a treatment plan and goals to tackle them.
You are already resilient and brave, let us use those characteristics to define the kind of life you have always wanted to live. The process to find and live the life you want can be difficult, I am here to help. Through our work together we can find the obstacles in your path and design a treatment plan and goals to tackle them.
(949) 763-5736 View (949) 763-5736

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Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists

What should I expect from rational emotive behavior therapy?

The therapist will work with the individual to recognize rigid thought patterns that sabotage goals and set them back. The objective is to identify, challenge and reframe negative thoughts and enable an individual to understand that they possess control over their emotions and their behavior. This therapy often emphasizes the use of reasoning and self-direction.

Is rational emotive behavior therapy effective?

Rational emotive behavior therapy is evidence-based and is highly effective. It helps a person reframe self-defeating or catastrophizing thoughts and gives them tools to approach a range of circumstances they may encounter post-therapy as well. REBT can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.

When do I know if I need treatment with rational emotive behavior therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with rigid, unreasonable thoughts that dwell in negativity, they may feel stuck. A rational emotive behavior therapist can help a person examine and change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior. This concise and concrete therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

How long does rational emotive behavior therapy last?

REBT therapy treatment is short-term and focused in nature. It can last for a set number of sessions, ending within a few weeks or months. Like any type of therapy, however, sessions depend on the individual, as well as the severity of their condition or problem. The individual may wish to ask the therapist about typical progress and how long they expect treatment to take.