Brainspotting Therapists in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Michael Sean Greener, EMDR Online
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MM, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Online Only)
So we’ll throw EMDR, CBT, Brainspotting, Four Blinks, Ego States, IEMT, EMDR 2.
You’re way too busy for the self-defeating thoughts that buzz around in your head and keep you from getting crap done. You’re ready to FEEL like the competent, intelligent and reliable person that others say you are. You just aren’t there yet. That’s ok. I help people sort through the “old stuff” that keeps getting in their way and put it to rest for good.
So we’ll throw EMDR, CBT, Brainspotting, Four Blinks, Ego States, IEMT, EMDR 2.
You’re way too busy for the self-defeating thoughts that buzz around in your head and keep you from getting crap done. You’re ready to FEEL like the competent, intelligent and reliable person that others say you are. You just aren’t there yet. That’s ok. I help people sort through the “old stuff” that keeps getting in their way and put it to rest for good.
Ross Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Authentic communication and connection nourishes our essence. Being in tune with our deeper self helps us stay centered, feeling sure and confident of who we are. At times our head may spin from anxiety-provoking events or situations. We can learn to cope and self-regulate by getting in touch with our self in different ways. Nourishing our essence gives us a solid sense of self-worth, helping us feel safe and secure in the universe allowing us to take ownership of our journey through life, whether dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, or relationships we can learn to live in the solution.
Authentic communication and connection nourishes our essence. Being in tune with our deeper self helps us stay centered, feeling sure and confident of who we are. At times our head may spin from anxiety-provoking events or situations. We can learn to cope and self-regulate by getting in touch with our self in different ways. Nourishing our essence gives us a solid sense of self-worth, helping us feel safe and secure in the universe allowing us to take ownership of our journey through life, whether dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, or relationships we can learn to live in the solution.
Holder Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Finding a therapist who is a good match can be challenging. We help by connecting you to a therapist who is warm, approachable and has skills designed to help you achieve your goals. With several therapists in our practice, we can usually support all members of a family.
Finding a therapist who is a good match can be challenging. We help by connecting you to a therapist who is warm, approachable and has skills designed to help you achieve your goals. With several therapists in our practice, we can usually support all members of a family.
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My name is Mary Nagashima, and I am Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, based in Northern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in working with trauma and the anxiety and depression that often accompanies it, using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, BrainSpotting, and EMDR. My approach is client-centered; I work with each client differently depending on your needs. I most frequently use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness training as both modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality.
My name is Mary Nagashima, and I am Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, based in Northern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in working with trauma and the anxiety and depression that often accompanies it, using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, BrainSpotting, and EMDR. My approach is client-centered; I work with each client differently depending on your needs. I most frequently use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness training as both modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality.
Sari Rose Barron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92618
As a trauma informed therapist, I am able to provide a curious, compassionate, authentic, and gentle approach to the therapeutic process using modalities like EMDR (Certified), Brainspotting, Somatic work, Parts work, and more.
Growth and change are possible for everyone. As a licensed marriage family therapist, I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can build a therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy. Together we will explore your feelings, experiences, and challenges as part of your journey to finding personal fulfillment in a safe way. To achieve your goals, I bring creativity and integrated approaches to the therapeutic experience that are catered to the specific needs of the client, as well as a bit of humor on the side. Able to serve CA (In person) & OR (Telehealth) residents.
As a trauma informed therapist, I am able to provide a curious, compassionate, authentic, and gentle approach to the therapeutic process using modalities like EMDR (Certified), Brainspotting, Somatic work, Parts work, and more.
Growth and change are possible for everyone. As a licensed marriage family therapist, I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can build a therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy. Together we will explore your feelings, experiences, and challenges as part of your journey to finding personal fulfillment in a safe way. To achieve your goals, I bring creativity and integrated approaches to the therapeutic experience that are catered to the specific needs of the client, as well as a bit of humor on the side. Able to serve CA (In person) & OR (Telehealth) residents.
Tatiana Caoagdan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Online Only)
I use Brainspotting to help clients identify where trauma and intense feelings are stuck and to decrease intensity of symptoms.
Are you struggling with self esteem or perfectionism? Are you dealing with trauma or harmful parenting from childhood that affects your life and relationships? Do you have social anxiety and want practical coping skills? I am here to help. I am passionate about developing holistic mental health hygiene that decreases anxiety and trauma symptoms. I am also trained to work with childhood trauma and first responder trauma to build self-care and also dive deeper to address root causes. Clients who work with me feel grounded, learn coping skills, and feel confident to manage life challenges.
I use Brainspotting to help clients identify where trauma and intense feelings are stuck and to decrease intensity of symptoms.
Are you struggling with self esteem or perfectionism? Are you dealing with trauma or harmful parenting from childhood that affects your life and relationships? Do you have social anxiety and want practical coping skills? I am here to help. I am passionate about developing holistic mental health hygiene that decreases anxiety and trauma symptoms. I am also trained to work with childhood trauma and first responder trauma to build self-care and also dive deeper to address root causes. Clients who work with me feel grounded, learn coping skills, and feel confident to manage life challenges.
Weeda Nawabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92610 (Online Only)
I am a certified EMDR therapist, a trained Brainspotting, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy therapist, which are evidenced-based modalities treating trauma.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, hopeless and alone? Are you looking for a glimmer of hope for a better future? Seeking help is not an easy decision, but it can be the first step towards healing and growth. You have taken an important step by visiting my profile. I am Weeda Nawabi, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and the proud owner of Serenity Individual & Couples Counseling. I am here to support you on your journey to get help navigating life’s challenges, so you will not feel alone in it. Together, we can work towards your goals and dreams to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life for you.
I am a certified EMDR therapist, a trained Brainspotting, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy therapist, which are evidenced-based modalities treating trauma.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, hopeless and alone? Are you looking for a glimmer of hope for a better future? Seeking help is not an easy decision, but it can be the first step towards healing and growth. You have taken an important step by visiting my profile. I am Weeda Nawabi, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and the proud owner of Serenity Individual & Couples Counseling. I am here to support you on your journey to get help navigating life’s challenges, so you will not feel alone in it. Together, we can work towards your goals and dreams to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life for you.
Joe Saavedra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, CCTP, SATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (Online Only)
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, let me help you process traumatic episodes using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Resilience (TRM), Brainspotting, and Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES).
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) trained in IFS, I am absolutely passionate about helping those impacted by sexual integrity issues. I work with "addicted parts" using individual, couple, and group therapy modalities. I am quite aware of relational trauma that partners of sex, porn, and relationship addicts experience, and I compassionately work to guide addicted parts through isolating and shame-filled experiences. My role is to help reduce this shame and systematically get to the root of the addictive and compulsive behaviors that have led to intimacy disorder issues.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, let me help you process traumatic episodes using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Resilience (TRM), Brainspotting, and Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES).
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) trained in IFS, I am absolutely passionate about helping those impacted by sexual integrity issues. I work with "addicted parts" using individual, couple, and group therapy modalities. I am quite aware of relational trauma that partners of sex, porn, and relationship addicts experience, and I compassionately work to guide addicted parts through isolating and shame-filled experiences. My role is to help reduce this shame and systematically get to the root of the addictive and compulsive behaviors that have led to intimacy disorder issues.
Harmony Rousseau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92637 (Online Only)
To assist my clients in processing their traumas and accessing their strengths, I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Pia Melody’s Post Induction Therapy (PIT) model.
I am a strength-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—one who believes we each have the inner resources we need to be successful and happy in our lives. During our life journeys, many of us may need assistance with finding and/or highlighting our inner strengths so we can breakthrough our struggles, whether they be past traumas, family patterns/dynamics, relationship/attachment issues or a simple and current need for change. My hope is to help my clients build on their strengths, pinpoint their patterns, rewrite their stories, and find their way back to the positive aspects of life they deserve to experience.
To assist my clients in processing their traumas and accessing their strengths, I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Pia Melody’s Post Induction Therapy (PIT) model.
I am a strength-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—one who believes we each have the inner resources we need to be successful and happy in our lives. During our life journeys, many of us may need assistance with finding and/or highlighting our inner strengths so we can breakthrough our struggles, whether they be past traumas, family patterns/dynamics, relationship/attachment issues or a simple and current need for change. My hope is to help my clients build on their strengths, pinpoint their patterns, rewrite their stories, and find their way back to the positive aspects of life they deserve to experience.
Flow With It Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92607
Modalities I use: EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory.
My approach to healing is to encourage you to unlearn and challenge deep rooted childhood patterns and maladaptive beliefs that you are undeserving of love & nurturing relationships. I would be honored to provide you with a safe place to tell your story and challenge these beliefs. My focus is to help those who are breaking cycles to begin to balance emotions, tracking the body and nervous system responses, reprocess traumatic events, break patterns of intergenerational trauma, connect with their inner child and become aware of their inner strengths. I also conduct Mental Health Immigration Evaluations.
Modalities I use: EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory.
My approach to healing is to encourage you to unlearn and challenge deep rooted childhood patterns and maladaptive beliefs that you are undeserving of love & nurturing relationships. I would be honored to provide you with a safe place to tell your story and challenge these beliefs. My focus is to help those who are breaking cycles to begin to balance emotions, tracking the body and nervous system responses, reprocess traumatic events, break patterns of intergenerational trauma, connect with their inner child and become aware of their inner strengths. I also conduct Mental Health Immigration Evaluations.
Ashley Murray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Online Only)
Trained in Brainspotting, CBT, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques.
Experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor offering telehealth counseling services in California. Waitlist available, contact for more information.
Trained in Brainspotting, CBT, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques.
Experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor offering telehealth counseling services in California. Waitlist available, contact for more information.
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Anxiety And Trauma Therapist Ryan Dalusag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
I practice using a culturally sensitive lens and through techniques like Brainspotting and DBT, I strive to help you build a sense of understanding and self-acceptance in a validating and safe environment.
Yes, emotions can suck sometimes. They can be unbearable and overwhelming but you're not alone - I am available to help you navigate through it. As a Filipino-American queer male, my practice is geared towards helping individuals that struggle with identity, lingering traumas, or anxiety/worry about their future especially those within the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ communities. Seeking help and talking about some of our darkest and most difficult moments can be really challenging. Wherever you are in your journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
I practice using a culturally sensitive lens and through techniques like Brainspotting and DBT, I strive to help you build a sense of understanding and self-acceptance in a validating and safe environment.
Yes, emotions can suck sometimes. They can be unbearable and overwhelming but you're not alone - I am available to help you navigate through it. As a Filipino-American queer male, my practice is geared towards helping individuals that struggle with identity, lingering traumas, or anxiety/worry about their future especially those within the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ communities. Seeking help and talking about some of our darkest and most difficult moments can be really challenging. Wherever you are in your journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Melanie Maddox
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92630
I utilize EMDR, Brainspotting, and trauma-focused therapy to address both the cognitive and somatic impacts of trauma, emphasizing their resilience, and rekind hope for the future.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
I utilize EMDR, Brainspotting, and trauma-focused therapy to address both the cognitive and somatic impacts of trauma, emphasizing their resilience, and rekind hope for the future.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
Audrey Schoen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Lake Forest, CA 92630
What if one session could make all the difference? You might have tried therapy before but felt like it was focused just on “coping”...not on actually getting to the root of the issue. You can't seem to shake the lingering feeling that, no matter what, you're just not good enough. You’re ready to go deep and put your anxiety, depression, trauma, and triggers to rest for good. Brainspotting (BSP) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offer fast, gentle, and highly effective relief, without the need to talk about your problems in detail. It’s time to move past the triggers and patterns that have been holding you back far too long.
What if one session could make all the difference? You might have tried therapy before but felt like it was focused just on “coping”...not on actually getting to the root of the issue. You can't seem to shake the lingering feeling that, no matter what, you're just not good enough. You’re ready to go deep and put your anxiety, depression, trauma, and triggers to rest for good. Brainspotting (BSP) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offer fast, gentle, and highly effective relief, without the need to talk about your problems in detail. It’s time to move past the triggers and patterns that have been holding you back far too long.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
Family & Children's Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Online Only)
When our children's hearts have been broken, our hearts break, too. Parents often struggle with knowing how to care for a hurting child. The child's behaviors can be challenging. A parent's own unhealed wounds get triggered. Then, there's the parenting guilt! It can be overwhelming. We understand and we are here to help.
When our children's hearts have been broken, our hearts break, too. Parents often struggle with knowing how to care for a hurting child. The child's behaviors can be challenging. A parent's own unhealed wounds get triggered. Then, there's the parenting guilt! It can be overwhelming. We understand and we are here to help.
Dr. Chanin Hardwick
Counselor, PhD, MA-MFT, LPCC, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Online Only)
Transition, trauma, and transformation are my specialties. Life transition, career transition, transition in relationships, racial trauma, the trauma of loss, sexual assault trauma, imposter syndrome, and personal transformation. Much comes with each and using the mind, body, soul connection I support you in finding healing, and a new sense of being. Healing is done in connection with others through embodied connection, awareness, and meaning or faith. Together through connection, you can bring healing into your life.
Transition, trauma, and transformation are my specialties. Life transition, career transition, transition in relationships, racial trauma, the trauma of loss, sexual assault trauma, imposter syndrome, and personal transformation. Much comes with each and using the mind, body, soul connection I support you in finding healing, and a new sense of being. Healing is done in connection with others through embodied connection, awareness, and meaning or faith. Together through connection, you can bring healing into your life.
Black Girls Mental Health Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
Welcome to Black Girls Mental Health Collective. We dedicate ourselves to the wellness of Black women and girls, focusing on empathy, cultural understanding, and empowerment. Our space is a community that values your unique experiences, integrating them into a personalized healing journey. We tailor every session to the diverse narratives of Black womanhood, addressing the complexities of identity, societal pressures, and personal challenges with an approach that is affirming and transformative. Join us in a journey of strength, resilience, and beauty.
Welcome to Black Girls Mental Health Collective. We dedicate ourselves to the wellness of Black women and girls, focusing on empathy, cultural understanding, and empowerment. Our space is a community that values your unique experiences, integrating them into a personalized healing journey. We tailor every session to the diverse narratives of Black womanhood, addressing the complexities of identity, societal pressures, and personal challenges with an approach that is affirming and transformative. Join us in a journey of strength, resilience, and beauty.
SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92618
We believe in the therapeutic process deeply and the power of growth and change. The first challenge is often alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, life and work stress, relational problems, grief problems, and sometimes managing traumatic experiences. For those who seek further growth after the immediate pain is resolved, the clinician may help you identify and address repetitive patterns that get in the way of you living your fullest life.
We believe in the therapeutic process deeply and the power of growth and change. The first challenge is often alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, life and work stress, relational problems, grief problems, and sometimes managing traumatic experiences. For those who seek further growth after the immediate pain is resolved, the clinician may help you identify and address repetitive patterns that get in the way of you living your fullest life.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.