Expressive Arts Therapists in Santa Ana, CA

Brene Brown said, “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued." I believe that we have all had challenges that can feel never-ending, although in fact they are only temporary. As a therapist, my hope is that nobody will have to walk through these struggles alone. My passion and expertise is to guide you through these moments and work together to find healthy, tangible solutions that will lead you back to enjoying your life. I truly feel that therapy should be collaborative, so I will take the time to get to know you and what works for you.

My goal is to create with my patient a warm and nurturing environment where they feel capable of being their vulnerable and authentic self. Through personal understanding and emotional growth patients will discover a stronger sense of self and wellbeing.

Hi! I'm Lindsey Garber, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in a variety of different settings to help individuals work through life's challenges while providing support and empathy. I feel truly privileged to be able to provide a safe space to work with you through whatever it is that brings you to therapy! I enjoy working with adult clients in varying life stages with a variety of needs.

Is life feeling like too much to handle alone lately? Are you feeling stuck or hopeless? Do you struggle to prioritize yourself or even know who you are or what you want? You are not alone. This non-judgmental space has been created for you to unload your burden. You will be listened to, believed in, acknowledged, and seen. You will be welcomed. You are invited to create this space for yourself. Together we will embark on a journey toward emotional healing and wholeness, exploring mind, body, and spirit.

Hello, I am Jeanie Takaki, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! I look forward to meeting with you! You may need assistance with a new adjustment in life, stress, anxiety, depression, or overcoming past trauma. We can write a new future for your Life Path using a Vision Board or any method of goal setting that you prefer. Please let me know what you want to get started on . . . :-) I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, parent and child conflicts. I have specific training in working with clients who have experienced trauma.

Ever felt as though you no longer have control over your own story, as if anxiety and depression are villains preventing you from enjoying the adventures and stories of your own life? I am here to help you find empowerment, growth, and healing and accomplish your goals as we use your passions to help re-author your own story. We can also work together in person or via teletherapy, and if you're a parent seeking help for your children, there are ways to work together online if that better fits your needs.

Hello! My name is Ardenna Downing. I am a LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in California, and a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas. My approach to therapy includes developing a relationship with a person, asking questions to understand one's perspective, struggles, etc., and working with them to develop a plan to work towards goals. I believe in a collaborative relationship with clients. While I am a skilled clinician, I understand that you are the expert in your life and I work to help identify strengths.

Therapy should be client-focused & should occur in an atmosphere of warmth & safety. My style is caring, creative and non-judgmental. A trusting relationship between client and therapist is essential for successful outcomes in therapy. Through this relationship, clients can explore the emotional challenges that they are facing. With the help of an empathic therapist, one can begin to gain awareness of unconscious emotional patterns, feelings & beliefs. Through the processing of this unconscious material, old wounds can be healed and the client can gain insight that equips them to create a life that is more satisfying and meaningful.

Hello, my name is Ashlee, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT.) I studied Clinical Psychology at Antioch and have 12 years of experience in the psychotherapy field. I am eclectic and client-centered. I will use the skills and interventions that are best for you, I believe in individualized treatment.

Hello, I am Sheila Smith; I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2000. I genuinely enjoy listening to people's experiences. I learn so much from my clients. I can work with just about anyone, but I especially like young people and the elderly population. My approach to therapy may appear casual, and I hope my clients feel relaxed and comfortable when we're together. I will work with my clients to figure out what will work best for them. I am direct but gentle. I listen much more than I speak in sessions. I work at understanding their lives from their point of view. My clients feel safe and heard with me.

Perhaps you have lost confidence and hope. Maybe you aren’t sleeping well. You’re reaching for wine or coffee or cookies too often. You don’t feel like yourself and you aren’t sure how that happened. Let’s work together to find out where and when things got difficult. Then we can find hope that things will get better, that you’ll feel better as together we find your strengths and goals.

My name is Taalya Areli, LMFT, PhD. My approach is holistic and acknowledges that you are more than your thoughts and more than your struggles. I believe in taking your mind, body, and spirit on the healing journey. I specialize in both traditional and integrative approaches; CBT, psychodynamic, existential/humanistic, inner child and parts work, expressive art, as well as energy psychology, transpersonal psychology/consciousness and integration of non-ordinary experiences, hypnosis for stress reduction, visualizations, exploration of ancestral influences, and more.

Everyone is different, we learn to accept ourselves in different ways as well as our situations. By being able to accept yourself and who you have the potential to be and learning how to cope with stressors, trauma, history, current passing, among other things as well can help you begin your road to understanding them. I use a strength base along with existential and client centered approach that allows me to create treatment plans geared towards each individual client.

I am a bilingual " English/Spanish" Board certified Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples/families. Developing a trusting relationship with the client will allow an open expression of thoughts and feelings. The treatment will be tailored to each individual client's problems and needs. Commitment and consistency are important to obtain good results. Soy psicologa clinica bilingue (Ingles/Espanol) con mas de 15 anos de experiencia. Es importante desarrollar una relacion terapeutica de confianza con mis clients para facilitar la expression de necesidades y emociones. El tratamiento es disenado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada uno.

Do you feel unfulfilled in your life? Are your dreams or fantasies calling you to make life changes? Is the pain or illness in your body trying to lead you to a deeper and more creative life? I specialize in working with dreams and creative expression to access the wisdom of the unconscious. I can help you find and develop your unique potential and find purpose and meaning in your life. If you are interested in working with me, please call for a free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

I have over 20 years experience as a Licensed Psychologist in private practice currently in Orange, specializing in treating complex trauma, abuse and PTSD, as well as depression, anxiety, grief/loss and life transition issues. I am a Gestalt practitioner and work with experiential and existential approaches with influences of Jungian and intersubjective relational theory. I incorporate art and imagery in creative healing work with adults, adolescents and children, including those living with Asperger's. I am passionate in exploring the unique and extraordinary qualities hidden within my clients, and guiding them toward a life of fascination curiosity and excitement.

Anxiety symptoms are awful- racing heart, restless, short of breath, dizzy, headache, stomach issues, tearful, exhausted, insomnia, panic. Trips to the ER thinking there is something really wrong with you. Thoughts of dread, doom, worry. Am I going insane? Feeling like you are out of your body, disconnected. Sweating, shaking, can't concentrate, forget things, recurrent thoughts. Irritable, nervous, angry, sad, hopeless. Why is this happening to you? The uneasiness magnifies. You start to avoid places, activities, fearing it will trigger the sensations. The suffering at times feels unbearable.

Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.

As a therapist/coach I seek to treat the whole person and begin where they are at. Through depth listening, positive regard and an open being, I partner with the you and use approaches from various modalities (cognitive, solution focused, client-centered, mindfulness, somatic, humanistic and positive psychology) to create a path to help you discover your abilities, strengths and most of all resilience to address the issues which are facing you.