Parenting Therapists in Santa Ana, CA

Fluent in English and Spanish, I offer a comprehensive range of therapy and psychological testing services, specializing in supporting professionals, athletes, coaches and trainers. My focus is on helping you effectively manage anxiety and stress. I am a native Spanish speaker with over 18 years of experience in a professional mental health setting, and I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life find positive solutions to their problems. I enjoy serving couples, adults, teens, children, and parents and offer a compassionate and solution-oriented approach to mental health.

My practice focus is in parenting help that is immediate and effective. I translate your child's behaviors into meaningful and immediately usable information. If your experience includes childhood abuse, I provide a therapy environment that is casual and comfortable to support you.

I love working with children and adolescents. Before I get a history from you, I like to meet with your teenager to let them feel like they have a choice in picking their therapist. This gives them a sense of control and they are then more committed to the therapy. I will integrate the family as necessary. I have extensive success with children of divorce, those experiencing anxiety, depression, low self esteem and difficulty managing anger. I also connect well with adults and young adults dealing with life transitions.

Are you a parent struggling to have a better relationship with your child? Are you, or someone else (teachers, family) worried about your child's behavior? Are you or your family going through a difficult time? If so, you need a therapist with experience working with children, teens, and families. I am a Bilingual (Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience specializing in working with children from ages 2 to 21. I have worked with children and their families dealing with a variety of issues including learning difficulties, ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and loss.

At Clarity Psychological Services, we believe that everyone is an individual so treatment is designed with that in mind. We also feel that therapy should be meaningful to the client and that the client leaves treatment with the tools that they need in order to have quality and balance in their lives.

Hello! Congratulations for being the best advocate for your health! It would be an honor to join you in this journey. Therapy is a space where you will find no judgement, compassion, patience and research based strategies to help you. My goal is to understand at my best your life experience and collaborate with you to create a plan that would help you achieve your goals, whether they are about work, health, relationships, family or personal growth.

What brings you to therapy today? Maybe you’re experiencing loneliness, struggling with anxious emotions, having negative thoughts, or feeling emotionally fragmented in your day-to-day life. Maybe you want to experience emotional growth or increase your self-awareness. You might be struggling in relationships with friends, children, a partner, coworkers or family members. Whether it’s a new stressor or one that's been weighing on you, I am here to walk alongside you. We will work together to create an environment in which your personal experiences, cultural identity, sexual orientation, and emotions are respected and validated.

Hello, I am Merry. Telework counseling has given me a new perspective on working with my clients in a new and productive way, offering each one a place to feel safe, be listened to, and be understood. I have been practicing for over 16 years and enjoy the challenges presented to me with enthusiasm and dedication. My clients appear to enjoy our sessions and make progress they can see and feel as soon as possible. There is joy in doing this work for both the client and me.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I enjoy helping clients make changes that they want in order to live their lives the way they hope to.

Hi there, I'm Catherine! I am an LMFT with experience treating severe mental health disorders, and adolescents dealing with a wide variety of trauma, domestic violence, sex trafficking, addiction, and parenting practices. No matter what the experience is, I work from a trauma-informed care approach which provides an environment of understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental experience. I often practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, depending on what is needed for the client. I also integrate Attachment Theory into many of my sessions.

I am licensed in California with experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues.

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.

At Footprints Behavioral Interventions, what sets us apart from other behavioral health agencies is that we offer comprehensive psychological services including the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disability, developmental problems, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and neurocognitive impairments. Our psychological services also include individual child and adult psychotherapy, ABA interventions, psychoeducation, parenting groups, and social skills training.

Hello, my name is Ian Hansen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with children, families, and adults in multiple settings. I have experience working with children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children and Adults with Trauma, and those in danger of being homeless or who are already homeless. I am also experienced with using evidenced-based practices to assist my clients with increasing their ability to cope with their situations and move forward over time.

I have 10 years of experience working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, life transitions, communication issues, family conflict, parenting issues, marital/premarital issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse and trauma.

All your feelings are legitimate and you have the right to feel them. Allow me to help you understand, process and transform your emotions so that you can grow and develop into a healthier and more joyful YOU. Whether you struggle with interpersonal relationships, being chronically anxious, depressed or with the challenges of parenting -I can help. I work with elders, adults, young adults, and also families, building on strengths and helping you work through challenges and stressors of life. Together we will work not only on alleviating your symptoms but also on unearthing and processing the deeper sources of your distress.

Welcome "To Your Journey of Self or Couple Empowerment-Enhancing Your Inner Self!" I work with both individuals and couples who identify as either Heterosexual or LGBTQ+; I specialize working to create and maintain a loving, respectful and thriving relationship with themselves or a partner relationship. My goal is to assist my clients to problem solve their various life issues, such as low self-esteem, career stressors and relationship choices through these strategies: improving communication, intimacy building, managing conflicts, reducing stress, and strengthening parenting and co-parenting skills.

My name is Andres J. Ruiz and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Community Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. My experience encompasses over 15 years of working with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychoeducation, social services, and direct mental health therapy in both English and Spanish. I've successfully treated clients from different ethnic, cultural, sexuality and gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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.