Therapists in Santa Ana, CA
Dr. Rachel Yuen Wu
Registered Psychological Associate, MSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92701 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you experiencing difficult life transitions, feeling overwhelmed by high-stress working or learning environments, or experiencing challenges in relationships with yourself, a partner, and/or your family? Are you trying to better understand and connect with yourself, improve productivity/ work performance, better achieve your goals, and build/maintain high-quality relationships with people you care about? In therapy, I foster an empathetic and warm relationship with you to help you gain insights about your problems, facilitate positive change in life, and help you better achieve your goals.
Are you experiencing difficult life transitions, feeling overwhelmed by high-stress working or learning environments, or experiencing challenges in relationships with yourself, a partner, and/or your family? Are you trying to better understand and connect with yourself, improve productivity/ work performance, better achieve your goals, and build/maintain high-quality relationships with people you care about? In therapy, I foster an empathetic and warm relationship with you to help you gain insights about your problems, facilitate positive change in life, and help you better achieve your goals.
I believe that self compassion and building safety are the launching pad for change. I aim to help my clients develop acceptance of their perceived flaws and painful emotions and deepen insight in order to make the changes necessary to create the life they want. Through empathetic listening, emotional attunement, and person-centered care I help cultivate a safe container for clients to visit the painful places in their lives with the knowledge that they are not alone and the belief that healing is possible.
I believe that self compassion and building safety are the launching pad for change. I aim to help my clients develop acceptance of their perceived flaws and painful emotions and deepen insight in order to make the changes necessary to create the life they want. Through empathetic listening, emotional attunement, and person-centered care I help cultivate a safe container for clients to visit the painful places in their lives with the knowledge that they are not alone and the belief that healing is possible.
Kenia Bustos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701
The transitions and stressors of life can be overwhelming, often leading to disconnection and isolation. I offer a space of compassion and empathy for those who find themselves in such pain. I understand it is a tremendous privilege to be brought into someone else's story, so I take great care to listen with tenderness and warmth. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all journey; that's why my heart for therapy is to come alongside each of my clients to collaborate with them on their path to healing.
The transitions and stressors of life can be overwhelming, often leading to disconnection and isolation. I offer a space of compassion and empathy for those who find themselves in such pain. I understand it is a tremendous privilege to be brought into someone else's story, so I take great care to listen with tenderness and warmth. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all journey; that's why my heart for therapy is to come alongside each of my clients to collaborate with them on their path to healing.
Hello, My name is Pavly Abdelmalek and I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT). I enjoy using a variety of different approaches to therapy and I will tailor them according to your needs. My focus areas of practice will always start with providing a comfortable non-judgmental environment for you accompanied with the highest level of empathy throughout the therapeutic process. I am excited to know your story.
Hello, My name is Pavly Abdelmalek and I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT). I enjoy using a variety of different approaches to therapy and I will tailor them according to your needs. My focus areas of practice will always start with providing a comfortable non-judgmental environment for you accompanied with the highest level of empathy throughout the therapeutic process. I am excited to know your story.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Lao Tzo Congratulations, you have taken the first step, and I am honored to work with you. Each experience/event is a chapter in your life. No one experience defines who you are or will become. You are the author of your own story, so I will not tell you what to do. Instead I will help you determine what you want the next chapter in your life to look like and help you get there. I provide a relaxed environment, using a collaborative and supportive approach.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Lao Tzo Congratulations, you have taken the first step, and I am honored to work with you. Each experience/event is a chapter in your life. No one experience defines who you are or will become. You are the author of your own story, so I will not tell you what to do. Instead I will help you determine what you want the next chapter in your life to look like and help you get there. I provide a relaxed environment, using a collaborative and supportive approach.
Zach Ismirnioglou
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701
My ideal client is an adult or couple feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and seeking meaningful change. Dealing with issues such as grief, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or relational conflict, they aim to understand their experiences, gain insight into their patterns, and work towards healing and personal growth. Whether highly motivated or on their last leg and exhausted, they are looking to embark on a journey of self-discovery to find peace and relief. . Together, we'll strive for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
My ideal client is an adult or couple feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and seeking meaningful change. Dealing with issues such as grief, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or relational conflict, they aim to understand their experiences, gain insight into their patterns, and work towards healing and personal growth. Whether highly motivated or on their last leg and exhausted, they are looking to embark on a journey of self-discovery to find peace and relief. . Together, we'll strive for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Naveen Jonathan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Not accepting new clients
I see all types of individuals, couples and families on a variety of relational issues. I also enjoy working with all couples, assisting them to build skills to have happy and healthy relationships. I incorporate Solution-Focus/Post Modern/Cognitive Behavioral Therapies/Interventions in the way that I work with my clients.
I see all types of individuals, couples and families on a variety of relational issues. I also enjoy working with all couples, assisting them to build skills to have happy and healthy relationships. I incorporate Solution-Focus/Post Modern/Cognitive Behavioral Therapies/Interventions in the way that I work with my clients.
If you find yourself stuck and repeating familiar relational or emotional patterns, together we can work through them to help you grow and thrive. I use a trauma informed perspective and specialize in helping people get to the root of their issues to help them understand and work through patterns that have caused them to become stuck in life.
If you find yourself stuck and repeating familiar relational or emotional patterns, together we can work through them to help you grow and thrive. I use a trauma informed perspective and specialize in helping people get to the root of their issues to help them understand and work through patterns that have caused them to become stuck in life.
Heather Orrantia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to a space of healing and self-discovery. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. I believe in the innate resilience of each person and work collaboratively to empower clients in navigating life's complexities.
Welcome to a space of healing and self-discovery. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. I believe in the innate resilience of each person and work collaboratively to empower clients in navigating life's complexities.
Nadine Tardie Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Online Only)
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.
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 James (Mick) Borgeson and I have been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1997. Over the past 25 years of clinical practice the therapeutic relationship has remained the greatest predictor of positive outcomes. I strive to create and environment of safety and acceptance, regardless of what the client's experiences may be, in which positive and lasting change can occur. I work with a wide variety of clientele. Mood related conditions, trauma exposed, family dynamics and dysfunction, substance related, grief.
My name is James (Mick) Borgeson and I have been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1997. Over the past 25 years of clinical practice the therapeutic relationship has remained the greatest predictor of positive outcomes. I strive to create and environment of safety and acceptance, regardless of what the client's experiences may be, in which positive and lasting change can occur. I work with a wide variety of clientele. Mood related conditions, trauma exposed, family dynamics and dysfunction, substance related, grief.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701
I'm a 2nd generation Korean-American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, sexual addictions, and Christian spirituality issues. Not everyone is gravely affected by trauma, but some of us may find that our past experiences have made it increasingly difficult to manage our lives. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (and Consultant in Training), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Brainspotting Professional (BSP), I employ the latest techniques to help people recover from trauma and learn to see life from a more adaptive perspective.
I'm a 2nd generation Korean-American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, sexual addictions, and Christian spirituality issues. Not everyone is gravely affected by trauma, but some of us may find that our past experiences have made it increasingly difficult to manage our lives. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (and Consultant in Training), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Brainspotting Professional (BSP), I employ the latest techniques to help people recover from trauma and learn to see life from a more adaptive perspective.
My name is Charlotte Watley. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. By trade, I am a professional listener. My training has been based on Family Systems. From a Depth perspective, a psychoanalytic psychodynamic framework we build a stronger you. Log on, sit down, and share. I will listen! I am here to be a support to you. I am a therapist who keeps your goals in mind. I feel at ease working with individuals who want to make emotional and behavioral changes that improve and stabilize their lives.
My name is Charlotte Watley. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. By trade, I am a professional listener. My training has been based on Family Systems. From a Depth perspective, a psychoanalytic psychodynamic framework we build a stronger you. Log on, sit down, and share. I will listen! I am here to be a support to you. I am a therapist who keeps your goals in mind. I feel at ease working with individuals who want to make emotional and behavioral changes that improve and stabilize their lives.
Jordyn Dugan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701 (Online Only)
I believe that you are the expert of your own experience. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in their journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. I am deeply honored to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the complexities of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Together, we can embark on a journey towards self-acceptance, authenticity, and resilience. I help adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD/ADD, and gender-questioning issues from a person-centered approach.
I believe that you are the expert of your own experience. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in their journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. I am deeply honored to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the complexities of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Together, we can embark on a journey towards self-acceptance, authenticity, and resilience. I help adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD/ADD, and gender-questioning issues from a person-centered approach.
Searching for a therapist in touch with Latino, Hispanic, and American cultures and who provides a safe, compassionate space for discussing your emotions? Look no further. I offer therapy in English and Spanish and have been providing therapy since 2016. I have supported individuals of all ages through various life challenges, and my therapeutic approach focuses on empathy and building strong client relationships. Let’s work together to identify the root causes of your stress and set personalized goals for improving your mental and emotional well-being. You don't have to navigate this alone—I'm here to help you thrive.
Searching for a therapist in touch with Latino, Hispanic, and American cultures and who provides a safe, compassionate space for discussing your emotions? Look no further. I offer therapy in English and Spanish and have been providing therapy since 2016. I have supported individuals of all ages through various life challenges, and my therapeutic approach focuses on empathy and building strong client relationships. Let’s work together to identify the root causes of your stress and set personalized goals for improving your mental and emotional well-being. You don't have to navigate this alone—I'm here to help you thrive.
My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
Nicole Barksdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92703 (Online Only)
Choosing a therapist can feel like a difficult task, so I wanted to tell you a little about myself to help you decide if I would be a good fit for you. I have over 17 years of professional experience that include trauma, abuse, and the juvenile and adult justice systems. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space, free from judgment or rejection, for you to explore any challenges you may be facing and help you find new skills to deal with them. I know how hard it is to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and I applaud you for taking the first step. I would be honored to work with you.
Choosing a therapist can feel like a difficult task, so I wanted to tell you a little about myself to help you decide if I would be a good fit for you. I have over 17 years of professional experience that include trauma, abuse, and the juvenile and adult justice systems. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space, free from judgment or rejection, for you to explore any challenges you may be facing and help you find new skills to deal with them. I know how hard it is to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and I applaud you for taking the first step. I would be honored to work with you.
Hi My name is Jannet Grau, LMFT. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I've been working with clients for the past 9 years. My areas of expertise are working with clients who have gone through abuse or traumatic experiences in their life which are causing them difficulty managing their emotions, affecting their relationships or life is just overall difficult. I'm comfortable treating clients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, and trauma and PTSD,
Hi My name is Jannet Grau, LMFT. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I've been working with clients for the past 9 years. My areas of expertise are working with clients who have gone through abuse or traumatic experiences in their life which are causing them difficulty managing their emotions, affecting their relationships or life is just overall difficult. I'm comfortable treating clients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, and trauma and PTSD,
Kirsten N. Gist
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling negative emotions that will not seem to ease up? Struggling in your relationships? Have you tried to make changes on your own but continue to feel stuck in a negative cycle? Life can be difficult and relationships are complicated. Therapy can assist you in identifying those thoughts and behavior patterns that create life's challenges. I believe that when a committed client collaborates with a caring professional, a move towards healing is more than possible.
Are you feeling negative emotions that will not seem to ease up? Struggling in your relationships? Have you tried to make changes on your own but continue to feel stuck in a negative cycle? Life can be difficult and relationships are complicated. Therapy can assist you in identifying those thoughts and behavior patterns that create life's challenges. I believe that when a committed client collaborates with a caring professional, a move towards healing is more than possible.
Kaelen Goldstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I'm Kaelen, and I specialize in trauma recovery and working with young adults. After working with the Victims of Crime population, I am deeply committed to helping individuals reclaim their lives from the impact of trauma. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I understand that trauma can have a profound impact on one's sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being, especially during the transitional phase of young adulthood. I am passionate about helping my clients understand their trauma, develop healthy coping skills, and promote post-traumatic growth.
Hi, I'm Kaelen, and I specialize in trauma recovery and working with young adults. After working with the Victims of Crime population, I am deeply committed to helping individuals reclaim their lives from the impact of trauma. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I understand that trauma can have a profound impact on one's sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being, especially during the transitional phase of young adulthood. I am passionate about helping my clients understand their trauma, develop healthy coping skills, and promote post-traumatic growth.
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Number of Therapists in Santa Ana, CA
500+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Santa Ana, CA who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Coping Skills |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 64% | Grief |
| 63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 90% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 79% | Aetna |
| 77% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Santa Ana, CA see their clients
| 79% | In Person and Online | |
| 21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |