Photo of Peggy Margaret Heald, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Peggy Margaret Heald
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Villa Park, CA 92861
Christians from all over Orange County have been referred to me from their churches. I specialize in all family relationships and love to do marriage counseling,healing past wounds of abuse, painful childhoods, angry children & teens,fears, anxiety, depression, grief,blended family stress and issues affecting your relationship with God.
Christians from all over Orange County have been referred to me from their churches. I specialize in all family relationships and love to do marriage counseling,healing past wounds of abuse, painful childhoods, angry children & teens,fears, anxiety, depression, grief,blended family stress and issues affecting your relationship with God.
(714) 582-3879 View (714) 582-3879
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Jerry L Tyner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villa Park, CA 92867
You're starting a new school year, new job, or new relationship. Anxiety and depression is your constant companion and you can't eat or sleep. You feel sick without having any symptoms that the doctor can address. You see yourself as inadequate or a loser and will never be able to succeed. Every medication that has been tried has only made you feel worse or you recognize that you are taking too much. There has got to be a better way.
You're starting a new school year, new job, or new relationship. Anxiety and depression is your constant companion and you can't eat or sleep. You feel sick without having any symptoms that the doctor can address. You see yourself as inadequate or a loser and will never be able to succeed. Every medication that has been tried has only made you feel worse or you recognize that you are taking too much. There has got to be a better way.
(714) 676-5854 View (714) 676-5854
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Dr. Robert Puff
Psychologist, MA, MDiv, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villa Park, CA 92861
Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s "Finding Our Happiness Flow" and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 19 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”
Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s "Finding Our Happiness Flow" and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 19 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”
(714) 337-4889 View (714) 337-4889

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Photo of Jerry Weichman - The Weichman Clinic, PhD, Psychologist
The Weichman Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
We diagnose and serve children and adolescents coping with: * Abusive Dating Relationships * Academic Challenges * ADHD * Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders * Austism and Spectrum-Related Disorders * Bipolar Disorder * Body Image Issues * Chronic Headaches * Concussions * Cutting and Self-Mutilation * Depression * Epilepsy * Family Relational Problems * Learning Disorders * Low Self Esteem * Movement Disorders * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder * Oppositional Defiance and Behavioral Problems * Substance Abuse * Trauma and PTSD.
It's tough being a parent today. Do you have a kid or teen who is struggling? Does your family need answers about your child's state of mind or are looking for actual tools to help heal your family dynamic? Our mission is simple: The Weichman Clinic provides comprehensive mental health services, evaluations, diagnosis and collaborative treatment. And we do it all in one place with a special focus on the unique physiological and psychological needs of children and adolescents.The Weichman Clinic at Hoag Hospital's Neurosciences Institute provides unparalleled access to doctors and therapists who exclusively specialize in children and adolescents. Its multi-disciplinary team of professionals treats a variety of issues such as childhood or teenage developmental issues and complex mental health concerns. Each team member bring in-depth understanding of the unique needs of young people as well as a commitment to helping them gain insight into themselves so they can grow and thrive as adults.
We diagnose and serve children and adolescents coping with: * Abusive Dating Relationships * Academic Challenges * ADHD * Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders * Austism and Spectrum-Related Disorders * Bipolar Disorder * Body Image Issues * Chronic Headaches * Concussions * Cutting and Self-Mutilation * Depression * Epilepsy * Family Relational Problems * Learning Disorders * Low Self Esteem * Movement Disorders * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder * Oppositional Defiance and Behavioral Problems * Substance Abuse * Trauma and PTSD.
It's tough being a parent today. Do you have a kid or teen who is struggling? Does your family need answers about your child's state of mind or are looking for actual tools to help heal your family dynamic? Our mission is simple: The Weichman Clinic provides comprehensive mental health services, evaluations, diagnosis and collaborative treatment. And we do it all in one place with a special focus on the unique physiological and psychological needs of children and adolescents.The Weichman Clinic at Hoag Hospital's Neurosciences Institute provides unparalleled access to doctors and therapists who exclusively specialize in children and adolescents. Its multi-disciplinary team of professionals treats a variety of issues such as childhood or teenage developmental issues and complex mental health concerns. Each team member bring in-depth understanding of the unique needs of young people as well as a commitment to helping them gain insight into themselves so they can grow and thrive as adults.
(949) 537-2393 View (949) 537-2393
Photo of Julia Evans - Brain Wellness Institute, PhD, Psychologist
Brain Wellness Institute
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Psychological approaches include cognitive rehabilitation and Cognitive- Behavioral, Client-Centered, Individual & Family Therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluation, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy. I obtained my PhD Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University and completed my fellowship at UCLA, pre-doctoral internship at Vanderbilt University, and Bachelor's degree from USC. I also received clinical training at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and the Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute.
Psychological approaches include cognitive rehabilitation and Cognitive- Behavioral, Client-Centered, Individual & Family Therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluation, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy. I obtained my PhD Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University and completed my fellowship at UCLA, pre-doctoral internship at Vanderbilt University, and Bachelor's degree from USC. I also received clinical training at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and the Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute.
(949) 835-4495 View (949) 835-4495
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92807
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive- behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive- behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(951) 309-9334 View (951) 309-9334
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Yesenia Ramirez
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801
I am a practical, interactive, solution-focused counselor who provides support and practical feedback to help patients resolve current problems and change long-standing behavioral patterns.
HABLO ESPAÑOL. Hola mi nombre es Yesenia Ramirez, obtuve mi licencia bajo el estado de California en consejería clínica. Mi enfoque es consejería interactiva enfocada en resolución de problemas. El enfoque es darle al paciente, el apoyo y herramientas para resolver problemas y hacer cambios en comportamientos heredados. Con sensibilidad,entendimiento y apoyo puedo ayudar a familias y personas individuales a encontrar soluciones a desafíos en tu vida. Trabajó arduamente con mis pacientes en fortalecer sus habilidades y edificar y alcanzar sus metas.
I am a practical, interactive, solution-focused counselor who provides support and practical feedback to help patients resolve current problems and change long-standing behavioral patterns.
HABLO ESPAÑOL. Hola mi nombre es Yesenia Ramirez, obtuve mi licencia bajo el estado de California en consejería clínica. Mi enfoque es consejería interactiva enfocada en resolución de problemas. El enfoque es darle al paciente, el apoyo y herramientas para resolver problemas y hacer cambios en comportamientos heredados. Con sensibilidad,entendimiento y apoyo puedo ayudar a familias y personas individuales a encontrar soluciones a desafíos en tu vida. Trabajó arduamente con mis pacientes en fortalecer sus habilidades y edificar y alcanzar sus metas.
(951) 355-2638 View (951) 355-2638
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Center For Behavior Medicine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
At Center For Behavior Medicine patients receive the benefits of a holistic medical health practice bringing together both Psychiatric and Psychological practitioners into one unified center. At Center For Behavior Medicine we cultivate a well rounded,multi-cultural staff of clinicians, who as a unit offer a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and philosophies for treatment. The result of this diverse collective, is a patient experience that is tailored to a specific level of comfort, treatment, and preference, all leading to a more effective psychological outcome and experience. Please visit website cbehaviormedicine.com
At Center For Behavior Medicine patients receive the benefits of a holistic medical health practice bringing together both Psychiatric and Psychological practitioners into one unified center. At Center For Behavior Medicine we cultivate a well rounded,multi-cultural staff of clinicians, who as a unit offer a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and philosophies for treatment. The result of this diverse collective, is a patient experience that is tailored to a specific level of comfort, treatment, and preference, all leading to a more effective psychological outcome and experience. Please visit website cbehaviormedicine.com
(714) 528-2046 View (714) 528-2046
Photo of Debra L Martinez, PsyD, LEP, Psychologist
Debra L Martinez
Psychologist, PsyD, LEP
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840  (Online Only)
My practice provides individual, couples, family, adolescent, and children's therapy through a variety of modalities: Cognitive- Behavioral, Educational, Solution Oriented, Family Systems, Behavior, Creative Expressive Arts, Play, and Christian Counseling frameworks.
I appreciate the ability of working as a member of a collaborative team to provide patients with the "best practices" of healthcare support. I have a strong commitment to my patients with a goal to honor the cultural diversity and individuality of each, recognizing that every person brings with them a unique spectrum of strengths and circumstances, concerns, emotions, and personal goals. My expertise has been acquired over 25 years within clinical and educational settings as a practicing Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. I look forward to meeting you and working with you and your family.
My practice provides individual, couples, family, adolescent, and children's therapy through a variety of modalities: Cognitive- Behavioral, Educational, Solution Oriented, Family Systems, Behavior, Creative Expressive Arts, Play, and Christian Counseling frameworks.
I appreciate the ability of working as a member of a collaborative team to provide patients with the "best practices" of healthcare support. I have a strong commitment to my patients with a goal to honor the cultural diversity and individuality of each, recognizing that every person brings with them a unique spectrum of strengths and circumstances, concerns, emotions, and personal goals. My expertise has been acquired over 25 years within clinical and educational settings as a practicing Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. I look forward to meeting you and working with you and your family.
(714) 769-6984 View (714) 769-6984
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Orange County Health Psychologists
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92668
As a group practice, we are committed to collaborative care with our physician colleagues to provide integrated behavioral health care, more effective medication management, and to improve overall health outcomes.
I'm the founder of Orange County Health Psychologists; a group practice of 30+ providers with offices in Irvine, Newport Beach, and Orange. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy along with testing and assessment services. If I'm not available, our Admin staff is wonderful in matching people to the right provider! I hope you'll call today and let them know what you're looking for and how we can help. Both In-person and telehealth sessions are available. You can also see our website for a complete list of services at www.ochealthpsych.com.
As a group practice, we are committed to collaborative care with our physician colleagues to provide integrated behavioral health care, more effective medication management, and to improve overall health outcomes.
I'm the founder of Orange County Health Psychologists; a group practice of 30+ providers with offices in Irvine, Newport Beach, and Orange. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy along with testing and assessment services. If I'm not available, our Admin staff is wonderful in matching people to the right provider! I hope you'll call today and let them know what you're looking for and how we can help. Both In-person and telehealth sessions are available. You can also see our website for a complete list of services at www.ochealthpsych.com.
(949) 446-1600 View (949) 446-1600
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Resurface Group
LMFT, ASW, AMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92604
Resurface Group was founded based on a shared belief that individuals and families experiencing even the most complex mental health and behavioral challenges can achieve long-term change and lasting well-being with the right care and support. Our mission is to deliver alternative solutions to people battling mental and behavioral health challenges. We inspire even the most complex individuals and family systems to create positive, healthy changes with innovative approaches and proven clinical techniques.
Resurface Group was founded based on a shared belief that individuals and families experiencing even the most complex mental health and behavioral challenges can achieve long-term change and lasting well-being with the right care and support. Our mission is to deliver alternative solutions to people battling mental and behavioral health challenges. We inspire even the most complex individuals and family systems to create positive, healthy changes with innovative approaches and proven clinical techniques.
(562) 273-9158 View (562) 273-9158
Photo of Christina Khouie - Enhance Health Group, MA, LMFT
Enhance Health Group
MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
At Enhance Health Group, we provide compassionate care to our clients, and treat the mind, body, and soul to help the person as a whole achieve their goals. Our team focuses on client strengths and utilizes evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on cognitive- behavioral therapy to ultimately change the way you think, feel, and act to become.
At Enhance Health Group, we provide compassionate care to our clients, and treat the mind, body, and soul to help the person as a whole achieve their goals. Our team focuses on client strengths and utilizes evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on cognitive- behavioral therapy to ultimately change the way you think, feel, and act to become.
(714) 627-4060 View (714) 627-4060
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Kevin S. Thomas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
I can help you recognize and overcome negative patterns of behavior that keep you from achieving your full potential.
Therapy is a transformational process. If you are having a difficult time, you are going to need help navigating the struggles in your life. Two of the most common reasons that people come to therapy are they LACK BALANCE in their lives and have NOT BEEN HONEST with themselves. I can certainly empathize with clients who are anxious about or even fear change. Ambivalence regarding change is a common human struggle. However, if you are truly committed to eliminating your current distress, I would love to help in your journey toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life.
I can help you recognize and overcome negative patterns of behavior that keep you from achieving your full potential.
Therapy is a transformational process. If you are having a difficult time, you are going to need help navigating the struggles in your life. Two of the most common reasons that people come to therapy are they LACK BALANCE in their lives and have NOT BEEN HONEST with themselves. I can certainly empathize with clients who are anxious about or even fear change. Ambivalence regarding change is a common human struggle. However, if you are truly committed to eliminating your current distress, I would love to help in your journey toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life.
(714) 752-0927 View (714) 752-0927
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Sunny Hills Behavioral Health & Sunny Hills TMS
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
I consider myself a dedicated professional, an outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic individual, with a strong desire to assist clients with management of progressive medical and behavioral care and provide the emotional support needed for each individual in a holistic manner.
Dr. Shalaby is a clinical psychologist and trained neuropsychologist with over 10 years of experience in treatment and assessment of children and adults with a variety of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. He completed a two-year post-doctoral program specializing pediatric neuropsychology working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders to help identify their unique needs to provide recommendations to help compensate for cognitive and psychological difficulties and improve overall functioning.
I consider myself a dedicated professional, an outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic individual, with a strong desire to assist clients with management of progressive medical and behavioral care and provide the emotional support needed for each individual in a holistic manner.
Dr. Shalaby is a clinical psychologist and trained neuropsychologist with over 10 years of experience in treatment and assessment of children and adults with a variety of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. He completed a two-year post-doctoral program specializing pediatric neuropsychology working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders to help identify their unique needs to provide recommendations to help compensate for cognitive and psychological difficulties and improve overall functioning.
(657) 315-1674 View (657) 315-1674
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Angelika Panova
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705
I worked with broad range of clients- kids, individuals, couples. I have been supervising several addiction and dual diagnosis clinics. I treated successfully hundreds of patients and helped to find best solution to the most difficult situation or problem my patients faced. I help my patients to rebuild relationships based on honesty, understanding, forgiveness, and trust. I teach coping skills to regulate your impulses, emotions, increase your sense of personal identity , improve your judgment, reduce the sense of crisis in your life and find healthy solutions. I offer Neurofeedback training that helps to enhance physical, mental performance, improves memories.
I worked with broad range of clients- kids, individuals, couples. I have been supervising several addiction and dual diagnosis clinics. I treated successfully hundreds of patients and helped to find best solution to the most difficult situation or problem my patients faced. I help my patients to rebuild relationships based on honesty, understanding, forgiveness, and trust. I teach coping skills to regulate your impulses, emotions, increase your sense of personal identity , improve your judgment, reduce the sense of crisis in your life and find healthy solutions. I offer Neurofeedback training that helps to enhance physical, mental performance, improves memories.
(657) 306-5351 View (657) 306-5351
Photo of Kasey Bogoje - The Mindful Lemon, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(909) 417-6235 View (909) 417-6235
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Teri Arana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868  (Online Only)
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
(657) 297-5324 View (657) 297-5324
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Heather M Browne
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92841
This isn't what you signed up for... It's just not working. You've been strong. You've been able to keep it together for a long time. But now you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you get through this tough time...stuck place...lousy situation. Let me help you rediscover your joy. I use compassion, encouragement, humor and direction in therapy. I want to make this a safe and dynamic place for you to grow and change. I am a TedX speaker and an author. Please go to my website to see both!
This isn't what you signed up for... It's just not working. You've been strong. You've been able to keep it together for a long time. But now you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you get through this tough time...stuck place...lousy situation. Let me help you rediscover your joy. I use compassion, encouragement, humor and direction in therapy. I want to make this a safe and dynamic place for you to grow and change. I am a TedX speaker and an author. Please go to my website to see both!
(714) 334-4026 View (714) 334-4026
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David A Jarvis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821
I take an active approach to psychotherapy, shaping my input to the needs of my clients. I conceptualize mental health issues from a holistic perspective: emotional, social, medical/physical, and spiritual. I play a variety of different roles with people: listener, teacher, problem-solver, coach, encourager, and fellow-struggler with the complexities of life. I specialize in helping people overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety and stress, compulsive disorders, ADD/ADHD, relationship problems, work problems, and related spiritual concerns. I am familiar with psychotropic medications, am a supporter of recovery work, and have training in a variety of different psychotherapeutic modalities.
I take an active approach to psychotherapy, shaping my input to the needs of my clients. I conceptualize mental health issues from a holistic perspective: emotional, social, medical/physical, and spiritual. I play a variety of different roles with people: listener, teacher, problem-solver, coach, encourager, and fellow-struggler with the complexities of life. I specialize in helping people overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety and stress, compulsive disorders, ADD/ADHD, relationship problems, work problems, and related spiritual concerns. I am familiar with psychotropic medications, am a supporter of recovery work, and have training in a variety of different psychotherapeutic modalities.
(714) 684-6852 View (714) 684-6852
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Kennia Torres Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92602
Welcome! Individuals/couples! I have 15-years of experience working/helping individuals/couples gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals/couples, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
Welcome! Individuals/couples! I have 15-years of experience working/helping individuals/couples gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals/couples, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
(714) 640-6419 View (714) 640-6419

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Behavioral Issues Therapists

What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?

No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.

What therapy types help with behavioral issues?

Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.

How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?

Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.

How effective is therapy for behavior issues?

Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.