Divorce Therapists in Villa Park, CA

I empower clients to take control of their lives. I specialize in working with teens, women and families who are struggling with various phases of life - divorce, young adults going to college, and integration of blended families. My clients praise me for being a therapist who is warm and kind and can also push them to be the best they can be. I am here to support you wherever you are in your healing journey. If you struggle with anxiety, substance use, hormone issues or depression, you have come to the right place.

My dedication to my clients comes from a well deep with purpose. I enjoy working with clients in the age range of 30-55 who are experiencing burnout and may feel emotionally and physically exhausted due to prolonged stress, demanding responsibilities, or dissatisfaction in various aspects of their lives. Going through a midlife crisis due to life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss or trauma, you might be questioning life choices, and seeking meaning or change in your personal or professional spheres. These situations can benefit from self-reflection, professional support and guidance.

Loss? We all experience it. So why does it catch us off guard? Why are the emotions overwhelming or non-existent? Why do we struggle with concentration and exhaustion? Why do we lose interest in things that used to excite us?

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.

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.

Dr. Martin Eaton is a clinical psychologist and former graduate professor at USC who specializes in identifying and providing individualized solutions for students and adults who have experienced learning challenges. Dr. Eaton's unique approach starts with a neurological assessment that identifies how the brain is processing information to discover the strengths and weaknesses for each individual. Coupled with his clinical background and over 25 years of counseling experience, Dr. Eaton will identify what's going on cognitively, emotionally, spiritually, and physically for that individual or family.

Sometimes life throws a curveball that wasn't anticipated, is difficult to handle, or that just seems unfair. While some things can't be changed -- the way circumstances are experienced and the responses we make to our circumstances requires skills that can be learned and applied to improve quality of life. The things we say to ourselves when facing overwhelming circumstances, disappointment, and injustice are vitally important. Whether you contend with uninvited trauma, grief and loss, anxious or depressed moods, or challenges in significant relationships, it is important to make choices that nurture meaningful life experience.

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.”

I like working with individuals facing challenges with anxiety, depression, or a life transition (career, school, end of a relationship). As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to bring in alternative views or perspectives for understanding the current struggle. I am trained as a clinical psychologist and utilize various therapeutic interventions including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness skills, Interpersonal therapy, and Existential therapy.

The first question a client may ask is "Can you help me?" Current problems may produce anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, grief, or shame that may be difficult to resolve alone. Therapeutic services are offered in a concerned and collaborative environment with a strong focus on continuity of care for a variety of symptoms. "Help" comes in the form of therapy focused on a client's individual needs, strengths, and motivation. The goal of treatment is to provide relief, resolution, and restoration to a state of peace and prosperity

I will provide a safe environment for you to explore and understand yourself while helping you to create an insightful narrative for your life. Therapy can provide you a unique opportunity to explore your personal history in a new relationship, to see it in a new way, while you make connections between past and current conflicts and how they influence the way you relate to yourself and to others. Our work together can help you to resolve painful conflicts, enjoy relationships more fully and to experience life more deeply.

Is your teenager talking about things like wanting to harm themselves or end their life? Is your teenager demonstrating signs of depression or unmanageable anxiety and you don’t know how to help? As a parent who loves their child deeply, I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your child go through this. I find that the pressures placed on teenagers in today’s environment are overwhelming.

Are you struggling with a major life change? Maybe you are heartbroken after a recent break-up, or stressed due to job loss? Maybe you're dealing with a health condition, a quarter or mid-life crisis, or you have simply lost direction? Life transitions are an inevitable part of the human experience. Getting married, having a baby, moving, divorce, empty-nest, caring for aging parents, or retirement are all significant life events that can have a profound impact on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. While some people may be able to navigate these transitions on their own, others may benefit from the help of a therapist.

Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your well-being! Are you and your child feeling stressed, anxious or disconnected? Is your child struggling to find the words to express what they are experiencing? Behavior is a form of communication for children, let me help you understand what your child is trying to express. Emotional stress can have a significant impact with how we relate to others, how we manage feelings, and what we think/feel about ourselves. I am committed to help you or your child identify and heal from the negative experiences and life stressors that led you to reach out for help.