Female Therapists in Villa Park, CA

If you are seeking therapy for your teen - you've come to the right place. But first I want to check in with you, the parent. Are you feeling unsure about how to best help your teen? Are you noticing worrisome moods/behaviors but feel unsure how to best support them? Is you high achieving teen struggling under the pressures around balancing academic achievement, extracurricular activities and friend/family relationships? It's not uncommon for teens to experience mood dysregulation, episodes of anxiety, depression, disordered eating or social difficulties. If your teen is struggling, therapy can make all the difference.

I believe that everyone is doing the best that they can with what they know and that expanding what they know through discovering their personal patterns and learning new skills will empower them to reach their therapeutic goals.

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?

One of the greatest gifts I have to offer is calm in the midst of chaos. If you are looking for a therapist for you or someone you care about then somewhere there is turmoil. Rarely do we seek help when things are good in our lives. My job is to be the sounding board so that you can process in a safe non threatening environment what is going on in your life that is causing you distress. Together was can explore solutions to relationship problems, communication, addcitions, depression and anxiety.

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.

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.

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.

You have moments you feel successful and for the most part are "okay", but these instances are outweighed by times you feel out of control, confused and anxious about your future. You're noticing areas in your life that feel stuck and challenging... Are you ready to invest in yourself and explore different ways to live to create more joy, peace and balance? Together, I believe we can create that change. I work with people like you, who are on the edge of expansion and discovery so they can have the courage, power and integrity to create the lives they want.

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 empower clients to take control of their lives. I specialize in working with teens, women and families who suffer from substance use addiction. I have completed thousands of clinical hours working in residential treatment facilities, ranging from detox care to outpatient treatment. Addiction is difficult; it is a disease that can break families and communities apart. The lies, the deceit, the shame, the guilt… addiction is a pervasive disease which worsens with time. If you struggle with substance use addiction, anxiety or depression, you have come to the right place, I am here to help you.

My name is Dr. Zamani (she/her) and I am a queer Afghan-American mixed licensed doctor in marriage & family therapy. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma for folks who have been exposed to consistent stressful experiences throughout their development ranging from childhood trauma, displacement, financial instability, and abandonment. Since I went to school for 9 years and had to complete a doctoral exam and dissertation, I have a wide range of knowledge and experience working from different therapy modalities and approaches. Most of which originate from eastern teachings and indigenous practices.

Sound familiar? It is not even 9 am, and your to-do list is already overflowing. You have meetings with so many people, and many subtly give you the impression that you are not "enough." Well, you ARE enough and deserve to feel less stressed and appreciated. It has been said that anxiety is the condition of our time. We worry about people liking us, doing good enough, and simply being enough. It is time to stop. It is time to learn some simple tools to reduce the daily anxiety that is often our constant companion. If this rings true for you, I'd like to help.

As a parent, you may be feeling overwhelmed and hopeless on how to best help your struggling child in school. You may wonder if you are doing everything that you can for your child. Understanding your child’s behavior and how it is impacting their learning in the classroom can be frustrating and complicated for you to navigate on your own. You believe that if you knew “WHY” your child was behaving in such a manner then they would be able to be happy and successful in school and, in turn, would be able to learn.

I have had the privilege of providing support to numerous families, assisting them in discovering hope, strength, and love amidst their challenges. My work involves working closely with women, men, and children, witnessing firsthand the transformative journey as clients cultivate self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of wholeness. Guiding families through the healing process from past traumas and fractures is a responsibility I deeply value. My experience extends to working extensively with military veterans, facilitating the intricate process of addressing and processing complex trauma.

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.

Life presents each of us with many unique challenges that can illicit feelings of hopelessness, anger, anxiety and sadness, hurting our relationships with others and our ability to manage day to day issues. Through therapeutic support and guidance, strength and wisdom can be found to better meet these challenges and find one's own sense of inner peace.

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.

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.

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.