Therapists in Santa Ana, CA

Each person’s journey into therapy is a unique act of courage. I am a California-licensed marriage and family therapist and saw my first therapy client in 2004. I work with individuals in various stages of life and career transitions, stressed college students, people dealing with LGBT, gender identity, and coming out issues, creative writers and artists, and successful professionals overwhelmed with a busy life. With the right practical psychological tools, it's possible to bring a sense of enjoyment back into the routines of daily life. It's not always easy, but it is possible.

I work with pre-teens, teens + women in their 20's who are navigating issues like: anxiety, depression, loneliness, guilt + shame, low self-worth, feeling stuck, and overthinking all the things. I'm passionate about helping young people heal, grow + become who God created them to be. I believe in the potential every person has to be a light in the world, namely through safe relationship that allows them to see their own sweetness, face their own darkness, and experience themselves as fully + forever loved. Think of me as your millennial big sister! I'm here to listen, hold space for you, and offer guidance + insight when helpful.

Mental health is an important part of our well-being, and yet often times gets pushed aside or ignored because we feel like we can get through it on our own; are too embarrassed or ashamed to talk about it; or don’t think anyone would understand. Recognizing that you need support and searching for help are the first important steps in your journey to well-being. My intent is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain and work toward your goals.

My name is Teresa A. Kellstrom and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, who has been practicing since 2009. I split my time between private practice and working in a non-profit agency. I have experience working with all ages of clients, particularly adult individuals dealing with overwhelming life stressors and adjustments. I welcome the opportunity to work with you! I have experience working with clients of all ages, providing individual, couples, and family therapy to those who need and want to improve their life. My passion is working with survivors of domestic violence or those in troubled relationships.

The Living Success Center believes that mental health care is a right for everyone and is committed to the following values: Each client will be cared for regardless of race, creed, color, sexual orientation or religion. Each client will be treated with respect and dignity, with compassion, empathy and acceptance of cultural and linguistic differences. Each client will be cared for regardless of their ability to pay, for as long as they need and want therapy. Each client will be assured privacy and confidentiality. Each client will be cared for by a qualified clinician working with licensed and specially trained Supervisors.

I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live self-punishingly. I believe individuals have the ability to process past traumas and issues, resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion; I believe your past does not define your future.

I am Marla Maynard, LMFT. I have been licensed in the State of California since February of 2009. My specialties are individuals, marriage, family, and trauma. I work with first responders & military, as well as trauma victims. I have practiced and taught many theoretical approaches to therapy. My preference is to meet with the client and decide which approach will work best for them. Ranging from Cognitive Behavioral & Family Therapies to EMDR and other approaches to mitigate trauma. I seek to create a safe environment that is relaxed and comfortable.

Carmen was born in Chile. She has more than 20 years experience as Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and as researcher in Brain Imaging. She earned a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, a MFT and a PsyD. Carmen has been working with Victims of Crime, as well as children and families with depression, trauma, ADD, mood disorders and anxiety for several years. Each day we face new challenges. Most of us strive to achieve physical or spiritual wellness. In this journey, it is important to keep our achievements short term, one day at the time, to reach our long term goals.

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.

When you've been negatively influenced, hurt, or pressured in the name of faith, it can leave you with feelings of confusion, anger, grief, doubt, and shame. As a therapist, I have seen firsthand how the church can become an unsafe place. My own experiences in the church have led me to value the agency and identity of every human deeply. I understand the pain of abuse and trauma as a result of unsafe and unhealthy religious systems and want you to know your experience matters.

Many of the people I work with come to therapy because they are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, seeking relief from anxiety or depression, needing support as they adjust to a change in their life, or wanting to develop a better understanding of themselves. While we don’t have control over some circumstances in life, we can work to optimally navigate what comes our way. My goal is to create a non-judgmental and supportive space for exploration and change and to help my clients improve their sense of well-being.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 30 years of experience working with trauma, addictions and relationship issues. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing), Psychodrama and Sand tray therapy. I provide individual and group psychotherapy including coping with cancer for patients and families due to my own experience with the devastating effects of cancer on my family. I utilize Breath Work, Guided Imagery and Visualization techniques to build your inner strength to face life's challenges. As a clinician I also want to support my colleagues and I provide Compassion Fatigue Management Workshops

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering supportive, strength-based therapy to adults and families. I have a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and an M.A. in Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Webster University in Irvine, California. Throughout my carrier, I have worked with clients with a variety of issues and from all socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. My experience in College Hospital, a mental health facility, trained me to understand how different mental health issues can be compounded by trauma and substance abuse, as well as preparing me for dealing with clients with variety of mental health problems. I have extensive experience with children, adolescents and adults who had experienced different traumas. Among my areas of experience are anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, women's issues, adolescents' issues and family problems. I utilize many different treatment modalities and treatment techniques depending on the client's needs.

Hola! Hello! I am Karla Mazariego and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who truly believes in the power of healing through various healthy methods of support including mental health therapy. I have earn my Master's in Social Work at the University of Southern California and a total of 9 years in the mental health field. I have worked in various sectors of the mental health field including foster care, drug court, outpatient mental health, college counseling, and K-12 schools. My past experience has prepared me to become a therapist through a trauma and culture sensitive lens.

Specialties include Depressive Disorders, Anxiety and Borderline Personality Disorder. Using therapy styles such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I work with clients to build healthy coping skills that help people better deal with the struggles of life. Over the years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced a variety of issues (including Anxiety, Depression, Grief, ADHD, BPD, traumatic childhood, and Substance Use/Abuse).

Are you struggling to get through each day due to anxiety, or are you finding difficulty in your friend, family, or romantic relationships? Are you experiencing significant loss? Have you and your significant other been dealing with infertility? Many come to therapy not sure what to look for, while others know exactly what they want. My hope is that together we will find the tools you need to thrive. As a licensed therapist with experience in vocational ministry and academia, I appreciate that no 2 therapy experiences are the same and hope to a meaningful resource to you in your therapy experience.

Have you ever wondered why you do things a certain way or why you struggle with the same things? Do you feel stressed with big changes? When you don't have the tools to navigate these changes it can leave you feeling tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Together we will help you better understand yourself and long-standing behavior patterns keeping you stuck. My role as your therapist is to offer support, guidance, and insight, and help you build the skills needed to navigate the many changes life throws at you.

My name is Claire Franke and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) working statewide in California via telehealth. I work with adults and seniors, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, couples counseling, chronic illness, and clients or family members impacted by substance abuse issues.

Welcome! Whatever has prompted you to search for a therapist, I am honored to be by your side during this journey. We, as humans, are meant to be connected. I believe we live in a dysfunctional society that hinders us from connecting to others and ourselves.