Joan Cantor Backer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Irvine, CA 92606
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I am committed to helping others gain an understanding and acceptance of themselves; realize their full potential, and achieve their goals. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and children. Through my extensive life experiences and clinical training, I am qualified to work with a wide range of issues for women, including life transitions, menopause, aging, loss and grief, and developing self esteem. “Hi, Joan, I want to thank you for your guidance during our sessions. The issues we discussed and acknowledged, gave me a sense of empowerment. I was very aware of what was going on around me and how it made me feel. "MK"
My other areas of expertise include interpersonal relationships, parenting, developing communication skills, anger, depression, mental illness (psychotic/schizoprhrenic disorders).
I provide a safe, supportive and compassionate environment for you to share your thoughts and feelings about what is important to you. I would enjoy the opportunity to get to know you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Joan Cantor Backer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT37649 Joan Cantor Backer
- Attended Antioch University, Graduated 1996
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Joan Cantor Backer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Grief
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
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Joan Cantor Backer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
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Joan Cantor Backer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Location
Primary Location
Irvine, Newport, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo,
Irvine, CA 92606
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Additional Location
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Neighborhoods
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Joan Cantor Backer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT