My goal is to help individuals reconnect with their true selves or even discover their true potential for the first time. I believe in building trust with clients in order to help them create corrective experiences, which will in turn help individuals craft healthier relationships and live more fully in the present. I have helped clients navigate through struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, communication issues, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, goal-attainment, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, and much more.

Finding a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Many sex addicts and their partners say they have been to therapy, but it has not been helpful….until they have begun therapy with a CSAT(Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) trained therapist. Founded by  Dr. Patrick Carnes, the CSAT® program was developed after years of extensive experience and research in the field of addiction therapy now an industry standard in addiction. The dynamics of behavioral, or process, addictions are complex; so much so that mental health professionals must take an entirely different approach to even begin the process of understanding addiction and recovery.

The struggle is real. You feel overwhelmed, stressed, and tired all the time. How do you juggle your job, relationships, and families and still look like you have your sh*t together? Nothing has really helped with your stress, depression, and/or anxiety. Working with me is one way we can figure out how to improve the quality of your life altogether. Yes, you can thrive, not just survive.

Struggling with substance use and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school or other responsibilities for an extended period is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on the right track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard...feelings of anxiety, fear, failure, unworthiness, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle on your own is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab.

I treat psychological difficulties with a compassionate, yet results-oriented approach. When someone suffers from a medical disorder, a comprehensive assessment of the problem is required in order to obtain an accurate diagnosis. If the diagnosis is incorrect, treatment will repeatedly fail. As a diagnostician, my focus is to treat people, many of whom had been non-responsive to previous psychological / medical treatment, in this same way. Only with a correct diagnosis will treatment be effective. Once determined, goals discussed, a treatment plan in place, the therapy begins. With time and work, individuals grow to experience enhanced emotional health along with interpersonal and professional contentment.

FREE PHONE CONSULTATION. Rachel's approach focuses on how thoughts and feelings can overtake one's daily life, especially in relationships. She empowers her clients to overcome the "mind reading" tendencies, and to communicate with healthy and honest words. Rachel specializes in family and couples counseling and believes that many relationships end without a genuine effort to repair the hurts, betrayal, anger, and disconnect.

I typically work with people who are experiencing life-defining problems. I begin where you need to begin and offer to help make your life more meaningful. I use several types of therapy, and have experience with many kinds of people. Since I am also an RN, I understand medications and health problems and how those can affect your life. We work together to bring about change.

If you were to make list of everyone you care for, where would you place? Would you be on your list at all? It is your time to be heard and supported! Whether you are being visited by anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles; whatever problem weighs on you, you are not alone. Together we will find solutions to challenges through a kind and collaborative therapeutic relationship. It is a privilege to be invited into your journey, and l will strive to see the world through your lens. Let's harvest your strengths and capabilities, and discover your most amazing you!

For many parents their children's transition from pre-teen to young adult can be challenging. If your teen or young adult child is struggling with emotional, behavioral or academic issues, call me I can help. Whenever possible I return my calls within 24 hours. For the quickest response you can text me at: 714-321-1521

A compassionate, exceptionally skilled and caring psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I am focused on helping you deal with life's challenges. I work with clients seeking to improve their lives and assist them in healing from current and past trauma and stress, finding better tools to address problems, and improve your overall life satisfaction. An expert in the field of trauma and dissociative disorders including sexual trauma & abuse, traumatic accident or injury, difficult or abusive relationships, divorce and parent-child issues. I am an engaging therapist who listens, provides useful input, and meets you where you are.

I specialize in three different types of clients – couples who love each other but are on thin ice, stressed-out executives who pay the price of success as well as accomplished gay men who feel like an imposter. As someone who has been through and overcame a fair amount in life, I have a great deal of empathy as well as a nifty toolbox for those who are ready to get off the merry-go-round. You may be trying to pick up the pieces after a betrayal, or just tired of arguing about the same old sh*t or wrestling with negative thoughts that hold you, hostage. I am ready to roll up my sleeves if you are and help you sort it all out.

All of us have problems during various seasons of our lives and could benefit from some additional assistance. Most people who enter counseling are well-functioning, competent individuals who are seeking help with difficult problems in their everyday life. Relationship conflicts, job stress, financial worries, emotional concerns, and family difficulties are common in our complicated, fast-paced world. Sometimes just trying to balance all of the demands in our lives can be too much to handle and leave us feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, frustrated, or lonely.

As Psychologists, and Marriage & Family Therapists, we treat hundreds of patients and understand the intricacies of various psychological issues that people face. Combining traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Coaching, we have successfully treated patients with Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues, ADHD, and a host of other issues. Unlike traditional therapy that relies heavily on the past and understanding why you do what you do, Cornell Counseling and Behavioral Health is focused on helping you with the tools to move forward and create change. We have a more collaborative and goal-oriented approach to treatment.

As a parent, there is nothing that you wouldn't do for your child and their success. However, sometimes the day to day stress and demands of everyday life impact our relationships in a negative way. I have over 15 years experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families struggling with a variety of issues.

Welcome! Finding the right therapist is highly important to the therapeutic process. As a therapist, I provide a safe and fostering environment to allow for open and honest communication. I can imagine how overwhelming your current stressors are impacting you. It takes courage to seek the help and desire to work through your issues. Through therapy, we can address how your struggles are impeding on your daily life and ways to feel safe, empowered, and to have the coping skills to manage it. We will also look at how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors impact you.

Fall is a great time to be alive. Not to be too romantic but I love fall. I love fall because it symbolizes change. We've survived the summer and getting ready for kids to go back to school, teachers to go back to work, and "back to reality". Fall can be a time for real depression as summer has ended, the sun doesn't stay out as long, and we are hunkering down for the end of the year. Instead of surviving this life, let's find a way to thrive. What would it look like to wake up, crush it at work, enjoy your spouse, and live the life you deserve to live. It's possible. I promise. This is not a pipe dream, it can be reality.

I specialize in three different types of clients – couples who love each other but are on thin ice, stressed-out executives who pay the price of success as well as accomplished gay men who feel like an imposter. As someone who has been through and overcame a fair amount in life, I have a great deal of empathy as well as a nifty toolbox for those who are ready to get off the merry-go-round. You may be trying to pick up the pieces after a betrayal, or just tired of arguing about the same old sh*t or wrestling with negative thoughts that hold you, hostage. I am ready to roll up my sleeves if you are and help you sort it all out.

I work with teens, adults, couples and families. My passion is to help individuals reach a higher level of satisfaction in their life by finding healing and wholeness in their life. I enjoy helping clients with confronting the issues that help lead them to self-discovery. My desire is to help each individual experience true freedom in their daily life while maximizing their relationships with others. I am able to provide clients a balanced approach to therapy by integrating psychology and spirituality. I believe that I can instill hope and help each client find their purpose and passion in life.

You may have reached a point in your life where your usual way of coping is not working as well. With adversity, I believe is a window of opportunity for you to gain insight into your blindspots, heal from emotional pain, and live with more clarity, intention, and confidence. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege to guide clients through difficult times and witness their positive growth and change. I especially have enjoyed working with culturally and ethnically diverse adults at many university counseling centers providing both individual and couples therapy.

I help people create the lives and relationships they desire, using a strength-based, holistic and collaborative approach. I am a personal growth and relationship expert, with 38 years of experience as a therapist. My unique background includes work in counseling, teaching, business consulting, coaching, recovery and community organization. The diversity of my experience, personal and professional, allows me to work with clients with compassion and wisdom. I value the power of skills, tools and hard work AND the mystery of transformation. I am a LGBTQIA-affirming therapist. I am available in my office in Huntington Beach, CA and via phone, FaceTime or Skype.