Therapists in 92866

For 19 years, I have worked as a full-time professor of marriage and family therapy at Chapman University. I love training students how to be therapists -- but I love working with my own clients even more. I specialize in helping people who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, & stressful life-transitions. I also specialize in helping couples increase their relationship satisfaction, emotional connection, and recovery from infidelity.

I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who desire positive changes in their lives and in their relationships. I understand the struggle of dealing with individual transitions as well as relational difficulty. With couples, I focus on creating a healthy connection. I work to understand the past in order to create solutions, as well as an opportunity to resolve current issues. In life, as well as in therapy, relationships are of the utmost importance. I believe that a safe, comfortable relationship with your therapist is essential. Together, we can work to build insight and restore your happiness.

Welcome! I want to begin by acknowledging the courage it can take to begin therapy. Every therapist is different and offers a unique perspective; as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I recognize that the therapeutic relationship helps set the foundation for change to occur, allowing you to feel safe in being your truest and most authentic self.

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

To request an appointment please visit foresightmentalhealth.com - I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years providing psychotherapy to transitional aged youth and adults in both an outpatient and hospital setting. I believe that the key to successful therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client.

Have you been struggling with current relationships, a loss, life dissatisfaction or ongoing issues that leave you feeling stuck? I have experience working with people experiencing relationship problems & life adjustments that often can be difficult to work through individually. I work from a client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and provide a safe environment to explore areas of change that can help increase coping skills, insight and general fulfillment.

Do you feel like you logically understand what is holding you back, but your emotions get in the way of the changes that you want? Or do you feel like you sometimes are your own worst enemy? Do you feel like you try to please others at the expense of your own self care? We all want more joy and peace in our lives, however our own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors can sometimes get in the way. We struggle with not having tools, trusting ourselves, or knowing how to access what we truly desire from within. We can explore how you may be getting yourself stuck and how to work through your challenges.

Does your life feel in transition? Do you find it difficult to talk about your feelings? It can be challenging trying to navigate life by yourself. I would like to offer you a safe place where we can work together to acheive the thriving life you deserve. What I bring into a therapy session is understanding, honesty and empathy. I am consistently striving to meet the needs of my clients and explore what their goals and objectives are for therapy.

Are you currently experiencing problems in your relationships? Are you going through a difficult transition or adjustment in your life? Have you recently moved, entering college, a career change, marriage, divorce, parenting decisions, poor communication skills, or struggling with depression and or anxiety? Any of these issues can leave you feeling stuck or unmotivated. My mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where you can address your unique situation. I am committed to providing support, understanding, and compassion while helping to identify and reach your therapeutic goals.

My 25 years experience in private practice working with children, teens, adults and couples have led to comfortable skills in facilitating change. I work very hard to really get to know my clients and work with their personal situations. Every individual, couple or family has their unique dynamics, needs, strengths and focus of change. You won't be put in a "diagnostic box".

Each of us has a unique story, personality, and worldview. I provide a radically accepting environment and mindfully guide clients through their healing journey. I support clients by helping them uncover old patterns, identify triggers, implement boundaries, confront past trauma, strengthen relationships, navigate life transitions, and more. I won’t sit and nod, or intently analyze you. I WILL challenge you and offer you different points of view. I use an eclectic client-centered approach and draw on psychodynamic, relational, and mindfulness techniques.

It is both courageous and wise that you have noticed a need and are seeking help. Your mental health is a huge part of your overall well-being and life fulfillment. The following is a partial list of the types of folks I have worked with and the challenges we have addressed together: • The LGBTQ+ community • Spiritual seekers/crises of faith/religious abuse • College students/those transitioning to adulthood • Creatives • Death and dying • Depression • Anxiety • Addiction • Infertility • Adoption • Men’s mental health • Life transitions • Trauma • Disability/learning disability • Domestic violence/conflict

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.

Dr. Schwartz is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Orange County. Heather has been featured on various radio interviews, blogs, podcasts and has had the privilege of headlining speaking engagements in her collaboration with providence St. Joesh health. Pre doctoral fellowship was in the medical model & research with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ( The broken heart syndrome) . Heather also specializes in distorted eating, morbid obesity, complex trauma, anxiety, treatment resistant depression and addiction medicine.

Do you have a rare feeling that something isn't right? Get anxious out of nowhere and you don't know why? Are you tired of convincing yourself and others that you're fine? If you are experiencing anxiety and/or panic attacks, you may also be experiencing symptoms of depression. The good news is you don't have to figure this out alone! Therapy can help you provide relief and help you gain control of your life again!

Talking about your feelings can be intimidating. It requires immense courage and vulnerability to explore emotions with a stranger. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space to allow clients to feel willing to share their experiences, challenges, and insecurities. I offer empathy, validation, and perspective to encourage clients to be more comfortable being their genuine, authentic selves, which we all deserve. I work collaboratively with clients to overcome issues of anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, and emotional struggles.