Gottman Method Therapists in 95008

My name is Marissza Cavin, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Orange County, California, conducting Telehealth sessions statewide. I am experienced in working with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, as well as couples struggling with their communication and life transitions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients build insight and coping skills to manage issues more effectively.

I am passionate and honored to support and treat diverse populations of all ages who experience mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, stress, adjustment to life changes, and healing from trauma. I work with couples, parents and families to improve relationship, communication, parenting skills, and healthy relationship dynamics. I am bilingual and speak Farsi.

I believe anyone can live a meaningful and fulfilling life, and that we all can change and grow even in the toughest times. I help clients change problematic behaviors and thinking patterns to achieve wellness and growth. For over 20 years, I have worked with Adults, Couples, Teens/Children, and families from a diverse population. I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, personal/ work transitions, relationships, social-emotional issues, and trauma. Helping my clients to reach their fullest potential, and witnessing their growth is my greatest reward.

Well-being is possible! I am passionate about helping clients get relief from anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I believe clients benefit most from therapy when the underlying causes of their symptoms are addressed. My approach goes beyond just talk therapy, and is experiential, somatic (body) and mindfulness based. You can expect to gain helpful skills and tools, as well as new perspectives for old problems. Clients find increased peace, empowerment and fulfillment in their lives. My style is genuine, collaborative, empathetic, non-judgmental and practical.

You wake up each morning unsatisfied. You are aware that you are not living up to your full potential while anxiety, depression, trauma or stress are preventing you from realizing your true nature. Your relationships might feel inauthentic or limited and you are craving a deeper connection to yourself, others and life. You are thirsty for meaning, purpose, joy and peace and have noticed that your own thoughts and emotions are interfering with your experience. You are ready to learn how to forgive and love yourself and others while drinking in this life one moment at a time.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious or having relationship issues? You don't have to feel that way. I'm a compassionate therapist who can help you have a joyful life. For 15 years, I've used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in English, Spanish and Portuguese to help adults, couples and teens. I primarily use CBT, but depending upon what's best for you, I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Positive Psychology. I treat depression, anxiety, relationship issues, PTSD, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sexual issues, and victims of sexual and physical abuse.

If you find yourself reading this I want to say "good for you" for seeking help, I honor your courage! In my practice I feel the therapeutic relationship that you and I create is paramount. Building trust with a therapist can lead one to a path of healing, vitality, and empowerment.

I believe we’re all doing the best we can with the tools and experiences life has given us. I help clients find relief from anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties (couples/relational work), traumas (emotional and/or physical) and low self-esteem. Providing a therapy experience that is free of judgment or shame and having client's feel heard and understood is my priority - this is especially important in my work with couples.

I believe that the capacities for both healing and growth are innate to each of us, and that the role of a good therapist is to help facilitate the flow of these natural processes. My priority is to assist you in fostering a renewed connection to the inherent vitality, openness, calm, and creativity that reside deep within each of us and to help you embody these resources as you turn toward life's challenges.

Do you have unhappy relationships? Does conflict come out of nowhere and never get resolved? Have sex, romance and passion disappeared? Do you want to make sure that your relationships are healthy and stay that way? I know how frustrating and painful it can be to have relationships that don't work.

As a person of color born and raised in the Bay Area, I truly believe in my task and role as a therapist to reach those who feel as though their story is unheard and invalidated by the world we currently live in. My strengths as a therapist consist of gaining over nine years of experience working in the field of mental health as a mental health clinician under the non-profit realm and private practice within Santa Clara County. Over the course of my experience I have built skills in providing therapy to socioeconomically diverse families, children, individuals, couples, and those who identify with the LGBTQIA population.

As both a therapist and a mother, I understand the complexities and overwhelming feelings that can come with parenthood. Oftentimes it can be difficult to put ourselves first without feeling guilt or shame. I understand, however, the sacredness of everyone’s unique journey and I believe that by taking time to tend to ourselves, it only allows us to love and serve those around us better.

I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling. I also have experience in running therapy groups, including process groups, anger management, parenting classes, and domestic violence intervention programs.

Are you having trouble expressing your needs in the intimacy department of your relationship? Does it feel you and your partner are not on the same page? Are you struggling do you end up in a fight or ignoring the problem? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I'm so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.

What do we all have in common? We all have the need to feel seen and understood. When you’re anxious, depressed, or just plain stressed it can be hard to find people who accept you as you are. Sometimes that leads to discouragement, isolation, or feeling overwhelmed. However, when you do have a safe place to connect and be yourself it can be the start of an amazing journey. From there you can begin to see life more clearly, identifying the things holding you back as well as the parts of life you want to enhance or explore. I’m privileged to help people on that path of healing and growth. I help Adults - Young Adults - Teens.

Are you lonely, feeling depressed and hopeless thinking that life has passed you by? Are you struggling with a transition in your life: empty nest, divorce, newly married, or the loss of a loved one or a new job? I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues. I help clients acquire direction and tools to move beyond old "non working"patterns in their lives. I work to see your growth through empowerment, direction and education.

You thrive in the high-stakes environment of Silicon Valley, where innovation meets intense competition. While you excel in your career, you may grapple with anxiety, depression, or a waning motivation amidst the relentless pressure to innovate and outperform. You seek a deeper sense of fulfillment that transcends professional success, exploring how to balance intense work demands with personal well-being and satisfaction in your broader life.

At Yes To Therapy, we provide therapeutic services and medication management to a wide variety of ages, genders, cultures, and populations. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for each and every client who walks through our doors. We have therapists that reflect an array of different genders, ethnic backgrounds, and specialties, as we aim to meet the needs of our clients and match each person with a therapist that truly feels like the right fit.

I welcome individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges in their communication and relationships, grappling with grief, loss, divorce, or significant life transitions. These painful experiences, while difficult, can provide profound opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. With a background in bereavement therapy in a hospice setting, as well as personal and professional experience with major illness diagnosis, I bring a wealth of experience and insight to my practice. My therapeutic approach draws upon psychodynamic methods, mindfulness techniques, Gottman's research, Brainspotting, and DBT.