Black and African American Therapists in Laguna Woods, CA

Do you feel like there's a piece of you that's foggy? Is there a feeling so destructibly comforting that it's hard to pull away? Do you ever feel like wallpaper in a crowded room? Do the screams from your dreams keep you up at night, follow you in the morning, and sing off key during the day? Is life confusing, weird, and just too painful? Let's talk about it. Scream about it. Write about it. Cry about it. Hug plushies while we laugh about it. Whatever it is that you need in order to experience that release. My philosophy is that each and every human being has a unique and powerful story to tell. Lets hear your next chapter.

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending" - C.S. Lewis. Do you ever feel that you are not where you want to be in life, that there are always obstacles that you perceive are holding you back whether it be home, work, or societal issues. At times you may become angry, frustrated, hopeless, or depressed. You may view these feelings as ugly, or aspects of yourself you don't want the public, or your family to see or know. In essence you are not alone, you are simply on the path of trying to live in your truth, and the journey begins with asking for help.

My name is Dr. Sherrie D. Lee, and I am currently dually licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT86706) and a Licensed Psychologist (PSY33937). I am based in Southern California, providing therapy to adolescent and adult clients statewide via telehealth. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and depressive disorders to empower clients and promote change. I believe in providing everyone with quality, culturally sensitive mental health treatment, from assessment to termination.

People find me when their old coping strategies stop working. If your usual strategies for handling life just…broke... you're not the only one going through that. You might have tried to OUT-PERFORM your pain. Or maybe you tried to OUT-RUN your pain. Finally, you tried to OUT-PRAY your pain. All of these strategies kind-of work a little. Thankfully. Hard work, moving and breathing, and spirituality are an important part of recovering from stress. But these strategies don’t work all the way because the mind and body combine to create a specific reaction when we’ve been through something awful.

Hi there! My name is Dr. Ashley Swanson, and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with my doctorate in Education. I am located in Southern California and would be excited to work with you. My focus is teens and young adults who are looking to find their passion(s), self-esteem, and find strategies that will help to overcome any barriers that will hinder personal success. I use motivational interviewing, problem solving therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients make progress and feel empowered.

I have worked with diverse populations of all ages. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life, use their voice, and be free in their body. As humans, our sense of self is shaped by family stories, the environment we grew up and live in, relationships, past traumas, and socio-political-economic and cultural influences, that may have clouded our vision of ourselves or who we want to be. My joy as a therapist is to provide space for you to speak your truth, find your way back to yourself, reinvent, and rediscover who you are. Change is a moment-by-moment process.

Hi, my name is Ariane Willis-Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) operating out of San Diego, California and utilizing a telehealth platform. I work with a wide range of ages, from young adults to middle-aged, specializing in anxiety, stress, relationship and work difficulties utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help improve overall feeling and functioning. I work collaboratively with my clients to find solutions that are right for them and sustainable skills to improve overall functioning, self-care, communication, and mood.

Shrinks Corner is a modern psychotherapy practice located in Orange County, California. The practice provides therapy, counseling, and other psychology-related services for the treatment and management of mental health disorders through the use of evidence-based treatment interventions.

My name is Ogechi Nkwocha, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Riverside County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and teens, and I specialize in depression, trauma, anxiety/stress, self-esteem issues, and career counseling. With the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy and Strength Based Therapy, I am able to help my clients feel empowered and equipped to take on life’s challenges.

You’re probably feeling like you are giving it your all but still things just seem to be more difficult for you. Maybe you’ve tried everything from medication to mediation but you feel a stagnant blockage. Feeling emotionally stressed, mentally burned out and physically fatigued can leave you in a vulnerable state. Are you looking for clarity and you’re wanting to make lasting changes that are applicable in real life? Perhaps you are wanting to unlock meaningful creativity and zeal in your life. I can help you improve your confidence, motivation and attention so you achieve your goals, thrive in life easier and more effortlessly.

Previously employed at SpaceX as their in-house psychotherapist, I provide step-by-step guidance on how to stop wasting valuable time and energy on things you cannot control. Through the latest neuroscience research, I extend knowledge and concrete exercises that build healthy and resilient neuropathways. I tailor each session to practice how to be present to each new experience, instead of holding onto the past and focusing too much on the future. I create a comforting space for deep introspection and self awareness for you to reinvent yourself for ultimate success in all areas of life.

Most of us go through difficult periods in our lives where we feel overwhelmed, alone, and confused. Sometimes, inevitable events in life, even happy ones, like starting a relationship, going off to college, or retirement, expose the wounds and memories from a recent or distant past that make the current situation painful and unbearable. While we survive those situations and adapt to the new realities of our circumstances, psychotherapy, specifically psychodynamic psychotherapy uses these moments as opportunities for a path for self-discovery and a chance to reevaluate our priorities and find meaning and purpose in our lives.

SAVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP!!! I am a Marriage and Family therapist since 1997, specializing in couples therapy and marriage counseling, relationship counseling and conflict resolution strategies, individual therapy, depression symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, and moving beyond trauma issues resulting from abuse or an accident. I will help you to find the joy in your relationship and your personal life. I mix traditional therapy with a heart-full approach and teach couples and individuals how to trust their intuition and know themselves. I am supportive of alternative lifestyles/gay/lesbian. Marriage & Family Therapist, Couples Counseling, Marriage Counselor, Individual Therapy, Conflict Resolution, PTSD Symptoms, Laguna Hills, Orange County,CA.

we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.

Are you tired of "being sick and tired"? Do you need to break unhealthy habits? It is time to take control. Deal with the issues that cause you to feel depressed, anxious, angry and stuck in unhealthy relationships. Stop blaming others, beating yourself up and sabotaging yourself. Stop feeling guilty and recalling mistakes you have made. Love yourself and be the best person you can be. Improve your self-confidence, your self -esteem and your relationships. It is time for you to decide " What do you want to do with your life"? You can be transformed and re-newed.

Are you struggling with relationship or personal issues? I invite you to schedule a free consultation so I can help you discover tools for better communication and emotional health. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all, let me assess what is going on for you and learn about the areas of stress in your life. I use a variety of methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relaxation/Guided Imagery and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and families. I also specialize in grief, anxiety, blended families and co-parenting issues as a certified Parenting with Love and Logic Facilitator.

My client's goals are to better understand his/her behaviors, thoughts, and emotions so that he/she is empowered to action, rather than reaction, in the face of life's challenges. He/she is eager to know him or herself better, to embrace the journey of self-awareness, thus leading to more freedom and grace, versus control, in interpersonal relationships. Most of all, my client wants to be truer to his or her genuine self: a better version of his/her genuine self, not a changed version. This will involve more acceptance and love of self and others.