Therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA
Not accepting new clients

Adee Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life challenges and stressors? Feeling stuck, repeating negative behavior patterns that prevent you from moving forward and living your best life ? Are you struggling in difficult relationships with a significant other, family member, boss/co-worker or friend? Struggling with adjustment to a recent life change? Or have you experienced a recent or past devastating loss or trauma? Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or mood instability that affect your ability to function?
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Not accepting new clients

Cornell Counseling & Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Samira Soroory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your thoughts? Are you letting your fears get in the way of living a life you want? Anxiety can feel overwhelming - but there are ways to manage it! I want to help turn the volume down on your anxiety and intrusive thoughts so that you can live the life you want. I like to use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness to help reduce and manage your anxiety. I am now currently accepting new clients via tele-health!

April Nelson Afoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
~ ALL THINGS RELATIONAL ~ My work revolves around the interactions between & relationships among people.

Julia Hartman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a clinical social worker and life coach, I meet my clients where they are, and we work together to identify triggers, false narratives, and limiting beliefs that can hold you back and leave you feeling stuck. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques, combined with the ability to identify barriers that prevent clients from evolving and reaching their goals, I’ve provided clients with the practical and transformational tools needed to create lasting change.

Tricia Righetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Tricia Righetti. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Luis Obispo County, California, working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults specializing in substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression using a strength-based approach. Currently, I am working with adults. Typically I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance use issues. I have a deep understanding of childhood trauma as it relates to mental health/substance use.

Valerie Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Valerie Armstrong is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 46903), with over two decades of experience working with children, adults and families. Valerie has extensive experience in treating child abuse/neglect and trauma. She is skilled in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Informed care. Valerie has directed state-funded mental health programs for both children and adults serving hundreds of individuals. Valerie received her Master's Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology from La Salle University in 2001, and received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University in 1995.

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Hello I am Susan Hansted. Welcome to the journey of healing and returning to your Divine authentic self. Entreprenuers and high achievers often work from internal pressures based on how they unconsciously demonstrate their value. This causes us to suffer by people pleasing, finding it hard to set boundaries, and physically suffering from stress related (dis)eases. I am gifted with the ability to hear, feel, and see what goes beyond the natural senses which led me to helping high achieving entreprenuers. My gift is to help unlock the areas of your life that need healing and a fuller expression for an extraordinary life.

Dr. Sadaf Shalchian
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find conflicting aspects of yourself hindering progress? Does your past continue to influence you today, despite your longing for change? Are you seeking to strengthen connections, achieve goals, and craft a fulfilling personal and professional life? I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of healing, self-discovery, and transformation. Working with me involves delving into deep-rooted causes within a secure and compassionate space. It's my privilege to assist you in harnessing the power of your core Self and healing wounded parts that shape your present emotions, thoughts, and behavior.

Darshann Marie Wienick
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD, MSW, ASW
Verified
Verified
According to an ancient Buddhist saying, "pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." My approach to working with patients is to offer effective strategies that minimize unnecessary suffering and to help develop new ways of coping with and healing from trauma. I am a mother and adoptive mother of teenagers in a blended family, so I understand the challenges parents and teens face in the aftermath of divorce. As a former family law attorney, I understand the system and its limitations, so I have unique insight into the ways in which litigation, especially high-conflict divorce and custody litigation, can be traumatic to families.

S. Hultquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified
Verified
I’m deadly curious about what you want to say but can’t, who you want to be but won’t, and what would unfold out of you if we could together tend to the parts that are hard to bear— without judgment and without a goal for what comes next. There is a reason you have been bottling up precious parts of you. We will explore that reason, that need you had to hold yourself tightly inside. It is from this safer space that you will once again look at the long-hidden precious parts of you, and together we will see how you want to unfold from here. I'm a good fit for authenticity/identity/wounds/therapists/queer folks/over-thinkers/creatives.
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Tal Leead
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My mission is your personal growth. As a positive psychologist, I design our sessions focusing on encouraging you to identify and develop your own positive emotions, positive experiences and positive traits. Initially our work includes your most pressing concerns, but my overall treatment plan nurtures that which is best within you. We study your strengths and virtues and tailor new ways to use your resources and achieve your goals. In a safe atmosphere, we remove obstacles, change unhelpful thinking patterns and unsupportive behaviors, all in an effort to enhance your happiness.

Maryam Afshari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Your main goal, regardless of the challenges you face, is to find solutions. Whether it's addiction, depression, relationship difficulties, or any other obstacles, you desire a caring and attentive person who will support you, listen to you, and guide you as a coach on your path to resolution.

Sharon Marie Dobbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can throw us into a whirlwind. May it be a life event you are adjusting to, the intrusiveness of a past or current trauma or that still small voice inside that tells you something’s just not right, such experiences and our responses to them are unique to us. My role as a therapist is to help you get connected with yourself and with what matters most in your life. We join together as a team to explore your life from a birds eye view to identify and work through barriers that might be holding you back from what you want most.

Philip Madden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a wide range of clients, helping them build confidence and learn therapeutic skills to live happier lives. I received my undergraduate degree from Denison University in Ohio in 2009 and my Master of Social Work from Ohio State University in 2015. My passion is facilitating people’s transformation into becoming what they want to be. My goal is to help clients find increased fulfillment for themselves. I firmly believe being mentally healthy takes work, just like anything else we wish to succeed in.

Shanice Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ACSW, RYT
Verified
Verified
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.

Melissa Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples, and group therapy, focusing on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief & loss, and infertility. I maintain a private practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. I have a non-judgmental and compassionate, yet direct, approach. I specialize in women's issues, mood disorders, personality disorders, and grief & loss. I will provide you with emotional support and coping skills. We all have the strength within us to move toward a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life, but we need the tools to get there.

Dr. Ryan Chadderton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"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.

Michael Buck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, My name is Michael Buck and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. Even though my experiences include multiple modalities in Behavioral Health covering all age groups, my passion lies in the area of Substance Use Services/Recovery. I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Perspective to support individual's journeys and I come with 25 plus years in this field. My communication style can vary depending on the individual, delivered without judgment, while being supportive through active listening. I've been told that my style is calm and comfortable.

Maribel Uribe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Maribel Uribe(She/Her/Ella), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. By providing safe and non-judgmental support and encouragement, I assist my clients as they heal and reach their goals. We are so often impacted by previous experiences, and we don't always understand how those experiences influence and impact our present. My goal is to support my clients so they gain insight and realize their options. My clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds and with individualized challenges.
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