Therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA

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I work with a range of clients, from children who are struggling to read, to adolescents who experience signs of depression and anxiety, and I even help parents understand what their child is going through so that they can become an advocate for their needs. This is done through assessments, counseling, and offering parent consultation and supports. Additionally, I am able to walk families through the special education process and review IEP documents together as well.

Hello all, I am Crystal Purdue and have been practicing social work and working in the field of mental health for the past 9 years since graduating with my Masters in Social Work from USC in 2013. I currently am a clinical supervisor at a local nonprofit outpatient mental health clinic. When I am not supervising and educating future therapists, I like to focus my practice on maternal and parental mental health, specifically how our own trauma impacts the way/how we parent our children. I offer a sliding scale fee agreement that is discussed at first phone call to assist all clients with obtaining services regardless of income.

Life sometimes throws us a curve ball. Daily life struggles and stress that we have normally handled with relative ease can suddenly seem overwhelming. Too much stress and the inability to handle it properly can begin to undermine our potential to enjoy our work and to care for ourselves and others. Finances, parenting, relationships, school, care taking, health concerns, and loss can be stressful aspects of life. When we begin to internalize these external stressors it can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, poor health, phsysical/emotional exhaustion and relationship problems.

Are you always a little bit afraid that your anxiety will show up at the worst time? I know the feeling! Anxiety can be scary, even when it shows up when you are leaving the house, meeting a friend, or ordering food. Everyday tasks don’t seem that easy with anxiety around. I want to help turn the volume down on your anxiety so that even the simplest asks will become easier. I like to use a combination of CBT, ERP, and Mindfulness to help reduce anxiety. I am now currently accepting new clients via tele-health!

Regardless of the specific issues you're dealing with, you're looking for answers. Whether it's about addiction, depression, relationship issues, or other challenges of life, you need someone who cares, listens, and coaches you through it.

I am glad that you are in this site looking to improve your mental health. For many people, mental health is still a stigma that stop us to look for help. So congratulations in your first step to break with it down. I highly commit to all my patients in their therapeutic process, I am there with their ups and downs. I want you to experiment how therapy helps you to improve yourself and if I am the one that you chose to work with, I will be honored to work in your therapeutic process.

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.

As a Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist I have a unique approach to understanding both family dynamics and individual struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, parenting etc. I focus on brief, solution focused therapy, therapy that works! Therapy and the needs of people that present for therapy have changed and you need a Psychologist/Therapist that understands the unique demands and challenges of today's world. I know that most people don't have the time or money to invest in years of therapy and getting nowhere. I combine Therapy and Life Coaching to build a treatment plan that addresses all your needs.

Cornell Custody Solutions works with families dealing with divorce and custody related issues. CCS was founded by Dr. Nelson de Ramirez. The same founder of OC Kids Therapy. We provide individual, reunification, co-parenting and mediation that is focused on getting results.

***Currently offering in person sessions and virtual sessions. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and women and couples of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes.

OC Kids Therapy was created out of the need for brief solution focused treatment for children and their families. With counseling and coaching we help children, teens and their families gain the tools to deal with many of the common issues kids experience such as: Anxiety, depression, self harm and lack of motivation. Often, typical "teen" and "child" issues such as acting out, parent child conflict, academic issues and social difficulties can be addressed within as little as 5 sessions.

As a SOLUTION-DRIVEN psychologist, I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a focused, problem solving psychotherapy, highly effective in treating depression, anxiety, stress, anger, substance use problems (including gaming addiction), and relationship distress. CBT is designed to provide symptom relief and personality change, prevent future symptomatic episodes, enhance quality of life, promote adaptive functioning in work/school and relationships, and increase the likelihood of making healthy and satisfying life choices.

Hola, Mi nombre es Sofía Alonso, LMFT y APCC. He trabajado con niños, adolescentes, familias, parejas e individuos en diferentes entornos y países. Amo mi trabajo y me comprometo con todos mis pacientes en su proceso terapéutico, estoy ahí cuando más me necesitan. Quiero que experimente cómo la terapia le ayuda a mejorar y alcanzar sus metas. Tengo formación en diferentes áreas donde podrá elegir y decidir qué es lo mejor para usted, ya que usted es el experto en su vida donde la terapia le ayudará a identificar y aclarar situaciones que puedan interrumpir o perturbar su rutina diaria.

Hello. Since you're visiting this page, it may be that you are thinking of starting therapy. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. The major emphasis of my clinical practice is psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents.

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.

You have important goals to reach and want a life you can celebrate, but may be feeling stuck by anxiety, depression, loss, even trauma. I can work with you to help resolve negative feelings and circumstances you wish you could change but don’t know how.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and strongly believe that as a therapist my job is to be the fellow traveler of those that seek the road of recovery of whatever their challenges might be. I have great respect for those individuals that seek to overcome life challenges that impair their lives and have the determination to reach out for help. I am also a Christian Pastor, who clearly predicates inclusiveness and love without any trace of judgement, welcoming all and embracing diversity.