Therapists in Anaheim Hills, CA

The most central ideas in my work are that we all have the ability to change and grow if provided with the right tools and insight. My general goals in treatment are to assist you in what you want. I am attentive and responsive to my client's needs and goals. I see myself as your instrument to assist you in obtaining your goals, whatever those may be. I provide the mental and emotional tools and resources, provide you with support, and guide you.

I specialize in working with a wide range of individuals, couples, children, and adults, addressing various challenges such as maladaptive communication, relationship issues, anxiety, significant sadness, depression, trauma, and domestic violence. If you’re struggling to cope with any of these situations, I can help you navigate your feelings and offer a path forward. My approach includes helping clients work through conflict resolution and improving overall well-being.

Are you facing big life changes or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling frustrated and unheard in your relationships? I help individuals and couples navigate these challenges, rebuild connections, and foster healthier, happier relationships. If you’re ready to break free from old cycles and discover joy and fulfillment, let’s start this journey together. Reach out today and take the first step towards a better future.

Life can be overwhelming. Many people find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or relationship issues that seem insurmountable. You might be feeling disconnected, stressed, or stuck in patterns that bring more pain than peace. Perhaps you're looking for a way to manage these intense emotions, rebuild connections, or simply find a sense of direction. What you want is relief—relief from the burdens that weigh you down and guidance to lead a life filled with meaning, joy, and strong relationships.

I am passionate about working with individuals, teens, and couples, who are committed to working on themselves and their relationships to build a better and more fulfilling life. I have worked with clients who struggle with a multitude of different issues such as, anxiety, self-esteem, boundaries, relationships, and work-related issues and stressors. Sometimes seeing a situation from a different perspective is all you need to understand what it is you need to do to make it better. I am committed to helping my clients meet their goals and achieve much more satisfying and productive lives. This way they can begin to feel better.

I like working with individuals facing challenges with anxiety, depression, or a life transition (career, school, end of a relationship). As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to bring in alternative views or perspectives for understanding the current struggle. I am trained as a clinical psychologist and utilize various therapeutic interventions including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness skills, Interpersonal therapy, and Existential therapy.

Be a better you. People seek out therapy for several reasons. Self-exploration, growth, change, and learning new coping strategies are just a few reasons. Finding a therapist to guide and support you along the way will make these tasks simpler and possibly even enjoyable. I treat individuals, couples, and families looking to find relief from emotional and psychological troubles and become their best self. While treatment for Asperger's Syndrome, Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression are my specialties, I also work with people who struggle with addiction, relationship problems, sexuality uncertainties, and low self-esteem.

Has a horrible event happened to you? Or maybe don't even remember, but your body doesn't feel the same? Do you feel at times like you are floating through life? Then it may be time to seek professional help. Trauma for children or even adults is devastating and impacts many different areas of our lives, such as relationships, jobs, work, and family. I specialize in working with young adults who have encountered childhood trauma, sexual trauma and/or situational trauma. Or do you and your partner seem to struggle to communicate at times, feel criticized ,feel iced out and struggling to understand each other ?

Having started out with a career in family law, I have built my clinical career around giving hope to broken families. In helping family's with struggling teens I am the Inspired Resolutions specialist in helping the younger children who are often affected by issues in the home. I have had the experience consulting with elementary, middle & high school's giving me insight into helping families navigate their children's school system. I have become experienced in navigating mental health in the legal system with experience in family reunification and Drug Court Lead Therapist & currently Lead LMFT with Hoag chemical dependency unit.

Welcome! Life has many ups, downs, twists, and turns leaving you wondering which path to take. You can even start feeling stuck. Sometimes we only focus on the path once traveled. Sometimes we get too tangled in the path that is not yet within our reach. My goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. I look forward to understanding your story, while overcoming obstacles, identifying triggers, further developing coping skills, exploring what is important to you, and helping you live a fulfilled life.

I enjoy working with teens (15 and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience with mental illness, addiction, parenting, marital difficulties, and LGBTQ issues. Most of the time, people have tried a variety of solutions before coming to me for help. Together, we can explore your concerns, your goals, your strengths, and the obstacles that are keeping you stuck or holding you back. In most cases, long-term therapy is not necessary. My goal is to help you heal and grow to the point that you no longer need therapy as quickly as possible.

Feeling uncertain about starting therapy? I understand, it can be overwhelming and stressful not knowing what to expect. I must acknowledge; you’re taking the first step towards your healing journey by being here. Therapy is an intentional process of working through life challenges, linking to past traumas, developing healthier boundaries, and nurturing the meaningful relationships with yourself and others.

Families are required to manage multiple stressors and expectations in day to day life. Over time, we see the toll it takes on them. Couples struggle with communication, intimacy and sharing common goals. Finding time to nurture the relationship and improve closeness sometimes involves outside support. If left untreated, we see couples and families experiencing depression, anxiety and often times separation. Regaining connections, coping and feeling better about yourself is the goal of my practice. Having an accurate assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan is the best place to begin.

I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and I specialize working with neurodivergent clients (Autism/ADHD) and related difficulties. I have a special interest in relationship and social difficulties and how masking and rejection sensitivity impacts mental health. Issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersonal problems). I use an individualized approach based on my client's needs, using evidence based approaches: CBT, Mindfulness, ACT, family systems, self-compassion, Social Support, and DBT-informed.

Anyone who is struggling with any stage of life, everyday stresses and relational issues. I work well with children & teens experiencing behavior problems and/or relational problems. I treat all marital issues and specialize in infidelity and infertility. I have worked with a wide range of growth & development milestones.I sympathize with parents having difficulty with discipline & developmental issues in their children. I am very culturally diversified as I have worked with a wide range of cultures, religions and how those factor into our relationships.

Everyone experiences times in their life when they feel at the end of their rope. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek support, whether it be for yourself or for your child. You are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, feeling stuck, or struggling to find a different path. Your child is struggling with emotional outbursts, aggression, defiance, or behavioral challenges. These difficulties have caused relational problems, impairment at home or at work, and seem like a never ending battle. Our goal at Safe to Heal is to help you find a way to a healthier and more fulfilling life.

People come to the crossroads of seeking mental health treatment for many different reasons and with many different paths. I would like to meet you on that path and help you through it. I have over 30 years experience in counseling and therapy with 20 years working in addictions, dual diagnosis, inpatient mental health with persistent mental illness and outpatient with individuals and couples for both the Veterans Administration and as adjunct faculty at Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry. I also do psychological assessment for diagnosis clarification and treatment planning. Visit our website www.drscottwenger.com.

Is your teenager talking about things like wanting to harm themselves or end their life? Is your teenager demonstrating signs of depression or unmanageable anxiety and you don’t know how to help? As a parent who loves their child deeply, I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your child go through this. I find that the pressures placed on teenagers in today’s environment are overwhelming.

Are you struggling to cope with life transitions? Many of us are experiencing significant anxiety due to changing work environments, parenting children who aren’t in school or attempting to navigate the changing social conditions. Are you feeling stressed by a traumatic event? Perhaps you are experiencing a divorce, have family conflicts or are alone as an empty nester. These circumstances can impact your connection with loved ones, colleagues, and most importantly, the relationship with yourself. If you are the last person on the list who gets your time and attention, let's change that, and create the life you envision.