Stress Therapists in Brea, CA

Dr. Kaneshiro (CA PSY22537) is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical psychologist who specializes in immigration evaluations, most commonly for I-601A waivers, VAWA (Violence Against Women’s Act), U-Visa, Asylum, I-751 removal of conditions on permanence residence, I-212 permission to reapply for admission after deportation or removal, and N-648 certifications for disability. During the 14+ years she has conducted immigration evaluations, she has proudly used her expertise to promote social justice, raise individual and community health, and deliver essential psychological knowledge needed by key decision-makers.

Do you find yourself longing for something more in life? Are you surviving, just getting by, but feeling disconnected from your heart? I am here to support you! I offer a warm, empathic presence, as well as a safe space to process your emotions and work toward greater emotional health and wholeness. My goal for every client is to foster a deeper sense of peace, hope, and personal freedom. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in a clinical setting to address a variety of interpersonal and emotional concerns.

Welcome! Call today and begin the process towards a healthier and happier you. There are times in our lives when we need the guidance of professionals to highlight our path to wellness. I work with children and adults providing therapy and assessment. Complimentary phone consultation at 714-936-0528.

Therapy can help you overcome challenges such as addressing negative feelings, making behavioral change, managing a transition, or dealing with grief, loss, and trauma. Therapy is also a great place to learn about strengthening relationships, setting goals, and challenging yourself to be the person you want to be. I have been working with and advocating for individuals, children, and families since 2005. I welcome all clients, but found my techniques to be particularly helpful in working with anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma history, PTSD, grief or loss, and couple & family dynamic issues.

I enjoy working with couples and adults of all life stages, suffering from anxiety, depression, trying improve communications, relationships, functioning, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. I collaborate with you to come up with reasonable and attainable goals for positive life changes. You will experience a confidential and non-judgmental environment, where you are heard, understood, and appreciated. We explore your unique beliefs, thoughts, feelings and circumstances while discovering the therapy approach that works best for you. I am expanding my business working hours to early mornings and some Saturdays.

We all face difficult issues and need someone to help us through these challenging times. Struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, work/school issues, life changes, marital, domestic and family issues or any other issues we are here to help you. 12-Step meetings may not be enough to overcome the underlying issues that lead to substance use and other disorders. If you're looking for extra support and guidance, we look forward to helping you achieve your goals. We offer a safe and supportive environment with an empathic therapist who understands.

Congratulations for having the courage to take the first step toward your healing, transcendence and transformation! Sometimes life isn't fair, or its confusing, or worse, hurtful and traumatizing. Whether the source of your distress originates from early experiences, heredity influences or traumatic events, it can set in motion patterns to which one can be blind but painfully affected. I would be honored to coach, guide, educate and accompany you on your healing path as you identify the sources of distress, process through traumatic experiences or strategize and implement more effective ways of being.

I spent the a decade working in the addiction treatment industry. Working in that industry opened my eyes to the need for adequate trauma treatment so I became trained as an EMDR practitioner. In studying mind- body approaches to trauma, such as EMDR, I learned about the effectiveness of Eastern Practices such as Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation in treating a range of psychological challenges.

Do you find yourself struggling with life transitions such as school, professional development, and marriage? It can be difficult to become your authentic self when you are dealing with life stressors and personal road blocks such as; self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about the work that I do with young adults , and the impact on the larger family system. My theoretical approach stems from Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and the use of somatic language, art therapy, and mindfulness strategies to strengthen the mind and body connection.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers

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 am excited that you are here today. My primary job as a psychotherapist is to assist others in managing issues in life. I enjoy helping others; I like providing the right tools to individuals in order to allow them to see their potential in life; to see them make progress towards their goals. However, this is not my only role in life. I am also a friend, partner, and step-parent who plays a role in who I am today and my personality. I believe my personality is very welcoming to others.

From the outside you are this high achieving teenager that meets everyone's expectations. But on the inside, you have anxiety and are silently drowning. You never feel good enough. You feel exhausted constantly worrying about what others think of you and trying to keep afloat. You consistently push your emotions to the side to please others and not disappoint. You are feeling lonely, outgrowing friendships, and feeling guilty wanting more in your friendships. You feel nervous and anxious about making new friends for fear they won't like you. We understand and we are here to help.

Do you feel like yourself? If not, what might be missing that would help you to feel more like yourself? Some days feel more challenging than others. Seasons of worry, sadness, insecurity, and relational distance can feel impossible to overcome. You might try to hide your emotions from the people around you for fear that they won't understand. You might experience greater conflict in relationships and isolate yourself as a result. You deeply desire a place to feel safe, understood, and known without judgment.

My name is Sylvia Joyner, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients Statewide via telehealth. My focus is working with adult women facing challenges with relationships, life transitions, intimate partner violence, child abuse, parenting, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) my work has helped clients heal and progress towards living a more fulfilled, empowered, and purposeful life.

Sometimes “unfinished business” from the past can cause great challenges in one’s life. You could struggle with anxiety, sadness, irritability, hurt, loss, or anger. This, so often, feels heavy and overshadows a person’s daily functioning. You could also notice negative patterns or behaviors in your relationships. Taking the time to look at what contributes to the challenges can cause a positive change in your life, so that you can function without difficulty, be more at peace, and feel more joy.

High school and college should be times of joy, peace, purpose, and growth. Maybe you’re smart, take challenging classes, and get good grades, but you want to be more confident and happy. It can be a big relief to find someone you can have judgement-free conversations with. I specialize in therapy for students who are smart but struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma. I have walked alongside so many students to guide them toward greater confidence, healing, and purpose in their lives. People tend to say they feel safe with me and that they feel more peaceful after we talk.

How can I help? You came to this website in hopes of finding a therapist who could help you deal with your struggles. You may have found yourself in the same kind of relationship or work situation that you promised yourself you would never get into again. I can help you find the path that will lead to success rather than repeated frustration and discouragement. Perhaps you are facing a crisis, loss or a difficult life transition. Maybe life has taken you through trauma, the pain and effects of which you are still experiencing today. I can help you find hope and healing.

Therapy can be an emotionally painful and difficult process, but also an empowering and rewarding investment towards emotional healing, interpersonal growth and healthy relationships. You have already started this journey by recognizing and asking for professional help. This shows courage, motivation and desire to change. Having a positive experience starts with a trusting connection with a therapist in a safe, neutral and supportive environment. In my practice, I focus on strengths and solutions to help clients gain insight about their current dysfunctional patterns and develop behavioral action plans to make positive changes.