Women's Issues Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

It's difficult to choose a therapist off of a list so I hope it will provide some confidence knowing that I have been in private practice in Orange County for over 30 years. I specialize in relationship issues with couples, with various women's issues and in treating children. I have had great success with a specific journaling technique that I have developed and am confident that I can help you with whatever challenges you are currently experiencing. I know it's scary to start therapy, but I'm confident I can help you navigate this new experience in a way that will make you feel safe and comfortable.

If you were to make list of everyone you care for, where would you place? Would you be on your list at all? It is your time to be heard and supported! Whether you are being visited by anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles; whatever problem weighs on you, you are not alone. Together we will find solutions to challenges through a kind and collaborative therapeutic relationship. It is a privilege to be invited into your journey, and l will strive to see the world through your lens. Let's harvest your strengths and capabilities, and discover your most amazing you!

Are you tired, experiencing burnout, battling anxiety, and trying to manage it all? My approach in treatment is down to earth, authentic, and compassionate. With 17 years of experience, I specialize in working with women's issues - from women in their 20's, facing dating challenges and life transitions, navigating life in a new career and post college, to helping women of all ages with anxiety/depression/stress.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering supportive, strength-based therapy to adults and families. I have a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and an M.A. in Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Webster University in Irvine, California. Throughout my carrier, I have worked with clients with a variety of issues and from all socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. My experience in College Hospital, a mental health facility, trained me to understand how different mental health issues can be compounded by trauma and substance abuse, as well as preparing me for dealing with clients with variety of mental health problems. I have extensive experience with children, adolescents and adults who had experienced different traumas. Among my areas of experience are anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, women's issues , adolescents' issues and family problems. I utilize many different treatment modalities and treatment techniques depending on the client's needs.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

When experiencing any kind of suffering or relational conflict, we often feel alone and disconnected in our distress. Karina understands this, and holds true compassion and empathy for those in such pain. She attunes to her clients with warmth and tenderness, caring deeply for their emotional and relational well-being. Her approach is collaborative, inviting authenticity within emotional processing. Working with the neuroscience of attachment theory and a psychodynamic lens, Karina provides a safe space for her clients to process and gain insight as they journey toward healing, integration, and growth.

Rachel is passionate about walking alongside others to help them on their path to healing. She believes in creating a warm and empathetic environment for clients to help them feel cared for and seen. Rachel enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, adults and couples regarding various issues, including: anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum and parenting struggles, foster parents, relationship distress, grief and loss, life transitions, ministry and spiritual issues. Rachel loves utilizing attachment styles and life stories to help facilitate insight and growth in the healing journey of her clients.

Hello, welcome to my private practice. As a therapist, I see many clients who are intelligent, hardworking, and loving, unconsciously fall into patterns of self sabotage. Struggling daily with thoughts that create anxiety and depression; making life feel dull and heavy. Our own brain can sometimes be our worst enemy.

Currently accepting new clients! Whether you struggle with moderate to severe anxiety, depression, unbalanced relationships and boundaries, chronic illness, burnout, or are seeking couples' therapy, I may be able to help.

Hello! I am Carly Portillo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, CA. I am a warm, collaborative therapist committed to working with you to help you reach your therapeutic goals. Did you know that studies show that a strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and client was one of the most influential factors in positive therapy outcomes? It is so important to me that my clients feel seen, heard, and connected with me throughout the therapy process. I am passionate about creating an environment that is welcoming, nonjudgmental, and safe.

The people in your life see this strong and positive side of you, but on the inside you're feeling lost, confused, isolated, and like you don't know how much longer you can keep up this façade before the suffering starts to leak out and you lose complete control. Most clients with whom I work are struggling with depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and disability, general stress, and/or trauma/PTSD, problems which often come to the forefront following recent relational, work, and life stressors. I'm here to help you find your truth and commit to the meaningful journey of reaching your most empowered and authentic self.

Do you feel like you've had to shove the sexual side of yourself away because of fear, trauma, shame, embarrassment, pain or a lack of connection? Are you frustrated you and your partner(s) are out of sync? Is it hard to get out of your head and into your body during intimacy or other areas of your life? Your past and your present don't define you. You can heal. You can evolve. You can thrive. Your unique experience matters! I can help you ease distress related to your mental health and/or sexuality so you feel safe, comfortable, confident, inspired and free to be you!

Men and women of all ages, cultures, and phases of life experience the challenges of anxiety, stress, depression, grief, loss, anger, or the affects of trauma. I’m here to provide the compassionate, caring, empowering therapeutic support you need during these challenging times. I’ve worked successfully in several professions pursing education and self-growth work, lived on several continents, and welcome diversity of all kinds. I specialize in helping people navigate difficult transitions, particularly at quarter-, mid-, or elder-life changes. These include relationship/family issues, divorce/separation, school/work/career choices.

Are you TIRED of pretending to be 'FINE' when you're really in terrible pain? Do you want to PUNCH the next person who says, "At least you look good"? I get it! PAIN & ILLNESS is hard & most people don't understand how it challenges every aspect of your life. As someone who has battled chronic pain & cancer, I have a unique combination of first-hand knowledge & professional experience. I work as a catalyst to help you build hope, promote healing & inspire growth so that you can live a 'chronically' fulfilling life.

Welcome! I am a psychotherapist striving to deliver high-quality therapy that is holistic and tailored to you. My priority is providing a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship. This foundation is the groundwork that allows my clients to take risks in therapy and discuss what is really getting in the way of the life they want to lead. Therapy with me means going beyond the surface of thoughts and behaviors to access underlying emotions that are often at the root of feeling stuck. As an attachment-based therapist, I help my clients explore their relationships and their emotional and behavioral patterns.