"I am particularly interested in helping people to improve their relationships and manage their anger. Go to www.positiverelationshipsorangeco.com to learn more about what I do. In addition to my training as a social worker I am a Christian therapist with seminary training. I have had many years dealing with family dysfunction especially parenting issues. Because parenting issues never exist by themselves I have had experience with many different types of family dysfunction. I work with individuals couples and families. I prefer to use cognitive behavioral therapy and to focus on present problems rather that past issues."

"Physical illness affects your emotional and mental health. As a Psychologist and an RN, I can help manage the stress of cancer, cardiac and autoimmune diseases, diabetes. Whether you have just received a new diagnosis or are weary of struggling with an ongoing illness, I give you tools to ease the process and make you feel more capable of taking charge of your life. I enjoy shepherding new mothers through the terror and uncertainty of dealing with a newborn. We can work on the depression that sometimes comes with that enormous life change."

"Over the past 20 years I have been working with children, teens, adults & families, providing therapy and parenting consultation/support. Whether you or your loved one are struggling with sadness, anxiety, grief & loss, or stress management, I would like to help you work toward and find solutions."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience who specializes in treating teens and adults in inpatient and in outpatient clinical settings. My work is based on the belief that people want to be happy, effective, and successful in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources and skills necessary to achieve these goals. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources and strengths to increase self-understanding, to improve decision-making, to solve problems, and to create the paths to the lives they want."

"Sometimes in life we feel lost, overwhelmed, or hopeless due to intense emotional experiences or life changing events. By approaching the issues holistically, we will help you live the life you deserve and want. Wellness, in its literal definition means a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. My role as a therapist is to guide you toward finding that balance within yourself. We will explore how your thoughts, emotions, body, childhood experiences, relationships, and current environment are contributing to your distress and healing."

"Have you been trying so hard to get ahead but still feel like you can't seem to keep your head above water? With the immense pressure there can be to meet the demands of life, work, and family, it can be hard to keep up and have hope that it will change for the better. We all want to be happy and fulfilled, but yet that can feel impossible at times. If this sounds familiar, I'd like to help by providing you with the guidance and support that can see you through these difficult times in your life."

"I have had the pleasure of working with all age groups for over 30 years. Need help with your kids? Parenting education and training are important issues in my practice. In general, important goals in therapy include learning how to make the best decisions for oneself in day-to-day life and in developing basic problem solving strategies. Often, significant change can be made simply through the process of education and awareness, offered in a caring and compassionate environment. I use EFT in my practice to maximize symptom relief and minimize the need for extended time in therapy."

"Do you need help with your relationships? Are you trying to make sense out of life? I am here to come along side of you to help you make important changes to improve your quality of life. I have had the privilege of working for the past 20 years with people, like yourself, who are facing tough issues in their relationships and in their personal lives. Working with couples, I help them increase their marital satisfaction using helpful communication and problem solving techniques. With individuals, I help them empower themselves to make effective changes to bring joy into their lives."

"Everyone processes life experiences in many different ways. I focus on building on a client's strengths and supporting them in uncovering new ways of fostering personal growth and wellness. I have16 years of experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, phase of life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, foster/adoption, high risk/severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescent's, gender identity and dual diagnosis."

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. By considering therapy, you are taking that first step. I feel that a true counselor on this journey will recognize that each person is unique yet faces familiar challenges. I would like to help you learn about yourself, discover how and why you are feeling the way you do, and how you can effect change - the way you relate to yourself, your family, your work and others. I also have over 10 years experience working with children and their parents with behavioral and emotional issues, including trauma and ADD."

"Sometimes we need an outside perspective to help us get unstuck. I'm so glad you're looking for that perspective! I am honored to come alongside you in a non-judgmental space to explore your needs and reach your goals. Sessions are tailored to what you want and need because you are the expert on your experience. In our work together, my goal is to make sure you feel heard, respected, and accepted while you move toward health, peace, and wholeness."

"Founded in 2008, Orange Coast Psychological Associates consists of a highly trained multidisciplinary group of independently practicing Clinical Psychologists; each of who bring a unique level of skill, expertise and clinical experience. We provide a range of psychological services and assessment to children, adolescents and adults."

"Dr. Charles W. Scott is a licensed psychologist and Marriage, Family, Child Counselor, since 1976 and 1984 respectively. He has a thriving practice in Fountain Valley California. Dr. Scott offers psychotherapy and marital counseling, and Family therapy. He specializes in the treatment of Obsession Compulsive Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorder. He offers psychotherapy for Chemical Dependency and Addiction. Dr. Scott believes in a safe therapy environment where a professional relationship can evolve. Dr. Scott provides morning and evening appointments. He treats children with Attention Deficit Disorder, obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder ODD."

"I specialize in working with culturally diverse children, couples and their families on various psychological concerns. The issues that I treat include attachment, behavioral disturbances, ADHD, Autism spectrum and socialization concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, impulse control disorders, and family cultural conflicts. These experiences have built on my training in evidenced based practices including, Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Integrative Complex Trauma Treatment, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). My specialty is Vietnamese American children, couples, and their families as I am bilingual, currently developing evidence based treatment, teaching future counselors as a professor, and conducting research on innovative approaches."

"This is where healing begins...With over 20 years of experience within the mental health field, I have worked with diverse issues in various clinical settings. My interests have continued to grow in this ever-changing field. As the owner of the Creative Counseling Center of Orange County, I aspire to provide services without judgement and with unconditional sincerity to meet your unique, individual needs. I possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with people of all ages (children, adolescents, transitional age youth, and adults) in whichever way treatment is preferred (individual, group, couple, and/or family session)."

"Would you like to reduce, change or eliminate your fears, anger/rage, resentments, low self-esteem, indecision, depression or anxiety? I am a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and can help to heal the effects of trauma (PTSD), abuse, substance addiction, guilt, or stress."

"I believe that people are innately resilient and will instinctively do whatever it takes to survive. My experience working with teenagers and adults that have experienced severe mental health challenges, trauma, and/or drug and alcohol addiction has given me the opportunity to see this true human resiliency countless times. Sometimes, the things people do to survive life's challenges can eventually become problematic, especially in new contexts. When that happens, letting go of the things that used to be comforting can be scary, even if these things are now causing distress."

"Paula Inge Linchim, M.A., has been affiliated with A Change In Direction since 1992. She received her B.A. in psychology from the University of Arizona and National University in 1990, and her M.A. in clinical psychology from National University in 1992. She went directly into private practice, working side by side with her father. A Change In Direction, formerly known as Cope Center, was started by her father in 1976."

"Lisa Popper is a certified PEERS instructor and a credentialed teacher holding an MA in Psychology from California Southern University. She has effectively mentored children, teens, and young adults with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia for over 20 years. Ms. Popper also works as a life coach for children, teens, and young adults and their families who wish to continue their social skills training beyond the 14-week program or for those who choose to work privately."