Grief Therapists in Garden Grove, CA

Immediate In-Network Availability. Accepting New Clients! Trauma Specialist with over 30 years experience specializing in the treatment of Adult & Childhood Abuse Trauma/ PTSD, Grief & Loss , Relationship issues, Work Stress, and Life Transitions. I provide individual, couples and (adult) family therapy. I have worked with people from multiple, culturally diverse and LGBTQ communities. I bring forward a breadth of both professional and personal life experiences to offer in addressing various life transitions. If you have struggled to understand your own feelings you may need someone to help you make sense of your experiences.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief or difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, family therapy, relational therapy, psychoeducation, CBT and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.

Life is consistently pulling us and twisting us all in a multitude of directions. Life demands we ‘do this now' then 'hurry up and do that' and then hold on tight because there is even more, we 'must hurry up and accomplish this next thing right now!' If this sounds familiar, my guess is that you are exhausted if not overwhelmed. I know firsthand that life can often take us down unexpected roads that might feel extremely scary and intense. I also know that there is infinite power and resilience that comes from seeking help, leaning in, and doing the work that helps us cope during the difficult times and feel grounded once again.

Greetings! My name is Edrica Coleman. I'm a black cis-gendered licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in the mental health field and serving children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I help with issues like depression, anxiety, grief , life transitions, traumatic life experiences, anger, self-doubt, academic/ work difficulties, relationships, self-harm, and suicidality. I utilize modalities like CBT, DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. My own experiences as a black woman in America inform my practice to be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and nonjudgemental.

Suffering is a normal and natural part of the human experience. When suffering arises in our lives, it's easy to try to push through or push down the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors we experience. We try to cope often, but the truth is you don't have to. Suffering has an antidote called compassion, which means "to suffer together." As a licensed clinical social worker, this is the foundation of my work with my clients. Everyone deserves care and compassion in their suffering and the ability to have a safe space to be with it all.

My clients usually express experiencing conflicts, inside themselves or with others, and are looking for empathic, flexible, and dynamic clinician to provide support and guidance. My clients have challenges with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, grief , self-esteem, self/body image, interpersonal relationships (family, platonic, romantic), work-life balance, life transitions, racial trauma, racial identity, challenges with boundary setting, and assertive communication. I provide them with a empathetic and supportive environment to explore these challenges, and develop goals and interventions to grow and heal.

I am passionate about helping children and adults who come from hard places to find hope and healing, including those with PTSD, anxiety, and attachment problems. My desire is for my clients to experience a genuine, compassionate, and well-equipped psychologist to guide them toward their goals. I strive to help my clients learn, grow, and heal so they can flourish. I tailor my approach to each individual's and family's strengths and needs, pulling from several evidence-based practices, teaching and coaching concrete skills, and focusing on reflection and relational patterns. I have clinical expertise in the treatment of trauma both in children and adults, including those with histories of abuse, neglect, and other forms of interpersonal trauma. I love working with parents who themselves have come from hard places or with histories of loss who are struggling to find their way in parenting, to move from surviving to thriving. I am passionate about helping family members connect and overcome what has divided them. I have specialized training in helping foster and adoptive families. Additionally, I treat young children who are struggling with behavioral problems at home and school.

Treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss , and specialize in the field of addiction. Over 35 continuous years working with drug, alcohol, sex, and love addiction. Trained in Emotional Transformation Therapy, "ETT" (ETT Addiction Certified) my clients receive rapid removal of symptoms and addictive cravings in many cases. With this exciting new cutting edge therapy, people are removing distressing symptoms that they have unsuccessfully attempted to remove for many years, in only minutes to a few sessions. I also use Gestalt Therapy for healing and teach my clients tools to use at home. I am also trained in EMDR since the early 90's.

Often life presents us with challenges we try to overcome. Sometimes we are successful and sometimes we need a helping hand; we need someone to listen to us. This interpersonal contact cannot be found at a bookstore in a self-help book, but with a professional and confidential advocate. I work with individuals, couples and families as well as with children of any age. I have training in domestic violence, sexual assault, and grief group therapy. I offer brief or ongoing therapy.

My name is Paula Inge-Linchim, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have been in private practice since 1992. I received my Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Arizona and National University in 1990, and my Master of Arts in clinical psychology from National University in 1992. I went directly into private practice, working side by side with my father, who was a psychologist and my mentor until his death in 2006. Cope Center was started by my father in 1976. The current business name is Changing Directions Psychotherapy, LLC and is solely run by Paula Inge-Linchim, LMFT.

I am a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in practice for over 29 years helping families, couples, adolescents, and children of diverse ethnic groups overcome a myriad of problems by providing compassionate yet straightforward counsel.

You are meant to live a meaningful, passionate, and humorous life. And a portion of human suffering stems from circumstances beyond our control. I want you to know that your sadness, grief , anxiety, anger, or relationship issues are welcome here. I care about your emotional health, and I see you. The first step in establishing a healthier way of thinking and increasing an emotional balance is by having someone to talk to. I provide compassionate, non-intrusive methods and inspirational counseling that produces freedom of past and present challenges that may alleviate symptoms or reduce psychological and emotional suffering.

Healing is a sacred journey. We need time, space, and energy to engage in a crucial time of growth. I am honored and humbled to be a part of my patients’ work. Every day that I engage in this ministry is another day that I feel blessed. Over the years, my professional focus has centered on the many facets of grief . I have an ongoing and deep interest in many types of loss , including loss of loved ones, loss of security and identity, changes in relationships, and other types of personal transition.

ANXIETY and Depression are absolutely treatable. I know this from personal and professional experience. Emotional ups & downs make coping difficult, & keeping up a brave face next to impossible. With advanced training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) the approaches I use target distorted thinking & unproductive behavior, while helping us write a new narrative. Whether filled with anxious thoughts, paralyzed by trauma, or the loss of something or someone precious - there is absolutely life after heartache, pain, and disappointment.

This isn't what you signed up for... It's just not working. You've been strong. You've been able to keep it together for a long time. But now you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you get through this tough time...stuck place...lousy situation. Let me help you rediscover your joy. I use compassion, encouragement, humor and direction in therapy. I want to make this a safe and dynamic place for you to grow and change. My Welcome video: https://youtu.be/VElR50lLGFE

Are you suffering from stress, depression, anxiety? Are you internally battling with unresolved trauma? Are you experiencing difficulty adjusting to changes in your life? Are you dating the "same" person you divorced three years ago? Do you feel like your partner or spouse does not understand you? Does your child is showing behaviors or attitudes that are concerning to you? I can help to guide you through this therapeutic journey so that you will integrate new skills for living, loving, relating, and ultimately leading the fulfilling life you desire.

If you're looking for a therapist, chances are you've used all the tools you have at hand to manage, cope, or overcome your current situation. Life can be unpredictable and difficult and we're not born with all the tools needed to equip us to see us through all our stressors, shortcomings, and doubts. I would be honored to come alongside you to uncover strengths, teach new coping skills, change unhelpful thought patterns, and encourage you on your path to a growth, health and well-being.

Are you having difficulties coping with stress, managing conflicts, and connecting to others? Personal conflicts can elicit emotions, thoughts, and reactions in ourselves that structure our sense of self and our relationships. I can help guide you to a deeper understanding of your feelings about your relationships and personal view of yourself. I exercise compassionate understanding to help you resolve the seeming paradoxes of conflicts within your life to help you achieve an increased sense of harmony and peace.