Couples Counseling Therapists in Huntington Beach, CA

Life can be difficult. Often what we envisioned for ourselves is not matching the reality. We feel overwhelmed, sad, angry, we question ourselves and sometimes life itself. This can be lonely. A client and therapist relationship is key to creating a sense of comfort and trust for clients to open up, talk about their situation, discover their true thoughts and feelings, begin to heal, and feel empowered to handle whatever life puts before them.

I know how it feels to be stuck in pain, and I know how amazing and life changing it feels to find a way out. I believe that this process is what builds beautiful, strong resilient people. I help people on that path. I believe that involves processing past pain, and then using spirituality, nature, movement, art, music and human connections to pursue the values and passions you discovered on your journey. I also enjoy helping couples and families learn skills that enable them to connect, understand each other and work together.

Dr. Marc Bock has developed and led anger management groups for men convicted of domestic violence for over 10 years. He now works with individuals and couples in his private practice to guide them on the path to a healthy relationship with themselves and others. In addition to being a practicing psychologist and chiropractor, he is also an educator and lecturer. This unique balance of mind and body skills and the awareness of how our pain affects our total self, allows for a more integrated approach in guiding individuals along their path of healing.

Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." (George Bernard Shaw) Finding greater self awareness allows you stop self-defeating behaviors and destructive patterns of living. I help individuals and couples to heal, grow and achieve their true potential. I approach counseling and coaching with joy and a belief in the unlimited potential that exists in each and every one of us. You are the expert in your own life and your answers lie within. My role is to journey with you by exploring new ideas, approaches and strategies that build on your strengths.

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

Do you have daily challenges surrounding food, body image, and exercise? Are traumatic experiences from your past shaping your current relationships and life choices, creating further challenges? Are you experiencing anxiety surrounding sports performance due to injuries in your past? Do you struggle integrating faith into your life, and want to deepen your relationship to God? I am a trauma informed and EMDR Certified Therapist, and I specialize in eating disorders, sports performance anxiety, and Christian therapy. If you are struggling with any of these issues, I can be of help.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

If you find yourself feeling lost, isolated, depressed and unable to make positive changes in your life, then I can help. I can work with you to gain more fulfillment in your own life with your partner , family, children or friends. My clients state that my caring heart and non-judgmental style are key factors which help them navigate through difficult times. I will walk with you and together we will move towards a brighter future.

Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship /family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

Most people want to move toward health, peace, and wholeness in their lives. The problem is that difficult life experiences, big changes, depression, and anxiety can make that feel impossible. I believe our brains actually work toward healing when given the time and space to do so – that is where I come in.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or alone, like you keep going in circles without moving forward? Would you like to find better ways of operating in interpersonal relationships, feel confident, improve communication, reduce stress and have someone to help you get there? Would you like to make lasting change, whether that's building self-esteem, gaining insight, improving relationships, feeling happier and more at peace, or just being able to adapt more easily to life's transitions? Or maybe you're not exactly sure why you feel the way you do but you know you want to feel different and trying something different might be key.

My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship /family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.

Do you have a deep sense that you are missing out on the life you are supposed to have? Do you feel that things need to be different but you aren't sure where to start? Do you feel stuck? Your difficulties do not define you. Perhaps you are going through a challenging life transition or loss. It could be that anxiety or depression are keeping you from the things you want and need to do. Or maybe job, family or relationship issues are weighing on you.

Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship /family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.

Are you angry, irritable, stressed, or just frustrated that your life has not turned out the way you hoped? Tired of feeling depressed or anxious? Are financial concerns worrying you or making you feel anxious? Maybe you don't notice feeling any differently, but you're having problems with people at work, friends, family or other relationships. While my business is varied, I truly enjoy providing therapy. My clients are typically intelligent and motivated and just need some help with a particular crisis, anger issues, career transition, financial problem, relationship problem ( couples and families), mental health problem or legal issue.

Ready to create the relationships you deserve? I help you create better relationships by starting from within. I am a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 16.5 years of experience. My specialties are sex therapy, relationship issues, communication, alternative relationship dynamics, and transgender identities. I treat individuals, couples , and all forms of relationships. I also help with personal growth, work-life balance, infidelity, sexual health, sexual dysfunction, desire discrepancy, alternative lifestyles, polyamory, Kink/BDSM, and LGBTQIA+ identities.

Anger, shame, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism are emotions and traits that can be caused by trauma. Unresolved trauma can negatively affect our current relationships and family dynamics. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you in order to manage trauma-related symptoms and reach a more meaningful state. I utilize a client-centered approach in order to create a safe space for my clients to process unresolved feelings/reactions. Forming a meaningful connection allows us to create a space that welcomes vulnerability, and the therapeutic relationship is just as important as the therapeutic modality.