Therapists in Huntington Beach, CA

I am a clinical psychologist (PsyD) with over 8 years of experience working with clients in the mental health field. My work experience has equipped me to work with adults (18 and up) with depression, anxiety, mood instability, relational issues, trauma, substance abuse recovery, and life transitions.

Yes, we are still in a very stressful period, especially after the holidays. Having someone to talk too in confidence can greatly alleviate worry, anxiety, and depression. I'm a licensed psychologist practicing for over 20+ years with adults and teens! I treat mild/moderate mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship dysfunction, career/work stress, and family of origin issues. This applies to teens and young adults! I employ talk therapy approaches to alleviate distress, elevate the mood, and increase self-awareness and existing strengths. I can be direct and humorous along the way.

I have a passion for helping adolescents connect with their personal strengths while empowering them with coping skills to overcome their mental health and addiction challenges. My experience entails providing individual and group therapy in community counseling centers, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, and residential and inpatient hospital settings. In my capacity as Lead Therapist for several Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programs, I developed curriculum that integrated expressive arts and experiential activities to teach coping skills in a meaningful and interactive way.

Hello, my name is Lisa and I am a licensed therapist in California and Nevada. If you’re reading this page you might be wondering if things in your life could be different. You might have difficulty getting through the day, struggle with important relationships, have a hard time parenting your children, or just want to know yourself better. You feel like something needs to change but you don’t know where to start. I am here to help you grow into your most authentic self. This may be building confidence, learning to set boundaries with others, or working through your past to increase joy and have a more balanced life.

Therapy will provide you with the space and safety to talk about your inner life as well as to identify habits as areas of behavior for change. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds as being bilingual and bi-cultural I relate well to diverse experiences and life transitions. My approach to therapy is based mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Psychotherapy. The goal of cognitive behavior therapy is to teach individuals that while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with positive and negative situations in their environment.

And through it all...there was space to heal. Thank you for being here. It's not always easy to show up for yourself. Therapy can offer a way to process emotions that may be painful or uncomfortable and learn how to cope with overwhelm in a safe + supportive environment. Whatever brought you to this page, I welcome you for taking this step. Whether you are experiencing anxious feelings, stress, overwhelm, sadness, anger, lack of motivation, fatigue, or just generally feeling as if something is off. I encourage you to commit to yourself to explore the parts of you that are in need of tending to.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialities. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.

Online, phone, and office sessions. Fees are tax deductible donations. News causing stress? More conflict at home? Let me help you to navigate this difficult time, take care of yourself, find ways to meet your social needs, and restore some peace and joy in your home and family. You can have this. We can work together to find the relief and answers you need. If you want to reduce stress and worry, survive AND thrive, and find wholeness in the midst of uncertainty, CALL me. Life CAN be better. Don't spend another day suffering, or let anything stop you from getting the help you need. Other specialties: Trauma, Grief, Kids, Families.

For all your maternal and parenting needs; from womb to wold, I am here to support. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or parenting, your experience is valid and deserves space. We all have been a child once and know the impact those small (and big) experiences have on the person we grow into, which is a lot of pressure and stress for parents and parents to be. I love to work with moms/parents and children to support with decreasing this stress and increasing positive loving moments between you and your child/pregnancy. Join me in starting your healing at any point of your parenting, pregnancy, and postpartum experience.

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.

On a daily basis I am given the distinct opportunity to work with people as a vehicle to help them to find their own truth and happiness. Based on our life's path we attach ourselves to people, places and things as a way to connect to the most basic part of ourselves, deserving and capable human beings. Sometimes these attachments result in being pushed further from our genuine selves and create patterns that leave us feeling lost and searching. I believe in the basic premise that at birth people are purely lovable and worthy and have a natural right to be seen and heard. My work with you is formed from this basic belief.

Clients often experience challenges that manifest in anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relational issues. They need a supportive clinician that can hold space for them to do the self-exploration and reflection needed to experience healing. I find that these issues usually stem from early traumatic experiences. Understanding the root cause can be the most impactful and sustainable approach to long-term healing. I am passionate about helping my clients establish a greater sense of self so that they can thrive in their relationships and their lives.

Trying to solve a problem with the same mind that created is difficult to do alone. Lets solve it together. Have you experienced many failed relationships and continue wondering how you got here again? Are you or your mate coping with sex addiction. Having relationship struggles? Do you need support with grief, loss or managing depression or anxiety feelings? Is your or a family member's drinking or drug use out of control? There is hope. As well as a Licensed Marriage Family therapist I am certified in addictions counseling and have 36 years experience working in the addiction field.

Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. Professional counselors help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil; seek to improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; and promote behavior change and optimal mental health. How long does counseling take? Ideally, counseling is terminated when the problem that you pursued counseling for becomes more manageable or is resolved.

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.

I have been trained to utilize specialized testing procedures to diagnose and describe the cognitive, behavioral and social/emotional issues of children. I am able to conduct extensive and comprehensive pscyho-educational assessments. I am also licensed to practice Educational Psychology privately in California, and I have had extensive experience in counseling and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am available for private counseling and consultation services related to school issues and adjustment difficulties including social, emotional and behavioral concerns. I am also available to guide parents in positive discipline techniques and to help them create more organization and structure for their children.