Anxiety Therapists in Laguna Beach, CA

Have you found yourself struggling with issues that affect you at work or school and in your relationships? Do negative thoughts and feelings seem to take over and permeate your whole existence? Finding the right therapist can be hard, but I'm here to help you stop those unhelpful thoughts and feelings and take back control of your life! I am passionate about empowering clients to identify their core beliefs, values, and insight into their behaviors that might be at odds with their goals. Through collaborative problem solving with a supportive therapist, you can accomplish your goals and live a more fulfilling life!

The decision to begin therapy is often difficult. Having the right therapist will make all the difference. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents. If you are experiencing frustration or loneliness in your relationships or feeling more irritable and depressed in your life, therapy can help. It is helpful to gain a professional perspective and find solutions you may not have otherwise known were there. My personal style is warm and interactive. I use humor when appropriate to help you feel comfortable and create a caring space, without judgment. If you want someone to talk to please call me for a free 20 minute phone consultation, or write me an e-mail.

I have a passion for treating children, teens and adults who have symptoms of anxiety, depression and psychosis. My clinical background includes extensive training in working with children, teens and adults. After graduating with a Doctorate of Psychology degree, I worked as a Clinical Psychologist I and II for Orange County Health Care Agency. I also worked as a a clinical supervisor at West County Counseling Center. I have been in private practice for the past 20 years and truly enjoy my work as a Clinical Psychologist.

Do you feel stressed out, irritable, or sad? Is your work or home life raising levels of anxiety or making you feel depressed? Or, perhaps, you're simply feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. I'd like to help. You may be at a point in your life where change feels inevitable, yet, you don't know what to do. This can be very difficult place to be. Oftentimes, positive change can emerge from the most trying of life circumstances. Talking issues over with a caring professional can help you make decisions that feel right for you.

I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.

As Psychologists, and Marriage & Family Therapists, we treat hundreds of patients and understand the intricacies of various psychological issues that people face. Combining traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Coaching, we have successfully treated patients with Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues, ADHD, and a host of other issues. Unlike traditional therapy that relies heavily on the past and understanding why you do what you do, Cornell Counseling and Behavioral Health is focused on helping you with the tools to move forward and create change. We have a more collaborative and goal-oriented approach to treatment.

You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances that challenges in your life may have caused. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you! Accepting new clients.

Is worrying waking you up at night? Does anxiety seem to sneak up on you when you least expect it, or make you feel like you can't live the life you yearn for? Are you tired of feeling so "frozen?" You're so much more than just your symptoms. Feeling anxious, frozen, or sad simply takes up too much energy that you could be using to feel happy, productive, and free. Isn't it time to get unstuck?

The search for a therapist can feel daunting, yet one of the best decisions you can make for yourself, because doing your own internal work affects every area of your life for the better. Together we will make meaning out of the broken places, and bit by bit reclaim what has been lost. Everyone longs for a rich, full life; yet, this is hard to find if you have a history of family distress,feel depressed, anxious, or are bearing the wounds of attachment trauma. The good news is, in therapy, you will heal. You'll put the pieces of your story back together, and create beauty and wholeness- your heart will feel alive again.

I am a psychotherapist with 20 years experience. I am licensed to practice in 3 states, CA, NY and NJ. I provide in person therapy in beautiful San Juan Capistrano. Online therapy services are also available for some clients. I hold numerous specialty certifications and I have extensive training in, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic (insight oriented) psychotherapy. I provide short and long term treatment, depending on a client's needs and wishes. Some of my specialties include: Anxiety disorders and stress management, physician burnout, eating disorders, substance abuse, anger management, depression, communication issues, relationship/marital issues, special education advocacy and learning disabilities

I offer a free 15-minute, phone consultation because finding the right therapist is just as important as your therapy itself. Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you feeling there is something wrong with you or that you're not enough. Do you struggle knowing what you want? Put an end to lifelong patterns and become who you were meant to be. Couples: Are feeling like you don't matter? Like you can't get it right with each other? Do you want to communicate better? If you're ready to move past old patterns and have a deeper connection, reach out. I've helped hundreds of couples feel connected again, or for the 1st time.

My work is solution focused. I work in a Family Systems Orientation to help bring context to what is happening today and a Cognitive Behavioral Orientation to help clients make adjustments in the present. Our past family experiences are important. What we learned in our family is very much related to how we do life today.

You're probably here because you feel stuck, you know you want to make some changes, but don't know where to start. Maybe you struggle with anxious thinking spirals or find it's hard to draw boundaries with people. Lately you feel more easily triggered and just overwhelmed by life. Maybe small tiffs feel like big conflicts with your partner, friends, or family, or perhaps you feel disconnected in your relationship. We get stuck in these patterns for very specific reasons, and we repeat what we don't repair. I can help you break these cycles and get back on track to thinking, feeling, and being the optimized version of YOU.

My approach is nonjudgemental and client-centered. I am passionate about helping others grow through mental health and realize that life can be challenging and creating change can be difficult. I have been providing individuals with mental health treatment for 8 years and find my clinical strength is with individuals who struggle with thinking pattern errors, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting, and marriage discourse. I focus a lot on thinking patterns, emotions, behaviors, and their connections as well as building insight and awareness into thoughts and behaviors that create barriers in life or sustain challenges.

Currently taking new clients. Are you struggling with self esteem or perfectionism? Are you dealing with trauma or harmful parenting from childhood that affects your life and relationships? Do you have social anxiety and want practical coping skills? I am here to help. I am passionate about developing holistic mental health hygiene that decreases anxiety and trauma symptoms. I am also trained to work with childhood trauma and first responder trauma to build self-care and also dive deeper to address root causes. Clients who work with me feel grounded, learn coping skills, and feel confident to manage life challenges.

My name is Andrea Herrera and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Selma, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress management, and trauma work. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT to aid my clients in improving their daily functioning. I've typically worked with children, adolescents, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, stress management, life changes or have a history of trauma.

My name is Ogechi Nkwocha, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Riverside County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and teens, and I specialize in depression, trauma, anxiety/stress, self-esteem issues, and career counseling. With the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy and Strength Based Therapy, I am able to help my clients feel empowered and equipped to take on life’s challenges.

You already checked to make sure your front door was locked, and now you’re going to check again. It’s always the same struggle; an intrusive idea takes root and refuses to let go. From there, it spirals out of control, multiplying into countless variations and scenarios. You know that logically it doesn’t make any sense, but you can’t help yourself. "What's wrong with me?" you keep wondering. You’re constantly trapped in a cycle of distressing thoughts, compelled to engage in repetitive behaviors or safety measures. It's a constant battle, and you long for a life free from the grip of these obsessions and compulsions.

You have important goals to reach and want a life you can celebrate, but may be feeling stuck by anxiety, depression, loss, even trauma. I can work with you to help resolve negative feelings and circumstances you wish you could change but don’t know how.