Life Coaching Therapists in Laguna Beach, CA

Believe YOU CAN & you're half way there. My PASSION as your psychotherapist is helping you embrace HEALING & HOPE, through TENDER UNDERSTANDING & COMPASSION with current researched based methods in counseling. I connect deeply with my clients in a trust relationship that creates an experience of complete support. My focus is on the wellness of your entire person, not just the issue you walk in with. I have a big heart and give wise counsel, with solid credentials underneath.

At Living Your Potential LLC, Lorraine Sanchez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Certified Life Coach whose mission is to improve, add value, and practical coaching strategies and or therapeutic skills to the lives of her clients and families to help them Nurture, Heal, Cultivate, & Thrive in all areas of their lives! When you have a higher sense of awareness about yourself, and what is happening to you, and why, you are able to manage/regulate your emotions, improve your decision making and listening/communication skills, and have a higher sense of self and self esteem.

Are you seeking a richer, more fulfilling sex life ? If so, I can help you achieve that goal. With over 30 years of experience as a sexuality expert, I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples transform their sex lives and deepen their relationships. We will focus on discovering positive, creative solutions to your difficulty in a non-judgmental atmosphere of warmth, wit, and mutual respect. This positive, collaborative approach may include helpful exercises drawn from my book (now in its 6th edition), Love Skills: A Fun, Upbeat Guide to Sex-cessful Relationships.

An unconventional therapist recently-turned life coach. If, like me, you are also a human trying to make your way through the universe and create a life dignified of your highest values, I can help you. COVID was a period of devastation, loss, heightened confusion, and it brought many existential questions to a great deal of us. Perhaps, for you, this could be a season of rebirth, discovery, and a chance to readjust your life into one that aligns more with the person you are growing to become? Identity work is where my coaching comes most alive and it would be my privilege in assisting you in this.

You may be feeling confused or anxious about your life . Deep inside you desire more but feel stuck and keep cycling in the same patterns. I know how overwhelming and unsettling this can feel. Many of my clients realize they hold a lot in or distract themselves from their feelings because they just don't know what to do about them. If this sounds familiar, you are in the right place. Trust that voice that deep down is telling you that there is more for you in life and that you deserve to truly be happy. I teach clients how to finally release old stuck emotions and stop spinning in the same dysfunctional patterns.

I specialize in stressed-out executives who pay the price of success as well as accomplished gay men who feel like an imposter. As someone who has been through and overcame a fair amount in life , I have a great deal of empathy as well as a nifty toolbox for those who are ready to get off the merry-go-round. You may feel like you're never enough and wrestling with constant negative thoughts that hold you, hostage. I am ready to roll up my sleeves if you are and help you sort it all out. I love working with clients who are ready, able, open-minded, and introspective — they’re the ones who often see the most progress from our work.

Are you told by others that you are 'too much' or 'too emotional'? Do you feel like there's something wrong with you? Are your close relationships intense and draining? Are you depleted, stuck, burned out or resentful? Therapy can help. I CAN help. Finding the right therapist that you connect with and feel confident can help you is the biggest predictor of success.

If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, struggling with relationship issues, a major life transition, grief, co-dependency, self-worth, depression, or anxiety, I can help you. DO you want to gain insight into your unique thoughts, feelings and behaviors so you can begin to recognize faulty beliefs systems, old patterns or habits that may no longer be serving you? I will work with you collaboratively to uncover what is getting in your way and help you define what you want so you can live a life that is more in alignment with what you truly desire.

I am a licensed psychologist who has extensive therapy experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school settings. I have provided individual, family and group therapy services to, as well as conducted psychological evaluations on, children, adolescents, adults and families of varying cultures, ethnicities, religions affiliations, sexual orientations, and levels of socioeconomic status. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, relational problems,and disorders usually diagnosed during childhood. I value each client as a unique individual and tailor my treatment approaches based on individual characteristics.

I specialize in Anger and Stress Management for adults, adolescents, couples, families, individuals and corporations; however, I also see clients for a variety of other reasons, particularly Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression and Substance Abuse. Our office also provides Orange County court and probation Anger Management and Parenting classes and a variety of online classes. We have locations in Orange and Santa Cruz County.

Previously employed at SpaceX as their in-house psychotherapist, I provide step-by-step guidance on how to stop wasting valuable time and energy on things you cannot control. Through the latest neuroscience research, I extend knowledge and concrete exercises that build healthy and resilient neuropathways. I tailor each session to practice how to be present to each new experience, instead of holding onto the past and focusing too much on the future. I create a comforting space for deep introspection and self awareness for you to reinvent yourself for ultimate success in all areas of life .

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and bereavement. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. I have been licensed as an LMFT for 29 years. I appreciate how difficult it is to seek help and will treat you with respect, dignity and the highest ethical standards. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, The Pragmatic Experiential Method of couples counseling, and the tracking of non-verbal cues and communication.

My guess is you're strong, motivated & already succeeding in multiple areas of your life . In today's hustle, however, you're not alone in feeling overwhelmed by everyday stressors, sense of worthlessness & an unnerving anxiety. Perhaps on top of balancing a life of family obligations, career demands, & friendship circles you've also experienced a major life change that has left you rattled & isolated? Self-care and inner peace are possible in today's busy lifestyles. Together, we can pave your path to improved mental wellness.

The challenges of life , when met with consciousness, help us grow into our full potential. I empower you to transform trauma, fear and anxiety; to shed limiting beliefs; to break patterns and habits that no longer serve; and to give expression to all that lives within you. I provide a safe environment for emotional healing, personal transformation and spiritual discovery. My work is rooted in depth psychology, the conscious feminine, life path mentoring, shamanism, and spiritual practices.

Are you questioning whether you should continue in your current relationship? Is your daily life plagued with arguing? Do you need help with communication? Are there trust issues or an infidelity? In a satisfying relationship and planning on getting married? Do you need help ending a relationship? Is your relationship affecting other family members? Have you been feeling depressed or anxious? Are you having difficulty with disturbing memories of a traumatic event? Are you experiencing chronic pain or have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, RSD or migraines? Are you faced with a dilemma and need a sounding board? I can help.

Navigating life and relationships can be challenging! Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. Each one of us is craving authentic love & we are seeking to have others care for us the way we most deeply desire. The couples I work with learn where their relational wounds originated and how to truly show up for one another in the most loving + healing ways. They do this by identifying what does and does not work in their relationship. They work together to create loving experiences where they are finally able to feel seen, heard, and understood by one another.

Anxiety, depression, stress, divorce, parenting, co-parenting, teen anxiety, children behavioral issues, navigating adult pressures.... Oh my! It’s a lot to manage on your own. Life is going to present its challenges and you don't have to deal with them alone. Together we can get you living the life you want.

Pop that bubble! Live a life where you can breathe more freely. I give warm and loving guidance on issues that pertain to family, relationships, children and parenting, depression, anxiety etc.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a beautiful home office located in Laguna Beach. I work with individuals, couples and families to help identify and process your experiences, build healthy communication, and restore respect and trust in your relationships. My practice is grounded in empathy and compassion for self and others with a solution-focused/wellness psychology orientation. I truly believe that change is possible, therapy an opportunity, and that everyone can reach their true potential.