Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Laguna Hills, CA

Are you feeling alone and hopeless? Do you feel as though no matter what you do, you aren't able to make progress in your everyday life? Is it difficult to set goals for yourself and actually meet them? Has it become impossible to communicate with those around you? Are you feeling anxious and stressed out by various obstacles that you feel you don't have control over? Well today's the day for you to free your mind! You have taken the initial step of putting yourself first and making positive changes in your life. Welcome to the beginning of your therapeutic journey!

I understand that anxiety, stress and related feelings are not easy to deal with for many people, and sometimes help is needed to get back on track. Whether unhappiness is related to work or relationship issues, loss, change/uncertainty, trauma, or dealing with everyday life, studies have shown that counseling often helps to make positive changes. If you struggle with ongoing stress, excessive worry, self-doubt and low self-esteem, or feelings of anger, sadness, or fear, then give me a call or email. With my 30+ years of experience, I provide a safe and empathic environment to find solutions and healing.

I am a licensed Counseling Psychologist whose work is dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to achieving wellness of mind, body and spirit. I utilize a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to create a safe environment in which we can explore how identity factors, personal strengths, experiences and obstacles may influence responses to difficult emotions and events.Through a holistic, integrative framework, I collaborate with my clients to identify relevant, measurable goals and identify pathways to achieving their fullest potential. Customized approaches are developed based on each person's unique needs, values and preferences.

Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you. Your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing compassionate evidence-based psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. This work is a life calling to me and I am passionate about helping clients quiet the self-critic that lives inside us all. My clients learn how to practice self-compassion and use mindfulness to cope with the challenges in life. I specialize in helping people with difficulties like anxiety, depression and stress.

As a Neuro-Biofeedback provider, helping clients achieve health and wellness is of the greatest importance. My goal is to provide stress psychoeducation but also help address specific stress patterns within the brain and body. I use somatic and experiential approaches to help bridge the Mind-Body connection. In other words, linking the conscious and sub-conscious for optimal self-regulation. Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback and Biofeedback has been well documented in scientific research journals in helping individuals Prevent, Screen and Manage stress related illnesses. Also, offering Bio-Neurofeedback-Assisted VR-Psychedelic Therapy.

Have you been feeling down for some time and just can't get past it? Have you found that little things set you off then you feel guilty about your reaction? Is there a sense of unease that keeps you continually tense, ready for the "other shoe to drop"? If you can relate to these experiences you are likely going thru either depression, stress, or anxiety. You may be asking yourself, "Do I need to be going thru this?", and "Is there help for me?" I have been successfully treating such difficulties and have helped hundreds over 30 years.

SAVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP!!! I am a Marriage and Family therapist since 1997, specializing in couples therapy and marriage counseling, relationship counseling and conflict resolution strategies, individual therapy, depression symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, and moving beyond trauma issues resulting from abuse or an accident. I will help you to find the joy in your relationship and your personal life. I mix traditional therapy with a heart-full approach and teach couples and individuals how to trust their intuition and know themselves. I am supportive of alternative lifestyles/gay/lesbian. Marriage & Family Therapist, Couples Counseling, Marriage Counselor, Individual Therapy, Conflict Resolution, PTSD Symptoms, Laguna Hills, Orange County,CA.

Are you anxious, overwhelmed, or out of control? I can help you take back your life & find serenity through overcoming your gambling problems, co-dependency, trauma, anxiety & depression. Through therapy, you will find relief from the struggles that impede your creating the life & relationships you want & deserve. I also help couples come together to resolve their problems, halt unhealthy patterns, & appreciate one another. And, I work with family members to understand & deal with gambling problems & high functioning ASD in adults while finding peace, strength, tools, support & ways to care for themselves.

My ideal clients are people who come in to fix something in their lives. It could be problems from their childhood, struggles in school or problems in the workplace, or conflict with their relationships or families. They are able to acknowledge their issue/issues and they want to stretch and grow to learn how to live a life that is more fulfilling, void of their particular struggle. My ideal clients acknowledge that they have an issue with themselves or others that are affecting the quality of their lives. They are eager to move forward to identify what their needs are and put forth the effort to meet their goals

Welcome! Are you finding your feelings overwhelmed with different emotions and feeling the physical symptoms of stress? Are you having difficulties controlling your worries and having sleep disturbances? Are the feelings currently impacting how you feel about yourself and your relationship and everyday life? Are you ready to start working on yourself and making impactful changes to improve your life? Is your goal to be able to learn how to mange your emotions, regain strength within, and live a more fuller life? You have taken the first step in your journey to healing and happiness.

I provide customized and effective psychotherapy to adults, professionals, and seniors. In addition to depression, anxiety, and other life challenges, I offer therapy for individuals with autoimmune conditions, acute/chronic illness and chronic pain. I also work with professionals and workplace issues including stress, burnout, and work/life balance. Office hours are offered during the weekend in addition to online therapy for individuals unable to access in person services (open to all CA residents).

Having a healthy relationship with yourself and others is not always easy. There are times when it can be challenging to embody the positive support you need, rather than that inner critic that is not always helpful. I believe that improving your sense of self-worth and self-esteem through self-acceptance, compassion and appropriate boundaries, with yourself and others, is necessary to maintaining healthy relationships and imperative when working through life stressors that impact your quality of life.

I have extensive experience serving all ages. .I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support,couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they are striving for. Treatment specialization includes Therapy for depression and anxiety;'couples counseling;family counseling; parenting support;counseling to grandparents raising grandchildren;grief counseling;work and career issues;stress management;addiction and recovery;conflict resolution and hypnotherapy.

Life is a journey of continuous development which requires personal adaptation and support. Whether you are going through a transition, or you have ongoing concerns, therapy is a safe place to express emotions and develop a more meaningful and satisfactory experience out of life. Together we can develop an understanding of your experiences and work toward feeling confident in your goals.

In my early twenties, I worked as a volunteer counselor in a Free Clinic. There I learned that when someone has suffered emotional trauma they need gentleness and kindness before anything else. From those experiences and more I decided that my professional mission is to act as a change agent and a peacemaker. To accomplish this I have extensive training in treating anxiety, trauma, depression, post traumatic stress, and addictions. I also taught at the college level. For more than 25 years I have studied and taken specialized training in the intersection of psychology, spirituality and holistic approaches to mental health.