Female Therapists in Laguna Niguel, CA

For the past 20 years, I have worked in Hospitals, Inpatient and Outpatient, Eating Disorder Clinics, a Women and Children's Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter, non-profit counseling centers for families and in an extremely challenging College setting with ages 17-65.In my private practice I see Individuals, couples, children and families. My experience working in numerous settings with people from diverse backgrounds with mild to severe mental health issues, has helped me develop a level of professional competence to help you and your family members with the highest level of care. Your well-being is my highest priority.

Does any of this sound familiar? - You feel overwhelmed by emotion at times and struggle with self-regulating. Your mind is constantly turning, trying to figure out the what-ifs of life. You're sensitive to the world around you and the energy of others. You feel disconnected from your body and hold tension when you are stressed. You are trying to figure out who you are and what makes you happy. Turning inward is an act of strength and you deserve support. I support teens, young adults, and adult women with creating a new relationship with the self through a holistic lens using self-compassion and somatic practices.

My practice focus is on building, healing and developing strong personal and intimate relationships - which are truly the cornerstone of psychological, physical, and spiritual health. My specialty is working with couples and giving them the skills necessary to maintain a successful relationship. I also have a strong interest in women 's issues; especially in the development of improved SELF-ESTEEM though all of their transitions in life. While I am especially interested in helping women , I also have a bulk of experience in helping men through their relationship and proffessional difficulties. I offer unique interactive communication that promotes positive change.

I am committed to helping others gain an understanding and acceptance of themselves; realize their full potential, and achieve their goals. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and children. Through my extensive life experiences and clinical training, I am qualified to work with a wide range of issues for women , including life transitions, menopause, aging, loss and grief, and developing self esteem.

Life brings painful experiences that can pull us away from becoming who we were intended to be. Whatever the source of your pain, there is grace, comfort, and healing for you. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, and in the courage of my clients as they pursue wholeness. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to explore the problems that keep them from being intimately connected with themselves and the people they love. I use a whole person approach; trying to be attentive to the synergy of body, mind, and spirit in the client's experience.

Do you feel like things will never get any better? Do you have dreams that seem like they will never happen due to an illness or other setback? Do limitations keep you down? It may seem like things are never going to get better and that you just have to accept your limitations, but that's not true. No matter what the handicap or barrier is, you have the power within yourself to pursue your dreams. I have seen it happen and I can help you get there. I help people with barriers live healthy, productive lives.

Have you been feeling confused, alone, anxious, unable to concentrate? Life happens to all of us and it is important to allow yourself the opportunity to get help. My speciality is to help my clients find their true potential and overcome their struggles. So, whether your struggle is anxiety, depression, past trauma, interpersonal relationships, cultural issues, family conflict, or woman issues, from any background or affiliation, I am committed to actively listen and empathize with you to collaboratively articulate the best treatment plan that will best meet your needs and healing.

Thank you for visiting my page. First of all, I want to acknowledge how brave you are for being here, seeking help. I am glad you’re here. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I am passionate about helping my clients heal and become their most authentic selves by providing them with sensitive, trauma-informed care. I approach each client with empathy, self-awareness and cultural humility, as I believe they are the experts of their own lives and my role is to guide them in discovering their ability to heal past wounds and reach deep fulfillment.

My specialty is in the area of issues unique to women . I aim to assist women in managing the daily struggle with worries and concerns that are difficult to overcome which may be related to being a daughter, wife, mother or professional. I also specialize in pregnancy related struggles whether it be infertility or postpartum. Finally, I have a great deal of knowledge and understanding about medical traumas individuals are struggling to recover from. I will help you to identify clear goals for treatment and partner with you in the process of reaching those goals. I look forward to speaking with you!

I help men & women find freedom through emotional healing. As a therapist, I know that genuine connection is a powerful healer. I know what it's like to feel like no one understands what you are going through, to care for everyone else while your story gets lost in the background. Unfortunately, I had some really "not so good" experiences with therapists, which lit a fire in me to become for others what I wish I had. You deserve the same love and care that you give others. Most of the time the healing journey ends with a newfound relationship with yourself building the bridge to who you want to be.

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.

Counseling helps change lives and it can help change yours. I work with people who are unhappy in some area of their life and are ready to find a new normal. My specialties include: anxiety, depression, worrying, self-esteem and confidence issues, all types of relationship issues, trauma, career focus difficulties, anger/low frustration tolerance, and destructive behaviors. Working with a therapist can help you get back to feeling good about yourself and your relationships with others.

Life is more than just struggling to exist or survive. Allow therapy to be the bridge that teaches you how to overcome the problems you face and the loneliness you feel. I use the proven technique of Emotionally-Focused Therapy which quickly can bring changes that heal and restore your life and relationships. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, or any life burden that has you lost....come and take the next step to a better life and healthy connections.

My name is Mallory Montague (LMFT 113759) and I received my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2014. I integrate multiple modalities to focus on a variety of areas including anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, parenting, coping skills, self esteem, and more. I enjoy building an empathic connection with clients in order to provide a safe and comfortable place to explore goals, build strengths and cultivate genuine growth.

If you are here, you might be thinking of making some changes in your life. Whether that means breaking out of problematic patterns, having better relationships, or living a more fulfilled life, I am here to walk with you through that journey. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, family issues, intergenerational conflict, life transitions, and more. My special interests include working with folks struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and achievement addiction, as well as spiritual and cultural issues.

I provide psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in a warm, respectful environment. My primary goal is to guide you to a stronger sense of self and a place where you can feel at peace with yourself and those around you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, women 's issues, stress management, loss/grief, relationship issues (divorce/separation), effective parenting, and substance abuse recovery.

Congratulations on taking your first step toward healing! Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You may feel isolated in you worries, fears, and anxieties but this is a not a journey you need to make alone. Together we will find real solutions to your struggles in a safe environment.

Staying or being connected to others---Isn't that what we all desire? To have meaningful and healthy relationships with our spouses, children, friends and co-workers. It is our relationships that determine our fulfillment in life. Do you experience depression, anxiety or stress that complicate how you relate with others? Do you find it difficult to get others to take you seriously or listen to what you have to say? Come and explore these issues and more in a professional and caring environment.