Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
Women suffering with trauma -There you are once again, holding back the tears and acting like everything is okay. Deep down you're wishing someone would see that you’re not. Maybe if people knew what you’ve been through, they’d stop telling you to just think positive. Perhaps you don’t even realize that you have been traumatized. You just know you need help because the anxiety is overwhelming and you’re tired of fighting hopeless thinking and depression all the time. I am here so you don’t have to feel helpless under the weight of these emotions.
Women suffering with trauma -There you are once again, holding back the tears and acting like everything is okay. Deep down you're wishing someone would see that you’re not. Maybe if people knew what you’ve been through, they’d stop telling you to just think positive. Perhaps you don’t even realize that you have been traumatized. You just know you need help because the anxiety is overwhelming and you’re tired of fighting hopeless thinking and depression all the time. I am here so you don’t have to feel helpless under the weight of these emotions.
For more than 40 years, I've helped individuals and couples in Australia and the United States create healthier, more fulfilling lives. My career has included serving as Director of the Family Therapy Program in Sydney and working with the Family Institute at Northwestern University.
As both a therapist and an author, I see you as the main character in your life story. Every meaningful story includes adversity. My goal is to help you identify the old scripts that keep you stuck in anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict and rewrite them to create resilience, healthier relationships, personal growth, and lasting change.
For more than 40 years, I've helped individuals and couples in Australia and the United States create healthier, more fulfilling lives. My career has included serving as Director of the Family Therapy Program in Sydney and working with the Family Institute at Northwestern University.
As both a therapist and an author, I see you as the main character in your life story. Every meaningful story includes adversity. My goal is to help you identify the old scripts that keep you stuck in anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict and rewrite them to create resilience, healthier relationships, personal growth, and lasting change.
Nobody is broken. We all have challenges and areas where we need to grow, and it takes bravery to face those aspects of ourselves that require growth. Being truly seen and truly heard make a world of difference in accelerating that process. I have over 20 years' experience and am adept at holding space with empathy, love, and compassion. My style is sincere, warm, and engaging with a facility for attuning to my clients and their struggles. I’m here to shine light with you and to provide a safe container to express and experience what needs to be seen, felt, or released. I also offer clinical supervision to therapist interns.
Nobody is broken. We all have challenges and areas where we need to grow, and it takes bravery to face those aspects of ourselves that require growth. Being truly seen and truly heard make a world of difference in accelerating that process. I have over 20 years' experience and am adept at holding space with empathy, love, and compassion. My style is sincere, warm, and engaging with a facility for attuning to my clients and their struggles. I’m here to shine light with you and to provide a safe container to express and experience what needs to be seen, felt, or released. I also offer clinical supervision to therapist interns.
Developing a strong therapeutic alliance is important to me as a psychologist and psychotherapist. I create a customized treatment plan for each patient and work collaboratively with my patients to address their unique and personal health challenges
Developing a strong therapeutic alliance is important to me as a psychologist and psychotherapist. I create a customized treatment plan for each patient and work collaboratively with my patients to address their unique and personal health challenges
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We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
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.
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.
Are you feeling stuck and want a breakthrough? I can facilitate releasing your physical, emotional, spiritual pain that is stored in the body. Are you ready to commit to yourself ? I am committed to supporting you in creating a joyful & fulfilling life. I use many modalities to individualize sessions to meet your needs to heal your pain mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Learn sensitive ways of thinking and communicating to support your relationships, create new perspectives, inner wisdom, and self-love, for a more fulfilling life. Learn skills to easily release stress, and explorations to track your progress.
Are you feeling stuck and want a breakthrough? I can facilitate releasing your physical, emotional, spiritual pain that is stored in the body. Are you ready to commit to yourself ? I am committed to supporting you in creating a joyful & fulfilling life. I use many modalities to individualize sessions to meet your needs to heal your pain mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Learn sensitive ways of thinking and communicating to support your relationships, create new perspectives, inner wisdom, and self-love, for a more fulfilling life. Learn skills to easily release stress, and explorations to track your progress.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in the gentle process of discovery, opening and the release of unwanted feelings, stuck and frozen places inside of you, and trauma. In working with your unique history, I help you find your own self regulation and self empowerment around areas in your life that trigger, low self esteem, unresolved issues, difficult emotions, depression, anxiety, rage and unwanted behaviors. I create a safe space for clients to bring their issues and problems.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in the gentle process of discovery, opening and the release of unwanted feelings, stuck and frozen places inside of you, and trauma. In working with your unique history, I help you find your own self regulation and self empowerment around areas in your life that trigger, low self esteem, unresolved issues, difficult emotions, depression, anxiety, rage and unwanted behaviors. I create a safe space for clients to bring their issues and problems.
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
Are you struggling with fears, negativity, addiction, or self-sabotaging patterns affecting your growth and relationships? You might feel the need for a supportive environment that offers tailored therapy, integrating psychotherapy, coaching, and spiritual guidance inspired by mystical traditions. If you're ready to break free from limiting beliefs, achieve your goals, and cultivate fulfilling relationships, you're in the right place.
Join my Stop Self-Sabotage workshop Saturday, September 20th from 4-7PM — reserve your spot: Go to my website and sign up with Eventbrite.
Are you struggling with fears, negativity, addiction, or self-sabotaging patterns affecting your growth and relationships? You might feel the need for a supportive environment that offers tailored therapy, integrating psychotherapy, coaching, and spiritual guidance inspired by mystical traditions. If you're ready to break free from limiting beliefs, achieve your goals, and cultivate fulfilling relationships, you're in the right place.
Join my Stop Self-Sabotage workshop Saturday, September 20th from 4-7PM — reserve your spot: Go to my website and sign up with Eventbrite.
I'm a integrative counselor who will help you get more satisfaction out of life. I've helped hundreds of people to dramatically improve how they feel and relate to others. Whether you're challenged by relationship problems, depression, anxiety, phobias, guilt, grief, anger, addictions, eating disorders, spiritual issues, trauma, PTSD, compulsive behaviors or communication challenges, I can help you with powerful techniques including: Rapid Resolution Therapy, CBT, TCT, Hypnosis and EFT, among others. Importantly, I treat the whole person, including your spiritual side if desired. I'll help you feel better and get better fast.
I'm a integrative counselor who will help you get more satisfaction out of life. I've helped hundreds of people to dramatically improve how they feel and relate to others. Whether you're challenged by relationship problems, depression, anxiety, phobias, guilt, grief, anger, addictions, eating disorders, spiritual issues, trauma, PTSD, compulsive behaviors or communication challenges, I can help you with powerful techniques including: Rapid Resolution Therapy, CBT, TCT, Hypnosis and EFT, among others. Importantly, I treat the whole person, including your spiritual side if desired. I'll help you feel better and get better fast.
You may have spent years trying to hold everything together while silently carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or painful relationships. Perhaps you've learned to survive by putting everyone else's needs first, avoiding difficult emotions, or constantly feeling like you have to be strong. Eventually, those survival strategies can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and stuck.
Healing is possible. Therapy is more than talking about problems—it's an opportunity to understand yourself in a deeper way, break free from patterns that no longer serve you, and build a life that feels more authentic and ful
You may have spent years trying to hold everything together while silently carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or painful relationships. Perhaps you've learned to survive by putting everyone else's needs first, avoiding difficult emotions, or constantly feeling like you have to be strong. Eventually, those survival strategies can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and stuck.
Healing is possible. Therapy is more than talking about problems—it's an opportunity to understand yourself in a deeper way, break free from patterns that no longer serve you, and build a life that feels more authentic and ful
I believe healing begins when we feel seen, understood, and safe enough to explore the parts of ourselves we've learned to hide. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), PhD in Integrative Medicine, and Clinical Director of a dual-diagnosis treatment program, I provide compassionate, personalized care grounded in neuroscience, evidence-based practices, and a whole-person approach. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change so you can navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I believe healing begins when we feel seen, understood, and safe enough to explore the parts of ourselves we've learned to hide. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), PhD in Integrative Medicine, and Clinical Director of a dual-diagnosis treatment program, I provide compassionate, personalized care grounded in neuroscience, evidence-based practices, and a whole-person approach. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change so you can navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
Dr. Christy Cosper
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
Are you worried your relationship is falling apart or feeling stuck in an unsatisfying situation? Has the connection faded, leaving you feeling disconnected and unsure how to get back to each other.
You might be struggling with communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, or unresolved conflict. Have you noticed red flags but don’t know what to do next. Or you may be questioning whether to stay or leave and feeling overwhelmed by guilt, especially when children, finances, or shared history are involved. Many people feel stuck between wanting things to work and wondering if it’s time to let go.
Are you worried your relationship is falling apart or feeling stuck in an unsatisfying situation? Has the connection faded, leaving you feeling disconnected and unsure how to get back to each other.
You might be struggling with communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, or unresolved conflict. Have you noticed red flags but don’t know what to do next. Or you may be questioning whether to stay or leave and feeling overwhelmed by guilt, especially when children, finances, or shared history are involved. Many people feel stuck between wanting things to work and wondering if it’s time to let go.
Do you end up going from one doctor to another searching for an answer to your physical complaints? Has your doctor told you that there is no explanation for your symptoms? Has your doctor told you that there is “nothing wrong with you” or “it’s all in your head”? Life is filled with challenges. Stress can be inevitable as we encounter these challenges. Mental, emotional, and physical stress can lead to muscle tension and aliments.
Do you end up going from one doctor to another searching for an answer to your physical complaints? Has your doctor told you that there is no explanation for your symptoms? Has your doctor told you that there is “nothing wrong with you” or “it’s all in your head”? Life is filled with challenges. Stress can be inevitable as we encounter these challenges. Mental, emotional, and physical stress can lead to muscle tension and aliments.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about empowering my clients. I take a holistic approach to therapy, validating each client as a whole person, not just the symptoms that initially lead them to seek therapy. I recognize that trauma, regardless of the source, often has a direct impact on physical health. When treating trauma, I use mind-body techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation, visualization, and trauma-informed yoga to help my clients heal and to learn to feel safe in their bodies.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about empowering my clients. I take a holistic approach to therapy, validating each client as a whole person, not just the symptoms that initially lead them to seek therapy. I recognize that trauma, regardless of the source, often has a direct impact on physical health. When treating trauma, I use mind-body techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation, visualization, and trauma-informed yoga to help my clients heal and to learn to feel safe in their bodies.
I am a psychologist with over 25 years of experience. My practice has focused on providing a safe and warm place to help children,couples work through issues and feel empowered. I evaluate, diagnose and treat childhood disorders and help parents with parenting skills to help manage children's behavior problems thru positive parenting. I provide consultation for parents with special need children, including academic problems and special education needs to work effectively with schools to help their children. Additionally I have worked effectively with marital and family issues, to build stronger relationships and work through issues.
I am a psychologist with over 25 years of experience. My practice has focused on providing a safe and warm place to help children,couples work through issues and feel empowered. I evaluate, diagnose and treat childhood disorders and help parents with parenting skills to help manage children's behavior problems thru positive parenting. I provide consultation for parents with special need children, including academic problems and special education needs to work effectively with schools to help their children. Additionally I have worked effectively with marital and family issues, to build stronger relationships and work through issues.
Therapy with me isn’t about sugarcoating or quick fixes. It’s about facing yourself honestly and getting to the root of why you feel stuck—patterns in relationships, old wounds, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt that keep repeating. I work psychodynamically: direct, engaged, and unafraid to go deep. If you’re tired of surface advice and ready to do the real work, I’ll meet you there. Change doesn’t come from avoiding the hard stuff—it comes from finally confronting it.
Therapy with me isn’t about sugarcoating or quick fixes. It’s about facing yourself honestly and getting to the root of why you feel stuck—patterns in relationships, old wounds, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt that keep repeating. I work psychodynamically: direct, engaged, and unafraid to go deep. If you’re tired of surface advice and ready to do the real work, I’ll meet you there. Change doesn’t come from avoiding the hard stuff—it comes from finally confronting it.
Want a caring, encouraging, highly-trained Christian Therapist? I am ready to help you find solutions! I have 28 years of experience in helping with depression; anxiety; grief; trauma/victimization; relationships; marriage; child, teenager, family issues; ADD; and, codependency / addictions as well as I am a Pastor and Clinical Director. I care about helping you find answers to your life problems. Together we will make a plan of action. I will give you honest feedback on a weekly basis about your progress. I would feel honored to have the opportunity to help you. Give me a call with questions!
Want a caring, encouraging, highly-trained Christian Therapist? I am ready to help you find solutions! I have 28 years of experience in helping with depression; anxiety; grief; trauma/victimization; relationships; marriage; child, teenager, family issues; ADD; and, codependency / addictions as well as I am a Pastor and Clinical Director. I care about helping you find answers to your life problems. Together we will make a plan of action. I will give you honest feedback on a weekly basis about your progress. I would feel honored to have the opportunity to help you. Give me a call with questions!
With over 45 years in this field, I believe I have encountered almost every kind of human trauma and can help you bring yourself back to peacefulness and joy in living. I have years of being a great listener - funny and heartfelt and skilled at helping my clients to find their confidence and joy and to reset their resilience to tackle life's long list of hits. It is paramount that you have the time to build a safe and open relationship with me, to move at the pace you are comfortable with, and always be supported in seeking the success and courage you have used to get this far.
With over 45 years in this field, I believe I have encountered almost every kind of human trauma and can help you bring yourself back to peacefulness and joy in living. I have years of being a great listener - funny and heartfelt and skilled at helping my clients to find their confidence and joy and to reset their resilience to tackle life's long list of hits. It is paramount that you have the time to build a safe and open relationship with me, to move at the pace you are comfortable with, and always be supported in seeking the success and courage you have used to get this far.
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Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Therapists
How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using Neuro-linguistic programming might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviors. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.
What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualization or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.
How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.
Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.