Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA

I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling. I also have experience in running therapy groups, including process groups, anger management, parenting classes, and domestic violence intervention programs.
I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling. I also have experience in running therapy groups, including process groups, anger management, parenting classes, and domestic violence intervention programs.

Teen Counseling/Saturday Availability
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Hyland and Associates Counseling Services is trusted provider of teen counseling services in South Orange County, California. Led by a team of dedicated mental health therapists, our practice is committed to supporting adolescents in their journey towards improved well-being and personal growth. We understand that the teenage years can be challenging, and we strive to create a compassionate, safe, and secure environment where teens can openly express themselves without judgment. We recognize the importance of establishing a strong therapeutic alliance, built on trust and confidentiality, to foster a positive therapeutic experience.
Hyland and Associates Counseling Services is trusted provider of teen counseling services in South Orange County, California. Led by a team of dedicated mental health therapists, our practice is committed to supporting adolescents in their journey towards improved well-being and personal growth. We understand that the teenage years can be challenging, and we strive to create a compassionate, safe, and secure environment where teens can openly express themselves without judgment. We recognize the importance of establishing a strong therapeutic alliance, built on trust and confidentiality, to foster a positive therapeutic experience.

Hello! I am Georgea Madeira (MFC 50139). I specialize in a compassionate, solution-focused approach to therapy, aimed at empowering adults grappling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD to rediscover their strengths and achieve personal growth. My practice integrates evidence-based techniques to provide tailored support, fostering resilience and facilitating meaningful change in your life.
Hello! I am Georgea Madeira (MFC 50139). I specialize in a compassionate, solution-focused approach to therapy, aimed at empowering adults grappling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD to rediscover their strengths and achieve personal growth. My practice integrates evidence-based techniques to provide tailored support, fostering resilience and facilitating meaningful change in your life.

Ari Shahabaldiny
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
I help my clients by empowering them to become in charge of their lives. My role is to illuminate the path to your ideal future. I believe YOU are the expert of your life and YOU are the only one who can create your ideal change. We all go through times when life's challenges seem to get the best of us. Problems in life are inevitable, and strong coping skills are tools we need in overcoming such difficult times. WE will find your path and get you back on track.
I help my clients by empowering them to become in charge of their lives. My role is to illuminate the path to your ideal future. I believe YOU are the expert of your life and YOU are the only one who can create your ideal change. We all go through times when life's challenges seem to get the best of us. Problems in life are inevitable, and strong coping skills are tools we need in overcoming such difficult times. WE will find your path and get you back on track.

I use play therapy to connect with children and families. I view my role as empowering children and teens to recognize their strengths, foster emotional regulation, create safety in their nervous system, and create connection. Through a relational and brain-based approach to therapy, I help clients develop insight and create new pathways in their brains to reach their goals.
I use play therapy to connect with children and families. I view my role as empowering children and teens to recognize their strengths, foster emotional regulation, create safety in their nervous system, and create connection. Through a relational and brain-based approach to therapy, I help clients develop insight and create new pathways in their brains to reach their goals.

I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic model, meaning the relationship between client and therapist can be a healing vessel in your therapeutic process. I pull from attachment theory, neuroscience, somatic approaches, and utilize EMDR in my work. My therapeutic approach also draws from my personality, which integrates humor, playfulness, and authenticity. I am now licensed in both California and Washington and am accepting WA & CA clients virtually.
I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic model, meaning the relationship between client and therapist can be a healing vessel in your therapeutic process. I pull from attachment theory, neuroscience, somatic approaches, and utilize EMDR in my work. My therapeutic approach also draws from my personality, which integrates humor, playfulness, and authenticity. I am now licensed in both California and Washington and am accepting WA & CA clients virtually.

Cynthia Rolf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She transitioned from a career in commercial banking to pursue her passion to promote emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Cynthia assists clients who have problems related to anger management, codependency, coping skills, divorce, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, peer relationships, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma, and women's issues.
Cynthia Rolf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She transitioned from a career in commercial banking to pursue her passion to promote emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Cynthia assists clients who have problems related to anger management, codependency, coping skills, divorce, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, peer relationships, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma, and women's issues.

Are you going through situations you’re not sure how to respond to? Are there days you need direction, or someone to confide in openly—someone who will ask you the hard questions? Most days you feel exhausted, not quite like yourself. You've wanted to get out of that downward spiral, find healing or discover a happier you. Therapy could be the path to where you want to be. Your days feel like a routine without purpose and motivation? get the kids dressed, eat, household chores, work, play with the kids, school work, sleep…task after task? And maybe throw in a self-help book, or at least glance at it over on your nightstand?
Are you going through situations you’re not sure how to respond to? Are there days you need direction, or someone to confide in openly—someone who will ask you the hard questions? Most days you feel exhausted, not quite like yourself. You've wanted to get out of that downward spiral, find healing or discover a happier you. Therapy could be the path to where you want to be. Your days feel like a routine without purpose and motivation? get the kids dressed, eat, household chores, work, play with the kids, school work, sleep…task after task? And maybe throw in a self-help book, or at least glance at it over on your nightstand?

Nadia Abou-Seda Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, BSW, MA , SEP, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Dwell on a future in which you revive your true self, regain control and stop trauma from hijacking your life! As a trauma survivor, I can relate! You were not supported as you deserve! I strive to support you throughout your healing path! Do you suffer from chronic pain or ongoing medical/physical issues? Have you experienced developmental trauma i.e. childhood abuse, neglect, witnessed violence, etc.? Or shock trauma i.e. vehicle accidents, sudden losses, wars, natural disasters, medical procedures i.e. dental, surgical? Have you experienced violence, inescapable attack, anxiety, depression, grief, cultural & relational issues?
Dwell on a future in which you revive your true self, regain control and stop trauma from hijacking your life! As a trauma survivor, I can relate! You were not supported as you deserve! I strive to support you throughout your healing path! Do you suffer from chronic pain or ongoing medical/physical issues? Have you experienced developmental trauma i.e. childhood abuse, neglect, witnessed violence, etc.? Or shock trauma i.e. vehicle accidents, sudden losses, wars, natural disasters, medical procedures i.e. dental, surgical? Have you experienced violence, inescapable attack, anxiety, depression, grief, cultural & relational issues?

I specialize in helping adults, executives, & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, & stress-related issues. With 20 years of experience, I blend evidence-based care with warmth, curiosity, & collaboration. My approach helps you shift stuck patterns, reconnect with yourself, & build a more grounded, meaningful life. I draw from CBT, DBT, Schema & somatic approaches to support both emotional and nervous system regulation. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in your way and help you move forward with more ease, clarity, and self-trust. Many people find that they are dealing with the same emotions & struggles years later.
I specialize in helping adults, executives, & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, & stress-related issues. With 20 years of experience, I blend evidence-based care with warmth, curiosity, & collaboration. My approach helps you shift stuck patterns, reconnect with yourself, & build a more grounded, meaningful life. I draw from CBT, DBT, Schema & somatic approaches to support both emotional and nervous system regulation. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in your way and help you move forward with more ease, clarity, and self-trust. Many people find that they are dealing with the same emotions & struggles years later.

Danielle L. Cisneros
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Learn how to break free from anxiety, depression, or stress? Learn the proven strategies that will help you break the cycle and feel better for good! My goal is to give you a proven blueprint to get your life back on track. The truth is you can beat this and you can feel confident to move forward.
Learn how to break free from anxiety, depression, or stress? Learn the proven strategies that will help you break the cycle and feel better for good! My goal is to give you a proven blueprint to get your life back on track. The truth is you can beat this and you can feel confident to move forward.
Meet Our Therapists

Rebecca Moreno, LCSW. Emotional disorders which acquire anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma disrupt lives. I specialize in offering supportive therapy to believers in search of an objective point of view and conceptualizing occurring problems or issues. I am comfortable working with a diverse population and a diversity of presenting problems. I commonly work with depression, anxiety, and women's issues.
Rebecca Moreno, LCSW. Emotional disorders which acquire anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma disrupt lives. I specialize in offering supportive therapy to believers in search of an objective point of view and conceptualizing occurring problems or issues. I am comfortable working with a diverse population and a diversity of presenting problems. I commonly work with depression, anxiety, and women's issues.

I’m genuinely glad you are here, as you embark on your healing journey. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration and empowerment, to foster a safe space for exploration and personal growth, as we work together to create realistic strategies to help you live your best life. My therapeutic approach tends to resonate well with individuals that are experiencing struggles with unhealthy habits, facing relationship concerns or difficulty navigating life transitions.
I’m genuinely glad you are here, as you embark on your healing journey. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration and empowerment, to foster a safe space for exploration and personal growth, as we work together to create realistic strategies to help you live your best life. My therapeutic approach tends to resonate well with individuals that are experiencing struggles with unhealthy habits, facing relationship concerns or difficulty navigating life transitions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, longing for freedom and healing? You are not alone. Dr. Modica uses an integrative, compassionate approach in working with and empowering individuals through growth and challenges. Her main focus is in supporting those who have endured trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, transitions, attachment needs, foster youth/adoption, and in utilizing integration of faith, EMDR, and mindfulness coping. Dr. Modica provides telehealth psychotherapy to individuals in California and Washington.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, longing for freedom and healing? You are not alone. Dr. Modica uses an integrative, compassionate approach in working with and empowering individuals through growth and challenges. Her main focus is in supporting those who have endured trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, transitions, attachment needs, foster youth/adoption, and in utilizing integration of faith, EMDR, and mindfulness coping. Dr. Modica provides telehealth psychotherapy to individuals in California and Washington.

Katherine Dawn Barton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92675
In a world filtered by social media, real connection matters. In-person therapy offers the human presence and safety that screens can't replicate—where healing happens face-to-face, not just on screens.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I provide compassionate therapy for individuals and couples, helping you build deeper connections and heal from past wounds.
Through proven relationship strategies and a supportive, personalized approach, I guide you toward lasting growth—whether you’re seeking to strengthen your relationship, overcome personal struggles, or find clarity.
In a world filtered by social media, real connection matters. In-person therapy offers the human presence and safety that screens can't replicate—where healing happens face-to-face, not just on screens.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I provide compassionate therapy for individuals and couples, helping you build deeper connections and heal from past wounds.
Through proven relationship strategies and a supportive, personalized approach, I guide you toward lasting growth—whether you’re seeking to strengthen your relationship, overcome personal struggles, or find clarity.

Sadaf Kadkhodai
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am dedicated to serving individuals, couples, & families. As an open-minded & multicultural therapist, I value working with clients of diverse cultures, backgrounds, & identities, & am particularly passionate about the effects of intersectionality. I have experience working with clients going through a wide range of mental health issues, such as traumatic & difficult challenges, as well as depressive, anxiety, & PTSD disorders that impact their daily functioning. I am committed to helping clients develop coping skills, enhance motivation, improve relationship dynamics, build support systems, & strengthen communication skills.
I am dedicated to serving individuals, couples, & families. As an open-minded & multicultural therapist, I value working with clients of diverse cultures, backgrounds, & identities, & am particularly passionate about the effects of intersectionality. I have experience working with clients going through a wide range of mental health issues, such as traumatic & difficult challenges, as well as depressive, anxiety, & PTSD disorders that impact their daily functioning. I am committed to helping clients develop coping skills, enhance motivation, improve relationship dynamics, build support systems, & strengthen communication skills.

Hello, I am Sarah Schumacher, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field since 2018 and I was previously a lead clinician. Prior to being a therapist, I spent 20 years in the army, and served several tours in Afghanistan. If you’re looking for quality private counseling with a provider that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I love helping people overcome the difficulties that life brings and assisting my clients to feel empowered as they learn the skills necessary to prevail and enjoy a happy, healthy, and successful life. I enjoy working with adults and children.
Hello, I am Sarah Schumacher, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field since 2018 and I was previously a lead clinician. Prior to being a therapist, I spent 20 years in the army, and served several tours in Afghanistan. If you’re looking for quality private counseling with a provider that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I love helping people overcome the difficulties that life brings and assisting my clients to feel empowered as they learn the skills necessary to prevail and enjoy a happy, healthy, and successful life. I enjoy working with adults and children.

Hello. My name is Cheryl Raymond, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to guide you through a process of self-exploration to recognize how your own negative thoughts are keeping you from finding the happiness you deserve. I use a variety of modalities in my therapeutic approach which lends to my eclectic style. I incorporate different techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy, among others.
Hello. My name is Cheryl Raymond, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to guide you through a process of self-exploration to recognize how your own negative thoughts are keeping you from finding the happiness you deserve. I use a variety of modalities in my therapeutic approach which lends to my eclectic style. I incorporate different techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy, among others.

Dr. Eima Mesgarha. Couples. Ketamine Therapy. EMDR
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Needing guidance to work on trauma? Feeling stuck in your relationship? Searching for your life purpose? You should know you are NOT alone. Most of us face challenges at different times throughout our lives. We may need support finding self-awareness & compassion which I believe is central to our healing process. I enjoy acting as an empowering guide along your journey. I believe in our innate capacity to feel, heal, discover & live a more uplifting life. All you need to start your journey is the willingness to take the first step & trust the process.
Needing guidance to work on trauma? Feeling stuck in your relationship? Searching for your life purpose? You should know you are NOT alone. Most of us face challenges at different times throughout our lives. We may need support finding self-awareness & compassion which I believe is central to our healing process. I enjoy acting as an empowering guide along your journey. I believe in our innate capacity to feel, heal, discover & live a more uplifting life. All you need to start your journey is the willingness to take the first step & trust the process.

Allison Logue - Alight Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Hi, I'm Allison Logue! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Encinitas, San Diego. I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues. Alight Therapy Group values working with a wide range of people of all sizes, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with eating disorder recovery.
Hi, I'm Allison Logue! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Encinitas, San Diego. I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues. Alight Therapy Group values working with a wide range of people of all sizes, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with eating disorder recovery.
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Number of Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
400+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Coping Skills |
72% | Self Esteem |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
57% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |