Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
Susie VanDyke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hello, I am Susie VanDyke, and I love working with PTSD, trauma, alcohol use, and substance use issues. I especially enjoy working with veterans, first responders, their families, and anyone going through difficult times. I graduated with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008 and have over fifteen years of experience in various mental health and hospital settings, with a concentration in military and first responders. I love helping people improve their lives and want them to feel better as quickly as possible. I enjoy helping people who are feeling hopeless about their situations because of tough circumstances.
Hello, I am Susie VanDyke, and I love working with PTSD, trauma, alcohol use, and substance use issues. I especially enjoy working with veterans, first responders, their families, and anyone going through difficult times. I graduated with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008 and have over fifteen years of experience in various mental health and hospital settings, with a concentration in military and first responders. I love helping people improve their lives and want them to feel better as quickly as possible. I enjoy helping people who are feeling hopeless about their situations because of tough circumstances.
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.
For many people, therapy offers an inviting space to share thoughts and feelings you might not feel safe to share in other relationships. Others may view therapy as a sign of failure in not being able to solve life problems on one's own. I have worked with individuals at both ends of this spectrum. I often treat individuals who find it hard to know what they want in life and easily lose themselves with others, those who struggle to find love, and who suffer from feelings of worthlessness and emptiness. I am particularly adept in working with trauma, loss, relationship conflicts, destructive habits and family issues.
For many people, therapy offers an inviting space to share thoughts and feelings you might not feel safe to share in other relationships. Others may view therapy as a sign of failure in not being able to solve life problems on one's own. I have worked with individuals at both ends of this spectrum. I often treat individuals who find it hard to know what they want in life and easily lose themselves with others, those who struggle to find love, and who suffer from feelings of worthlessness and emptiness. I am particularly adept in working with trauma, loss, relationship conflicts, destructive habits and family issues.
If you’re silently struggling with porn addiction, you already know the emotional toll: shame, secrecy, and the frustration of breaking promises to yourself. Whether it’s Pornhub, OnlyFans, cam sites, or endless scrolling, your partner may feel hurt and disconnected. You’re likely overwhelmed by guilt and stuck in patterns you swore you’d quit. Even if you’re not in a relationship, porn may still be affecting your confidence, focus, or ability to connect. It doesn’t have to stay this way. I help men who feel stuck in this cycle break free from compulsive porn use and rebuild intimacy without shame or judgment.
If you’re silently struggling with porn addiction, you already know the emotional toll: shame, secrecy, and the frustration of breaking promises to yourself. Whether it’s Pornhub, OnlyFans, cam sites, or endless scrolling, your partner may feel hurt and disconnected. You’re likely overwhelmed by guilt and stuck in patterns you swore you’d quit. Even if you’re not in a relationship, porn may still be affecting your confidence, focus, or ability to connect. It doesn’t have to stay this way. I help men who feel stuck in this cycle break free from compulsive porn use and rebuild intimacy without shame or judgment.
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 and welcome to my page. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their most challenging moments. My work is grounded in empathy, gaining awareness, and a strong belief in the inherent strength and resilience of my clients. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of helping clients navigate through emotional and relational struggles, including anxiety, depression, addiction, postpartum challenges, active military and veterans suffering from PTSD, and the impacts of domestic violence.
Hello and welcome to my page. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their most challenging moments. My work is grounded in empathy, gaining awareness, and a strong belief in the inherent strength and resilience of my clients. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of helping clients navigate through emotional and relational struggles, including anxiety, depression, addiction, postpartum challenges, active military and veterans suffering from PTSD, and the impacts of domestic violence.
Problems are often a catalyst for transformation. . . you becoming your greatest self. Our work together will help clarify your preferences and identify what gets in the way of living the life you want. My approach to working with individuals, couples and families is collaborative and strength based. Each client brings rich experience and personal resources to the therapeutic process. These strengths will be foundational to our work together. I am experienced in treating a broad range of problems including depression and anxiety disorders, relational problems, as well as issues relating to trauma or loss.
Problems are often a catalyst for transformation. . . you becoming your greatest self. Our work together will help clarify your preferences and identify what gets in the way of living the life you want. My approach to working with individuals, couples and families is collaborative and strength based. Each client brings rich experience and personal resources to the therapeutic process. These strengths will be foundational to our work together. I am experienced in treating a broad range of problems including depression and anxiety disorders, relational problems, as well as issues relating to trauma or loss.
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.
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.
10 +years experience. I specialize in Trauma Work and Couples Counseling. Being REAL, therapy is hard and challenging to face all the pain we try to avoid. Are you struggling with the pain of loneliness or being controlled by overwhelming fears? Are you feeling betrayed, disconnected, or misunderstood in your relationships? Maybe you have never processed trauma from the past? I want you to feel safe to go deeper, stay in the emotions and gain more self awareness to make decisions in your life.
10 +years experience. I specialize in Trauma Work and Couples Counseling. Being REAL, therapy is hard and challenging to face all the pain we try to avoid. Are you struggling with the pain of loneliness or being controlled by overwhelming fears? Are you feeling betrayed, disconnected, or misunderstood in your relationships? Maybe you have never processed trauma from the past? I want you to feel safe to go deeper, stay in the emotions and gain more self awareness to make decisions in your life.
Shabnam S Cherry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Are you feeling down? Are there conflicts in your family? Are you concerned about your relationship, or have you had a recent breakup or loss? Are you struggling at work or in school? Do you feel anxious or angry? There are times when feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger overwhelm us and we need someone to talk to. During those difficult times, it is comforting to know that there is someone you can talk to in a safe environment, where you can express yourself without fear of judgment or shame.
Are you feeling down? Are there conflicts in your family? Are you concerned about your relationship, or have you had a recent breakup or loss? Are you struggling at work or in school? Do you feel anxious or angry? There are times when feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger overwhelm us and we need someone to talk to. During those difficult times, it is comforting to know that there is someone you can talk to in a safe environment, where you can express yourself without fear of judgment or shame.
Meet Our Therapists
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.
You want to appear like you have it "all together" but deep down are struggling to feel confident in who you are or to cope with challenging experiences in your past or present. You may be fed up with the overthinking, second guessing and anxiety getting in the way of living your best life. You never feel "good enough" & compare yourself to others. And you're ready for relief. You're ready to have meaningful relationships without your past getting in the way. You're ready to stop the choas in your mind. You're ready to feel confident. Most of all, you're ready to love yourself & be happy with OR without all the things.
You want to appear like you have it "all together" but deep down are struggling to feel confident in who you are or to cope with challenging experiences in your past or present. You may be fed up with the overthinking, second guessing and anxiety getting in the way of living your best life. You never feel "good enough" & compare yourself to others. And you're ready for relief. You're ready to have meaningful relationships without your past getting in the way. You're ready to stop the choas in your mind. You're ready to feel confident. Most of all, you're ready to love yourself & be happy with OR without all the things.
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.
Jarfa Wabs, MA LMFT dba Counseling Together
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Finding a therapist at a time when your whole world is falling apart, is one more difficult task to add to the many tasks required of you. Well, you aren't alone! Couples & family counseling is one of my many focuses. Premarital and marriage counseling can be very effective in starting and saving relationships. I also focus on stress, fears, and anxiety that might be causing unexplained aches and pains in your body, frustrating you and others around you. I am well versed on issues of Chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, Fibromyalgia, Infertility, Postpartum, Menopause, Thyroid and many life events affecting healthy relationships.
Finding a therapist at a time when your whole world is falling apart, is one more difficult task to add to the many tasks required of you. Well, you aren't alone! Couples & family counseling is one of my many focuses. Premarital and marriage counseling can be very effective in starting and saving relationships. I also focus on stress, fears, and anxiety that might be causing unexplained aches and pains in your body, frustrating you and others around you. I am well versed on issues of Chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, Fibromyalgia, Infertility, Postpartum, Menopause, Thyroid and many life events affecting healthy relationships.
If you are in emotional pain you can find relief in our first session. Most clients have drastic improvement in 4-8 weeks. My work is non-judging and compassionate. I am directive, specific, goal oriented and incorporate a variety of tools customized to your needs. This includes: EMDR, Cognitive Work, Meditative work, supplements to improve mood, Energy work in our healing room, Intuitive knowing of core patterns, prayer, healing grief. I offer a holistic approach to healing on all levels. About Me: I enjoy meditation, spiritual contemplation, sports, animals, nature, hiking, reading and lots of laughter.
If you are in emotional pain you can find relief in our first session. Most clients have drastic improvement in 4-8 weeks. My work is non-judging and compassionate. I am directive, specific, goal oriented and incorporate a variety of tools customized to your needs. This includes: EMDR, Cognitive Work, Meditative work, supplements to improve mood, Energy work in our healing room, Intuitive knowing of core patterns, prayer, healing grief. I offer a holistic approach to healing on all levels. About Me: I enjoy meditation, spiritual contemplation, sports, animals, nature, hiking, reading and lots of laughter.
Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.
Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.
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.
Victoria Rodgers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed by thoughts, emotions, or past experiences. You may struggle with attachment wounds, trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues and often feel like your own needs are neglected. I want to help you to feel understood, break free from harmful patterns, and build a healthier relationship with self and others.
Using a compassionate, straightforward approach — including EMDR for trauma healing — I help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting change to feel more empowered and at peace.
Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed by thoughts, emotions, or past experiences. You may struggle with attachment wounds, trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues and often feel like your own needs are neglected. I want to help you to feel understood, break free from harmful patterns, and build a healthier relationship with self and others.
Using a compassionate, straightforward approach — including EMDR for trauma healing — I help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting change to feel more empowered and at peace.
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.
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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 |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 65% | 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
| 67% | In Person and Online | |
| 33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |