Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. Patients average a 15-week treatment under our specialists. We also offer 6 to 8 day intensive formats. We use empirically supported treatments tailored to each individual, including home visits and practicing skills outside of the office setting. Our pride is in our success rate.
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. Patients average a 15-week treatment under our specialists. We also offer 6 to 8 day intensive formats. We use empirically supported treatments tailored to each individual, including home visits and practicing skills outside of the office setting. Our pride is in our success rate.
The families of South Orange County are under tremendous pressures; the stress can be compounded by those facing the challenges of a teen demonstrating behavioral or emotional issues. At times, the behavior of your teen may be so worrisome that it risks the health and normal functioning of not only your teen, but your entire family. At times like this, you may benefit from partnering with me to guide you through a specialized adolescent assessment and determine necessary treatment for your child.
The families of South Orange County are under tremendous pressures; the stress can be compounded by those facing the challenges of a teen demonstrating behavioral or emotional issues. At times, the behavior of your teen may be so worrisome that it risks the health and normal functioning of not only your teen, but your entire family. At times like this, you may benefit from partnering with me to guide you through a specialized adolescent assessment and determine necessary treatment for your child.
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the game.” -Randy Pausch Have you found yourself tired of your current situation thinking something has to change? Do you struggle knowing where to start or implementing changes that lead to long term success? I believe change and healing begin with awareness and like most things in life, a willingness to put in the time and effort for long term gain.
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the game.” -Randy Pausch Have you found yourself tired of your current situation thinking something has to change? Do you struggle knowing where to start or implementing changes that lead to long term success? I believe change and healing begin with awareness and like most things in life, a willingness to put in the time and effort for long term gain.
Hello, my name is Dr. Schubert and I’m a clinical psychologist with 45 years of experience. For the past 37 years, I have been in full-time private practice, helping individuals from all walks of life navigate their personal challenges. My approach integrates the most effective Western psychotherapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), alongside Eastern spiritual practices. This unique combination allows me to guide clients toward a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Hello, my name is Dr. Schubert and I’m a clinical psychologist with 45 years of experience. For the past 37 years, I have been in full-time private practice, helping individuals from all walks of life navigate their personal challenges. My approach integrates the most effective Western psychotherapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), alongside Eastern spiritual practices. This unique combination allows me to guide clients toward a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Sometimes it's hard to navigate changes, transitions or uspests in your life. The good news is that you can find someone to help walk beside you and make sense of these issues. My passion is working with pre-teens, teens, young adults and adults to help you find your way during difficult times. I come along side to help navigate these difficulties for you, or your child in a safe, friendly, warm, non-judgmental environment. Therapy involves a collaborative approach between myself, my clients and their parents (if indicated).
Sometimes it's hard to navigate changes, transitions or uspests in your life. The good news is that you can find someone to help walk beside you and make sense of these issues. My passion is working with pre-teens, teens, young adults and adults to help you find your way during difficult times. I come along side to help navigate these difficulties for you, or your child in a safe, friendly, warm, non-judgmental environment. Therapy involves a collaborative approach between myself, my clients and their parents (if indicated).
Do you feel like you have lost yourself? The perinatal period is one of the most transformative experiences a person can go through, and yet it can also bring unexpected challenges. You may be navigating fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, postpartum adjustment, or the emotional weight of new parenthood. You find yourself feeling disconnected from who you thought you would be. It looks like you “have it all together,” while inside you may be carrying sadness, anxiety, grief, or a sense of being overwhelmed. If this resonates, you are not alone and I'm here to help.
Do you feel like you have lost yourself? The perinatal period is one of the most transformative experiences a person can go through, and yet it can also bring unexpected challenges. You may be navigating fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, postpartum adjustment, or the emotional weight of new parenthood. You find yourself feeling disconnected from who you thought you would be. It looks like you “have it all together,” while inside you may be carrying sadness, anxiety, grief, or a sense of being overwhelmed. If this resonates, you are not alone and I'm here to help.
Josie's background as an ABA therapist has deepened her clinical insight into emotional regulation, motivation, and neurodiverse behavior patterns. She worked extensively with adolescents on the autism spectrum and facing behavioral challenges, offering evidence-informed coaching that empowers clients to build executive functioning, emotional resilience, and self-efficacy. In addition to her work with teens and young adults, Josie supports adult women navigating divorce, grief, relationship transitions, and identity reconstruction. She offers structured guidance that helps clients move from emotional overwhelm to clarity.
Josie's background as an ABA therapist has deepened her clinical insight into emotional regulation, motivation, and neurodiverse behavior patterns. She worked extensively with adolescents on the autism spectrum and facing behavioral challenges, offering evidence-informed coaching that empowers clients to build executive functioning, emotional resilience, and self-efficacy. In addition to her work with teens and young adults, Josie supports adult women navigating divorce, grief, relationship transitions, and identity reconstruction. She offers structured guidance that helps clients move from emotional overwhelm to clarity.
Kathy is a nationally certified drug and alcohol interventionist. She is a board registered Interventionist, and a Certified drug and alcohol counselor. She has been working in the field of addiction recovery for over 20 years. Her hands-on experience with SUD has given her the clinical comprehension of what to expect and how to assist you and your loved one through the transition into recovery. Kathy recognizes that substance use disorder is a debilitating disease that attacks an individual and families on all Ievels: physically, emotionally & spiritually. Her goal is to restore hope with care, honesty, and professionalism.
Kathy is a nationally certified drug and alcohol interventionist. She is a board registered Interventionist, and a Certified drug and alcohol counselor. She has been working in the field of addiction recovery for over 20 years. Her hands-on experience with SUD has given her the clinical comprehension of what to expect and how to assist you and your loved one through the transition into recovery. Kathy recognizes that substance use disorder is a debilitating disease that attacks an individual and families on all Ievels: physically, emotionally & spiritually. Her goal is to restore hope with care, honesty, and professionalism.
Throughout his career, Michael has worked in diverse clinical settings, providing care to clients struggling with addiction, severe mental health disorders, phase-of-life adjustments, and emotional regulation issues. Michael is skilled in employing evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to explore and address their deepest concerns.
Throughout his career, Michael has worked in diverse clinical settings, providing care to clients struggling with addiction, severe mental health disorders, phase-of-life adjustments, and emotional regulation issues. Michael is skilled in employing evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to explore and address their deepest concerns.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with relationships and having trouble embracing life to its fullest? Does facing the day seem more challenging and overwhelming than it ought to? I would love to assist you to make some positive changes in your life.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from anxiety to depression to reprocessing traumas using EMDR. I have deep experience working with individuals that are struggling with alcohol and drug addictions and support those that are facing overwhelming emotions surrounding their loved ones’ struggle.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with relationships and having trouble embracing life to its fullest? Does facing the day seem more challenging and overwhelming than it ought to? I would love to assist you to make some positive changes in your life.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from anxiety to depression to reprocessing traumas using EMDR. I have deep experience working with individuals that are struggling with alcohol and drug addictions and support those that are facing overwhelming emotions surrounding their loved ones’ struggle.
Hey there! This message is for the person who is hurting right now. The pain that people can’t see right away, or that is often misunderstood. Those painful emotions can be hard to experience. It can consume us if we let it. You don’t have to face those moments alone. I mostly work with teenagers, but I also support adults, couples, and families in building resilience, strengthening connections, and building a life worth living. This life can feel lonely and difficult. In therapy, finding purpose, trust, and inner safety is possible. Connection helps heal us. Therapy provides the safety and clarity needed to build ourselves back up
Hey there! This message is for the person who is hurting right now. The pain that people can’t see right away, or that is often misunderstood. Those painful emotions can be hard to experience. It can consume us if we let it. You don’t have to face those moments alone. I mostly work with teenagers, but I also support adults, couples, and families in building resilience, strengthening connections, and building a life worth living. This life can feel lonely and difficult. In therapy, finding purpose, trust, and inner safety is possible. Connection helps heal us. Therapy provides the safety and clarity needed to build ourselves back up
Do you feel like past wounds are preventing you from moving forward? Perhaps you have a difficult time understanding why you continue to repeat unhealthy behaviors or feel ashamed for not living up to your own or others' expectations. You probably feel a mixture of emotions: motivated to change, but afraid of feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. Maybe you doubt your ability to change or question if talking about painful issues can actually help you feel better. Having these thoughts and feelings is a normal part of the growth process.
Do you feel like past wounds are preventing you from moving forward? Perhaps you have a difficult time understanding why you continue to repeat unhealthy behaviors or feel ashamed for not living up to your own or others' expectations. You probably feel a mixture of emotions: motivated to change, but afraid of feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. Maybe you doubt your ability to change or question if talking about painful issues can actually help you feel better. Having these thoughts and feelings is a normal part of the growth process.
Have you looked at your life lately and thought that maybe your life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would be? Or maybe you’ve “checked all the boxes” but you still feel numb, disconnected, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are growing your family, and no one told you becoming a mother would be so difficult. But the fact is, life can be hard. Really hard. And sometimes we need help navigating our thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Have you looked at your life lately and thought that maybe your life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would be? Or maybe you’ve “checked all the boxes” but you still feel numb, disconnected, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are growing your family, and no one told you becoming a mother would be so difficult. But the fact is, life can be hard. Really hard. And sometimes we need help navigating our thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Thanks for visiting my page! I specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress management, supporting adults who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. My style is empowering, solution-oriented, and affirming. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership, where your goals guide our work together. I’m also a mother of two young children, and that perspective has taught me the value of patience, humor, and resilience in everyday life. In sessions, I’ll provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood while building the tools you need to move forward with confidence.
Thanks for visiting my page! I specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress management, supporting adults who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. My style is empowering, solution-oriented, and affirming. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership, where your goals guide our work together. I’m also a mother of two young children, and that perspective has taught me the value of patience, humor, and resilience in everyday life. In sessions, I’ll provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood while building the tools you need to move forward with confidence.
Hi, my name is Sharleen Lal I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT). I practice in California, and I provide telehealth services statewide. I work with adults and specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Trauma Focus Model to help my clients feel supported and understand they are not on this life journey alone. My communication style includes being direct, actively listening, building trust and rapport, and being personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable and safe talking with me about anything and understanding my capability to listen without judgment.
Hi, my name is Sharleen Lal I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT). I practice in California, and I provide telehealth services statewide. I work with adults and specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Trauma Focus Model to help my clients feel supported and understand they are not on this life journey alone. My communication style includes being direct, actively listening, building trust and rapport, and being personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable and safe talking with me about anything and understanding my capability to listen without judgment.
I am Wyatt Darling, a licensed psychotherapist with a BBS in California. Previously employed at SpaceX as their in-house psychotherapist and Mindfulness Instructor, I provide helpful and supportive approaches to life's challenges. I give step-by-step guidance on how to improve communication, relationships, and mindset agility; motivating and inspiring individuals to live their best life.
I am Wyatt Darling, a licensed psychotherapist with a BBS in California. Previously employed at SpaceX as their in-house psychotherapist and Mindfulness Instructor, I provide helpful and supportive approaches to life's challenges. I give step-by-step guidance on how to improve communication, relationships, and mindset agility; motivating and inspiring individuals to live their best life.
If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with providers who care, then you’ve come to the right place. At our group practice, Bellator Psychological and Consultants Corporation, we guide our patients every step of the way and implement methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Clearing away obstacles and dysfunction can occur faster than expected and allow us to engage life with a clear mind, a healthy view, and joy.
If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with providers who care, then you’ve come to the right place. At our group practice, Bellator Psychological and Consultants Corporation, we guide our patients every step of the way and implement methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Clearing away obstacles and dysfunction can occur faster than expected and allow us to engage life with a clear mind, a healthy view, and joy.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by stress, trauma, substance-related challenges, or major life transitions. My approach is practical, respectful, and grounded, with a focus on helping you feel understood while building tools that support real, day-to-day change. I bring a steady and structured presence to therapy and offer services in both English and Spanish. My goal is to help you gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with confidence at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by stress, trauma, substance-related challenges, or major life transitions. My approach is practical, respectful, and grounded, with a focus on helping you feel understood while building tools that support real, day-to-day change. I bring a steady and structured presence to therapy and offer services in both English and Spanish. My goal is to help you gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with confidence at a pace that feels right for you.
Remember when being together felt easy? You understood each other – talked for hours, laughed over little things, and felt like a team. But somewhere along the way, work, kids, and daily responsibilities crowded out connection. Now, even small disagreements escalate into big ones, leaving you both drained and disconnected. Conversations either spiral into disputes or don’t happen at all. That silence is even worse than the arguing. You keep going through the motions, but it’s lonely. You long to feel seen – to feel good in this relationship again. You still care deeply, but you don’t know how to reach each other anymore.
Remember when being together felt easy? You understood each other – talked for hours, laughed over little things, and felt like a team. But somewhere along the way, work, kids, and daily responsibilities crowded out connection. Now, even small disagreements escalate into big ones, leaving you both drained and disconnected. Conversations either spiral into disputes or don’t happen at all. That silence is even worse than the arguing. You keep going through the motions, but it’s lonely. You long to feel seen – to feel good in this relationship again. You still care deeply, but you don’t know how to reach each other anymore.
OC Mental Wellness- Specialized Trauma & Anxiety
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Lauren Hart is one of the therapists at OC Mental Wellness! With over a decade of experience in youth ministry before becoming a therapist, Lauren brings a deep passion for working with teens and young adults. She understands the pressures that come with these life stages. Lauren also has a passion for helping clients process trauma & is pursuing certification in Brainspotting (a trauma-focused therapy that helps people access and process unresolved trauma). People like working with Lauren because of her ability to make people feel genuinely cared for & supported. People feel at ease with her directness & warmth in her approach.
Lauren Hart is one of the therapists at OC Mental Wellness! With over a decade of experience in youth ministry before becoming a therapist, Lauren brings a deep passion for working with teens and young adults. She understands the pressures that come with these life stages. Lauren also has a passion for helping clients process trauma & is pursuing certification in Brainspotting (a trauma-focused therapy that helps people access and process unresolved trauma). People like working with Lauren because of her ability to make people feel genuinely cared for & supported. People feel at ease with her directness & warmth in her approach.
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Number of Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
400+
Average cost per session
$176
Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 60% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 83% | Aetna |
| 75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 58% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA see their clients
| 63% | In Person and Online | |
| 37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |