Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
Timothy Nathan Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
When people seek therapy, they are usually looking for a safe space where their struggles and heard and understood without judgement. They want a compassionate listener who can validate their personal experiences, offer support, and guide them collaboratively through challenging times. Are you looking for someone who not only comprehends your emotional turmoil but also provides practical tools to navigate life's complexities? Looking for a therapeutic experience where you can uncover deeper insights, cultivate resilience, and ultimately, empower yourself to create positive changes in your lives?
When people seek therapy, they are usually looking for a safe space where their struggles and heard and understood without judgement. They want a compassionate listener who can validate their personal experiences, offer support, and guide them collaboratively through challenging times. Are you looking for someone who not only comprehends your emotional turmoil but also provides practical tools to navigate life's complexities? Looking for a therapeutic experience where you can uncover deeper insights, cultivate resilience, and ultimately, empower yourself to create positive changes in your lives?
Dr. Tara Bormand
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
By creating a safe space, I help my clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and triggers in the therapeutic process. Through an experiential lens, I help people explore their negative thinking patterns, unmet emotional needs, and behavioral responses to stressors. My style is directive, yet collaborative in inspiring people to create their new stories. The goal of our journey in therapy is to help you feel more connected and secure in your identity and build meaningful relationships with others.
By creating a safe space, I help my clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and triggers in the therapeutic process. Through an experiential lens, I help people explore their negative thinking patterns, unmet emotional needs, and behavioral responses to stressors. My style is directive, yet collaborative in inspiring people to create their new stories. The goal of our journey in therapy is to help you feel more connected and secure in your identity and build meaningful relationships with others.
Kriss Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Thank you for taking the first step toward change in your life! Challenging habits can be very scary. It is possible you have been practicing these habits for so long you have forgotten where they began. Many people view their symptoms as their identity. My passion is to work with you to empower that part of you that is hoping for more from your life and relationships. Please know you are not alone in this journey. Our job together is to work to identify the core issues driving those symptoms and find healthier ways of living the life you want.
Thank you for taking the first step toward change in your life! Challenging habits can be very scary. It is possible you have been practicing these habits for so long you have forgotten where they began. Many people view their symptoms as their identity. My passion is to work with you to empower that part of you that is hoping for more from your life and relationships. Please know you are not alone in this journey. Our job together is to work to identify the core issues driving those symptoms and find healthier ways of living the life you want.
Denise Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
You feel like you “should” be strong, coping with life and in control of your emotions, and yet you feel helpless and doubtful losing belief in yourself. You want to be hopeful, feeling joy and peace in life but you do not know how to sustain that. You have a lot on your plate, exhausted, noticing continued and growing stress on yourself and your relationships with others. Often these times are coupled with feelings of loneliness, fear, anxiousness, impatience, resentment, bitterness, feeling inadequate along with shame or guilt for having those feelings.
You feel like you “should” be strong, coping with life and in control of your emotions, and yet you feel helpless and doubtful losing belief in yourself. You want to be hopeful, feeling joy and peace in life but you do not know how to sustain that. You have a lot on your plate, exhausted, noticing continued and growing stress on yourself and your relationships with others. Often these times are coupled with feelings of loneliness, fear, anxiousness, impatience, resentment, bitterness, feeling inadequate along with shame or guilt for having those feelings.
Journeys Counseling Ministry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Journeys Counseling provides professional psychotherapy, vibrant living coaching, and spiritual direction to the community. Our work is interdenominational, serving clients from many different backgrounds, including those who have little or no religious affiliation. As a Christian organization we believe counseling should address the whole person and be respectful of people’s faith. Individual’s beliefs are both an important part of their lives and a valuable resource when experiencing distress. Counseling should assist in developing those resources further. Often, people lack support systems that help deal with personal problems.
Journeys Counseling provides professional psychotherapy, vibrant living coaching, and spiritual direction to the community. Our work is interdenominational, serving clients from many different backgrounds, including those who have little or no religious affiliation. As a Christian organization we believe counseling should address the whole person and be respectful of people’s faith. Individual’s beliefs are both an important part of their lives and a valuable resource when experiencing distress. Counseling should assist in developing those resources further. Often, people lack support systems that help deal with personal problems.
My work is solution focused. I work in the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Orientation and Family Systems to offer tools to manage our emotions and improve our relationships. Our past family experiences are important. What we learned in our family is very much related to how we do life today. But sometimes, I think, people may invest an inordinate amount of their time and resources analyzing the problems of the past. In doing so they may miss the exceptions to those problems that hold the key to change.
My work is solution focused. I work in the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Orientation and Family Systems to offer tools to manage our emotions and improve our relationships. Our past family experiences are important. What we learned in our family is very much related to how we do life today. But sometimes, I think, people may invest an inordinate amount of their time and resources analyzing the problems of the past. In doing so they may miss the exceptions to those problems that hold the key to change.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression or relationship issues, my goal is to work with you to reach your personal goals in a safe environment. I am passionate about what I do. I know what it is like to walk alone without guidance. Quality counseling can change your life and perspectives. I can help you overcome your pain and find the new purpose of your life. If you are looking for a counselor who can truly empathize what you are going through and understand your cultural background with top notch professional knowledge and experience, I am here to help you.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression or relationship issues, my goal is to work with you to reach your personal goals in a safe environment. I am passionate about what I do. I know what it is like to walk alone without guidance. Quality counseling can change your life and perspectives. I can help you overcome your pain and find the new purpose of your life. If you are looking for a counselor who can truly empathize what you are going through and understand your cultural background with top notch professional knowledge and experience, I am here to help you.
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. As the director of the OC Anxiety Center, we use empirically supported treatments (CBT and ACT), tailored to each individual. Through the use of virtual therapy and in-person exposure therapy, we provide my patients with over 25 years of experience, specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders. Our patients average a 15-week treatment, with the option of 6 to 8-day intensive formats. Our focus is to do a proper assessment to understand the issues and help my patients to set goals, achieve them, and move on in life as quickly as possible.
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. As the director of the OC Anxiety Center, we use empirically supported treatments (CBT and ACT), tailored to each individual. Through the use of virtual therapy and in-person exposure therapy, we provide my patients with over 25 years of experience, specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders. Our patients average a 15-week treatment, with the option of 6 to 8-day intensive formats. Our focus is to do a proper assessment to understand the issues and help my patients to set goals, achieve them, and move on in life as quickly as possible.
Are unmanageable emotions, disruptive symptoms or nagging beliefs getting in the way of relationships, work or your overall happiness? Have you been through a significant life event or a trauma that you feel unable to move past? Whether it’s one of life's big things or small things, therapy is a great place to unpack, process and heal.
Are unmanageable emotions, disruptive symptoms or nagging beliefs getting in the way of relationships, work or your overall happiness? Have you been through a significant life event or a trauma that you feel unable to move past? Whether it’s one of life's big things or small things, therapy is a great place to unpack, process and heal.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to a solution and a life you love. I'd be happy to help you or your loved ones discover and practice more effective ways to experience and express. You'll learn to honor yourself, live your truth, and enjoy fulfilling relationships. Of course, making that happen requires your commitment and effort. I'll provide safe, non-judgmental listening and proven tools; you bring willingness and commitment to inquire, experiment and practice. As an expert in human behavior, I am a gender-affirming advocate for LGBTQ+ people and families. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth, in-person or by phone.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to a solution and a life you love. I'd be happy to help you or your loved ones discover and practice more effective ways to experience and express. You'll learn to honor yourself, live your truth, and enjoy fulfilling relationships. Of course, making that happen requires your commitment and effort. I'll provide safe, non-judgmental listening and proven tools; you bring willingness and commitment to inquire, experiment and practice. As an expert in human behavior, I am a gender-affirming advocate for LGBTQ+ people and families. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth, in-person or by phone.
Sheryl Doering
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , ATR
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
As a survivor of trauma, do you find anxiety and sadness blocking you from your true self and your connection to others? You may be fed up with experiencing the same cycles that pull you away from the life you want to live. I believe in you and your ability to get through the toughest storms life may throw your way. I help you safely process & navigate these storms while working on gaining new insight & tools you can use for a lifetime. If you are ready to take that next step of exploring the quality of life that awaits you, I will be honored to support you on your journey of healing. You can reclaim your life one step at a time.
As a survivor of trauma, do you find anxiety and sadness blocking you from your true self and your connection to others? You may be fed up with experiencing the same cycles that pull you away from the life you want to live. I believe in you and your ability to get through the toughest storms life may throw your way. I help you safely process & navigate these storms while working on gaining new insight & tools you can use for a lifetime. If you are ready to take that next step of exploring the quality of life that awaits you, I will be honored to support you on your journey of healing. You can reclaim your life one step at a time.
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
"The life of the human soul is not a 'being' but a 'becoming' " ~ Alfred Adler My work is based on the belief that people desire to be happy, effective, and content in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. My therapeutic goal is to help you evolve toward your greatest potential. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, improve decision-making, solve problems, and create healthier paths to the lives they desire.
"The life of the human soul is not a 'being' but a 'becoming' " ~ Alfred Adler My work is based on the belief that people desire to be happy, effective, and content in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. My therapeutic goal is to help you evolve toward your greatest potential. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, improve decision-making, solve problems, and create healthier paths to the lives they desire.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to address long-term problems and patterns. It is through this kind of personal exploration that a deeper understanding can be attained and the sense-of-self can be strengthened.
A psychodynamic approach can go below the surface to address problems, improve personal relationships, and stop self-destructive behavior. So often, past experiences can interfere with our present lives and we find ourselves suffering through repeated ongoing pain.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to address long-term problems and patterns. It is through this kind of personal exploration that a deeper understanding can be attained and the sense-of-self can be strengthened.
A psychodynamic approach can go below the surface to address problems, improve personal relationships, and stop self-destructive behavior. So often, past experiences can interfere with our present lives and we find ourselves suffering through repeated ongoing pain.
Patricia Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CEAP
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
I have worked for a police department as a domestic violence counselor, in patient for poly addiction and eating disorders and have been in private practice for over 25 years. I also do corporate work on-site, criticial incident debriefings, trainings and wellness programs. I work with individuals, couples and families, to help them learn insights, skills and techniques for a better quality life. I am trained in EMDR and use it in session as a valueable tool to get through roadblocks. I also use a multi comprehensive approach to therapy, to suit the client needs. I am a very interactive therapist and give homework!
I have worked for a police department as a domestic violence counselor, in patient for poly addiction and eating disorders and have been in private practice for over 25 years. I also do corporate work on-site, criticial incident debriefings, trainings and wellness programs. I work with individuals, couples and families, to help them learn insights, skills and techniques for a better quality life. I am trained in EMDR and use it in session as a valueable tool to get through roadblocks. I also use a multi comprehensive approach to therapy, to suit the client needs. I am a very interactive therapist and give homework!
Sonja Taghavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Making the decision to begin therapy can be a difficult choice…life is filled with ups and downs, and sometimes we just need a little extra support. That’s where I come in, my name is Sonja and I’m here to help you through the journey of life. I believe in taking a client-centered approach to therapy and helping each individual client with their personal needs and goals. I take great pride in providing an environment which creates a safe and trusting experience for my clients. I also believe in creating a healthy therapeutic relationship together which empowers my clients and helps them live an overall healthy and happier life.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be a difficult choice…life is filled with ups and downs, and sometimes we just need a little extra support. That’s where I come in, my name is Sonja and I’m here to help you through the journey of life. I believe in taking a client-centered approach to therapy and helping each individual client with their personal needs and goals. I take great pride in providing an environment which creates a safe and trusting experience for my clients. I also believe in creating a healthy therapeutic relationship together which empowers my clients and helps them live an overall healthy and happier life.
We all could benefit from talking to someone who understands what we are going through when life gets challenging. But more than that, we need someone to talk to who really values us deeply and offers practical tools each time. That is why resistant husbands continue to come see me and benefit from our time together. As well as young men, women, & adolescents in various stages of life struggles. My clients quickly realize they are genuinely cared for while receiving helpful, life changing insights that transform their thinking, how they approach life. Families in Rich Encounters is counseling to help enrich your life!
We all could benefit from talking to someone who understands what we are going through when life gets challenging. But more than that, we need someone to talk to who really values us deeply and offers practical tools each time. That is why resistant husbands continue to come see me and benefit from our time together. As well as young men, women, & adolescents in various stages of life struggles. My clients quickly realize they are genuinely cared for while receiving helpful, life changing insights that transform their thinking, how they approach life. Families in Rich Encounters is counseling to help enrich your life!
Mahshid Rahimi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (Online Only)
Are you wrestling with self-doubt, or finding it tough to voice your needs, wants and aspirations.? We all yearn for a haven where we can let our guards down, expose our soft spots, and foster solid bonds. We've all been there - doubting ourselves, questioning our worth and capabilities, thinking, "Can I be vulnerable ? What if I'm not accepted for being me? What if I'm just not enough?" The path to self-realization and self-love isn't a cakewalk, but we'll traverse it together, at your own pace. My approach to therapy is direct and open believing it to be a collaborative journey where you're the best expert of your own life.
Are you wrestling with self-doubt, or finding it tough to voice your needs, wants and aspirations.? We all yearn for a haven where we can let our guards down, expose our soft spots, and foster solid bonds. We've all been there - doubting ourselves, questioning our worth and capabilities, thinking, "Can I be vulnerable ? What if I'm not accepted for being me? What if I'm just not enough?" The path to self-realization and self-love isn't a cakewalk, but we'll traverse it together, at your own pace. My approach to therapy is direct and open believing it to be a collaborative journey where you're the best expert of your own life.
It is extremely difficult to change your thoughts or feelings. However, you have 100% control over your behavior. I will teach you how to accept your thoughts and feelings as they are in the present moment and to make specific commitments to change your behaviors. We will work together to create a better life for you one step at a time. I look forward to being your therapeutic partner on your journey toward inner peace and happiness.
It is extremely difficult to change your thoughts or feelings. However, you have 100% control over your behavior. I will teach you how to accept your thoughts and feelings as they are in the present moment and to make specific commitments to change your behaviors. We will work together to create a better life for you one step at a time. I look forward to being your therapeutic partner on your journey toward inner peace and happiness.
Do you sometimes feel like you are just going through the motions of your life? Perhaps you are finding yourself at a crossroads, a mid-life crisis of some sort (or even a quarter-life crisis!). You may find yourself wondering in this time of transition, “who am I, really?” Maybe you’re feeling discouraged and alone and in need of extra support. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help.
Do you sometimes feel like you are just going through the motions of your life? Perhaps you are finding yourself at a crossroads, a mid-life crisis of some sort (or even a quarter-life crisis!). You may find yourself wondering in this time of transition, “who am I, really?” Maybe you’re feeling discouraged and alone and in need of extra support. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help.
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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 |
| 89% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aetna |
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 55% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Mission Viejo, CA see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |