Therapists in Orange, CA

In my practice, I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed care framework to support clients struggling with self-esteem, body image, and relationship issues. Recognizing the impact of trauma on these areas, I create a safe and empathetic environment where clients feel validated and understood. DBT's structured approach helps clients develop practical skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. For self-esteem and body image concerns, I focus on helping clients cultivate self-compassion and challenge negative self-talk through mindfulness
In my practice, I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed care framework to support clients struggling with self-esteem, body image, and relationship issues. Recognizing the impact of trauma on these areas, I create a safe and empathetic environment where clients feel validated and understood. DBT's structured approach helps clients develop practical skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. For self-esteem and body image concerns, I focus on helping clients cultivate self-compassion and challenge negative self-talk through mindfulness

Hi there, I'm Dr. Cee Do you feel stuck or struggle with worry thinking behavior about yourself and or your relationship(s)? Is it difficult to be patient and kind to yourself?
Hi there, I'm Dr. Cee Do you feel stuck or struggle with worry thinking behavior about yourself and or your relationship(s)? Is it difficult to be patient and kind to yourself?

Since I’ve found that clients usually seek therapy with an urgency to make things better - to reduce the intensity, frequency and duration of difficult emotions or experiences - I typically take a two-tiered approach where we make sure we address current concerns while also establishing a deep foundation for longer term healing and growth. I listen closely and am flexible and interested in pursuing what is helpful, and leaving behind the things that aren’t.
Since I’ve found that clients usually seek therapy with an urgency to make things better - to reduce the intensity, frequency and duration of difficult emotions or experiences - I typically take a two-tiered approach where we make sure we address current concerns while also establishing a deep foundation for longer term healing and growth. I listen closely and am flexible and interested in pursuing what is helpful, and leaving behind the things that aren’t.

Hello. I am glad you are here. Clients are usually those who are going through a challenging transition in life. This may cause uncertainty and worry, and many times depression. Grief and loss is not only when we lose loved ones to death, but any other situation such as ending a relationship, ending friendships, moving to a new community, starting a new job, and so on. Clients all look for symptom relief through learning how to identify and understand what is happening. It is through this understanding that healing takes place: Allow me to give you a different with a non judgmental perspective to seek a positive result.
Hello. I am glad you are here. Clients are usually those who are going through a challenging transition in life. This may cause uncertainty and worry, and many times depression. Grief and loss is not only when we lose loved ones to death, but any other situation such as ending a relationship, ending friendships, moving to a new community, starting a new job, and so on. Clients all look for symptom relief through learning how to identify and understand what is happening. It is through this understanding that healing takes place: Allow me to give you a different with a non judgmental perspective to seek a positive result.

Christians from all over Orange County have been referred to me from their churches. I specialize in all family relationships and love to do marriage counseling,healing past wounds of abuse, painful childhoods, angry children & teens,fears, anxiety, depression, grief,blended family stress and issues affecting your relationship with God.
Christians from all over Orange County have been referred to me from their churches. I specialize in all family relationships and love to do marriage counseling,healing past wounds of abuse, painful childhoods, angry children & teens,fears, anxiety, depression, grief,blended family stress and issues affecting your relationship with God.

Hello everyone, my name is Ken Kaiser. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been working as a therapist for over 20 years. I treat all ages, from children to seniors. I see clients of all ages. The areas I am most helpful are people with anxiety, depression, attention problems, obsessive compulsive issues, anger, marital concerns, and sexual issues. I have a compassionate approach using multiple modalities to help people accomplish their therapy goals. Primarily I use a cognitive behavioral approach but use what every would be most helpful and am comfortable with spirituality.
Hello everyone, my name is Ken Kaiser. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been working as a therapist for over 20 years. I treat all ages, from children to seniors. I see clients of all ages. The areas I am most helpful are people with anxiety, depression, attention problems, obsessive compulsive issues, anger, marital concerns, and sexual issues. I have a compassionate approach using multiple modalities to help people accomplish their therapy goals. Primarily I use a cognitive behavioral approach but use what every would be most helpful and am comfortable with spirituality.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.

Hi, my name is Natasha! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have been practicing for 12 years. I help people with depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, and several other areas so people become the best versions of themselves.
Hi, my name is Natasha! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have been practicing for 12 years. I help people with depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, and several other areas so people become the best versions of themselves.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been providing mental health treatment for eight years both in private practice and at a mental health facility. I’ve been privileged to have worked with thousands of people from different backgrounds and I believe that pain in all its forms can be a catalyst that leads us toward action and connection - whether that’s within the mind, out in the world or both.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been providing mental health treatment for eight years both in private practice and at a mental health facility. I’ve been privileged to have worked with thousands of people from different backgrounds and I believe that pain in all its forms can be a catalyst that leads us toward action and connection - whether that’s within the mind, out in the world or both.

Do you worry too much about different things? Are you hard on yourself, withdraw from others or struggle to engage in life due to feeling down? Would you like to feel less anxious, less depressed or finally work through unresolved trauma? Establishing a relationship with a well-informed therapist provides for no longer feeling alone in your experiences and safely addressing such underlying issues that may be keeping you stuck in your problems, preventing you from reaching your goals and living your best life. I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based therapy approaches to best meet your needs with a personalized care experience.
Do you worry too much about different things? Are you hard on yourself, withdraw from others or struggle to engage in life due to feeling down? Would you like to feel less anxious, less depressed or finally work through unresolved trauma? Establishing a relationship with a well-informed therapist provides for no longer feeling alone in your experiences and safely addressing such underlying issues that may be keeping you stuck in your problems, preventing you from reaching your goals and living your best life. I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based therapy approaches to best meet your needs with a personalized care experience.

Carlos A Alcantara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92867
You cannot change what you don't understand. It's the lack of knowledge and understanding that many times leads to subconscious self-sabotage or intentional poor choices. I can help you gain insight that will not only help you understand your circumstances, but transform them. What I do is help redefine who you are so that when you attain that transformation, the changes you seek come naturally. How? By discovering your true identity, showing you who God designed you to be, and teach you how to make that truth louder and stronger than the "truth" of your daily living.
You cannot change what you don't understand. It's the lack of knowledge and understanding that many times leads to subconscious self-sabotage or intentional poor choices. I can help you gain insight that will not only help you understand your circumstances, but transform them. What I do is help redefine who you are so that when you attain that transformation, the changes you seek come naturally. How? By discovering your true identity, showing you who God designed you to be, and teach you how to make that truth louder and stronger than the "truth" of your daily living.
Meet Our Therapists

Suzanne M. Riedel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92866
Have you been struggling with current relationships, a loss, life dissatisfaction or ongoing issues that leave you feeling stuck? I have experience working with people experiencing relationship problems & life adjustments that often can be difficult to work through individually. I work from a client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and provide a safe environment to explore areas of change that can help increase coping skills, insight and general fulfillment.
Have you been struggling with current relationships, a loss, life dissatisfaction or ongoing issues that leave you feeling stuck? I have experience working with people experiencing relationship problems & life adjustments that often can be difficult to work through individually. I work from a client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and provide a safe environment to explore areas of change that can help increase coping skills, insight and general fulfillment.

Roxanne Zapata Castillo Wellness Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome, brave soul! Though it can often be challenging knowing when to ask for help, I'm here to reassure you that you're taking the a step in the direction toward wellness by allowing me to be part of that journey. My experience working with clients who are healing from attachment wounds, loss, intergenerational trauma, and substance abuse recovery has helped me develop a practice that integrates compassion and authenticity to help meet my clients’ needs. As a human being first, I also empathize with overcoming adversity and the mental and emotional toll that can come from adjusting from one phase of life to the next.
Welcome, brave soul! Though it can often be challenging knowing when to ask for help, I'm here to reassure you that you're taking the a step in the direction toward wellness by allowing me to be part of that journey. My experience working with clients who are healing from attachment wounds, loss, intergenerational trauma, and substance abuse recovery has helped me develop a practice that integrates compassion and authenticity to help meet my clients’ needs. As a human being first, I also empathize with overcoming adversity and the mental and emotional toll that can come from adjusting from one phase of life to the next.

My name is Amber Strong. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 15 years of postgraduate experience and have worked in the mental health field for nearly 20 years.
My name is Amber Strong. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 15 years of postgraduate experience and have worked in the mental health field for nearly 20 years.

I'm a clinical and forensic psychologist and certified Jungian analyst, over 30 years experience providing treatment and assessment, both depth-oriented and forensic. My practice is guided by my awareness of the instrumental nature of the unconscious in all that we are and do. I've provided intervention and treatment for families suffering child abuse, criminal problems, drug abuse, and mild to severe mental disorders. For 8 years I served on our State panel evaluating sex offenders in prisons. I'm committed to working with the diverse world with an open mind and heart. Check out my new book: The Schizophrenia Complex (Chiron, 2022)
I'm a clinical and forensic psychologist and certified Jungian analyst, over 30 years experience providing treatment and assessment, both depth-oriented and forensic. My practice is guided by my awareness of the instrumental nature of the unconscious in all that we are and do. I've provided intervention and treatment for families suffering child abuse, criminal problems, drug abuse, and mild to severe mental disorders. For 8 years I served on our State panel evaluating sex offenders in prisons. I'm committed to working with the diverse world with an open mind and heart. Check out my new book: The Schizophrenia Complex (Chiron, 2022)

I specialize in young adult issues, especially, LGBTQ, ENM/polyamorous and kinky concerns, ADHD/neurodivergence, and anxiety. I believe in treating underlying causes and improving symptoms rather than labeling them. I emphasize genuineness and enjoy helping clients discover their true selves and learn to live their best and most authentic lives. While ensuring that I provide clients a safe and trusting place to work through serious difficulties, I also try to bring a lot of humor and sarcasm into session as a means of making therapy less intense and more interactive.
I specialize in young adult issues, especially, LGBTQ, ENM/polyamorous and kinky concerns, ADHD/neurodivergence, and anxiety. I believe in treating underlying causes and improving symptoms rather than labeling them. I emphasize genuineness and enjoy helping clients discover their true selves and learn to live their best and most authentic lives. While ensuring that I provide clients a safe and trusting place to work through serious difficulties, I also try to bring a lot of humor and sarcasm into session as a means of making therapy less intense and more interactive.

Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in California. I am a mental health professional who specializes in providing therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I am trained to address a wide range of issues, including relationship problems, communication difficulties, and emotional challenges within the context of family and marriage dynamics. I received my degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Pheonix and a second degree in Mental Health and Wellness in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University.
Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in California. I am a mental health professional who specializes in providing therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I am trained to address a wide range of issues, including relationship problems, communication difficulties, and emotional challenges within the context of family and marriage dynamics. I received my degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Pheonix and a second degree in Mental Health and Wellness in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University.

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist. I received my Masters from Loyola Marymount University and have been practicing for 5 years.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist. I received my Masters from Loyola Marymount University and have been practicing for 5 years.

Growth can be a very challenging and uncomfortable process to go through, but it gradually helps us reach to a point within ourselves where we face our fears, stop living in regret and shame, and fully be the confident person we always wanted to be. I am here to walk you through that path. I am a patient listener, who won’t just help you process information on a physical, emotional, or intellectual level, but also on a spiritual level. I strive to help you through your journey through healing and will provide a safe space for you to grow and find balance in your life.
Growth can be a very challenging and uncomfortable process to go through, but it gradually helps us reach to a point within ourselves where we face our fears, stop living in regret and shame, and fully be the confident person we always wanted to be. I am here to walk you through that path. I am a patient listener, who won’t just help you process information on a physical, emotional, or intellectual level, but also on a spiritual level. I strive to help you through your journey through healing and will provide a safe space for you to grow and find balance in your life.

Eve Silverman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92866
Do you feel stuck in patterns of fear, shame, or self-doubt? Are you longing to heal past wounds, connect with your inner child, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others? Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, or a sense of disconnection, I’m here to help you uncover your strength, heal attachment wounds, and create a path toward growth and resilience. I'm also trained in EMDR therapy, which is a powerful tool we can use to help you process your traumas and other distressing experiences.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of fear, shame, or self-doubt? Are you longing to heal past wounds, connect with your inner child, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others? Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, or a sense of disconnection, I’m here to help you uncover your strength, heal attachment wounds, and create a path toward growth and resilience. I'm also trained in EMDR therapy, which is a powerful tool we can use to help you process your traumas and other distressing experiences.
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Number of Therapists in Orange, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Orange, CA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
72% | Coping Skills |
68% | Self Esteem |
61% | Trauma and PTSD |
55% | Grief |
48% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
74% | Aetna |
67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
67% | Other |
How Therapists in Orange, CA see their clients
76% | Online Only | |
24% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Orange?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.