Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Orange, CA

As an empathic and non-judgmental psychologist with 12+ years in the field, I am passionate and love helping my patients progress toward optimal wellness. I specialize in treating women, adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, depression, life transitions, relationships/dating issues and grief. Other focus: LGBT, healing past trauma, self-esteem issues, college/grad students, execs/professionals. I actively work with you toward relief of your symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs that have been holding you back in life.

Perhaps you are visiting today to obtain answers to confusion, peace in the torment, clarity from the chaos, healing from the pain. Maybe you just want someone to understand your pain. You might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or hopeless. Whatever your reasoning may be, I am dedicated to help you achieve hope and healing. Thank you for taking the first step to work toward your personal healing journey. I am passionate about understanding, accepting, and empathyzing with my clients. I approach therapy holistically, which encompasses spirit, body, and mind.

Therapy can be an emotionally painful and difficult process, but also an empowering and rewarding investment towards emotional healing, interpersonal growth and healthy relationships. You have already started this journey by recognizing and asking for professional help. This shows courage, motivation and desire to change. Having a positive experience starts with a trusting connection with a therapist in a safe, neutral and supportive environment. In my practice, I focus on strengths and solutions to help clients gain insight about their current dysfunctional patterns and develop behavioral action plans to make positive changes.

The world may feel chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be! To those around you, you have a successful and fulfilling life. You are happy, friendly, and reliable. You appear to have things under control. But on the inside, you don't feel good enough. In fact, you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. It is exhausting to give so much to everyone else and still feel like you are struggling to take care of yourself. Some days feel easier to tackle than others, yet you feel overwhelmed, stuck, and want so badly to feel the way you once felt. It's time to reframe your perspective.

For 19 years, I have worked as a full-time professor of marriage and family therapy at Chapman University. I love training students how to be therapists -- but I love working with my own clients even more. I specialize in helping people who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, & stressful life-transitions. I also specialize in helping couples increase their relationship satisfaction, emotional connection, and recovery from infidelity.

Welcome! I want to begin by acknowledging the courage it can take to begin therapy. Every therapist is different and offers a unique perspective; as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I recognize that the therapeutic relationship helps set the foundation for change to occur, allowing you to feel safe in being your truest and most authentic self.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Michelle Coleman. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked in the field for over 20 years. I specialize in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, & addressing life stressors. Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. My previous counseling experiences have given me the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, with a host of presenting concerns.

Hi there, my name is Anna Grabarczyk (grah-bar-chick). I am Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have a special interest in working with people who have challenges with anxiety, depression, family conflict, divorce, relationship issues, Cassandra Syndrome, multicultural family, immigration, career transition, empty nest syndrome, aging, spiritual or religious distress. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma, and stress-related disorders (flashbacks, ruminating thoughts, nightmares).

Hello there, I'm Dr. Lori Sanderson. I enjoy looking at your thoughts and how they are contributing to your stress level, anxiety level, or overall feelings of sadness. How you think contributes to how you behave. How you behave also contributes to how you feel. I will meet you where you are but will also help you to develop a stronger and healthier version of you. We will do this together by helping you to get to the root of your struggles and giving you the tools to get through it. You deserve somewhere that you can share what is on your mind without fear of being judged negatively. You deserve a better life and a healthier you.

I'm a second generation Asian American, navigating motherhood. Growing up with traditional cultural values while trying to fit in with American culture has had its challenges. Trying to be a mom in this social media world is tough. I know how isolating it can be. You don't need to go through these challenges alone. Whether you are struggling with cross cultural issues, being a mom, having "mom guilt," or life transitions - I'm here for you. I believe building a strong therapeutic relationship full of honesty, empathy, and some laughs in a judgment free zone is what you need.

Do you feel like you logically understand what is holding you back, but your emotions get in the way of the changes that you want? Or do you feel like you sometimes are your own worst enemy? Do you feel like you try to please others at the expense of your own self care? We all want more joy and peace in our lives, however our own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors can sometimes get in the way. We struggle with not having tools, trusting ourselves, or knowing how to access what we truly desire from within. We can explore how you may be getting yourself stuck and how to work through your challenges.

“Pain is inevitable.Suffering is optional.” Would you like to develop sense of agency and being able to take active role in your life?in therapy you become comfortable to explore your uncomfortable emotions, redefine your thoughts, develop coping skills and plant the seeds of positive intentions. By overcoming emotional reactivity, you'll be able to thrive in a highly stressful environment. In your journey, you will get to the heart of your resistance. You'll be able to turn to your fears, solve your problems,work through your goals and be aware of the possible costs of inaction in your life. CBT &DBT is here