Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Orange, CA

Welcome. Do you feel stuck and frustrated? You don't have to figure it out alone. My goal is to assist you in feeling empowered in your life. I believe that it is within each individual to have a fulfilling life and healthy relationships. I am here to help you process, and move past, the feelings of being stuck and distressed, in order to have the life you really want.

Hi there and great job on taking that first step in considering if therapy is right for you. I invite you to come with me on a journey of your own choosing where we will walk together in darkness to find the light you’ve been seeking. Whether it’s life’s little annoying stressors or more complex issues, as a trauma survivor myself, I know firsthand what this is like and wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

Does your life feel in transition? Do you find it difficult to talk about your feelings? It can be challenging trying to navigate life by yourself. I would like to offer you a safe place where we can work together to acheive the thriving life you deserve. What I bring into a therapy session is understanding, honesty and empathy. I am consistently striving to meet the needs of my clients and explore what their goals and objectives are for therapy.

I work with individuals who have experienced trauma , PTSD , depression, panic disorder, anxiety, or chronic low self-esteem. I am a United States Veteran and have special expertise in working with Active-Duty Military and Veterans. You may be struggling with frustrations, feeling as if your life is off track, or having difficulty with a life transition that feels too overwhelming. The therapist-client relationship is unique, and our relationship will be the foundation for change and set the stage for healing. Clients who benefit most from my style are motivated to work towards change and are open to the process of therapy.

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.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience providing impactful, intelligent, and compassionate therapy to clients of varying ages and presenting concerns. I utilize a collaborative and engaging style to create a space for therapy to become an expansion of how clients perceive their struggles in a broader view. As a trained EMDR therapist, I utilize EMDR in the treatment of trauma , anxiety, depression, and for when people feel stuck in other treatments. I also provide individual, family, and couple's therapy.

Dr. Schwartz is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Orange County. Heather has been featured on various radio interviews, blogs, podcasts and has had the privilege of headlining speaking engagements in her collaboration with providence St. Joesh health. Pre doctoral fellowship was in the medical model & research with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ( The broken heart syndrome) . Heather also specializes in distorted eating, morbid obesity, complex trauma , anxiety, treatment resistant depression and addiction medicine.

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.

Between everything going on in the world, family problems, work stress, relationship issues, abuse, trauma , and so much more, life can be stressful, overwhelming, and at times feel hopeless. I am here to help you find relief from the stresses you are facing so that you feel ready and able to conquer anything that comes your way. I help you uncover the roots of the issues in your life and we will work as a team to find a unique path to healing that tailors to you and your specific goals and needs.

As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma , personal trauma , and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.

Sometimes life throws a curveball that wasn't anticipated, is difficult to handle, or that just seems unfair. While some things can't be changed -- the way circumstances are experienced and the responses we make to our circumstances requires skills that can be learned and applied to improve quality of life. The things we say to ourselves when facing overwhelming circumstances, disappointment, and injustice are vitally important. Whether you contend with uninvited trauma , grief and loss, anxious or depressed moods, or challenges in significant relationships, it is important to make choices that nurture meaningful life experience.

Welcome! I believe the biggest set backs are the platform for your biggest come backs! Whether your struggle as a parent, single adult, teen, couple or family causes you pain or despair, my commitment is to meet you where you are & walk with you until you reach your come back! I specialize in providing a personalized approached treatment for individuals by honoring values, strengths, cultural, spiritual and generational experiences. Please NOTE: I am currently offering telehealth sessions ONLY. Please email me for a faster response as my voice mailbox is not supervised daily.

Are you finding it hard to get through your day without feeling anxious, angry, or sad? Do you often isolate yourself from family and friends? Could you be someone who struggles with understanding why you can't get along with other people? Have you recently lost a loved one or relationship and need support to work through your grief? I have a passion to help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and relationship issues. My other strengths include: work problems, family problems, self-esteem issues, trauma , PTSD , addiction, childhood issues, spiritual identity, sexual identity, and many others.

I help teens and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma , and life planning. Life is challenging. It is even more challenging when you can’t seem to get away from the incessant negative voice in your head or the constant feeling of being swallowed up by your emotions. Or maybe, there are just too many choices to make in your life and too many options to know which way to go. It can be overwhelming. I can help.