Women's Issues Therapists in Orange, CA

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong backround in extended family sytems therapy. I seek to support, strengthen, and educate clients to faciltate insight and change. I have trained and worked in this venue for over 20 years, working extensively with individuals, families, and couples. My professional practice, public schools, and college teaching experience has given me a broad base, yeilding unique strengths in helping families and adolescents, addressing women's issues , treating addiction/adult children of alcoholics, and handling issues sprecific to those in the military and others who serve our community.

THE Motherload: what I call the mental load of motherhood. This is what is consuming your thoughts day and night. You are the person responsible for keeping your family’s lives together. There is a never-ending to do list that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and burnt-out. You want to be the happy, engaged parent but often feel irritated and angry. There's no time for self-care and “me time” is going to the bathroom without a kid hanging onto your leg. You are struggling to find any joy in parenthood and yearn for a break. On top of it all you feel like a failure for not being able to handle it all and guilty for feeling this way.

Everyone's life journey has a unique path. Let me support you the journey to a meaningful and purposeful life while effectively managing thoughts, feels, and stress. Mental health and wellness is a lifestyle of putting yourself first mentally, emotionally, and physically. I believe the mind and body are connected and that we must support both to live a balanced life, My name is Meredith Mebane and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Chapman University.

Each of us has a unique story, personality, and worldview. I provide a radically accepting environment and mindfully guide clients through their healing journey. I support clients by helping them uncover old patterns, identify triggers, implement boundaries, confront past trauma, strengthen relationships, navigate life transitions, and more. I won’t sit and nod, or intently analyze you. I WILL challenge you and offer you different points of view. I use an eclectic client-centered approach and draw on psychodynamic, relational, and mindfulness techniques.

Navigating life's journeys can be a difficult and painful process. We may develop hurts, habits, and hang ups that impede our growth and personal relationships. The goal of treatment that I strive for is for you to become all you were created to be; to be healed from the pain of the past, and move into the possibilities of the future. My specialty is working with those struggling with trauma/PTSD, addiction, depression, relationship issues, and co-dependency. I have extensive experience working with families coping with an addicted loved one, facilitating interventions and introducing the addicted individual to a process of ongoing recovery.

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.

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.

You are struggling with challenges affecting your relationships, work, social life and, most importantly, yourself. Despite trying to "fix" the problems, they don't go away and you seek clarification and forward movement to get yourself back on track. Complex, yet common, issues around love, family, purpose in life, and doing what truly makes you happy, have become overwhelming and you’re ready to do something different. You may have recently undergone a loss, job change, life change, a psychiatric or medical emergency, and are feeling really depressed and worried. Reach out and let me help get you back on track.

Throughout my experiences within my career, I have gained significant knowledge and understanding of diverse hardships within the human race.

Welcome! I look forward to meeting you. My practice offers a safe space to feel heard and understood. Here you will gain clarity, feel empowered and gain new skills to work through life's challenges. I have over 15 years of experience helping others as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am also currently in training as a Integrative Nutrition Health Coach at IIN. I take a holistic approach to wellness taking all areas of your life into consideration to help restore balance.

Your thoughts are racing. You are questioning your next move. Worst case scenarios are all you can think about. The “what if’s” in your brain start taking over. What if I lose control? What if I get a heart attack? Are others noticing what's happening to me? Where is the nearest exit? Fear begins to overwhelm your thoughts and panic begins to take over. Here we go again. Another panic attack and I’ve lost all control. Another day consumed by anxiety. Even though you want to be bold and fight, your brain tells you that you just can’t do it. It’s always going to be this way.