Therapists in Placentia, CA

Does life just feel off? Is something wrong but you can't figure out how to fix it? Over time, life stressors build up leaving us feeling depressed, angry and anxious. We cope in by overeating, overexercising, overworking, arguing with the ones we love and fighting with ourselves. Whether it's one or all of these things, it is too much to handle on your own and I want to help you lighten the load.

We all face difficult issues and need someone to help us through these challenging times. Struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, work/school issues, life changes, marital, domestic and family issues or any other issues we are here to help you. 12-Step meetings may not be enough to overcome the underlying issues that lead to substance use and other disorders. If you're looking for extra support and guidance, we look forward to helping you achieve your goals. We offer a safe and supportive environment with an empathic therapist who understands.

Do you feel trapped by your responsibilities in the face of migraine, back pain, or the aching all over? Perhaps you have sought out explanation after explanation trying to find solutions for this pain, yet the pain keeps coming back. Maybe you have worked very hard to have a career and family but now find yourself depleted and giving to everyone but yourself. And your body is letting you know! Or perhaps you are hitting midlife and wondering how to live a more joyful life in the next parts of your life.

Are you finding it difficult to move forward in your life? Does it feel like whatever you try to fix the problem isn't working? Are you struggling with connecting to those you care about? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need someone to walk alongside you in this process? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made a good choice by deciding to reach out for help. Whether you are struggling with conflict in intimate relationships, grief, a life transition or seeking healing from trauma, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey.

In today's world of hectic schedules and laborious meetings, we often forget about our own needs and desires. This lack of insight often can lead to dissatisfaction with our lives, relationships and careers. This can also be true with the people and families we love. For years now, my doors in Placentia, California have been open to help those who have seemed to lose their way or those who are overburdened in today's never ending rat race. With several years of combined therapy experiences, from several different disciplines, Stillpoint Counseling Associates can serve you.

Do you struggle knowing what you want? How you feel? Who you are? Do you have racing thoughts? Guilt and shame that steal your joy and peace? Do you feel like there are parts of you, at war within yourself, that aren't well integrated? Have you compulsively pleased others for so long that you no longer feel connected to your authentic self? Do you lack a sense of belonging, connectedness, and purpose? Do healthy relationships seem elusive? Impossible?

Greetings, as a psychotherapist, I specialize in the field of trauma, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. I work with you to move from illness to wellness using an integrative, holistic approach I created. This is based on my last name, “Octaves Method,” published in the first edition, “Heal Thy Mind: Seven Strategies Towards Mental Wellness, Happiness, and Success.” This is available on Amazon for purchase.

Have you been feeling "stuck", "numb", "overwhelmed" or just downright "defeated" lately? I want to give you the tools and techniques that help you get back up and keep moving forward in life. I work with individuals, children, couples, and families by helping them maneuver through difficult life challenges; while also guiding them in understanding their emotional needs in regards to their relationships and personal well-being. I want to help you understand your emotional needs, build better relationships, and heal from whatever has been troubling you so that you no longer feel like a victim of your past or current situation.

Are you feeling overwhelmed at work and at home? Do you feel alone struggling daily? Do you lose sleep over your relationship with someone? Are you worried about your child? Have your teenager shut down as soon as s/he comes home? This is a tough time for you, but with professional help, you can grow from this experience. I look forward to working with you in my office to help you sort out your problems and find solutions. I have 19 years of private practice in counseling and psychotherapy to promote a happier and more rewarding life for you!

Have you experienced a painful loss that has left you feeling lonely, heartbroken and confused? Grief and loss often leaves us feeling overwhelmed in the layers of emotions and thoughts clouding every area of our life. We wonder if life will ever be without the pain and loss, or fear of the future. Ultimately, we feel like we are losing ourselves in the experience. It is critically important that we have a place, process and person to help rediscover ourselves and get our life back. I help people discover life on the other side of painful losses.

Are you looking to enhance your healing process? Are you ready for tangible change? Here at The Connection, we promote healing through therapy and motion. We're here to guide and provide support as you work toward balancing your physical and mental selves and to learn to slow down. We treat a large variety of presenting concerns in different modalities such as trauma informed yoga therapy, walk therapy, EMDR, traditional talk therapy in various settings, play therapy and individual/personalized yoga sessions. We provide a safe and inviting environment to promote the therapeutic trust and connection.

Is your teenager talking about things like wanting to harm themselves or end their life? Is your teenager demonstrating signs of depression or unmanageable anxiety and you don’t know how to help? As a parent who loves their child deeply, I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your child go through this. I find that the pressures placed on teenagers in today’s environment are overwhelming.

Your relationship is falling apart. Your life isn't where you want it to be. You don't like who you see in the mirror. You’re feeling anxious, depressed, lost…maybe angry. Or perhaps confused because no matter what you do, things tend to stay the same. You should have the job, romance, and life you want. You’ve done everything you’re “supposed” to so what happened? Why are you still stuck?

I offer a warm, safe, and compassionate space in which you and I can explore your hopes, heal emotional wounds, and empower you to live and love more freely. My approach to therapy is gentle and understanding. I believe that even when we don’t like our own patterns and behavior, we can work together to understand them and create authentic change.

It has been my passion to help people improve their health and well being for over 30 years. I started my career as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, helping people improve their health through nutrition counseling and behavior change. I soon discovered that it takes more than knowledge and good intention to change long held habits, beliefs and behaviors. Childhood trauma, poor self esteem, unhealthy attachments, faulty thinking and dysfunctional relationships all impact our ability to value ourselves and to live a healthy and fullfilling life. I became a psychotherapist to more fully address the whole person - heart, mind and body.

Depression, anxiety, fear or feelings of helplessness can overwhelm you at different times in your life. When these feelings interfere with your daily life, you need to talk to a therapist. As an experienced and licensed therapist since 2001, I will help you to deal with these issues and re-discover your path to happiness.

Many of us, as individuals and in relationships, have become stuck in patterns that make us feel like our life is just not working and we don't know why. Through use of a safe, supportive therapeutic environment, we find ways together to create a life that makes sense and functions with satisfaction and freedom. My hope for every individual or couple that I work with, is that the development of a stronger and freer sense of self will result in a wider range of choices that will lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life and more satisfying relationships.

Tired of the incessant chatter in your head? Wish you could find a moment of peace and inner calmness? Or maybe you wish you could feel something… or just anything at all. Life can sometimes be a challenging and confusing experience. It may also be a joyful and meaningful one. I help clients find just that. Through a collaborative experience, I bring openness, mindfulness, and curiosity to help people find their strength and courage and move through life in meaningful way.

Sometimes life can be difficult and we can get stuck in ways that keep us from achieving our full potential. Many people stay too long in a place of unhappiness and despair. If you are anxious, depressed, grieving, have difficulties at work, have been thru a traumatic experience or just feel stuck and hopeless, you need someone to understand you and provide the professional support and expertise to help you feel good again. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, children and families of various backgrounds.