Couples Counseling Therapists in Laguna Niguel, CA
Randy Moraitis
Counselor, MA, CIP, BCPC, CADC II, ICADC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
If you feel there's more to life, or are held back with anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce, relationship issues or lack of success, I would be honored to guide you to the breakthrough you need.
I love helping people get healthy and successful through coaching, counseling and interventions, and I truly care about my clients. I am well known for getting results, that's why many of my clients include therapists, physicians, CEO's, attorneys, and dentists. I will guide you or your loved one to achieve major breakthroughs in relationships, career, finances, spiritual life, emotional life and health and wellness. And, if you have a loved one affected by addiction or mental health issues, I would be honored to do an intervention to get them into treatment, and provide counseling services to help prevent relapse after treatment.
If you feel there's more to life, or are held back with anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce, relationship issues or lack of success, I would be honored to guide you to the breakthrough you need.
I love helping people get healthy and successful through coaching, counseling and interventions, and I truly care about my clients. I am well known for getting results, that's why many of my clients include therapists, physicians, CEO's, attorneys, and dentists. I will guide you or your loved one to achieve major breakthroughs in relationships, career, finances, spiritual life, emotional life and health and wellness. And, if you have a loved one affected by addiction or mental health issues, I would be honored to do an intervention to get them into treatment, and provide counseling services to help prevent relapse after treatment.
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
Counseling helps change lives and it can help change yours. I work with individuals and couples who are unhappy with some area of their life and are ready to find a new normal. My specialties include: anxiety/depression, self-esteem/confidence issues, relationship difficulties, and out of balance behavioral patterns. Working with a therapist can help you get back to feeling good about yourself and your relationships with others.
Counseling helps change lives and it can help change yours. I work with individuals and couples who are unhappy with some area of their life and are ready to find a new normal. My specialties include: anxiety/depression, self-esteem/confidence issues, relationship difficulties, and out of balance behavioral patterns. Working with a therapist can help you get back to feeling good about yourself and your relationships with others.
Julie A Davis
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
My specialities are Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Infidelity, Divorce Recovery, Stage of life (empty nest and retirement), Grief and loss, Mood Disorders, Adult and Pediatric Bipolar disorder.
For the past 20 years, I have worked in Hospitals, Inpatient and Outpatient, Eating Disorder Clinics, a Women and Children's Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter, non-profit counseling centers for families and in an extremely challenging College setting with ages 17-65.In my private practice I see Individuals, couples, children and families. My experience working in numerous settings with people from diverse backgrounds with mild to severe mental health issues, has helped me develop a level of professional competence to help you and your family members with the highest level of care. Your well-being is my highest priority.
My specialities are Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Infidelity, Divorce Recovery, Stage of life (empty nest and retirement), Grief and loss, Mood Disorders, Adult and Pediatric Bipolar disorder.
For the past 20 years, I have worked in Hospitals, Inpatient and Outpatient, Eating Disorder Clinics, a Women and Children's Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter, non-profit counseling centers for families and in an extremely challenging College setting with ages 17-65.In my private practice I see Individuals, couples, children and families. My experience working in numerous settings with people from diverse backgrounds with mild to severe mental health issues, has helped me develop a level of professional competence to help you and your family members with the highest level of care. Your well-being is my highest priority.
Donna Gugliotta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
My specialty is helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and addiction.
Please click on the website button on this page to be directed to my preferred website for more information on my practice. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I believe that my job as a therapist is to work in a partnership with clients in learning more about themselves, resolving past pain and then achieving personal happiness. Personal growth and happiness is a goal that is unique to each individual. I offer a solution-focused approach to therapy and I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques to help my clients reach their goals.
My specialty is helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and addiction.
Please click on the website button on this page to be directed to my preferred website for more information on my practice. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I believe that my job as a therapist is to work in a partnership with clients in learning more about themselves, resolving past pain and then achieving personal happiness. Personal growth and happiness is a goal that is unique to each individual. I offer a solution-focused approach to therapy and I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques to help my clients reach their goals.
Rocio Velasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
I have experience in working with trauma, medical issues and chronic pain, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, gender identity and transition, foster youth and parenting, and caregiver stress. I was first attracted to this work when I realized how empowering therapy was for individuals who had dealt with trauma and loss while I was doing volunteer work. My drive to do this work is to help others achieve freedom from some of the things that are burdensome and keep them from living their best life.
I have experience in working with trauma, medical issues and chronic pain, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, gender identity and transition, foster youth and parenting, and caregiver stress. I was first attracted to this work when I realized how empowering therapy was for individuals who had dealt with trauma and loss while I was doing volunteer work. My drive to do this work is to help others achieve freedom from some of the things that are burdensome and keep them from living their best life.
Dr. Eve Lievonen, PHD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
I work well with individuals or couples who are experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress, relationship problems, phobias or addictions.
My approach to therapy is straight forward and personable. I see symptoms or life problems as the mind's "wake-up call" signaling the need for change and growth. I enjoy working with people to help maximize their strengths and meet their goals. My thirty years of varied practice experience enable me to understand most problems and work expeditiously to help you solve them. I work together with you to help you understand your symptoms better and to make appropriate changes for symptom relief and personal growth.
I work well with individuals or couples who are experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress, relationship problems, phobias or addictions.
My approach to therapy is straight forward and personable. I see symptoms or life problems as the mind's "wake-up call" signaling the need for change and growth. I enjoy working with people to help maximize their strengths and meet their goals. My thirty years of varied practice experience enable me to understand most problems and work expeditiously to help you solve them. I work together with you to help you understand your symptoms better and to make appropriate changes for symptom relief and personal growth.
Zach Robins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
Anxiety and relationship issues are often kissing cousins.
Do you walk through your day feeling anxious and worried? Do you feel disconnected from your relationships or unable to pinpoint the feelings that keep holding you back in your life? Racing thoughts, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship insecurity. My clients come to me seeking relief from anxiety and relationship difficulties that cause them to feel like they’re stuck repeating the same mistakes and getting the same results. If you are tired of feeling like you’re living your life out of a series of habits and survival then you’ve taken an important step and I’d like to work with you.
Anxiety and relationship issues are often kissing cousins.
Do you walk through your day feeling anxious and worried? Do you feel disconnected from your relationships or unable to pinpoint the feelings that keep holding you back in your life? Racing thoughts, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship insecurity. My clients come to me seeking relief from anxiety and relationship difficulties that cause them to feel like they’re stuck repeating the same mistakes and getting the same results. If you are tired of feeling like you’re living your life out of a series of habits and survival then you’ve taken an important step and I’d like to work with you.
Lily Habte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the same arguments? Does everything feel difficult? Working from home has increased these challenges for many couples. My expertise is working with couples who are struggling with communication, addiction, and infidelity. An unhealthy dynamic in a relationship affects your self esteem, outlook, motivation, and happiness. I help my clients learn and adopt effective tools that they can implement and practice in their everyday life. You don't have to do it alone. Call, let's talk.
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the same arguments? Does everything feel difficult? Working from home has increased these challenges for many couples. My expertise is working with couples who are struggling with communication, addiction, and infidelity. An unhealthy dynamic in a relationship affects your self esteem, outlook, motivation, and happiness. I help my clients learn and adopt effective tools that they can implement and practice in their everyday life. You don't have to do it alone. Call, let's talk.
Haley Dwelley (Figueroa)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
As a therapist and brain health coach, I work with individuals, couples and families to help guide and support the process of change, growth and overall wellbeing. I have 17 years of experience working with youth and parents in a variety of settings, over 14 years of experience supporting individuals in their health and wellness goals, and nine years of experience working at the Amen Clinics in Orange County providing therapy, coaching, and brain health assessment and education. I have facilitated groups for brain health optimization, anxiety and depression, Love and Logic Parenting, Creating Brain Healthy Families, and weight loss.
As a therapist and brain health coach, I work with individuals, couples and families to help guide and support the process of change, growth and overall wellbeing. I have 17 years of experience working with youth and parents in a variety of settings, over 14 years of experience supporting individuals in their health and wellness goals, and nine years of experience working at the Amen Clinics in Orange County providing therapy, coaching, and brain health assessment and education. I have facilitated groups for brain health optimization, anxiety and depression, Love and Logic Parenting, Creating Brain Healthy Families, and weight loss.
Pamela Moldauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
I have been in practice in Laguna Niguel for over 25 years. I know it is challenging to find a therapist , especially when you are experiencing personal stress. My clients tell me I am down to earth, open-minded, and non-judgemental. I am a practical and active therapist, giving feedback and suggestions to help clients find solutions and relief from personal, family or marital conflict.. I work with older adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I have been in practice in Laguna Niguel for over 25 years. I know it is challenging to find a therapist , especially when you are experiencing personal stress. My clients tell me I am down to earth, open-minded, and non-judgemental. I am a practical and active therapist, giving feedback and suggestions to help clients find solutions and relief from personal, family or marital conflict.. I work with older adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Dr. Michael B Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
I have worked in Mental Healthcare for more than 40 years and specialize in Mood Disorders, i.e., Anxiety and Depression, which are frequently pre-existing conditions for more than 50% of patients with Alcohol and/or Drug addiction. I also treat Bipolar Disorders and ADD which are frequently medicated at home with alcohol and illicit drugs. I provide Christian counseling for those who prefer a Scriptural approach to their issues. Individual, couples and family counseling is available for those experiencing Marital Discord, Domestic Abuse and other family related issues. Outpatient Detox and Rehab available.
I have worked in Mental Healthcare for more than 40 years and specialize in Mood Disorders, i.e., Anxiety and Depression, which are frequently pre-existing conditions for more than 50% of patients with Alcohol and/or Drug addiction. I also treat Bipolar Disorders and ADD which are frequently medicated at home with alcohol and illicit drugs. I provide Christian counseling for those who prefer a Scriptural approach to their issues. Individual, couples and family counseling is available for those experiencing Marital Discord, Domestic Abuse and other family related issues. Outpatient Detox and Rehab available.
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Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses and clinical issues including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, couples counseling, addiction issues, codependency, trauma, family conflict and psychosis.
You are already resilient and brave, let us use those characteristics to define the kind of life you have always wanted to live. The process to find and live the life you want can be difficult, I am here to help. Through our work together we can find the obstacles in your path and design a treatment plan and goals to tackle them.
I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses and clinical issues including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, couples counseling, addiction issues, codependency, trauma, family conflict and psychosis.
You are already resilient and brave, let us use those characteristics to define the kind of life you have always wanted to live. The process to find and live the life you want can be difficult, I am here to help. Through our work together we can find the obstacles in your path and design a treatment plan and goals to tackle them.
Susan Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
I believe that no two individuals or couples are alike and so my approach is tailored to the individuals needs and goals.
Susan Kaufman, LMFT123914. I look at therapy as an opportunity to look at one's current thoughts and behaviors and appreciate what is working for you and to change what is not. I use an individualized approach, solution focus approach, often integrating mindful awareness, cognitive behavior therapy, humanistic philosophy and neuropsychology. My areas of specialization are parenting relational issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting support, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD and addiction.
I believe that no two individuals or couples are alike and so my approach is tailored to the individuals needs and goals.
Susan Kaufman, LMFT123914. I look at therapy as an opportunity to look at one's current thoughts and behaviors and appreciate what is working for you and to change what is not. I use an individualized approach, solution focus approach, often integrating mindful awareness, cognitive behavior therapy, humanistic philosophy and neuropsychology. My areas of specialization are parenting relational issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting support, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD and addiction.
Pamela J. Adams, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Online Only)
I work with all types of couples, whether you are dating, marrying, managing conflict, or just wanting to enhance your relationship.
The decision to talk to a counselor can be a challenging one. I offer you a supportive, warm environment in which to explore your personal life issues, family dynamics, couple concerns, and employee challenges. Together we can help you create more satisfaction and joy in your life--no matter the issue!
I work with all types of couples, whether you are dating, marrying, managing conflict, or just wanting to enhance your relationship.
The decision to talk to a counselor can be a challenging one. I offer you a supportive, warm environment in which to explore your personal life issues, family dynamics, couple concerns, and employee challenges. Together we can help you create more satisfaction and joy in your life--no matter the issue!
Susan Pazak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Learn to have more satisfying relationships with others by improving your relationship with yourself. Living a balanced life, mind, body and spirit, allows us the opportunity to grow and become the best that we can be and symptoms will be reduced.
I work with couples, individuals and adolescents and enjoy watching people make positive changes in their lives and experiencing success in reaching their goals. Whatever your goal may be, if you believe you can achieve!
Learn to have more satisfying relationships with others by improving your relationship with yourself. Living a balanced life, mind, body and spirit, allows us the opportunity to grow and become the best that we can be and symptoms will be reduced.
I work with couples, individuals and adolescents and enjoy watching people make positive changes in their lives and experiencing success in reaching their goals. Whatever your goal may be, if you believe you can achieve!
Brian Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, CATC-IV, CHT, CCA, CI, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
I am looking for clients that are ready to get to work and make lasting change possible in their lives. My style is centered on creating a direct partnership with my clients in order to make change happen rather than continue to sit in the problem. I am very well versed in working with all aspects of addiction, anxiety, depression, life changes, sexual abuse, trauma & PTSD, and day to day living concerns, to name a few, for all individuals, couples & families.
I am looking for clients that are ready to get to work and make lasting change possible in their lives. My style is centered on creating a direct partnership with my clients in order to make change happen rather than continue to sit in the problem. I am very well versed in working with all aspects of addiction, anxiety, depression, life changes, sexual abuse, trauma & PTSD, and day to day living concerns, to name a few, for all individuals, couples & families.
Holly Plummer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Waitlist for new clients
It is my belief that the most healing aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. For it is only through this foundation that our deepest and most personal wounds can be healed. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families and teens and helping patients gain a greater understanding of themselves and the important people in their life. My goal is to empower patients to be vulnerable and honest with themselves and others and thereby make healthy life choices and impact change in their relationships.
It is my belief that the most healing aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. For it is only through this foundation that our deepest and most personal wounds can be healed. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families and teens and helping patients gain a greater understanding of themselves and the important people in their life. My goal is to empower patients to be vulnerable and honest with themselves and others and thereby make healthy life choices and impact change in their relationships.
Jennifer Harmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
The first session is a time to begin building a trusting, engaging, therapeutic relationship.
My name is Jennifer Harmon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing telehealth services in Utah and California to individuals, families, groups, or couples. My approach has been most helpful in the treatment of sexual issues, whether addiction, or perpetrator or victim of sex crimes. I also have extensive experience in working with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Most often I use cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
The first session is a time to begin building a trusting, engaging, therapeutic relationship.
My name is Jennifer Harmon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing telehealth services in Utah and California to individuals, families, groups, or couples. My approach has been most helpful in the treatment of sexual issues, whether addiction, or perpetrator or victim of sex crimes. I also have extensive experience in working with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Most often I use cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Ashley A. Blackett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
I work with children, adolescents, and adults as well as relationship issues of all ages.
Change is hard! Isn't the alternative worse? Life can be very challenging and demanding. It can even seem extremely overwhelming. The good news is you don't have to feel alone. Seeking help is a sign of courage and strength, which I foster in practice. I offer assistance in finding ways to manage your stressors in ways that work for you. Improving self-esteem, learning to cope, and managing emotions is all possible. I won’t promise it will be easy (therapy rarely is). But I can promise you, it will be worth it.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults as well as relationship issues of all ages.
Change is hard! Isn't the alternative worse? Life can be very challenging and demanding. It can even seem extremely overwhelming. The good news is you don't have to feel alone. Seeking help is a sign of courage and strength, which I foster in practice. I offer assistance in finding ways to manage your stressors in ways that work for you. Improving self-esteem, learning to cope, and managing emotions is all possible. I won’t promise it will be easy (therapy rarely is). But I can promise you, it will be worth it.
Jennifer Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
My client's consistently report feeling greater relationship satisfaction, less stress, enhanced communication skills, improved management of anger, anxiety, and depression, self-confidence, and a greater sense of well-being.
The decision to begin therapy is often difficult. Having the right therapist will make all the difference. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents. If you are experiencing frustration or loneliness in your relationships or feeling more irritable and depressed in your life, therapy can help. It is helpful to gain a professional perspective and find solutions you may not have otherwise known were there. My personal style is warm and interactive. I use humor when appropriate to help you feel comfortable and create a caring space, without judgment. If you want someone to talk to please call me for a free 20 minute phone consultation, or write me an e-mail.
My client's consistently report feeling greater relationship satisfaction, less stress, enhanced communication skills, improved management of anger, anxiety, and depression, self-confidence, and a greater sense of well-being.
The decision to begin therapy is often difficult. Having the right therapist will make all the difference. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents. If you are experiencing frustration or loneliness in your relationships or feeling more irritable and depressed in your life, therapy can help. It is helpful to gain a professional perspective and find solutions you may not have otherwise known were there. My personal style is warm and interactive. I use humor when appropriate to help you feel comfortable and create a caring space, without judgment. If you want someone to talk to please call me for a free 20 minute phone consultation, or write me an e-mail.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.