Therapists in San Clemente, CA

I am looking for clients who want to heal deep wounds due to childhood trauma, loss, or grief. We all have an inner knowing that guides us toward empowerment, enlightenment, and a better relationship with Self. I want to assist you back to that voice. I also enjoy working with those who are in recovery or are sober curious, and in need of additional healing or guidance during or after working the 12 steps. If you relate to ever feeling misunderstood or like you don't belong, I can provide a safe and judgment-free therapeutic container for you to share and process your life or patterns that keep you stuck.

In our session, I focus on meeting you with empathy and truly understanding your needs, wants, and desires. Together, we will embark on a journey to discover whether therapy or coaching resonates best with your unique requirements. Once your goal is identified, we will walk hand in hand toward its realization. I will serve as a compassionate mirror, reflecting the aspects of yourself that may have gone unnoticed. Together, we will explore fresh perspectives on being, thinking, and behaving, paving the way for you to embrace and sustain the fulfilling life you aspire to and truly deserve through trauma-informed techniques.

Located in San Clemente, I have a supportive, direct and caring approach to counseling. I have been practicing psychotherapy for 30years and truly enjoy assisting clients in their quality of life. I specialize in helping those who have depression, anxiety, problems with anger management, and those affected by domestic violence. I am certified in treating trauma, PTSD and grief with the use of EMDR. I have 5 years direct experience in working with persons diagnosed with Attachment Disorder. I work with children, adolescents and adults, in individual, couples, and family therapy. My goal is to be your ally in the healing process.

Hello. My name is Kimberly Cervantes, LMFT. I use a Strength-Based Model approach to counseling and life while giving ideas for managing and changing problems/issues that come up in life. Guide people through the path of healing life's wounds and bring their relationship more joy and satisfaction. I am comfortable working with a wide, unlimited scope of client issues. I combine several Theories of counseling in my practice including "Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy", "Imago Relationship Therapy", "Solution Focused Therapy" and Family Systems Therapy".

Couples counseling could be the best gift you give to yourself and your partner. Did you know that couples wait on average 7 years being unhappy before they finally seek counseling? Are you ready to try something new? Now is a great time to do away with habits that interfere with you having a great relationship, and learn some new ways of connecting with your partner! I love helping couples build a strong foundation for a healthy, lasting relationship.

Beginning therapy is a deeply personal, courageous decision. Whether it is your first time seeking treatment, or you are looking for a change, I am here to work with you to create a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe building a strong therapeutic relationship is a critical foundation for future change. As such, I strive to provide warmth and empathy while utilizing an open, non-judgmental style. I also believe therapy should be a collaborative process, and will work with together with you as a partner in your treatment journey. I use this collaborative style with everyone I work with, from young children and teens to adults.

I work with adults in individual and or couple counseling. I help clients resolve short term transitional issues as well as longer term difficulties. People who have struggled with an unresolved personal or relationship issue often experience depression and anxiety as a result of it. I address both the issue and the emotional response to the issue. I also provide extensive psychotherapy for clients suffering from longer term problems.

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I have been in practice in the area for over 40 years, working with a very diverse population, including individual's, adults, adolescents, and couples with a wide variety of concerns and complex life challenges. I taught for 28 years, first as an associate professor of psychology at Marymount College, and have taught graduate courses at Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University. Twice, I have been the recipient of the Lampert Award from Pacificare Behavioral Health, which quantifies client outcomes. In effect, my therapeutic effectiveness has been ranked in the top one percent of over 10,000 participating therapists.

I take a holistic approach to therapy and address client's concerns from the perspective of their mind, body, and spirit. My role is one of a guide along the journey to wholeness. I offer illumination of integral pieces along your path and help you to integrate these pieces to become a happier, healthier, more authentic you! I truly believe that each individual can heal from emotional pain. I am competent in a variety of theoretical approaches including: Psychodynamic, Transpersonal, Client centered, Humanistic, Gestalt, and CBT. I am trained in EMDR and clinical hypnosis.

I treat individuals, couples and adolescents. I specialize in couple therapy and work on issues of communication, affairs, intimacy, relationship building and divorce transition. People often believe that they are more independent than they truly are on others, less connected and affected by the people in their lives. However, research shows the opposite. It also helps to learn about our emotions. Emotions often are automatic especially when anxiety and stress is high. My work looks at affective neuroscience which integrates the scientific research of brain function and emotions that drive behavior, focus and our relationships with others."

Are you experiencing some challenges in you life, my goal as your therapist is to help you work through these obstacles. I enjoy and have 15 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families achieve their goals. I work with a variety of issues and accept most insurance plans. I am a results oriented therapist, and the majority of my clients significantly improve in less than 8 visits.

Hello, My name is Vanessa Escalante Mejia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I have worked with clients from a broad range of ages both in person and via Telehealth. My area of practice has been using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy with clients that experience anxiety, depression, and traumas. My approach to therapy varies per client. This is the main reason why I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it helps to bring the focus to thoughts and altering behaviors that need to be addressed in order to progress with symptoms.

Having been a therapist for over thirty years, I love being able to make a difference in people's lives. My mission is to get my patients better as quickly as possible. Although I do long term therapy,the majority of my patients significantly improve in less than ten visits. Treating adults and children, I work with relationships,families,and individuals. As the clinical supervisor of THE HOPE INSTITUTE,I am experienced in treating teens and their families. Typical problems of teens include chemical dependency,Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder,Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Conduct Disorders,Academic Problems,behavior problems.

For the past 40 years, I worked in Australia & America as a therapist and educator. I was Director of the Family Therapy Program in Sydney and later worked with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. Since I am also a writer, I see you as the main character in your personal story called to face & transform adversity into personal happiness. I help individuals overcome anxiety & depression & help couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and increase love & intimacy. I am the co-author of "Power Tools for Men: A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity" & co-author of "Fighting for Love: Turn Conflict into Intimacy."

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.

I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to address long-term problems and patterns. It is through this kind of personal exploration that a deeper understanding can be attained and the sense-of-self can be strengthened. A psychodynamic approach can go below the surface to address problems, improve personal relationships, and stop self-destructive behavior. So often, past experiences can interfere with our present lives and we find ourselves suffering through repeated ongoing pain.

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.

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.