Croatian Therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA

Wellness matters in obtaining a higher quality of life. Daily stressors and emotions impact our well-being and ability to grow. By using the mindful approach, we can process the emotions and traumas that are stuck in the body through aches, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and triggers. We can work on increasing intimacy, respect, and affection in a relationship. I am a bilingual speaking (Croatian/English) marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, youths, adults, and families of all ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations.

Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.

You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.

Relationships are incredibly complicated, and relationship issues can have profound impact on your quality of life. Anxiety and depression may be the result of unhealthy relationship dynamics, or may be caused by typical stressors such as financial problems or disagreements about raising children. If you are having difficulties in your current relationship, or if you are trying to understand past relationship struggles, I am qualified to help you. I work with couples and individuals engaging in high conflict, affairs, issues of past trauma, parenting, depression, anxiety, substance addiction, divorce, or criminal concerns.

Sagebrush Psychotherapy is dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. My practice specializes in stress management, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm, Borderline Personality Disorder, and anger. I provide services for both adults and teenagers, and I pride myself on creating a safe and supportive environment for all my clients. When working with teenagers and young adults, I understand the unique challenges and experiences of the Gen Z generation. I have a special knack for building rapport with teens, ensuring that therapy is approachable, fun, and relevant to their lives.

I offer psychotherapy treatment to teens, adults and couples. My specialties include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treatment of trauma and PTSD. I am a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant. I specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, and addiction. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). I also work with clients who have ongoing medical conditions that cause emotional distress and I provide Christian Counseling upon request.

Are you a woman who finds herself confused, suffering, ashamed, anxious, forgetting her true nature? Let's be honest: Therapy takes guts. It takes commitment to Self-Love. The road inward can be challenging, but believe me when I say that you have the strength, intelligence and insight to get unstuck. Together, we will embark on the road of remembering why you are here and unearthing your purpose, joy and passion. As someone who has undergone her own journey of healing, I will be honored and humbled to join you on your path of self-rediscovery.

Have you been feeling anxiety, stress, feeling out of balance? Do you desire to discuss your situation with a professional, to get more clarity and understanding? Maybe you are going through a difficult life transition, or - you are in a good place right now - however feel that your history may be holding you back from experiencing your full potential. Perhaps you simply want to learn some strategies that will help you manage and thrive in your mental health and overall well being.

You see yourself as a high-achieving person, but there are parts of your life that feel unbalanced. Perhaps there are self-destructive behaviors that are getting out of control. Or your relationships may be causing you grief. There may also be an empty feeling or nagging fears under the surface. Even if you are accustomed to solving things yourself, this may be the time to reach out for help from a professional who specializes in working with high-functioning clients like yourself. I offer a rare combination of two decades of experience in the MIT/tech world with substantial training as a psychotherapist.

Greetings! Do you want to be empowered, find fulfillment, or heal from trauma and let go of the past? I start by creating a safe space to guide you on a journey of self-discovery. I treasure that our minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships are fastened together and are affected by one another in a close manner. I'll address each of those personal facets to help you emerge holistically with a therapeutic style drawn from various approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP), and Jungian Sandplay Therapy.

At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.

Depression, anxiety, and other symptoms don't have to last forever. You deserve to feel better. Can you imagine being able to shush that Inner Critic, meet your Inner Child and their old needs, and come into a deeper understanding of your authentic Self? It takes tremendous courage to confront childhood trauma and heal those invisible wounds. Modern psychotherapy includes evidence-based protocols where traumatic memories become less vivid and emotions less intense and unpleasant. Step by step, you can unlearn the patterns that are no longer serving you and reveal your innate worth. This time, you get to choose the direction!

Are you seeking clarity, peace, and stability? Perhaps you have been to therapy before and are seeking a new approach. Maybe you feel trapped by big emotions, anxiety, or trauma and can’t see a way out. Through my own healing, constant curiosity, and rigorous training I have developed an approach that allows my clients to thrive.