Therapists in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Casandra Oyeka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults and individuals who may be struggling with self-esteem, daily life stressors, depression, worry, and past traumas.
My name is Casandra Oyeka and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support my clients in reaching their goals and promote a healthy mind, body, and soul.
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults and individuals who may be struggling with self-esteem, daily life stressors, depression, worry, and past traumas.
My name is Casandra Oyeka and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support my clients in reaching their goals and promote a healthy mind, body, and soul.
Nubia Marcela Tellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
I have experience in treating children and adolescents affected by anxiety, autism, depression, and trauma.
Hello! You're taking the first step towards learning how to manage those negative emotions. Guess what!? We all experience distressing emotions and thoughts. Those thoughts trigger behaviors that can affect our relationship with ourselves and with others. Learning how to manage them and not suppress them is the journey we can take together. I will empower you along the way so you can continue your journey with newly learned skills and confidence.
I have experience in treating children and adolescents affected by anxiety, autism, depression, and trauma.
Hello! You're taking the first step towards learning how to manage those negative emotions. Guess what!? We all experience distressing emotions and thoughts. Those thoughts trigger behaviors that can affect our relationship with ourselves and with others. Learning how to manage them and not suppress them is the journey we can take together. I will empower you along the way so you can continue your journey with newly learned skills and confidence.
Breanna Epps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients for telehealth! Hey there, my name is Breanna and I'm here to help. I work with teens and young adults who are struggling to with stress/anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social/relationship difficulties, career challenges, and life transitions. Life can be hard! I'm here to come alongside you and partner with you to develop new insights, see things from a fresh perspective, challenge you, offer support, learn some effective coping skills, and walk with you on this journey towards feeling better. You deserve to feel better!
Accepting new clients for telehealth! Hey there, my name is Breanna and I'm here to help. I work with teens and young adults who are struggling to with stress/anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social/relationship difficulties, career challenges, and life transitions. Life can be hard! I'm here to come alongside you and partner with you to develop new insights, see things from a fresh perspective, challenge you, offer support, learn some effective coping skills, and walk with you on this journey towards feeling better. You deserve to feel better!
Carolyn Noble-Loder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Waitlist for new clients
In today’s stressful competitive culture, life's challenges can be difficult to handle. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with career disappointments, relationships issues, financial problems, depression, social media pressure, worry, fear or anxiety. I am committed to helping you reveal unhelpful emotional patterns, to become healthier, happier and have a more successful lifestyle. It is my mission to provide you with quality professional counseling in a safe, non-judgmental, comfortable and confidential environment.
In today’s stressful competitive culture, life's challenges can be difficult to handle. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with career disappointments, relationships issues, financial problems, depression, social media pressure, worry, fear or anxiety. I am committed to helping you reveal unhelpful emotional patterns, to become healthier, happier and have a more successful lifestyle. It is my mission to provide you with quality professional counseling in a safe, non-judgmental, comfortable and confidential environment.
Tala Kolb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
My name is Tala Kolb and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. One of my greatest passions is supporting individuals through life challenges and helping them to find valuable tools to increase happiness and quality of life. I specialize in pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, anger management, eating disorders, children/teens with parents going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around social media.
My name is Tala Kolb and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. One of my greatest passions is supporting individuals through life challenges and helping them to find valuable tools to increase happiness and quality of life. I specialize in pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, anger management, eating disorders, children/teens with parents going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around social media.
Diana Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92691
Hi! My name is Renee. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in the field for over 10 years. I obtained my Master's in Counseling Psychology in 2013 and began working in various clinical settings. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Therapy, and Systems work. I believe that therapy is a way for a person to open up parts of themselves in order to work on the inner layers of self. My experience includes working with cases involving severe trauma, addictions, family conflict, depression, and anxiety, as well as other stress and adoption/foster care-related issues.
Hi! My name is Renee. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in the field for over 10 years. I obtained my Master's in Counseling Psychology in 2013 and began working in various clinical settings. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Therapy, and Systems work. I believe that therapy is a way for a person to open up parts of themselves in order to work on the inner layers of self. My experience includes working with cases involving severe trauma, addictions, family conflict, depression, and anxiety, as well as other stress and adoption/foster care-related issues.
Solutions Counseling & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
We specialize in helping you manage relationships, anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
We are a group of skilled, compassionate therapists that specialize in individual, couple and family therapy. Challenges in life can leave you overwhelmed and discouraged. We give you the tools you need to see that solutions are possible… and you don’t need to wait very long to see meaningful results! Call us for a free consultation.
We specialize in helping you manage relationships, anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
We are a group of skilled, compassionate therapists that specialize in individual, couple and family therapy. Challenges in life can leave you overwhelmed and discouraged. We give you the tools you need to see that solutions are possible… and you don’t need to wait very long to see meaningful results! Call us for a free consultation.
Katie Schaffer
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery & renewal by unlocking your inner strength, embracing authenticity, overcoming challenges, & rediscovering joy? I empower my clients to live authentically, be vulnerable, and demonstrate resilience by sharing their story. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, & families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, & burnout. I support my clients to help them understand their unique strengths & abilities to restore hope & healing.
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery & renewal by unlocking your inner strength, embracing authenticity, overcoming challenges, & rediscovering joy? I empower my clients to live authentically, be vulnerable, and demonstrate resilience by sharing their story. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, & families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, & burnout. I support my clients to help them understand their unique strengths & abilities to restore hope & healing.
Signe Schiavo MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Online Only)
Among my areas of focus are adult men and woman with depression, anxiety, divorce, parenting, relationship issues, phase of life, grief and loss, faith, religious growth and overall self growth.
You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances that challenges in your life may have caused. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you! Accepting new clients.
Among my areas of focus are adult men and woman with depression, anxiety, divorce, parenting, relationship issues, phase of life, grief and loss, faith, religious growth and overall self growth.
You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances that challenges in your life may have caused. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you! Accepting new clients.
Sarah Chik
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
I specialize in helping you manage depression and anxiety related to relationships, job dissatisfaction, body image, and eating disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending stressors that life keeps throwing at you? Are you struggling to feel happy and live authentically in your everyday life? Is it hard for you to have healthy relationships with friends and family because you feel stuck and exhausted? Are you wanting to make a career change, but have no idea where to start? That's why I'm here! It is so scary even thinking about where to start and taking the leap to reach out for help is the first step. I am here to guide you!
I specialize in helping you manage depression and anxiety related to relationships, job dissatisfaction, body image, and eating disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending stressors that life keeps throwing at you? Are you struggling to feel happy and live authentically in your everyday life? Is it hard for you to have healthy relationships with friends and family because you feel stuck and exhausted? Are you wanting to make a career change, but have no idea where to start? That's why I'm here! It is so scary even thinking about where to start and taking the leap to reach out for help is the first step. I am here to guide you!
Deb Watt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MACP, EMDR
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
You smile and try to be helpfully nice, you are really trying and failing. Though you try your best to be there for others, it feels as if no one is really there for you or for those you love. No one is listening, no one sees you, or understands you. You are at a dead end and in dire need of tender care. Peace and quiet, love and laughter. Bonds that unite and relationships that matter. Imagine such a life? Suffering is a part of living but only to a point, not this jagged line tearing you and those you care about apart. Despair lurks in your bedroom at night and at dawn. You awaken to another doomsday, another struggle session.
You smile and try to be helpfully nice, you are really trying and failing. Though you try your best to be there for others, it feels as if no one is really there for you or for those you love. No one is listening, no one sees you, or understands you. You are at a dead end and in dire need of tender care. Peace and quiet, love and laughter. Bonds that unite and relationships that matter. Imagine such a life? Suffering is a part of living but only to a point, not this jagged line tearing you and those you care about apart. Despair lurks in your bedroom at night and at dawn. You awaken to another doomsday, another struggle session.
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Village Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Accepting New Clients for In-Person and Virtual Sessions! Life has taken a toll on you and your loved ones lately and there are likely feelings of exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and mood changes that have re-occurred or are new and concerning. Whether it's life transitions or relationships; new parenthood or parenting your kids; or even concern about loved ones who are struggling, you are feeling helpless and uncertain of where to turn or how to feel better.
Accepting New Clients for In-Person and Virtual Sessions! Life has taken a toll on you and your loved ones lately and there are likely feelings of exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and mood changes that have re-occurred or are new and concerning. Whether it's life transitions or relationships; new parenthood or parenting your kids; or even concern about loved ones who are struggling, you are feeling helpless and uncertain of where to turn or how to feel better.
Donna Imler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
People come to counseling when they have problems that cause them unhappiness and pain, and do not know how to manage on their own. I have over 25 years of experience helping people cope with the challenges of their ever changing lives. I believe my role as a therapist is to teach my clients what I know, and to guide them through thinking and behavior changes that will bring them to a place of peace and contentment. I strive to help my clients improve their level of self-awareness, to increase their understanding of and empathy for themselves and others, and to increase their ability to communicate affectively.
People come to counseling when they have problems that cause them unhappiness and pain, and do not know how to manage on their own. I have over 25 years of experience helping people cope with the challenges of their ever changing lives. I believe my role as a therapist is to teach my clients what I know, and to guide them through thinking and behavior changes that will bring them to a place of peace and contentment. I strive to help my clients improve their level of self-awareness, to increase their understanding of and empathy for themselves and others, and to increase their ability to communicate affectively.
Nicole Starr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
My name is Nicole Starr and I thank you for reading my profile! I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years, and my goal is to help you see things in a new/different way; to help you find a fulfilling relationship with yourself first and with others. To help you explore perspectives that may bring some relief to the pressures of being the best version of yourself in an ever-changing world. To offer support and insight as you seek a higher level of living while crafting and creating a balanced and healthy whole person.
My name is Nicole Starr and I thank you for reading my profile! I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years, and my goal is to help you see things in a new/different way; to help you find a fulfilling relationship with yourself first and with others. To help you explore perspectives that may bring some relief to the pressures of being the best version of yourself in an ever-changing world. To offer support and insight as you seek a higher level of living while crafting and creating a balanced and healthy whole person.
Taji Huang
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Dr. Taji Huang, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, provides therapy to individuals and couples in Glendale, CA. She specializes in severe and persistent mental illness, counseling for couples, treatments for trauma-related conditions, and more. Call Dr. Taji to see if she can help you regain control over your life. Dr. Taji offers one-on-one, couples, and even group counseling sessions. Whether you are looking for a specific type of therapy or require intensive treatment for a disorder you are struggling with, she can assist you in getting your life back on track.
Dr. Taji Huang, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, provides therapy to individuals and couples in Glendale, CA. She specializes in severe and persistent mental illness, counseling for couples, treatments for trauma-related conditions, and more. Call Dr. Taji to see if she can help you regain control over your life. Dr. Taji offers one-on-one, couples, and even group counseling sessions. Whether you are looking for a specific type of therapy or require intensive treatment for a disorder you are struggling with, she can assist you in getting your life back on track.
Julianne Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92691
Hey! How’s it going? I'm Julianne Moreno and it’s nice to meet you. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Lic 114450) currently practicing in California. I studied and trained at SDSU followed by a 4-year stint at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, where I learned to specialize in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy with a focus on women, children, and families. I see therapy as a partnership providing insight, support, and guidance. I don’t only focus on difficult times but think it is ALWAYS a good time to tackle those next-level goals.
Hey! How’s it going? I'm Julianne Moreno and it’s nice to meet you. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Lic 114450) currently practicing in California. I studied and trained at SDSU followed by a 4-year stint at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, where I learned to specialize in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy with a focus on women, children, and families. I see therapy as a partnership providing insight, support, and guidance. I don’t only focus on difficult times but think it is ALWAYS a good time to tackle those next-level goals.
Johnathan Morales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Online Only)
I offer talk therapy for individual adolescents and adults, couples, and families through a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. I offer convenient, flexible hours (including evening and weekend appointment options). My goal in therapy is to create a safe environment in which I may collaborate with clients to identify tools to reach their goals.
I offer talk therapy for individual adolescents and adults, couples, and families through a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. I offer convenient, flexible hours (including evening and weekend appointment options). My goal in therapy is to create a safe environment in which I may collaborate with clients to identify tools to reach their goals.
Dama Perez: Teens and Couples Therapist (español)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92691
Welcome! I work with those struggling with anxiety, grief, life transitions, divorce, stress, navigating culture/racial identity, or relationship stress. If you're looking for a new therapist feel free to reach out for an initial consultation. -Hola y Bienvenido! Si usted o su familia necesitan a alguien con quién hablar, no dude en llamarme. Juntos determinaremos si la terapia puede ser adecuada para su situación.
Welcome! I work with those struggling with anxiety, grief, life transitions, divorce, stress, navigating culture/racial identity, or relationship stress. If you're looking for a new therapist feel free to reach out for an initial consultation. -Hola y Bienvenido! Si usted o su familia necesitan a alguien con quién hablar, no dude en llamarme. Juntos determinaremos si la terapia puede ser adecuada para su situación.
Sharon Koopmans-Hempton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Hi, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about making strong human connections creating a safe place for growth and change. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. It is my belief in life we are ever-changing while often faced with difficulties and the ability to overcome. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself.
Hi, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about making strong human connections creating a safe place for growth and change. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. It is my belief in life we are ever-changing while often faced with difficulties and the ability to overcome. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself.
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Jennifer Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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.
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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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.