Therapists in Brea, CA

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 9 years experience. I am passionate about and enjoy working with adults, to help them with the challenges they face, including unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or whatever is holding you back. I have vast therapeutic and life experiences that help me better understand what you are going through and how to help you. Life is difficult, complicated and at times even traumatic, but it can also be filled with great joy and fulfillment.

I work from a foundation of client-centered, trauma-informed, narrative approaches/philosophies, and utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in practice and interventions. I feel confident in short-term models that include psychoeducation, skill building, and processing in tandem. I care deeply about the emotional health of my clients and wish for their independence and freedom from emotional distress interfering with their goals and values.

Gema Diaz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with more than five years of experience. She obtained her Bachelor in Psychology from California State University of Fullerton and her Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix. Gema believes in helping others who are seeking healing within their own individual hardships or their relationships. She is sensitive to the cultural values and views of others. Gema centers her practice to individual needs and their preferred identity.

My name is Sylvia Joyner, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients Statewide via telehealth. My focus is working with adult women facing challenges with relationships, life transitions, intimate partner violence, child abuse, parenting, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) my work has helped clients heal and progress towards living a more fulfilled, empowered, and purposeful life.

My name is Heidi Raeen. I hold a California LMFT license. My approach to treatment is client-centered depending on what works best for each client. My views of mental health and well-being are influenced by Jungian Psychology and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. I also have extensive training and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My specialties are Trauma- EMDR trained, grief and loss, anxiety, and stress management. My approach to treatment is client-centered and influenced by Jungian Psychology, Humanistic, and principles of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy.

Hello! My name is Teresa Watson, I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, and I have been providing therapy since 2020. I have a history of working in community rehabilitation working since 2015 helping support individuals with psychotic and mood disorders. I focus my practice practice on anxiety, depression, mood management, general stress, and ability to manage general coping from day to day.

My name is Melissa Morales, LCSW, CADC. My goal is to provide a safe and appropriate environment that fosters both acceptance and change utilizing an insight-oriented approach. My clinical expertise includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and substance use disorders (SUD) and have worked in various treatment settings. My areas of focus are in treating adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, grief, substance use disorders, and trauma, including abusive/toxic relationships. I also have experience in working with first responders.

The journey of life can be a challenging one. We are often faced with situations and events that challenge us. Sometimes we feel alone, confused, uncertain, or afraid. We seek comfort and understanding. We want change, but are not sure how or what steps to take. We seek safety, security, and purpose. I will help you navigate through life challenges and help you gently face your deepest struggles.

Dr. Preet Joneja is a licensed clinical Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2000. She has a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. Dr. Joneja uses a biopsychosocial framework to health and recovery. She applies evidenced based interventions to help clients cope more effectively with stressful situations, mental health problems, addictions, and chronic conditions that interfere with life and physical health.

You have taken the first step in your healing journey by being on here today! Therapy can help provide a safe place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can be holding you back from becoming the best version of yourself. What would your days look like with better coping skills to deal with every day stressors?

Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.

What I love about this work is helping my clients identify their strengths as well as counterproductive patterns in their relationships and the way they live their lives, so that they can live fulfilling lives that are aligned with their goals and values.

My objective is to provide support and a safe space, helping individuals and families work through their struggles with therapeutic and somatic techniques relative to their situation. My approach includes the exploration of life experiences impacting your daily life and relationships, the development of positive coping methods, emotional support, conflict resolution, and a positive self-image.

I work with a wide range of diverse presenting problems affecting individuals, couples, families, and groups. I bring a wealth of experience treating populations with substance use disorders, process addictions, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, mental health issues, and forensics for people interacting with the legal system. Some areas of specialty include Trauma, Addiction, Gambling Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, and Life Transitions.

Life is a beautiful journey that aids individuals with being able to expand, and grow! From the moment a person enters this planet they have before them a blank canvas, and a set of innate gifts. Throughout the stages of human development, each person learns how to maneuver around the world, and to establish an identity. From time-to-time individuals may come across a detour, such as an identity crisis. It is during these times when individuals may feel that their life is falling apart. Therapy supports individuals with finding their internal compass, and establishing stability in their life.

It has been a while since you felt stuck, terrified, hopeless, or worthless. Yet, you have always been smiling to pretend you are okay. Or you are very used to distancing yourself because “nobody cares about me”. Life can be very challenging when you can hardly recognize the person next to you, more importantly, when you can’t even recognize yourself. Whether it has been years over the same issues and difficulties, or there has been a sudden tragic change to your life, believe it! You are already doing the best you can at any given moment!

Hello there! As scary and uncomfortable as it may be, I'm glad you're here. We are all a collection of our experiences. And sometimes those experiences can be painful and disorienting. Things can happen, relationships can be strained, and we can become overwhelmed, exasperated, devasted, or all of the above, at the same time. I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with severe trauma or substance abuse, adjusting to a significant change or loss in your life, or struggling in relationships, I would be honored to be on this journey with you.

Telehealth services only. Thank you for being here! My passions lie in serving individuals of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, and especially so when the identities intersect. Being a part of these communities myself, I have witnessed and experienced the varying forms of life stressors, cultural barriers, and systematically-placed limitations that create life hardships that require special knowledge and passion to achieve healing for these communities. I yearn to fill the gaps in therapy services that individuals in these communities face. I work to help create a world of healthcare that honor and see them as they truly are.

If you find yourself navigating the challenges of mental health, be it depression, anxiety, or family-related concerns, you've come to the right place. I specialize in providing support and guidance to individuals facing these very issues. In our sessions, my focus is on creating a safe and empathetic space where you can openly explore and discuss your struggles. Whether it's the weight of depression, the grip of anxiety, or the complexities of family issues, know that you're not alone in this journey.