Therapists in Huntington Beach, CA

When DIVORCE feels like the answer, and that thought breaks your heart...overwhelmed by shock, anger, disappointment, regret and deep sorrow...frozen by confusion, fear, humiliation and hopelessness...exhausted by the constant flooding of these feelings which lead to bitter battles, and sleepless nights. Trying to engage in meaningful conversation is frustrating and enraging. An experienced, understanding counselor can help calm your emotional tidal waves, stop intrusive, hurtful thoughts, and help you find your way again. Even if the cause is an affair, an addiction, a bitter betrayal, a stressful life or difficult in-laws.

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, a broken heart, a divorce, past trauma, a death, there is hope. Is something from your past affecting your present and destroying your hope for the future? Feeling better is about trying something different and I am here for you. Healthy relationships are essential to a happy, fulfilling life. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who can help you heal so you can move forward, reach your goals and experience the life you want. If you are a Christian and want Biblical based counseling, that is graciously available upon request only.

Life is complex. I can be that empathetic therapist that sits with you; validating, teaching, facilitating parts work (IFS) and trauma processing, and working to relieve distress, pain, fear, or relationship challenges. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) which is an evidence based and effective treatment for trauma. Using an integrative approach to therapy and using the right interventions; anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, dependency, and co-addictions can be treated effectively. I also help those experiencing narcissistic abuse or navigating divorce and other grief experiences.

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

The client's I serve work through unresolved trauma, insecurities, and interpersonal relationships. Are you going through transitions in life such as divorce. I would love to help someone through their journey to finding who they are so they can live their best lives and become the best version of themselves. My goal is to watch people feel empowered in their lives and confident in their decision making and trust themselves again.

Now offering zoom sessions. And free 15 min zoom consultation, to see if we are a good fit. Do you have relationship issues and can't figure out why? Are you depressed because you feel like you have no purpose? Is your anxiety debilitating? I am here to help you work through what's keeping you from the freedom you are seeking. I help clients process and understand blocks in there life. Whether that may be an addiction, communication issues, or the deeper roots of something in your past. I believe the relationship between a therapist and a client begins with authenticity seek to create a space of safety for your healing process.

If you are in a committed relationship that is stuck in painful patterns, I can help. If you are having sexual problems such as low sexual desire, I have particular experience and training that can help; even when the passion has been dormant for a long time. I have much experience with other relationship challenges as well such as healing after an affair. I love working with couples and look forward to helping them discover inner resources that can help in unexpected ways. Pain or divorce are not your only options. There are ways to be interpersonally creative. In addition, I am a certified EMDR therapist and use it often.

Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.

As a parent, there is nothing that you wouldn't do for your child and their success. However, sometimes the day to day stress and demands of everyday life impact our relationships in a negative way. I have over 15 years experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families struggling with a variety of issues.

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

I am extremely good at working with teens, MFT interns who are looking to do some interpersonal work while gaining their 3000 hrs., blended families, divorce Recovery, Drug and Alcohol abuse/use, Gay and Lesbian, grief and loss, as well as Parent/Child Conflicts. I enjoy working with the above clients as well as receiving the internal benefits of watching my clients grow. I receive a "natural high" by working with and helping clients find their true selves. I believe the work I do help my clients enrich their personal and relational growth s well as enhance their emotional healing.

Kimiko Miller, LMFT 90382. I am interested in helping individuals, couples, and families to communicate more effectively. I utilize somatic release, breathwork, as well as the creative process in my therapy technique, such as dreams, art, writing, and various creative expressions you choose to explore. I specialize in relationship issues such as dating, divorce, substance abuse, mental health, and marital challenges. I am here to help clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and how to work through various issues that may be affecting one's life negatively.

My name is Jake Stowell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, California at Journeys Counseling Ministry. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Much of my experience has been with minors and adult men who struggle with issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, grief, and trauma. Counseling takes many forms, as it is important to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. When working with children, I strongly believe in incorporating caregivers as much as possible, as this helps ensure lasting health and wellness.

If you would like to have a free 15-minute consultation to see if I could be a fit for you, you can make an appointment at www.kristenhowertonlmft.com. I'm passionate about helping couples and families thrive. I enjoy working with clients who want to improve their relationships (even divorced couples who are coparenting.) I am experienced with working with autism spectrum, ADHD, infertility, adoption, multi-racial families, divorce mediation, and coparenting. I also have experience working with people struggling with addiction, and those who love them.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Hi. I'm Nancy Travers and I am a Licensed Orange County Therapist. My 20 years of experience includes work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, sexuality, addictions, grief, and trauma. In August of 2004, I opened a clinical private practice in Irvine to serve the greater Orange County area. This practice specializes in couples therapy and marriage counseling. NancysCounselingCorner.com. If your answer to any of the following questions is yes, we can help:

FREE PHONE CONSULTATION. Rachel's approach focuses on how thoughts and feelings can overtake one's daily life, especially in relationships. She empowers her clients to overcome the "mind reading" tendencies, and to communicate with healthy and honest words. Rachel specializes in family and couples counseling and believes that many relationships end without a genuine effort to repair the hurts, betrayal, anger, and disconnect.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

My goal is to assist teens and their families establish healthy communication and connection. I offer warmth and empathy, coupled with education, experience, and evidence-based tools. For the past ten years I have help teens improve their self-concept, establish healthy boundaries, improve mood, and work through traumas. Also, my training in family systems theory allows me to understand the important role each family member plays in the well-being of their child. Therefore, I work with parents on providing the support and structure needed to help their teen strive.