Experiential Therapy in Capistrano Beach, CA
Deanna Boyadjyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 92356
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
Deanna Boyadjyan is a board certified licensed clinical social worker. She graduated from University of Southern California with her master of social work and concentration in military and family issues. Her undergraduate is from Cal State University Northridge with a bachelor in public health education. Understanding the human body and mind connection has been a huge passion that began Deanna's journey to her profession in therapy. The ideal client is anyone who wants CHANGE, and is excited to learn more about themselves and willing to make efforts to better themselves. The client is hopefully ready for the work within themselves.
Deanna Boyadjyan is a board certified licensed clinical social worker. She graduated from University of Southern California with her master of social work and concentration in military and family issues. Her undergraduate is from Cal State University Northridge with a bachelor in public health education. Understanding the human body and mind connection has been a huge passion that began Deanna's journey to her profession in therapy. The ideal client is anyone who wants CHANGE, and is excited to learn more about themselves and willing to make efforts to better themselves. The client is hopefully ready for the work within themselves.
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Nicolle Y Cheatham
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92624
I will personalize your treatment with techniques that include talk therapy, corrective emotional experiences, experiential therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and spiritual development.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a compassionate therapist who is passionate about supporting others on their path towards growth and healing. I work with people to help them understand how their past has shaped their present, break free of unhealthy patterns, and heal from emotional wounds. I believe positive change and healing occur in the context of safe relationships. When we feel seen, understood, and relationally connected, we can overcome life’s most challenging situations.
I will personalize your treatment with techniques that include talk therapy, corrective emotional experiences, experiential therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and spiritual development.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a compassionate therapist who is passionate about supporting others on their path towards growth and healing. I work with people to help them understand how their past has shaped their present, break free of unhealthy patterns, and heal from emotional wounds. I believe positive change and healing occur in the context of safe relationships. When we feel seen, understood, and relationally connected, we can overcome life’s most challenging situations.
Walk Intuit Inc.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Are you needing some help navigating your life journey? We are here to walk alongside you while you heal. You are not what has happened to you. Your trauma and pain does not define you. Sometimes in order to separate from our story we must tell our story, understand it, and truly be heard and acknowledged. You are so much more than your story. As your therapy team we will help you to navigate your own healing journey. Whether you have experienced trauma, are struggling with lack of purpose, feeling empty or alone, or experiencing feeling fragmented or broken. You are not alone and healing is possible!
Are you needing some help navigating your life journey? We are here to walk alongside you while you heal. You are not what has happened to you. Your trauma and pain does not define you. Sometimes in order to separate from our story we must tell our story, understand it, and truly be heard and acknowledged. You are so much more than your story. As your therapy team we will help you to navigate your own healing journey. Whether you have experienced trauma, are struggling with lack of purpose, feeling empty or alone, or experiencing feeling fragmented or broken. You are not alone and healing is possible!
Honorary Godparent
MA, LSC, RMT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
If you or someone you love identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or neuro-divergent then I am happy we found each other! As a previous nurse assistant, teacher (toddler-12th grade) and childcare director, I have spent over a decade immersed in hands-on research to better study effective evidence based approaches for treating children and their support systems. I use these approaches eclectically to help clients and their families with sensory regulation, behavioral issues, and counsel the client's entire support system to bring balance.
If you or someone you love identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or neuro-divergent then I am happy we found each other! As a previous nurse assistant, teacher (toddler-12th grade) and childcare director, I have spent over a decade immersed in hands-on research to better study effective evidence based approaches for treating children and their support systems. I use these approaches eclectically to help clients and their families with sensory regulation, behavioral issues, and counsel the client's entire support system to bring balance.
Marco Zahedi
MD, MPH
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
Kristina Smith Mother Warrior
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Accepting New Clients. Like many moms, you wear numerous hats in your life, and trying to manage them all successfully can be emotionally exhausting. Too often, you tell yourself that you are failing; failing at being a mom, failing at being a partner, failing at being a friend, failing at being an employee or student, etc etc...leaving you feeling helpless, hopeless, anxious, and depressed. One voice tells you that you CAN do this while the louder voice tells you that you CAN'T, so you isolate in the silence of shame and put on a brave face hoping to make it through the day. You want to feel better, but you're unsure how.
Accepting New Clients. Like many moms, you wear numerous hats in your life, and trying to manage them all successfully can be emotionally exhausting. Too often, you tell yourself that you are failing; failing at being a mom, failing at being a partner, failing at being a friend, failing at being an employee or student, etc etc...leaving you feeling helpless, hopeless, anxious, and depressed. One voice tells you that you CAN do this while the louder voice tells you that you CAN'T, so you isolate in the silence of shame and put on a brave face hoping to make it through the day. You want to feel better, but you're unsure how.
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.
Jason Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92624 (Online Only)
*I AM ACCEPTING NEW ONLINE CLIENTS* So much about our current circumstances is out of our control. We've been placed in situations we did not expect nor plan for. As a result, our levels of anxiety, depression, and disconnect from ourselves and each other may be higher than they have ever been before. Not only can these events affect us as individuals, they can also cause stress to our relationships with our significant others, children, and extended family. I want you to know that I am here to help in these stressful times.
*I AM ACCEPTING NEW ONLINE CLIENTS* So much about our current circumstances is out of our control. We've been placed in situations we did not expect nor plan for. As a result, our levels of anxiety, depression, and disconnect from ourselves and each other may be higher than they have ever been before. Not only can these events affect us as individuals, they can also cause stress to our relationships with our significant others, children, and extended family. I want you to know that I am here to help in these stressful times.
Priscilla Apodaca
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672
Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Let me help you unpack so you can begin to focus on what's important and find meaning in life again. Depression, anxiety, and high-stress individuals are some of my favorite individuals to work with. I will help you recharge, prioritize responsibilities, improve productivity, and redefine yourself. My name is Priscilla Apodaca, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years.
Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Let me help you unpack so you can begin to focus on what's important and find meaning in life again. Depression, anxiety, and high-stress individuals are some of my favorite individuals to work with. I will help you recharge, prioritize responsibilities, improve productivity, and redefine yourself. My name is Priscilla Apodaca, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years.
Alexandra Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the states of IL & CA who specializes in working with pregnant & postpartum moms and families, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and sexual assault survivors. I also have experience helping clients with premarital and marital problems (e.g., communication and trust issues, helping partners connect deeper with one another), blended family issues, challenges in pregnancy & postpartum (including perinatal anxiety and depression), grief and loss, various life transitions, trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the states of IL & CA who specializes in working with pregnant & postpartum moms and families, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and sexual assault survivors. I also have experience helping clients with premarital and marital problems (e.g., communication and trust issues, helping partners connect deeper with one another), blended family issues, challenges in pregnancy & postpartum (including perinatal anxiety and depression), grief and loss, various life transitions, trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.
Jennifer Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629
Therapy is for everyone. Your thoughts will determine your perspective, feelings and reactions. Understanding ways to shift your own thinking to create change can be transformational. Taking the time to reflect and process in an environment without judgement offers healing. It is a powerful thing to feel heard and understood.
Therapy is for everyone. Your thoughts will determine your perspective, feelings and reactions. Understanding ways to shift your own thinking to create change can be transformational. Taking the time to reflect and process in an environment without judgement offers healing. It is a powerful thing to feel heard and understood.
Cathryn Wilson
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, R-DMT, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629
In life, we often feel overwhelmed, out of control, or caught in patterns we can’t seem to escape. We may be affected by trauma, feel stuck in relationships, get caught in self defeating thought spirals or find that we are sabotaging ourselves. Many of us move around the world carrying secret struggles with negative thoughts, emotions, or urges, which disturb our day-to-day life and make waves in our relationships. Changing life circumstances-both positive (like the birth of a child) or negative (loss of a job)-can cause anxiety and strife.
In life, we often feel overwhelmed, out of control, or caught in patterns we can’t seem to escape. We may be affected by trauma, feel stuck in relationships, get caught in self defeating thought spirals or find that we are sabotaging ourselves. Many of us move around the world carrying secret struggles with negative thoughts, emotions, or urges, which disturb our day-to-day life and make waves in our relationships. Changing life circumstances-both positive (like the birth of a child) or negative (loss of a job)-can cause anxiety and strife.
Niloufar Nekou - Alter Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629
I'm the Chief Clinical Officer for Alter Behavioral Health located across Southern California. We have facilities in Irvine, Dana Point, San Diego, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, and San Juan Capistrano. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a range of psychotherapy areas, including trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, and embracing cultural diversity.
I'm the Chief Clinical Officer for Alter Behavioral Health located across Southern California. We have facilities in Irvine, Dana Point, San Diego, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, and San Juan Capistrano. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a range of psychotherapy areas, including trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, and embracing cultural diversity.
Zach Robins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92624 (Online Only)
Do you walk through your day feeling anxious and worried? Do you feel disconnected from your relationships or unable to pinpoint the feelings that keep holding you back in your life? Racing thoughts, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship insecurity. My clients come to me seeking relief from anxiety and relationship difficulties that cause them to feel like they’re stuck repeating the same mistakes and getting the same results. If you are tired of feeling like you’re living your life out of a series of habits and survival then you’ve taken an important step and I’d like to work with you.
Do you walk through your day feeling anxious and worried? Do you feel disconnected from your relationships or unable to pinpoint the feelings that keep holding you back in your life? Racing thoughts, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship insecurity. My clients come to me seeking relief from anxiety and relationship difficulties that cause them to feel like they’re stuck repeating the same mistakes and getting the same results. If you are tired of feeling like you’re living your life out of a series of habits and survival then you’ve taken an important step and I’d like to work with you.
Amanda Banks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Online Only)
Immediate openings as of 01/2024. Welcome, I'm glad you are here to see how you could benefit from virtual therapy sessions. Creating meaningful change is difficult, but developing into the person you want to be is always worth the effort. Invest in yourself! I would be honored for an opportunity to help you explore who you are, how you are struggling, and how you want to move forward while developing the internal strength to be the best version of yourself. Join me for a process of self exploration, growth, and development while creating a more complete and positive sense of self.
Immediate openings as of 01/2024. Welcome, I'm glad you are here to see how you could benefit from virtual therapy sessions. Creating meaningful change is difficult, but developing into the person you want to be is always worth the effort. Invest in yourself! I would be honored for an opportunity to help you explore who you are, how you are struggling, and how you want to move forward while developing the internal strength to be the best version of yourself. Join me for a process of self exploration, growth, and development while creating a more complete and positive sense of self.
Ryan Lisman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
I'm Ryan Lisman, a licensed clinical counselor. I primarily utilize a humanistic therapy approach that aims to be client-centered and cater to your therapeutic needs. I'm trained in a variety of modalities, so please feel free to let me know what therapy style and techniques you would like to explore with me. I am registered as a Drama Therapist, which allows for an embodied and creative approach to Therapy. Let me know if you have an interest in experimenting with this. I want to commend you for taking the brave steps to pursue Therapy.
I'm Ryan Lisman, a licensed clinical counselor. I primarily utilize a humanistic therapy approach that aims to be client-centered and cater to your therapeutic needs. I'm trained in a variety of modalities, so please feel free to let me know what therapy style and techniques you would like to explore with me. I am registered as a Drama Therapist, which allows for an embodied and creative approach to Therapy. Let me know if you have an interest in experimenting with this. I want to commend you for taking the brave steps to pursue Therapy.
Leonard Szymczak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
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."
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."
Lorena Rincon Arredondo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
My goal is to walk alongside my clients just until they feel confident in being able to continue their progress and meet life’s challenges on their own, with purpose and hope, and of course, with the support of their loved ones and their community.
My goal is to walk alongside my clients just until they feel confident in being able to continue their progress and meet life’s challenges on their own, with purpose and hope, and of course, with the support of their loved ones and their community.
Melissa Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual, couples, and/or group therapy. I maintain specialties in maternal mental health, trauma, and OCD. My specialty modalities include: EMDR and ERP. I maintain a private practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. I have served as clinical director and a primary therapist for various treatment programs in Southern California specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and mental illness.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual, couples, and/or group therapy. I maintain specialties in maternal mental health, trauma, and OCD. My specialty modalities include: EMDR and ERP. I maintain a private practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. I have served as clinical director and a primary therapist for various treatment programs in Southern California specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and mental illness.
Isabella Y. Nyquist
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92673
Isabella specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with disordered eating, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Isabella earned her BA in Psychology from CSU Long Beach and her Masters in Social Work from CSU Fullerton, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Isabella has experience in providing intensive outpatient therapy to children, teens and adults. Her style is client-centered, affirming, approachable, and strategy-focused.
Isabella specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with disordered eating, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Isabella earned her BA in Psychology from CSU Long Beach and her Masters in Social Work from CSU Fullerton, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Isabella has experience in providing intensive outpatient therapy to children, teens and adults. Her style is client-centered, affirming, approachable, and strategy-focused.
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Experiential Therapy
How does experiential therapy work?
Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.
Is experiential therapy evidence-based?
Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.
How long does experiential therapy last?
The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
Does experiential therapy help with trauma?
Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.