Therapists in 92673
Jason Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673 (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.
Isabella Y. Nyquist
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92673
Isabella is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family-based therapy (FBT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and is a Gottman Level 2 trained clinician.
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 is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family-based therapy (FBT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and is a Gottman Level 2 trained clinician.
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.
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."
Melissa Blower
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673
I am passionate about assisting individuals on their path to healing, growth, and change. I feel honored to come alongside others to help them learn new ways to understand themselves through personal exploration and curiosity. I believe creating healthy relationships and boundaries, gaining a sense of self-acceptance, self-care, and embracing strengths while developing weaknesses leads to healing and lasting change. I focus on establishing a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment that allows space to assist individuals in strengthening and developing their relationships.
I am passionate about assisting individuals on their path to healing, growth, and change. I feel honored to come alongside others to help them learn new ways to understand themselves through personal exploration and curiosity. I believe creating healthy relationships and boundaries, gaining a sense of self-acceptance, self-care, and embracing strengths while developing weaknesses leads to healing and lasting change. I focus on establishing a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment that allows space to assist individuals in strengthening and developing their relationships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Laura Black
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92673 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
With a trusting guide, it's all within your reach to develop the parts of yourself longing to feel more fulfilled, connected, assured, and grounded. Your sincere intentions for change no longer have to be figured out on your own. We'll start by building a safe relationship where you feel heard, accepted, & understood in a new way that is productive & healing. You'll then learn how to replicate that with others, and most importantly - yourself. We’ll take it step-by-step, gradually facing painful moments from the past and present that may be holding you back from developing the confidence & skills needed to feel empowered today.
With a trusting guide, it's all within your reach to develop the parts of yourself longing to feel more fulfilled, connected, assured, and grounded. Your sincere intentions for change no longer have to be figured out on your own. We'll start by building a safe relationship where you feel heard, accepted, & understood in a new way that is productive & healing. You'll then learn how to replicate that with others, and most importantly - yourself. We’ll take it step-by-step, gradually facing painful moments from the past and present that may be holding you back from developing the confidence & skills needed to feel empowered today.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.