Family Therapy in Balboa, CA

Do you have difficulty managing your love life, work stress, and/or children? Are you feeling anxious and/or depressed? Need help getting through a traumatic event, or just life itself? If you are feeling tired of the same symptoms and behavioral patterns - therapy will help! From a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, we delve into underlying core issues and improve your overall mental health and emotional wellbeing. You can elevate your mood, heal past trauma, have healthier relationships, regulate your emotions, communicate effectively, and more. Learn to love your mind and life, and be the very best version of yourself.

Finding a therapist may feel like a daunting task, yet it is important to take the time to find the therapist that is the best fit for you. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both California and Nevada, I have a genuine desire to help others which allows me to develop trusting relationships with my clients. I primarily use the evidence based practices of CBT, ERP, and Solution Focused Therapy to help you meet your goals.

Has your child or teen been struggling with anxiety, worry or feeling stressed out? Do they avoid situations that makes them anxious? Do they have difficulty sleeping? Is it hard to get them off to school in the morning? Do you find yourself wondering if they will ever grow out of this? Are you at a loss of what else to do to help your child/teen? If so, please know many kids and teens struggle with anxiety and you are not alone.

I believe that healing becomes possible when individuals are truly seen, heard, and supported. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and work with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for relief and solutions. I value creating trust and comfort early in the therapy relationship and work collaboratively with my clients to open new avenues and perspectives.

The healing process begins with choosing a therapist with whom you are comfortable. You may be overwhelmed by trying to manage problems, conflicts, personal performance, or transitions in your life, and find that the support of family and friends is not sufficient. My approach as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment, and to partner with my clients to not only alleviate the presenting symptoms, but also their underlying causes.

Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.

I am committed to helping people achieve a sense of happiness, health, and well-being and to maximize their potential in life. In our first session, we will explore the changes you want to make and together we will collaborate on a treatment plan designed to help you reach your goals. I see clients from age 16 to late adulthood for individual, couples or family therapy. I see people for a variety of issues and am especially skilled in working with families, older adults, executives, and other professionals. I'm skilled in many different types of evidenced based therapies.

Do you wish to have a deeper connection and intimacy with your partner? Would you like to learn more positive ways of communicating with your partner, parent or child? Or perhaps you may feel stuck with anxious and/or depressed feelings and would like to learn healthy ways to cope and move forward. You hold the key to make positive changes for a more happy, satisfying and fulfilling life.Your Journey begins with a single step which you have already made by reading this information.

Wel-Mor Psychology Group is dedicated to helping people help themselves to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships. We aim to assist people in exploring the root cause of their struggles and finding alternative and healthier ways to cope. We provide a variety of outpatient therapy and counseling options including private individual, couples or family therapy, and group counseling at a number of locations throughout Orange County, California.

Life can be overwhelming at times. It is not uncommon to hit the wall and say "Now what?" I will help you find a way to cope. We will work together to find practical solutions and effective strategies to help you navigate life's ongoing challenges. I am compassionate and non-judgmental with over 25 years of experience. My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) but I am well versed in many therapeutic modalities and it is my job to help you find the one that works for you.

As a native of Southern California, I deeply connect with the diverse communities I serve. My passion for advancing the field of Marriage and Family Therapy led me to pursue extensive education and training, culminating in a Doctoral degree. With a strong foundation in research, clinical practice, and business, I founded two impactful ventures in 2023: The Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE), a California non-profit, and The Institute for Relational Well-being, a national practice. These initiatives reflect my unwavering commitment to enhancing mental health services and promoting community well-being.

I provide supportive therapy services to clients struggling with all kinds of issues, and all different levels of functioning. Whether you have several issues you wish to process in just a few sessions with an objective ear, or you have just been released from higher psychiatric levels of care, I have space and availability for you. I am very flexible sometimes seeing clients online or in person, sometimes once per month or once per week. My ideal clients strongly desire to change their lives, explore parts of themselves, or use our time and space to build on the hard work they have already done.

Life can be difficult, confusing, full of changes and challenges at times. We can feel empty, scared, hurt and lost. In my practice, as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT142790), I will create a safe space for you to heal, explore yourself today and explore your past, create a new path for your future. I strive to provide a space that offers compassion and honest reflection, facilitates exploration of your story, promotes natural self-awareness and personal growth. I will be mindful of how your unique story affects your presenting issues and will provide culturally informed services.

Hello Sweetheart! Something in your life isn’t working, is it? Unhealthy, even traumatic family/parent background. Mysterious blocks to the life you want. Unhealthy relationship patterns & lack of trust with parents, partners, friends & even yourself. Spiritual longing, but a troubled relationship with your higher power. Undue influence by a parent or parents who still have a strong impact over your life. Probably too much, if you’re being honest. Situations that lead you to sacrifice your own happiness for the good of the relationship,parent or family. Unbalanced emotions, buried for too long, then explode, or triggered easily.

With sensitivity and compassion, I endeavor to help individuals bring resolution to relationship issues, whether they be marital, family, parenting, friendship, or work related difficulties. I also believe in the healing power of therapy groups that focus on understanding and support.

Are you having difficulties coping with stress, managing conflicts, and connecting to others? Personal conflicts can elicit emotions, thoughts, and reactions in ourselves that structure our sense of self and our relationships. I can help guide you to a deeper understanding of your feelings about your relationships and personal view of yourself. I exercise compassionate understanding to help you resolve the seeming paradoxes of conflicts within your life to help you achieve an increased sense of harmony and peace.

It is time to actually make those changes you have been really wanting. You know your past is holding you back, you just aren't sure what to do about it. The pain from the past, the old family issues, the failed relationships - they are dragging you down. Sure you have supportive friends, but at this point, even they aren't sure what to say. If simply talking about it was helpful, you would be on your way by now. The next step, toward actual change, is to do something - and that is where therapy can help. Let's figure out why and how you are stuck so you can make changes.

My ideal client is someone who has been struggling with addictions of all kinds, and is ready to receive help. I have worked with individuals and families affected by substance abuse, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD for 30 years. I am also trained in neurofeedback and have been integrating with talk therapy for 23 years. This helps with anxiety, ADHD and aspergers.

You love your child, but raising them is a different story. They are falling behind in school, they are sneaking out, and they refuse to listen. There is chaos in the house and the arguments seem never ending. Respect is gone and the power struggle continues. Judgement and shame comes from friends and family members and you are at a loss of what to do because no matter what you've done, nothing seems to work. You must be overwhelmed and exhausted. Don't blame yourself for your child's out of control behavior!