Therapists in Laguna Beach, CA

My extensive work with trauma, grief, and loss has earned worldwide attention spanning across four decades. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and International Certified Life Coach, I work with individuals, families, and groups to transform mental and emotional challenges into experiences of thriving health and well-being. My early career defining work began in the 80’s alongside John Bradshaw and focused on addiction, recovery, and codependency. Together with a team of cutting-edge psychotherapists, I developed groundbreaking techniques for understanding trauma: when it starts, how it affects the brain, and how to heal.

I understand getting the help you need can be hard. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, and relationship difficulties.

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:

I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.

My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This can be achieved by providing a neutral safe environment and customizing an individualized treatment plan that best fits our lives' challenges and difficulties. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, depression, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. Overcoming these symptoms can be possible by collaborating with you through the process of grief and healing and help you recover the motivation, perspective, and joy.

Chris Palumbo tailors her practice to fit individual needs. Chris has more than 39 years of experience working as a Therapeutic Coach Worldwide. Chris works with groups, individuals and families to develop tools, techniques and life management skills tailored to their desired needs. Individuals learn how to overcome what they have been struggling with for years from home, school to the workplace. Chris' practice, as a Southern California Associate Marriage and Family Therapist works with clients from childhood to seniors as she works to provide them with the expert care to overcome a variety of life’s issues. Accepting New Clients!

As a therapist, my deepest desire is to walk alongside others, to step into their shoes and to empower them to have compassion for the wounded parts of their being. I am passionate about guiding others to feel what emotions must be felt, even when it is hard. I want to offer my clients a new path of learning that they do not need to run or hide from themselves but that they are capable of experiencing uncomfortable emotions. That in experiencing the full spectrum of their emotions, they are able to allow peace, rest, and acceptance to permeate the deepest parts of their soul.

Sometimes, we feel stuck in negative personal/relational patterns; are reeling from a loss, hurt or other traumatic events; are navigating transitions/changes and desiring clarity and direction; are grappling with existential/spiritual questions; struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and/or addiction; or, are struggling with family issues including cultural conflicts and abuse. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to discover positive and adaptive ways to move forward that are uniquely empowering and authentic to who they are.

Most of us go through difficult periods in our lives where we feel overwhelmed, alone, and confused. Sometimes, inevitable events in life, even happy ones, like starting a relationship, going off to college, or retirement, expose the wounds and memories from a recent or distant past that make the current situation painful and unbearable. While we survive those situations and adapt to the new realities of our circumstances, psychotherapy, specifically psychodynamic psychotherapy uses these moments as opportunities for a path for self-discovery and a chance to reevaluate our priorities and find meaning and purpose in our lives.

Psychotherapy is a journey of discovery. It helps to reveal a better understanding of your true self, and can assist in the development of healthier, more fulfilling relationships with others. You and I will set the destination and collaborate to bring about a more optimal way of being. My goal is to work side by side with you in a safe and supportive environment. My therapeutic approach is viewed through a holistic, transpersonal lens - working with the mind, body, and spirit in a deep and intentional way.

Are you questioning whether you should continue in your current relationship? Is your daily life plagued with arguing? Do you need help with communication? Are there trust issues or an infidelity? In a satisfying relationship and planning on getting married? Do you need help ending a relationship? Is your relationship affecting other family members? Have you been feeling depressed or anxious? Are you having difficulty with disturbing memories of a traumatic event? Are you experiencing chronic pain or have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, RSD or migraines? Are you faced with a dilemma and need a sounding board? I can help.

Our sense of identity is in a state of crisis due to the burdensome societal expectations placed on us. I am genuinely curious in understanding your experiences, challenges faced, and the meanings made. My hopes are to work collaboratively alongside you to help connect you to your values and preferences. I am interested in working with diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups while building relationships shaped by curiosity, accountability, and care. I'm also devoted to social justice, honoring intimate knowledge of peoples' lives, and standing against all forms of violence, abuse, marginalization, and oppression.

I believe that people are remarkably resilient and have an inherent capacity for self-healing. Psychotherapy can be a fulfilling experience, fostering self-awareness, healing, and personal development. Through the therapeutic interventions I provide, I strive to alleviate distressing experiences such as depression, anxiety, feelings of isolation, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. The relationship and bond I establish with my clients are of utmost importance to me, recognizing that the therapeutic alliance serves as the foundation for transformative change.

Hello and welcome. I’m Callie. Seeking therapy is a courageous decision and I am so glad you are here. Just by reading this, you are already taking your first steps in your healing process. Let's talk about where you are now. You may be going through a life change that is causing you to re-examine the present sense of who you are. You may be coping in ways you know aren't helping the situation, but have been struggling to make changes. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Whatever you are going through now, you don't have to do it alone.

Hi there! I know that finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when things may already feel overwhelming and you're doing your best to keep your head above water. Life gets busy, relationships get strained, and it can be tough to juggle all of the different hats you wear. I believe that everyone has strengths and my goal is to empower clients to work through barriers that may lead them to be feeling stuck. I provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can work together to reduce your emotional pain from childhood, adulthood or from traumatic events. I also offer couples and family therapy on some Saturdays.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 plus years as a counselor, author, consultant and therapist. My expertise is working with women to address self esteem, depression, anxiety, toxic relationship dynamics and creating healthy boundaries, assertiveness, self confidence, finding one’s purpose and achieving life goals.

Do you feel out of balance in your life? Having conflicts with important relationships; anxiety about the future; regrets about the past? Feeling as though life is passing you by and the joy you once felt isn't there anymore? Let me help you restore balance and happiness in your life and relationships. I am an experienced, skilled licensed counselor and psychology educator and want to help you regain your life, and live it to the fullest. If you are looking for a better life, or just want to resolve a problem that has you stumped, I can help.

Are you tired of hiding your pain while trying to fulfil your daily responsibilities? Is anxiety or depression keeping you from living the life that you once envisioned? Are you going through a difficult life transitions or experiencing conflict in your relationships? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. Life has many turns and detours, and we often feel hopeless, lost, and confused. Because we tend to isolate when feeling helpless or depressed, our lack of support aggravates the way we feel. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your story. I’m here to listen!

More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.