I appreciate how difficult and scary it can be reaching out for help, but you have already taken the first step by visiting my website. With my warm, non-judgmental and understanding approach, I will help you on your journey to understand the difficulties you are facing. I work with adults to successfully reduce stress, anxiety and depression; strengthen friendships and relationships at work and at home, resolve grief, past traumas, and internal conflict, modify negative thinking and self-destructive behaviors, build self-esteem, foster self-discovery, and help improve one's overall quality of life experiences.

I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Irvine CA and a graduate of Pepperdine University. While my primary approach to treatment is psychodynamic psychotherapy other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy can be used depending on your needs. Ideal clients are adult individuals and couples, dedicated to doing the hard work of therapy. I help clients people recognize and use the problem-solving capacities they already have. I also help them heal from emotional pain and to rebuild and/or repair their relationships such as marriage, dating, premarital, family, friendships and relationships with coworkers.

If you are feeling like finding the right therapist in the seemingly endless list of qualified professionals is overwhelming and off-putting, you are not alone. In fact, most people are confused about whether they need an MFT (therapist), a psychologist, or a psychiatrist. It can be confusing! I'm sure that you want to find someone who is easy to talk to and who is highly trained, but mostly you're looking for someone with whom you feel a connection. This is true for most of us. Read on... I think that you might be in the right place.

My approach to therapy is straight forward and personable. I see symptoms or life problems as the mind's "wake-up call" signaling the need for change and growth. I enjoy working with people to help maximize their strengths and meet their goals. My thirty years of varied practice experience enable me to understand most problems and work expeditiously to help you solve them.I work together with you to help you understand your symptoms better and to make appropriate changes for symptom relief and personal growth.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual and couple therapy.

A bridge uncrossed is like a life never lived; a door never opened; a gift never given; a love never shared. Do your challenges paralyze you from moving forward? Working with me will enable you to identify your innate strengths and coping skills to take steps forward. With support and new found insight, you will cross your own bridge to enhanced wellbeing, effective communication, more meaningful and satisfying relationships and work, and ultimately, a more purposeful life.

Are you stuck in spins that block you in love and work? My interventions are strategic, solution-focused, and action oriented. As a certified PACT therapist I use this dynamic and interactive Psychobiological Approach developed by Stan Tatkin as described in his book "Wired for Love". Couples report immediate shifts and significant progress with this approach compared to prior couples counseling experiences.

Congratulations! You are taking the first step in moving your life forward by visiting my profile. With 37 years experience in this field, I want to celebrate your life's journey and be a catalyst for your awakening to new levels of well-being. I have many tools to assist you, from Law of Attraction, Attachment Theory and Neuroplasticity, CBT, Dreamwork, Voice Dialogue, Gottman Method, Jungian Archetypal Stories, to all the Expressive Arts Therapies - Art, Writing, Poetry, Music, Dance, Drama, Guided Imagery, Sand-Tray, Myth and Ritual. My deepest desire is to be present for you as you open the doors to your dreams.

Within the frame of a safe, contemplative environment a therapeutic relationship can help in exploring deep life concerns and assist you in developing a greater sense of personal satisfaction in many areas of your life. As a therapist, I attempt to create a supportive setting where my clients explore a wide range of issues-emotional, interpersonal, psychological, spiritual, as well as exploring practical relationship tools for couples.

At The Retreat Counseling Center, we provide therapy, counseling, and coaching services to Orange County's busy professionals and their families. Chances are, since you've landed on this webpage, some things in your life may not be working well. Maybe you're on the edge of a divorce? Or maybe your job is in jeopardy. Or maybe you just feel a bit lost with what you feel you're supposed to do next in life. And maybe because of reasons such as this and more, you're feeling more anxious and less happy than before. This is tough stuff, but we're glad you've landed here. We want to help.

Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or depression? Are you challenged with parenting or do you have a child who is struggling with behavioral, academic or emotional issues? Did you recently lose someone you love? Many of us struggle with isolation, anxiety, depression and feeling "stuck". If you are feeling overwhelmed and confused, therapy can help you cope, adapt, heal and move forward. I can provide you with specific tools to help you understand your challenges, facilitate your coping skills and self-esteem, and help you develop new ways to adapt and change in response to your difficult life situation.

I enjoy working with adults and couples to help them heal through self discovery. Life is full of difficulty and uncertainty, as a therapist, I work towards creating a safe space for my clients to explore themselves and their relationship. My hope is to provide them with the necessary understanding to create change and minimize suffering. I invite my clients to explore their earliest relationships to help them identify how those experiences may be impacting their current life. I believe by bringing awareness to what lies deep within, my clients will have a better opportunity to make healthier lasting change.

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I love working with individuals and couples on their growth path. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma and have training in Somatic Experiencing therapy. You can find my videos on our YouTube channel, Consciousness Now TV, where you can find free videos to help you lower your anxiety and stress and increase your feeling of well-being. I have both a psychology practice and a coaching practice with each enhancing the other. We are physical, emotional and spiritual beings and can be part of your work. I use the science of neurobiology and how our nervous system responds to stress as the map for healing.

Best Therapists in Orange County, CA are Psychologists. Dr. Chris Nikolaidis, PhD gets excellent reviews. Anxiety, depression, stress & anger are what Dr. Nikolaidis specializes in treating. These disorders create true suffering and begin to shrink your life and make it small. Dr. Nikolaidis is specialized in helping people walk their way out of this awful spot. Using proven techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy, it really is possible to be free of these problems and get your life back again.Visit DoctorNikolaidis.com Click "Visit My Website" above. Call/text 24/7, click (949)791-7127

*NEW CLIENT Openings, NO WAITLIST. If life isn't how it should be, and what used to give you joy doesn't anymore, if it's exhausting always struggling, then therapy can be a powerful way to change things now that you're ready. It is an HONOR to listen & be present as you discover your truth, joy, satisfaction, peace & confidence! I treat individuals, couples, families, teens, older adults, relationships, loneliness, grief, anxiety, trauma, realizing & following dreams/goals! I enjoy & teach about neuro-health & life balance. You deserve pleasure, purpose & meaning. If you're overwhelmed, anxious, down or stuck, talking to someone helps.

For over 30 years, I've specialized in therapy with individuals, couples, groups, & for 20 years, I was an Adjunct Professor, at Chapman University, teaching: Intro to Psychology, Interpersonal Attraction & Romantic Love, Human Sexuality, Sexual Disorders & Treatment, Chemical Dependency Treatment, & other grad/undergrad psychology classes. My academic research interests: romantic love--the differences between intense/compelling and secure/comfortable love experiences & the use of videotaped therapy in chemical dependency treatment. I use a holistic/transpersonal approach. I'm a Voice Dialogue teacher/trainer/facilitator,Certified in EMDR & Certified Gottman Couple's Therapist, Level I & II Teacher, & ASL Workshop Leader.

Welcome my name is Denise Bonner, I am licensed therapist, working with individuals and couples for over 20 years. My purpose and intention is to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients within a framework of non judgement and complete acceptance. This enables my clients to feel safe and comfortable to reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings.

We are all on our own journey in life, filled with experiences big and small that have shaped our present. At times we all have our own work to do to feel mentally healthy and balanced in our relationship with ourselves and others. Therapy is a courageous and powerful step for your journey, helping you grow and/or heal to reach the goals you desire. By meeting you where you are at emotionally/mentally we work for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, discover patterns in your life and learn skills for you to reach your goals.

"I'd rather be whole than good" - Carl Jung My passion is helping people live their lives at a more conscious level so that their values, their identity, and their dreams are reflected in all aspects of life. Whether you are digging for the courage to pursue your dreams, change a self destructive pattern,or live a more fulfilled life; the journey to wholeness is worth taking. I specialize with people at major cross roads in their lives who want to stop hiding, stop using, stop living in fear and begin living more fully from their heart.