Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Capistrano Beach, CA

Now offering telehealth services for children, adolescents, and adults. We live in a fast-paced society that fosters stress, anxiety, and perfectionism, often at the expense of balance and well-being. As a psychologist, I work with clients to help them increase healthy functioning and create the balance they are seeking in their lives, behaviors and relationships. Unfortunately, many of the stressors of modern life begin to be felt early. I work with not only adults, but children and adolescents to help them learn healthy ways of managing the demands they face.

For the past 20 years, I have worked in Hospitals, Inpatient and Outpatient, Eating Disorder Clinics, a Women and Children's Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter, non-profit counseling centers for families and in an extremely challenging College setting with ages 17-65.In my private practice I see Individuals, couples, children and families. My experience working in numerous settings with people from diverse backgrounds with mild to severe mental health issues, has helped me develop a level of professional competence to help you and your family members with the highest level of care. Your well-being is my highest priority.

LIFE IS AMAZING. THEN IT'S AWFUL. THEN IT'S AMAZING AGAIN. AND IN BETWEEN THE AMAZING AND THE AWFUL IT'S ORDINARY AND MUNDANE AND ROUTINE. BREATHE IN THE AMAZING, HOLD ON THROUGH THE AWFUL, AND RELAX AND EXHALE DURING THE ORDINARY. THAT'S JUST LIVING THE HEART-BREAKING, SOUL-HEALING, AMAZING, AWFUL, ORDINARY LIFE. AND IT'S BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL. - LR KNOST

Now accepting virtual clients of all ages. I am experienced in treating a wide array of mental health conditions. Throughout my graduate and undergraduate training I have made it a priority to become competent in a wide variety of treatment modalities. I am ready to meet you wherever you are on your journey with therapy! Brand new to therapy and interested in finding out what it’s like? I am eager to familiarize you with what therapy is about in a no-pressure environment, with the utmost respect for all aspects of your identity. We'll work together to create a treatment plan that will help you achieve your goals.

Teenagers!!! Parents of children and teenagers!! Feeling stressed out? Frustrated? Tired of the same arguments every day with your children or partner? Tired of your children not listening to you? Tired of fighting abut chores? Homework? Teenagers: sick of losing homework, failing tests? You are not alone! I can help you! I develop good working relationships quickly and easily. I offer new insight to re-think problems, and problem-solve solutions. I help you to become aware of your thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviors, and how these affect your relationships with your friends, your partner and family, and others.

Located in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point, Mind Health Institute, Orange County, stands out as a comprehensive mental health clinic dedicated to delivering superior care through teamwork and a strict adherence to evidence-based practices. Our facility is exclusively managed by top-tier mental health experts who uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. All our staff are licensed professionals, deeply committed to their ongoing education and certification, with many receiving recognition locally and nationally for their mental health contributions.

Do you ever feel hindered from reaching your fullest potential? Whether it is a feeling of anxiety, fear, feeling hopeless and unmotivated, a painful loss of a loved one leaving you feeling alone, or perhaps you see your child or teen struggling and you constantly find yourself wondering what you can do to help them…I empathize with you! No matter what it is, I want you to know that you deserve and CAN live a life that feels rewarding, while becoming the expert of writing your own story. Let’s chat and begin writing a new chapter together.

I treat individuals, couples and adolescents. I specialize in couple therapy and work on issues of communication, affairs, intimacy, relationship building and divorce transition. People often believe that they are more independent than they truly are on others, less connected and affected by the people in their lives. However, research shows the opposite. It also helps to learn about our emotions. Emotions often are automatic especially when anxiety and stress is high. My work looks at affective neuroscience which integrates the scientific research of brain function and emotions that drive behavior, focus and our relationships with others."

I am a lifespan psychologist, which means I see clients of all ages. I have a specialty working with neurodiversity, giftedness, and complex presentations. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach in therapy and assessment. If you are curious about how your or your child's mind works, how you can see change and growth in your life, or what types of help or accommodations might improve your life, I can help. I offer evaluations (autism, ADHD, IQ testing, diagnostics), therapy, and parent coaching.

As a therapist, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and teens that struggle with anxiety issues, anger, attachment repairs and struggles dealing with learning disabilities associated with school, sports and home life. I also work with individuals, couples and families that struggle with marital issues as well as family struggles. I utilize a Client-Centered approach as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy that can help to uncover the disconnect and struggles in relationships.

I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in a safe, nurturing environment. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and supervisor of therapists, and I use this experience to tailor my services to meet your individual and specific needs. I work with a wide variety of clients and issues, from children with ADHD and school problems, to adolescents with substance abuse issues, to adults grappling with mood disorders and marital problems.

Welcome! If you are looking for a Therapist that is easy to talk to, makes you feel at ease, and has over 15 years of experience and expertise.... you found one! Seeking out a Therapist is not a sign of weakness, it indicates that you have been dealing with stressors and/or losses, that have become too much for you to manage on your own. I love what I do because I am able to see my clients transform and grow through the therapy process. Whatever you are going through, I can help you regain your emotional and mental well being.

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.

I am an LCSW with experience working with individuals, couples, and families from various cultural and socioeconomic groups. I have experience working with individuals with grief, loss, trauma, substance abuse, previous incarceration, chronic medical issues, and family relational issues. I also have knowledge and experience working with individuals to manage chronic mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. With empathy, compassion and 30 years of experience I am available to help guide you through this journey of healing and managing your current situation.

Hello. My name is Courtney Carter. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting young adults, professional women, and African American families and individuals with mental health support, behavioral/emotional concerns, and with professionals making career and educational changes. My approach is described as "inspiring others", "coaching" and "motivating" but I am also able to provide a safe open space to support with self-guidance. I enjoy supporting African American women professionals who need support with managing the emotional stress of making career and educational decisions.

I became a marriage and family therapist through a spiritual inspiration. My goal is to help individuals become connected to themselves and the world around them. I believe we are all wounded not broken and deserve an opportunity to heal. My methods are uniquely connected to my personality. I am both loving and direct, and desire to get to the goal as quickly as possible. I think out of the box yet remain professional. I am insightful, intuitive and creative in my approach.

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.

There is a solution. There is hope. And there is healing. Anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, disruption in relationships, substance abuse, and on and on. These are curable, changeable, healable issues. When you go straight to the root of the issue, you can bring deep, lasting change. And we now know that the root of every mental health disorder (and many physical diseases as well) is some form of unresolved trauma. Trauma refers to any moment in our lives that we were unsafe in some way. Big or small, single events or years-long patterns-if we aren't able to process it, we store it.