Therapists in Laguna Niguel, CA

As a SOLUTION-DRIVEN psychologist, I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a focused, problem solving psychotherapy, highly effective in treating depression, anxiety, stress, anger, substance use problems (including gaming addiction), and relationship distress. CBT is designed to provide symptom relief and personality change, prevent future symptomatic episodes, enhance quality of life, promote adaptive functioning in work/school and relationships, and increase the likelihood of making healthy and satisfying life choices.

I have have worked with hundreds of families over the years to provide a clear, unbiased place to transform unhappiness into satisfaction. I have effective strategies to help my clients transform their current pain into relationship satisfaction. I specialize in consulting with those who love someone who is an alcoholic or addict in ways to remain in contact without remaining a part of the chaos that accompanies an active substance use disorder. I am also very comfortable dealing with spiritual issues from a Biblical perspective.

Helping you find your path, your reasons, and desires are the focus of my treatment approach. I believe treatment is a path and together we can walk along your discoveries to recover from addiction, that is my commitment to you. I have extensive experience in addiction counseling/co-occurring disorders. I believe in the disease model of addiction and the family model, and recognize that by strengthening the family structure, families live healthier lives. I also recognize that addictions can be a learned behavior which can be controlled. For that, I view the 12 step model as support for treatment.

My name is Phil Silverman, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA. I work primarily from a psychodynamic framework, with a focus not only on symptom relief but on making substantive changes and assisting individuals in breaking free from unhealthy and unhelpful patterns impacting their well-being, career, and relationships. Traumas can result in unconscious "triggers" that wreak havoc on a person’s goals for health, intimacy, success, sense of connection, or even the ability to process grief, and can manifest in the form of unmanageable anxiety, depression, substance use, existential dilemmas, self-sabotage, feeling stuck, etc.

If you are having difficulty getting sober and staying sober, or you find your addiction is causing your life to become unmanageable, it's time to get help. I can provide you with a complete assessment ,treatment recommendations and referrals for detox, sober living or residential treatment centers. I have extensive experience counseling dual diagnosis / co-occurring disorders, such as anxiety and depression, secondary to the addiction. I support the benefits of the abstinence model in most cases. I am familiar with the harm reduction, as an alternative to total abstinence, when indicated.

Learn to have more satisfying relationships with others by improving your relationship with yourself. Living a balanced life, mind, body and spirit, allows us the opportunity to grow and become the best that we can be and symptoms will be reduced. I work with couples, individuals and adolescents and enjoy watching people make positive changes in their lives and experiencing success in reaching their goals. Whatever your goal may be, if you believe you can achieve!

I am an individual, marital, family and child therapist who currently works with a wide range of patients. My specialties include addressing issues of grief and loss, relationship concerns, parent/child issues, depression, abuse, substances/alcohol dependence, family transitions and issues related to aging. My approach is to encourage a healing relationship in a trusting environment where personal and family growth can occur.

I am looking for clients that are ready to get to work and make lasting change possible in their lives. My style is centered on creating a direct partnership with my clients in order to make change happen rather than continue to sit in the problem. I am very well versed in working with all aspects of addiction, anxiety, depression, life changes, sexual abuse, trauma & PTSD, and day to day living concerns, to name a few, for all individuals, couples & families.

Are you experiencing racing and panicked thoughts? The ‘what-ifs’ are spiraling, you're seeking reassurance from everyone around you but it isn't helping. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and burned-out? Little things seem harder, like getting out of bed in the morning, or feeling motivated to see friends or family. Perhaps you’re feeling out of control, your emotions are harder to manage, or you’re arguing with loved ones. You are not alone, and in coming to this page you have already taken the first step towards restoring balance and fulfillment to your life.

I love helping people get healthy and successful through coaching, counseling and interventions, and I truly care about my clients. I am well known for getting results, that's why many of my clients include therapists, physicians, CEO's, attorneys, and dentists. I will guide you or your loved one to achieve major breakthroughs in relationships, career, finances, spiritual life, emotional life and health and wellness. And, if you have a loved one affected by addiction or mental health issues, I would be honored to do an intervention to get them into treatment, and provide counseling services to help prevent relapse after treatment.

Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the same arguments? Does everything feel difficult? Working from home has increased these challenges for many couples. My expertise is working with couples who are struggling with communication, addiction, and infidelity. An unhealthy dynamic in a relationship affects your self esteem, outlook, motivation, and happiness. I help my clients learn and adopt effective tools that they can implement and practice in their everyday life. You don't have to do it alone. Call, let's talk.

As a therapist my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life you enjoy celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to develop coping skills and resolve behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, marital issues, infidelity, career plans, parenting, teen issues, life transitions such as launching into adulthood and redefining relationships in the event of separation or divorce. I look forward to working with you.

In life, we often feel overwhelmed, out of control, or caught in patterns we can’t seem to escape. We may be affected by trauma, feel stuck in relationships, get caught in self defeating thought spirals or find that we are sabotaging ourselves. Many of us move around the world carrying secret struggles with negative thoughts, emotions, or urges, which disturb our day-to-day life and make waves in our relationships. Changing life circumstances-both positive (like the birth of a child) or negative (loss of a job)-can cause anxiety and strife.

Dr. Licuanan is a board-certified psychologist, author, & speaker who treats a wide-variety of issues. Most commonly, clients seek his assistance for depression, anxiety, relationships, and substance dependence. Additionally, his M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology--field of study focused on the workplace including leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, etc., is integrated into treatment for clients needing assistance with career-related concerns. Dr. Licuanan attained his Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Oklahoma and M.A. from Pepperdine University.

I provide psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in a warm, respectful environment. My primary goal is to guide you to a stronger sense of self and a place where you can feel at peace with yourself and those around you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, stress management, loss/grief, relationship issues (divorce/separation), effective parenting, and substance abuse recovery.

Counseling helps change lives and it can help change yours. I work with individuals and couples who are unhappy with some area of their life and are ready to find a new normal. My specialties include: anxiety/depression, self-esteem/confidence issues, relationship difficulties, and out of balance behavioral patterns. Working with a therapist can help you get back to feeling good about yourself and your relationships with others.

Feeling overly stressed, disconnected in relationships or just going through a down turn can be very uncomfortable. If you are struggling to figure your situation on your own, I can provide hope, connection and strategies to address current stressors as well as behavior patterns that may have started in childhood. Seeking a therapist thats a good fit for you can be stressful as well. Great things can happen when you do find the right fit. This is very important to me. I am down to earth, experienced in life and have a talent for bringing out the best in people.

Shrinks Corner is a modern psychotherapy practice located in Orange County, California. The practice provides therapy, counseling, and other psychology-related services for the treatment and management of mental health disorders through the use of evidence-based treatment interventions.

I have been in practice in Laguna Niguel for over 25 years. I know it is challenging to find a therapist , especially when you are experiencing personal stress. My clients tell me I am down to earth, open-minded, and non-judgemental. I am a practical and active therapist, giving feedback and suggestions to help clients find solutions and relief from personal, family or marital conflict.. I work with older adolescents, adults, couples and families.