Therapists in Huntington Beach, CA
Kirsten Cheong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (Online Only)
I help women with their anxiety, self esteem, and women's issues related to people-pleasing overcome the negative thinking and negative feelings associated with putting others before themselves.
Anxiety really sucks. People-pleasing because saying 'no' scares you. Holding it together on the outside but falling apart within. Willing to sacrifice your needs for the needs of others. You're anxious all the time but you don't know how to handle it. Your thoughts are racing, heart pounding, palms sweating…and you don’t know how to stop. Overthinking is your go-to but it never helps. And you practice what you're going to say because you're afraid to upset others. I help anxious women struggling with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries with less guilt, shame, and fear.
I help women with their anxiety, self esteem, and women's issues related to people-pleasing overcome the negative thinking and negative feelings associated with putting others before themselves.
Anxiety really sucks. People-pleasing because saying 'no' scares you. Holding it together on the outside but falling apart within. Willing to sacrifice your needs for the needs of others. You're anxious all the time but you don't know how to handle it. Your thoughts are racing, heart pounding, palms sweating…and you don’t know how to stop. Overthinking is your go-to but it never helps. And you practice what you're going to say because you're afraid to upset others. I help anxious women struggling with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries with less guilt, shame, and fear.
Karla Morel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (Online Only)
I approach women's issues in therapy with a sensitive and inclusive perspective, recognizing that individuals may experience unique challenges related to their gender.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC young adults in academia/ higher education or navigating transitioning into the workplace. I love working with new mothers who are adjusting to the whirlwind of emotions and life changes that accompany motherhood. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals struggling with relationship loss or bereavement. NOW Booking via Headspace! Please click my "website" button to schedule your own appointment today!
I approach women's issues in therapy with a sensitive and inclusive perspective, recognizing that individuals may experience unique challenges related to their gender.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC young adults in academia/ higher education or navigating transitioning into the workplace. I love working with new mothers who are adjusting to the whirlwind of emotions and life changes that accompany motherhood. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals struggling with relationship loss or bereavement. NOW Booking via Headspace! Please click my "website" button to schedule your own appointment today!
Allyssa VanHooser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
I greatly enjoy working with adults of all ages presenting with anxiety, life transition, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, grief and women’s issues. I also enjoy seeing older teens. With nearly a decade of experience working with substance abuse and eating disorder clients, I welcome clients struggling with these issues. Most recently I’ve been doing training in the field of psycho-oncology, and gladly will see clients who are looking for support with their own cancer diagnosis or looking to support loved ones with a cancer diagnosis.
I greatly enjoy working with adults of all ages presenting with anxiety, life transition, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, grief and women’s issues. I also enjoy seeing older teens. With nearly a decade of experience working with substance abuse and eating disorder clients, I welcome clients struggling with these issues. Most recently I’ve been doing training in the field of psycho-oncology, and gladly will see clients who are looking for support with their own cancer diagnosis or looking to support loved ones with a cancer diagnosis.
Delanie Meldman
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
As a therapist, I am passionate about working with moms. Whether you are a first-time mom drowning in this vast new ocean you’ve suddenly been cast into, a working mother trying to balance all the things and feel torn trying to give 100% to each of the different areas of your life, or you’re struggling with the stress and anxiety that can come along with being responsible for raising a tiny human up to be a happy, well-adjusted adult - I believe ALL moms need and deserve support.
As a therapist, I am passionate about working with moms. Whether you are a first-time mom drowning in this vast new ocean you’ve suddenly been cast into, a working mother trying to balance all the things and feel torn trying to give 100% to each of the different areas of your life, or you’re struggling with the stress and anxiety that can come along with being responsible for raising a tiny human up to be a happy, well-adjusted adult - I believe ALL moms need and deserve support.
Maria Rheba Estante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Maria Rheba Estante, LMFT 129514 (California) My style is collaborative, client centered, solutions focused and culturally sensitive. My work is focused on supporting individuals diagnosed with OCD/ADHD/Trichotillomania/Excoriation Disorder/Tics/Hoarding and other Neurodiverse conditions experiencing unhelpful thinking as a result of experiences struggling with symptoms such as executive functioning, sensory overload, etc.
Maria Rheba Estante, LMFT 129514 (California) My style is collaborative, client centered, solutions focused and culturally sensitive. My work is focused on supporting individuals diagnosed with OCD/ADHD/Trichotillomania/Excoriation Disorder/Tics/Hoarding and other Neurodiverse conditions experiencing unhelpful thinking as a result of experiences struggling with symptoms such as executive functioning, sensory overload, etc.
April Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
My name is April Jones and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have been licensed since 2005 and I work with adults and adolescents specializing in anxiety, stress, trauma, and racial trauma from a culturally sensitive perspective, using an eclectic approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and TFCBT.
My name is April Jones and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have been licensed since 2005 and I work with adults and adolescents specializing in anxiety, stress, trauma, and racial trauma from a culturally sensitive perspective, using an eclectic approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and TFCBT.
Anne Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
Yesenia Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (Online Only)
Have you been trying so hard to get ahead but still feel like you can't seem to keep your head above water? With the immense pressure there can be to meet the demands of life, work, and family, it can be hard to keep up and have hope that it will change for the better. We all want to be happy and fulfilled, but yet that can feel impossible at times. If this sounds familiar, I'd like to help by providing you with the guidance and support that can see you through these difficult times in your life.
Have you been trying so hard to get ahead but still feel like you can't seem to keep your head above water? With the immense pressure there can be to meet the demands of life, work, and family, it can be hard to keep up and have hope that it will change for the better. We all want to be happy and fulfilled, but yet that can feel impossible at times. If this sounds familiar, I'd like to help by providing you with the guidance and support that can see you through these difficult times in your life.
Jeniffer (Zowada) McMackin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92605
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or isolated? Whether you're navigating challenging relationships, dealing with unresolved trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, therapy can be a transformative journey for you. In therapy, I provide a supportive and nurturing space where you can explore insights and find a path towards the growth you're seeking. Your experience is important, and I strive to create an environment that feels safe and encouraging.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or isolated? Whether you're navigating challenging relationships, dealing with unresolved trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, therapy can be a transformative journey for you. In therapy, I provide a supportive and nurturing space where you can explore insights and find a path towards the growth you're seeking. Your experience is important, and I strive to create an environment that feels safe and encouraging.
Valerie Grijalva
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
When life becomes more challenging than we anticipate, finding support shouldn't feel like a dating task. That's why I'm here to join you in finding direction and hope. I help students/young adults wrestling with the anxiety that comes with life transitions. I support working professionals in managing stress and burnout. I provide a space for women to explore their worries and develop healthier relationships. As a multi-ethnic woman, I understand the tension of balancing one's identity and needs with their roles and responsibilities. I also value incorporating one's faith into exploring inner-conflicts and find self-compassion.
When life becomes more challenging than we anticipate, finding support shouldn't feel like a dating task. That's why I'm here to join you in finding direction and hope. I help students/young adults wrestling with the anxiety that comes with life transitions. I support working professionals in managing stress and burnout. I provide a space for women to explore their worries and develop healthier relationships. As a multi-ethnic woman, I understand the tension of balancing one's identity and needs with their roles and responsibilities. I also value incorporating one's faith into exploring inner-conflicts and find self-compassion.
Amy VanBecelaere
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92605 (Online Only)
Finding your soul's purpose is not always easy. With all of the pressures of modern day society, we can often get lost and are left feeling depleted. Are you searching for a feeling of wholeness and meaning in your life? Do you want to move past old reactive coping strategies and step into the fullness life has to offer? Do you find yourself obsessing on food, weight or body image and want to break free? If you find yourself at a crossroad, and are ready to let go of what no longer serves you, I can help you take first step. Combining evidence based practices with creative interventions, I support clients in healing holistically.
Finding your soul's purpose is not always easy. With all of the pressures of modern day society, we can often get lost and are left feeling depleted. Are you searching for a feeling of wholeness and meaning in your life? Do you want to move past old reactive coping strategies and step into the fullness life has to offer? Do you find yourself obsessing on food, weight or body image and want to break free? If you find yourself at a crossroad, and are ready to let go of what no longer serves you, I can help you take first step. Combining evidence based practices with creative interventions, I support clients in healing holistically.
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Andrea Lockhart
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (Online Only)
This is not how you thought life would be. You feel like you’re failing, and you're plagued by guilt. You’re terrified all the time. Everything is so overwhelming. Why is everything so hard? This is supposed to be the happiest time in your life, so why can’t you enjoy it? You feel like you’re going crazy, but you’re too scared to tell anyone. You feel like a burden. If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you are not alone in what you’re experiencing, and it's not uncommon. You are not losing your mind, and it can get better. I can help you feel like yourself again and get your life back.
This is not how you thought life would be. You feel like you’re failing, and you're plagued by guilt. You’re terrified all the time. Everything is so overwhelming. Why is everything so hard? This is supposed to be the happiest time in your life, so why can’t you enjoy it? You feel like you’re going crazy, but you’re too scared to tell anyone. You feel like a burden. If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you are not alone in what you’re experiencing, and it's not uncommon. You are not losing your mind, and it can get better. I can help you feel like yourself again and get your life back.
Christi Gallon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
Hannah Patrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
My name is Hannah Patrick and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Diego providing therapeutic services via telehealth. Over the last decade, I have focused on providing evidence-based treatment approaches for adolescents and adults as well as with couples and families. In my practice, I work with individuals ranging from adolescents to adults to treat mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. As well as a focus on family and couples therapy to improve my client's relationships and satisfaction.
My name is Hannah Patrick and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Diego providing therapeutic services via telehealth. Over the last decade, I have focused on providing evidence-based treatment approaches for adolescents and adults as well as with couples and families. In my practice, I work with individuals ranging from adolescents to adults to treat mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. As well as a focus on family and couples therapy to improve my client's relationships and satisfaction.
Mary G. Madrigal, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Hello, Certified EMDR and Telehealth is available. I believe that no matter what your situation, challenge, and/or history is that you have the ability to overcome obstacles. You have the ability to rise above what is challenging you. My approach is very conversational. Through our conversations, healing happens, confidence is built, and lives are restored. I would like to help you reconnect with the best parts of yourself. In my private practice, I offer a variety of services including psychotherapy, comprehensive or specific neuropsychological evaluations and assessments for Federal, State, or private agencies.
Hello, Certified EMDR and Telehealth is available. I believe that no matter what your situation, challenge, and/or history is that you have the ability to overcome obstacles. You have the ability to rise above what is challenging you. My approach is very conversational. Through our conversations, healing happens, confidence is built, and lives are restored. I would like to help you reconnect with the best parts of yourself. In my private practice, I offer a variety of services including psychotherapy, comprehensive or specific neuropsychological evaluations and assessments for Federal, State, or private agencies.
Kathlynn Gates
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Michelle Beveridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
I believe change is possible for all individuals willing to seek out support and lean into discomfort. You can do hard things and together we'll come up with a plan to live a more fulfilling life. Sometimes it is easier to stay stuck than it is to put in the work to improve our lives and circumstances. I'm here to assist you in getting unstuck whether it be from dysfunctional relationships, depression, communication issues, or life transitions by exploring our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I believe change is possible for all individuals willing to seek out support and lean into discomfort. You can do hard things and together we'll come up with a plan to live a more fulfilling life. Sometimes it is easier to stay stuck than it is to put in the work to improve our lives and circumstances. I'm here to assist you in getting unstuck whether it be from dysfunctional relationships, depression, communication issues, or life transitions by exploring our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Sonya Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Hello! My name is Sonya Adams, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My focus areas include; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I believe you are the expert on your experiences, and I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I enjoy helping clients develop their goals for therapy and then meet those goals. I have previously worked with high-acuity clients; many of these clients were challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or Suicidal thoughts (ideation).
Hello! My name is Sonya Adams, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My focus areas include; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I believe you are the expert on your experiences, and I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I enjoy helping clients develop their goals for therapy and then meet those goals. I have previously worked with high-acuity clients; many of these clients were challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or Suicidal thoughts (ideation).
Jiyoung Kim
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying possible patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying possible patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.