I have successfully treated individuals, couples and teens for the past 17 years. We have ongoings groups for infidelity (CHEATING) and anxiety groups. I am compassionate, empathic and straight forward in my sessions, which allows my clients to talk freely and feel safe. There is no judgement here.

Art therapy in Orange County - benefits children, families, teens and adults when just words don't work. Absolutely no art experience or ability is needed. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art supplies, images and the creative process as additional tools to express thoughts & feelings and to resolve conflicts and confusions. You and I will work together to create goals that focus on your specific needs. Needs often addressed include reducing behavior problems, fears & anxiety, overcoming large and small traumas, improving social skills & self awareness, and lowering stress. I have additional training and experience working with the unique challenges experienced by adoptive and foster families. Attachment issues are often pre-verbal and respond well to art interventions.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong backround in extended family systems therapy; however, I am trained in many other types of effective therapy. I have trained and worked in this venue for over fifteen years, seeing couples, individuals, families, adolescents, and children. My experience and training in clinics and within the public schools has given me a broad base of experience, yielding unique strengths in helping families and adolescents, addressing women's issues, treating addiction and adult children of alcoholic issues, blended family concerns, and more. I strive to help clients break free from those emotional, psychological, and thought constraints which impede progress, so clients may grow and attain optimum fulfillment in the relaionship with self and others. I have a full array of art, puppet, sand tray, and play therapy materials, to faciitate positive growth and change in even the very youngest family members. Some areas of emphasis: marriage and family counseling, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, psychological testing, addictions, clinical depression, co-dependency/adult children of alcoholics, grief and loss, issues of abuse (trauma), premarital counseling, women's issues. I have very reasonable fees for the Orange County area and I accept most types of insurance plans, including compensation for the Victims of Crime program.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong backround in extended family systems therapy; however, I am trained in many other types of effective therapy. I have trained and worked in this venue for over fifteen years, seeing couples, individuals, families, adolescents, and children. My experience and training in clinics and within the public schools has given me a broad base of experience, yielding unique strengths in helping families and adolescents, addressing women's issues, treating addiction and adult children of alcoholic issues, blended family concerns, and more. I strive to help clients break free from those emotional, psychological, and thought constraints which impede progress, so clients may grow and attain optimum fulfillment in the relaionship with self and others. I have a full array of art, puppet, sand tray, and play therapy materials, to faciitate positive growth and change in even the very youngest family members. Some areas of emphasis: marriage and family counseling, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, psychological testing, addictions, clinical depression, co-dependency/adult children of alcoholics, grief and loss, issues of abuse (trauma), premarital counseling, women's issues. I have very reasonable fees for the Orange County area and I accept most types of insurance plans, including compensation for the Victims of Crime program.

Art therapy in Orange County - benefits children, families, teens and adults when just words don't work. Absolutely no art experience or ability is needed. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art supplies, images and the creative process as additional tools to express thoughts & feelings and to resolve conflicts and confusions. You and I will work together to create goals that focus on your specific needs. Needs often addressed include reducing behavior problems, fears & anxiety, overcoming large and small traumas, improving social skills & self awareness, and lowering stress. I have additional training and experience working with the unique challenges experienced by adoptive and foster families. Attachment issues are often pre-verbal and respond well to art interventions.

We all go through tough times in life and sometimes need a guiding hand to get through it. Finding the right therapist can be a difficult task but one that can be extremely rewarding if you find the right match. I offer my clients a nurturing, empathetic and non-judgmental environment to explore and work through their trauma, pain, struggles and stress. I strive to help my clients create balance and develop healthy boundaries in their life so that they may find the peace and happiness they are striving for. I use an eclectic array of modalities to help my clients towards their goals. A few of the methods that I use are meditation and mindfulness, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, narrative therapy and pet therapy (through the company of my trusty partner and certified therapy dog Rama). I offer my clients a holistic approach to therapy- taking a look at all of the factors in their life that may be contributing to their pain or struggles. One step at a time we can overcome these hurdles together. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

I focus my counseling practice on adults, young adults, and couples. I teach listening skills, restructure communication patterns, and work alongside you to create healthier relationship dynamics. My therapeutic approach provides foundations for improving partner relationships, learning to use compassionate communication, and guidance through life transitions, including grief and loss. I approach the therapeutic relationship from an interpersonal relational perspective and employ family systems theories and emotionally focused methods. I am dedicated to a recovery-oriented, positive-outlook model and along with talk therapy, I often incorporate expressive arts.

At Journey Coaching and Counseling Services, we are a COMMUNITY of Jungian and Depth-oriented Psychologists, Counselors, Therapists, Life Coaches, and Holistic Healers with various specialties. We provide emotional support, guidance, and hope when life becomes overwhelming, when you feel stuck, when you want to pursue psychotherapy as a spiritual practice, or when you are simply looking for some direction and need encouragement.

"Life isn't about finding yourself. It is about creating yourself" - George Bernard Shaw -Do you yearn for that special someone? -Do you feel lost and confused right now, not sure in which direction to go? -Do you find you rarely have time to do the things you want to do, leaving you feeling resentful or guilty? If you find that these questions are your questions, I can help. Often there are times in life where we seem to “hit walls.” Nothing we do seems to be right, negative thoughts and worries run rampant. Our loved ones complain about our behaviors or moods that we can’t seem to control. Feeling hopeless and overwhelmed, we panic, feel anxious, depressed, sad and hopeless. It’s common to want to run away, distract ourselves, just give up, or blame others. Every artist dips their brush in their own soul, and paints their own nature and creates their own picture. As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. What I tell my Clients is that if you do not define you, someone else will. Blending conventional and alternatives approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. Work on conflict resolution with a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, achieve the personal growth in all areas of your life. “Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself.” ~Carl Jung Why do people seek therapy? Some have to suddenly respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. When your old ways to cope are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety, or despair, therapy can help. Coping skills are learned as are boundaries and my form of counseling can provide support, problem-solving skills, and new, improved enhanced coping for issues such as lack of confidence, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, bereavement, spiritual conflicts, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks. “Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself.” ~Carl Jung Our work together will provide new meaning to old problems. Move away from crisis today. If this resonates, I can help you find the joy in life you deserve.

My name is Nancy Travers and I am a Licensed Orange County Therapist. In August 2004, I opened a clinical private practice in Irvine to serve the greater Orange County area. Nancy’s Counseling Corner specializes in relationships for individuals, couples and the elderly. I have over 25 years experience in the field of therapy and counseling and have worked in a wide variety of settings from family preservation work, hospice, HIV/AIDS, to geriatrics. My background experience includes work with an array of issues such as depression, anxiety, sexuality, addictions, grief and loss, and trauma work.

Life is very different without an Instagram filter. We live in a fast-paced world. The expectation is for us to have everything together: the perfect relationship, job, home, amazing friends, great body, high self-esteem, and 100+ likes on every single social media post. The reality is, we are all humans with real emotions, feelings, ups, and downs. What is your life really like? Are you happy with the job you have? The friends you have? The relationships you are in? More importantly, Are you happy with WHO YOU ARE TODAY, HOW YOU ARE LIVING YOUR LIFE? I firmly believe it is possible to be happy with the life you’re living. It is crucial to take a moment to embrace your struggles, challenge yourself, work through difficult situations and find true happiness through addressing the challenges in your life. I am able to help you by providing you a safe environment where you can express yourself without feeling judged or criticized. I utilize different modalities especially EMDR therapy (in-person only) to help people overcome their struggles and live their best life.

: Do you suffer from recurring patterns of sabotage because of Limiting Beliefs, Anxiety, Addictions, Phobias, and Poor Relationship Skills? Are You ready to learn easy gentle powerful techniques to return to your best self and best relationships ever. With over thirty years of experience in healing and transforming relationships, Dr. Ryan has helped thousands of clients to learn how to remove blocks to giving and receiving love. He specializes in helping clients learn very fast ways to heal past emotional trauma and teaches tools for healing emotional and physical issues related to stress and anxiety. Clients consistently report that they have benefited not only in improving their mental state and peace of mind but also their ability to be better communicators in their relationships and the skills have helped them achieve success in all areas of their life. In just a few sessions you will learn how to remove blocks, dissolve conflict, and free yourself to move forward with greater happiness, more meaningful connection with understanding and peace of mind. Dr. Ryan has taught at numerous colleges, universities, churches and hospitals. He is best known for his humor and heart centered style of teaching in a relaxed and enjoyable, manner. He teaches concrete skills and principles so that learning is relevant. His clients report that he is inspiring and motivating and his methods are powerful and transforming. Dr. Ryan also specializes in alternative health care. He is a Certified META Healing Practitioner, using META Medicine and Energy Healer. He is also a AMT, EFT Master and Trainer.

Tree House Recovery’s innovative approach to addiction treatment focuses on the mind/body connection to build sustainable, healthy lives. Our eight interconnected modalities work together to treat the whole person. The cumulative result is a highly effective program focused on healing the individual. At Tree House, abstinence is simply a jumping-off point. In order to sustain change, men must find lives that they are excited to lead. We guide our clients to these lives. The Tree House team is a highly collaborative unit that works together to offer each client the most effective care available.

When you walk through the doors at Simple Recovery, you are never a number. You are an individual with a unique story and purpose. At Simple Recovery, your story unfolds in a new way: through a thriving recovery and vibrant network of community support. Created to meet the needs of those who are chemically dependent or struggling with a co-occurring disorder, our tiered, success-based program includes residential treatment, outpatient programs, transitional/sober living, and whole-family recovery.

I offer a healing warm environment utilizing the most modern methods in treatment. EMDR utilized by a well trained professional can change the quality of your life. Also I provide EEG Neurofeedback for patients with learning problems and attention issues. I have 14 years experience in the field completing my graduate work in 1999 and I am professionally trained by the Northern California Regional Coordinator for the EMDR International Association and am now a licensed trained EMDR Psychotherapist. EMDR can restructure memories creating new positive pathways resulting in decreased anxiety, improved mood and better sleep. I addition I provide a super bill for individuals with PPO or POS insurance. EMDR is brief therapy and is very powerful to change negative memories linked to undiscovered childhood trauma which feed and leads to long term anxiety and depression removing the locked dysfunctional distortion within the mind. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy approaches. Could EMDR help me? A growing body of evidence is showing that many psychological conditions, including depression, often start with a stressful or traumatic experience. We are finding that EMDR Therapy with a Certified EMDR therapist can help significantly with symptoms of PTSD, phobias, depression, anxiety, panic, early and complex adverse experiences in childhood, and much more. It also has a strong track record for performance enhancement in a wide variety of fields — school, work, business, sales, sports, the arts, and that Most Popular Fear of All Time: public speaking.

I offer a healing warm environment utilizing the most modern methods in treatment. EMDR utilized by a well trained professional can change the quality of your life. Also I provide EEG Neurofeedback for patients with learning problems and attention issues. I have 14 years experience in the field completing my graduate work in 1999 and I am professionally trained by the Northern California Regional Coordinator for the EMDR International Association and am now a licensed trained EMDR Psychotherapist. EMDR can restructure memories creating new positive pathways resulting in decreased anxiety, improved mood and better sleep. I addition I provide a super bill for individuals with PPO or POS insurance. EMDR is brief therapy and is very powerful to change negative memories linked to undiscovered childhood trauma which feed and leads to long term anxiety and depression removing the locked dysfunctional distortion within the mind. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy approaches. Could EMDR help me? A growing body of evidence is showing that many psychological conditions, including depression, often start with a stressful or traumatic experience. We are finding that EMDR Therapy with a Certified EMDR therapist can help significantly with symptoms of PTSD, phobias, depression, anxiety, panic, early and complex adverse experiences in childhood, and much more. It also has a strong track record for performance enhancement in a wide variety of fields — school, work, business, sales, sports, the arts, and that Most Popular Fear of All Time: public speaking.

I'd like to talk to you and help you. My goal as a therapist is to help you heal and discover empowerment and peace. Together we can work on strengthening and developing the skills needed to navigate life's difficulties and challenges. I have a supportive, direct and caring approach to counseling and focus our therapy on your specific needs. My specialities are: Depression Anxiety or Fears Anger Management Alzheimer's Child or Adolescent Coping Skills Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Loss or Grief Parenting Relationship Issues Self Esteem Sexual Abuse Spirituality Trauma and PTSD Mental Health: Elderly Persons Disorders Thinking Disorders Sexuality Gender: Bisexual Issues Gay Issues Lesbian Issues Client Focus Gender: All Ethnicity: Any Religious Orientation: Any Age: Children (6 to 10) Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13) Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) Adults Elders (65+) Easy Access Nearby Towns: Cerritos, CA, Lakewood, CA, Long Beach, CA Nearby Counties: Los Angeles Nearby Zips: 90703, 90712, 90808

It is essential for each of us to discover our own way of being. Frequently, in therapy, people often feel frustrated because they don't feel they have the ability to change their situation. It is not always easy to face our problems or seek another's help. The daily stresses of life can build until we feel completely overwhelmed with life. Many who first come to therapy report feeling lost, alone, or depressed and many feel confusion and hopelessness about the future. These feelings are very normal yet most people feel as if they are falling apart. It is important for each of us to allow ourselves the space to reflect upon our day to day life and our future. Therapy is just that opportunity. It allows us to work through some of the most difficult struggles life can impose on us in an atmosphere of acceptance and unconditional support. Competent therapists do not offer solutions or take sides. They help clients work out solutions according to individual values and lifestyles. Seeking professional assistance is a sign of courage and a willingness to deal with life's many changes

Don't let your past or present situations control you any longer, take back the driver's seat in your life! Whether you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're looking for deeper insight and personal growth, I will work with you to help you become the best version of yourself. While I have had over 6 years of experience working with a wide variety of people and issues, I specialize in treating relationship issues, eating disorders, life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, adult children of addicts/alcoholics and offer Christian counseling if desired. I also provide therapy for MFT trainees or interns gaining BBS hours. Day and evening appointments are currently available. Times are tough, ask about special discounts. Schedule your first appointment with me today!

Integrity is the key to living an authentic and happy life. At Clear Mirror Guidance Center, we work with people who presents with frustration, sadness, dis-ease and despair on all realms of life including work, family, school and other significant relationships. We believe in you being capable of making the best decision possible to navigate through these complicated issues in life when tactfully supported by trained therapists. In order to support you with your goal, we offer safe space and quiet reflective time for you to re-evaluate your current challenges as well as your strengths and skill-sets that will help you overcome the obstacles. Changes can be difficult even if you think they are necessary or unavoidable, and changes can be prompted by others or by that voice from within. Hope is within your reach, and you can manifest the change guided by your dreams and desires. Are you willing to take the first step? I welcome you to embrace your challenges and work from the power you possess within to create the change that you want to see in your life.

As a psychotherapist serving Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach and Newport Coast I work with couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, effects of trauma, and marital issues. Change does not occur easily and yet I continue to be inspired each day by the courage and motivation of the people I work with to challenge patterns that repeatedly cause heartache and turmoil, the effects of trauma from the past, and the problematic issues of daily living. No matter what the issue is, the most important aspect of therapy is developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with your therapist. I work in a way that provides that for each of my patients. So, If you're tired of the way your life is going, or if there are certain aspects that you know need some attention, I'd like to talk with you to see how I may be able to support you through your therapeutic process. I am caring, understanding and easy to talk to, and I provide a safe, comfortable place for you. I specialize in helping people live more fulfilling lives in their family, relationships and worklife. I also help people with increasing their confidence, as well as working through the effects of trauma, and issues from the past.

*I accept insurance and am a provider for: Cigna, Aetna, Value Options, Magellan, MHN, CHIPA and more. Psychology is my true calling, my gift, and my passion. I do not believe in labels of dysfunction. I see the potential for true "health" in every individual. I am Dr. Susan Murphy, PsyD, my daughter (Ally Tracy) and I, both USC grads, have joined forces as a dynamic mother/daughter duo, combining over 15 years of Psychology and Holistic practice experiences, to provide integrated counseling in the Palm Springs area. We offer individual, family and group counseling for a wide variety of your concerns and issues. We also give talks and workshops on many mental health issues . I also founded a Drink Moderation program called Motivational Recovery. This 6 week program, based on a Harvard research study, and practiced in Europe and Canada for dozens of years, allows the problem drinker the choice of learning to drink moderately or choose abstinence. I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I find hypnosis a wonderful adjunct to quickly uncover, explore, and heal issues from past childhood trauma and experiences, present fears, and future anxieties. These issues or patterns, once helping us survive childhood, can now be making our lives unmanageable. Releasing past negative issues, whether through traditional therapy, or hypnosis, can help us reclaim our sense of trust and our ability for intimacy and sexuality without fear and guilt. I also specialize in counseling for sexual addictions. Many perceived sexual "addictions" are not really "addictions", but a result of our not being able to really connect with anybody. One way to tell if you are engaged in healthy or unhealthy sexual activity is how out of control you feel and are you causing others and yourself pain. Ally Tracy has a unique gift as an intuitive counselor, specializing in the creative and healing arts-such as, Chakra Energy Balancing, Meditative Practices, Creative Art Therapy, Life Coaching and Self-esteem building. Ally is a published freelance writer and studied and taught drama in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. There is no magic cure or door; the answers are inside of you and we can help you uncover and implement them for a better life. The life you deserve.

Are you having more intense feelings lately? Tired of trying so hard? Have you lost your creative edge and become too resigned to routine? Life changes. . . even something positive such as a new marriage, child or job can create unfamiliar situations and energies. Anxiety, confusion, irritability or emptiness are signs that its time to check in with yourself. Therapy is often about creating time each week to reflect, question, and evaluate what's going on for you. Many highly sensitive, gifted and talented people have come to pursue what is next with their self understanding and relationship to others. Executives, designers, educators, artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, helping professionals and others have returned over the years to develop further awareness and skills from as far away as Santa Monica, Rancho Palos Verdes, Westlake, La Verne and Downtown LA. Video counseling is available for residents of California (except for psychotherapy). Real-life issues can crop up for those who have emigrated, immigrated, or re-entered the US (within in the last two generations). I have first-hand experience with all three situations and have worked successfully with diplomats, peace corps workers, missionaries and expatriates.