Family Therapy in Mission Viejo, CA

You feel like you “should” be strong, coping with life and in control of your emotions, and yet you feel helpless and doubtful losing belief in yourself. You want to be hopeful, feeling joy and peace in life but you do not know how to sustain that. You have a lot on your plate, exhausted, noticing continued and growing stress on yourself and your relationships with others. Often these times are coupled with feelings of loneliness, fear, anxiousness, impatience, resentment, bitterness, feeling inadequate along with shame or guilt for having those feelings.

Toady's busy lifestyles confront us with many personal/professional challenges. Assuming multiple roles can impact our ability to meet the responsibilities of our daily lives. Financial stress, work/school responsibilities, relationship struggles and parenting problems can cause depression, anxiety, health concerns, anger, or alienation. Without an adequate support system, life stresses often seem insurmountable; the high cost of health care often discourages individuals from seeking outside help. I offer flexible fees for those committed to doing the work.

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.

Hello and welcome! Are you going through a tough transition? Have you been have been struggling with feelings or memories that you don't know what to do with? Have you been struggling in your relationships? Or are seeking some tools that may help you feel better? I can help you! I focus on building a safe and genuine space for you to explore what brought you here, and seek to work with you to bring about the growth and change you are looking to make. Whatever brings you here, I am SO proud of you for taking a HUGE step towards growth and healing.

If you are in emotional pain you can find relief in our first session. Most clients have drastic improvement in 4-8 weeks. My work is non-judging and compassionate. I am directive, specific, goal oriented and incorporate a variety of tools customized to your needs. This includes: EMDR, Cognitive Work, Meditative work, supplements to improve mood, Energy work in our healing room, Intuitive knowing of core patterns, prayer, healing grief. I offer a holistic approach to healing on all levels. About Me: I enjoy meditation, spiritual contemplation, sports, animals, nature, hiking, reading and lots of laughter.

I have been working with children and their families for over 20 years, licensed eight years. I enjoy working with children of all ages; that is children ages 12-18 and anyone else who has had difficulty in their childhoods and is having trouble in their relationships today and anyone else which insurance refers. Basically You talk, I listen, Insurance pays ( well most of the time they do!!) I have a GREAT sense of humor and use it often. I AM NOT TAKING ANY NEW CLIENT AT THIS TIME

Hello, my name is Lewis Thompson and I am a Licensed Marraige and Family Therapist and Licensed professional Clinicial Counselor. I find joy supporting and empowering those that are searching for healing and solutions to current struggles in daily life. I approash therapy with the attitude that the client is the expert in their own lives, strive to build trust and respect in the therapeutic relationship, and embrace a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere. This leads to a collaborative effort where treatment goals are identified and prioritized

Do you struggle to find a safe place to express how you truly feel? Have there been times you have felt misunderstood? Or times you’ve felt you just can’t pinpoint why you haven’t fully healed? Or even pinpoint why you can’t seem to stay focused or excel in school, work or life the way you’ve imagined? Here is your sign that you’ve found someone who will be by your side to figure it out together. In therapy and/or psychological assessments/ educational testing, I aim to identify the root of the problem in order to help guide you to the life you want to live.

Is your child controlling your household with their demands, tantrums and power struggles? Are you feeling exhausted, out of control and defeated? Are you embarrassed in public and afraid that people see your child's behavior as your failure? Are you tired of fighting, struggling, and trying so hard, but getting nowhere?

My focus as a psychotherapist is to help each individual achieve their full potential. Whether there is a current challenge or a broader goal to create change, the biggest indicator of success in therapy is the rapport one has with their therapist. I provide a safe environment in my office, one of support, honesty, trust and free of judgment. This is essential to the therapeutic process and in the client's ability to feel safe and understood. I assist and help guide my clients in life transformations, to gain insight and to live a better, more meaningful life.

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.

As a marital and family therapist with 24 years of experience, I have helped countless families, individuals, and couples through major struggles with anxiety, depression, stress, communication issues and trauma.

If you are seeking healing from your past, healthier relationships, and personal growth, I would love the opportunity to come alongside you on your journey. Healing can happen in a collaborative, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I want to help you break free from the bonds of your past so that you are able to reach your fullest potential in the future. I primarily work from a humanistic client centered approach and utilize EMDR to help individuals reprocess past trauma and unhealthy belief systems. I strive to create a supportive and safe environment to process through these barriers to healing.

If you are struggling with anxiety, mood disorder, chemical dependency, relationship issues, or behavioral issues, know that by taking the time to seek out professional assistance, you have already achieved the first and most important step to improving your life. I am here to assist you in taking the next steps to reach your full potential. I provide a nurturing and confidential environment to facilitate positive growth and healing for individuals, couples, and families.

Your life was intended to be lived with bold laughter, lasting and accepting love, and intentional significance. This is often hard to attain through our efforts alone. We may drift off course or abandon it altogether when we don’t have the resources to maintain our own goals. The first step to change your direction is usually the most difficult, but most important. I’m here to help you with your first steps and help you get to where you want to be in your relationships or your life in general.

Life can be messy and painful and beyond frustrating. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to cope with a variety of challenging "life curve balls". No matter what you are facing and/or experiencing, there is a path that leads to understanding, growth, and healing. I have the utmost respect for my clients and their life journeys. When life circumstances provoke fear, anger, sadness, or suffering, we have an opportunity to face these challenges and ultimately become even better versions of ourselves.

Thank you for visiting our profile page. You are searching, not just for someone who can assist you with the issue you are struggling with, but someone you can connect with; someone who can truly understand you. The best way to find that person is to interview them on the phone. Credentials are only the starting place for a therapy relationship. Keep in mind you are choosing somebody with whom you can share pretty much everything about you; perhaps things you've never told any other person. Make sure you pick somebody you like & trust.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

Are you struggling with feeling like you're not enough and expending energy trying to hide this fear from others? Do you have the same pattern of conflict playing out with your partner? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and those around you? This can lead to feeling anxious and depressed. By isolating ourselves and minimizing our voice and needs, personal relationships begin to suffer and become less satisfying. Have you tried to "fix", escape, or numb these thoughts and feelings.... only to realize it doesn't work, or at least not for very long.