Lesbian Therapists in Fullerton, CA

Hello, and thank you for taking a minute to read a bit about me and my work. I understand that life can be full of difficult experiences and circumstances that are often challenging to navigate on our own. Having worked in the counseling field for over ten years I have had the honor of joining with many adolescents, adults, couples, and families as they've journeyed through any number of experiences including relationship stress, gender and sexual identity development, life transitions, experiences of depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and death and grief.

I am a 1st generation Korean-American therapist who is fluent in both English and Korean. I am very familiar with the issues that divide 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans. Additionally, as an MFT professor I teach a graduate-level counseling course at a local university and supervise interns who are working towards becoming eligible to take their licensing examination. Specifically, I would like to serve as a mediator between 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans, catering to the unique generational differences they face so that their families may live together happily. My specialties are as follows:

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients. To choose one ideal client would be impossible for me. I have enjoyed working with adolescents, children, young adults, older adults, couples, and families. Treatment has included addressing anger issues, substance abuse, self-esteem deficits, depression, anxiety, marital issues, domestic violence, as well as gay/lesbian issues. Utilizing a positive regard for each client while creating a treatment plan with the client to address his/her concerns, I strive to develop therapeutic relationships with my clients that will maximize effective healing.

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in gender and sexuality. I've been doing this work for more than ten years and enjoy it immensely. I value deep connection and enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives. ​ Some of my areas of interest include: intersectional identity, anxiety, relational issues, and ADHD.

What brings you here today? - Stress, anxiety, guilt, loss, or relationship struggles? Anger, hurt, depression, self-identity or self-worth issues? Or maybe you’ve noticed being “triggered” by people or situations, or have trouble letting go of painful events from the past. Perhaps you’re aware of negative patterns, i.e. different partner, job, or location, but still the same issues. Over time, any of these issues can begin to wear you down, affecting you and your relationships with others, including family, friends and loved ones. We are all in need of support at some time. I am here to listen, care, and give you that support.

Got scary thoughts? Tired of obsessing? You are not alone!

Gather and Grow OC is excited to serve the mental health needs (and support mental health flourishing) in the Orange County area! We believe in community and seek to create a healthier place to live alongside offering a healthier place to heal. We're looking to work with clients who are ready to step up, dive deep and do the work of finding their happiest and most authentic selves in supportive therapeutic relationships. At Gather and Grow OC you'll find clear and quick communication, a safe space to do the work and a team of clinicians ready to meet you where you are!

You're not exactly sure why, but sometimes you feel alone even when there are other people around. It's overwhelming navigating through shame and trying to find self-acceptance. Maybe you are feeling as if you don't know exactly who you are and are having difficulties with your relationships. Or maybe that you lose yourself in some relationships. Either way, you feel an emptiness that seems like no one else will understand. Despite not knowing exactly how to shake this feeling, you know that it's time for change.

I believe therapy fits into so many different seasons of life, and can be incredibly beneficial in navigating some of life’s toughest transitions. Many clients I work with are learning to manage everyday life stressors, relationships with family, friends, and coworkers, as well as their own relationship with themselves, food, and body image.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

I believe in the power of relationships. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to assist you in deepening your capacity for communication and connection, while harnessing your intuition, building on the innate healing power that resides within us all.

I offer a combination of EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, and LENS Neurofeedback. Advancements in research state that targeting relevant stressful memories or life experiences, understanding the multifaceted aspects of a person's personality, and incorporating neuropsychological factors that influence someone's vulnerability is the most effective way of healing symptoms. I have the advanced training and experience that can give you what we recently learned classic therapeutic modalities lack. Your needs are a priority and together, you no longer have to suffer from the symptoms that block you from the empowerment you deserve!

Life is a journey, and sometimes it can get rocky. My job is to help you find the right path and enjoy the journey. I work with people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and chronic pain/illness.

CALL if you have a PPO insurance plan! I will teach you how to utilize it to get reimbursed for a provider of your choice! I provide warm, empathetic, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families using some of the best, scientifically validated methods available. My goal is to help you find quick relief while developing the kinds of solutions that have long term, positive results. Because everyone is different, I customize treatment to the specific needs of each person and I go at the client's desired pace.

I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by foster care, adoption, attachment, and trauma. I am passionate about supporting youth and adults in thriving; including providing parenting support, utilizing strengths, and overall providing a safe place for you to begin your journey. We all are able to heal and thrive through the support of healthy relationships.

Maybe you're wondering why the same negative behaviors keep happening or you feel like you can't get out of your own mind to make changes. I utilize somatic techniques to support clients facing the challenges of chronic illness or cancer, anxiety, depression and OCD. I am deeply committed to helping my clients improve their overall well-being, reduce their anxiety, and manage the symptoms of OCD through a holistic, body-centered approach.

Therapy can help you overcome challenges such as addressing negative feelings, making behavioral change, managing a transition, or dealing with grief, loss, and trauma. Therapy is also a great place to learn about strengthening relationships, setting goals, and challenging yourself to be the person you want to be. I have been working with and advocating for individuals, children, and families since 2005. I welcome all clients, but found my techniques to be particularly helpful in working with anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma history, PTSD, grief or loss, and couple & family dynamic issues.

How on earth do you choose from all these therapists? We must all start to sound alike! I recommend you call at least 3-5 of us, or email even more, and trust your gut feeling. It's important to help you feel emotionally safe with me, in order to share your struggles, so that you don't have to carry them alone anymore. I strive to help you get to the root of your pain, in order to heal it, rather than put a band aid on it. Many people seem to believe that they will have to carry the effects of prior trauma forever. I want you to know that is not the case. You CAN heal.

My name is Mija Lee, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping my clients regain inner balance and control through life’s challenges and struggles. 안녕하세요. LPCC 이미자입니다. 저는 각 개인들의 필요에 맞는 다양한 증거기반 치료 기술들을 통합적으로 활용하고 있습니다. 특히 불안, 강박장애, 트라우마와 자녀 양육 문제, ADHD와 자폐 등 발달 문제를 가진 어린이, 청소년들과 그 가족들에게 오랜기간 비영리 클리닉과 학교 현장에서 체득한 경험과 기술로 그들이 자기 효능감을 회복하고 스스로 상황을 해결하는 방법을 강구할 수 있도록 돕고 있습니다. 또한 이민을 포함하여 가족 간의 갈등, 실패, 가까운 이를 잃는 등 삶의 큰 고난을 겪고 난 후 뒤따르는 우울감과 상실감 등을 속 깊이 터놓을 수 있는 트라우마 치료를 통해 ‘외상 후 성장’이 될 수 있도록 인도하고 있습니다.