Expressive Arts Therapists in Foothill Ranch, CA

Hi, I am Hiroko. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Drama Therapist. If you are struggling with depression, social/general anxiety, effects of childhood trauma, low self-esteem, grief and/or other challenges in life, I'm here to help. You don't have to struggle alone. I have experience of working with a wide range of clients, between the ages of 5 and 101 years old, facing various challenges in life. I feel particularly passionate about supporting and empowering survivors of childhood abuse, who might have felt unheard or silenced for many years.

Congratulations! You are taking the first step in moving your life forward by visiting my profile. With 37 years experience in this field, I want to celebrate your life's journey and be a catalyst for your awakening to new levels of well-being. I have many tools to assist you, from Law of Attraction, Attachment Theory and Neuroplasticity, CBT, Dreamwork, Voice Dialogue, Gottman Method, Jungian Archetypal Stories, to all the Expressive Arts Therapies - Art, Writing, Poetry, Music, Dance, Drama, Guided Imagery, Sand-Tray, Myth and Ritual. My deepest desire is to be present for you as you open the doors to your dreams.

Is worrying waking you up at night? Does anxiety seem to sneak up on you when you least expect it, or make you feel like you can't live the life you yearn for? Are you tired of feeling so "frozen?" You're so much more than just your symptoms. Feeling anxious, frozen, or sad simply takes up too much energy that you could be using to feel happy, productive, and free. Isn't it time to get unstuck?

I work to help each individual find the beauty and grace in life. My hope is to help you find your true self through a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe each human is unique and comes to therapy hoping to develop their potential and grow through the process. Through acceptance and mindfulness each individual can then approach life with curiosity and wonder. To heal the wounds of trauma I am trained in Somatic Experiencing and utilize this approach to channel one's innate system for growth and change.

Hello! My name is Chelsea, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I am passionate about joining with others on their journey to healing. Whether you are looking for quick relief or deeper transformation, I offer a respectful and empathic relationship to guide you toward new ways of seeing and therefore being. Sometimes this shift comes through practicing new skills like mindfulness or self-compassion, other times it comes through accessing your body’s wisdom, exploring through the arts, or telling your story with new meaning. Whichever the way, I am trained in a variety of approaches to ultimately connect you with yo

Perhaps you have lost confidence and hope. Maybe you aren’t sleeping well. You’re reaching for wine or coffee or cookies too often. You don’t feel like yourself and you aren’t sure how that happened. Let’s work together to find out where and when things got difficult. Then we can find hope that things will get better, that you’ll feel better as together we find your strengths and goals.

Our aim is to RESTORE HOPE and TRANSFORM LIVES to those seeking hope, healing and growth in addressing life challenges. Our goal is to cultivate emotional, physical, and spiritual healing that will allow clients to increase their ability to be in relationship with others. Our Marriage and Family Therapists and Registered Interns are available to serve you in many locations throughout Southern California. We offer a sliding scale for financially challenged persons. Please visit our website at www.SpareMinistries.org for more information.

You may struggle to understand or share your authentic self without rejection or shame. You might want to identify and advocate for your needs and desires. Or maybe you are going through a stormy season in your relationship and can’t keep it afloat. You are searching for safety, guidance, and tools to navigate life’s challenges without losing sight of who you are and where you want to go. And I’m here to provide them. Healing is a work of art. While it’s challenging to face your canvas, with patience, curiosity, and a gentle touch, you can become mindful of your beauty and areas of growth to create a meaningful transformation.

Are you struggling? Have you given up on your dreams? I offer a safe place where we bring compassionate attention to your challenges, and help you uncover a rich source of understanding to light your way forward. Together, we help you discover for yourself your own truths, so you may pick up the tools to aid you with your distress. Your path is unique to you alone. I walk alongside you, and guide within a supportive and empathic environment to help you broaden your way forward toward more satisfying relationships and a more full experience of life.

Welcome! I celebrate you for being here. Perhaps your childhood was very hard and you’ve noticed things from your past start to resurface or maybe your child is now struggling emotionally for a variety of reasons and you’re at a loss with how to help them. Dealing with life’s complex and ever-changing struggles, healing emotional wounds or overcoming negative thoughts are all things that should not be faced alone. Human beings of all ages and walks of life can experience pain, isolation, fear, feeling lost or uncertain about themselves, and among many other internal challenges.

I love to work with action takers! Would you like to transform your life? Do you want to overcome the challenges in your personal journey? I will be honored to help you create the life that you have been longing for. Providing you a safe and kind environment to experience yourself and to feel supported are my main strengths that are going to motivate you to take action. My experience and knowledge working with diverse clients could provide you with a strong base to enhance your personal growth and self-awareness.

Finding a therapist at a time when your whole world is falling apart, is one more difficult task to add to the many tasks required of you. Well, you aren't alone! Couples & family counseling is one of my many focuses. Premarital and marriage counseling can be very effective in starting and saving relationships. I also focus on stress, fears, and anxiety that might be causing unexplained aches and pains in your body, frustrating you and others around you. I am well versed on issues of Chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, Fibromyalgia, Infertility, Postpartum, Menopause, Thyroid and many life events affecting healthy relationships.

Hello! My name is Diana Yidi, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe clients to be the experts in their own lives, and I feel honored to have the privilege of walking alongside them to offer support. I am passionate about supporting clients as they build self-compassion, and experience growth, and healing. I have experience working with all age groups. I am comfortable treating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and have experience working closely with child abuse related issues and the impact of trauma. I have a special interest in working with teens, transitional-aged youth, and young adults.

Are you feeling frustrated & misunderstood in your relationships? Do relationships seem more complicated & overwhelming? Life these days is so busy, you can barely keep up. These experiences can lead to feeling unsatisfied, exhausted, helpless, and alone. Uncomfortable & painful emotions can be a result of changes in your life, relationship or family conflict, social struggles, unmet needs, or feeling overwhelmed by the world around you. You may be tired of living your life on autopilot, & have reached a point where you're ready to see changes happen. I can help you move towards living your life in a more fulfilled & satisfying way!

As an experienced therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find resources to help those who are suffering from issues such as anxiety, depression, past trauma, abuse, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, etc. These issues can be difficult and I work on creating a collaborative relationship with my clients to help them have the tools they need to overcome some of these different roadblocks that are experienced in life.

Reaching out for therapy demonstrates a readiness for change, growth & healing. Let's build on this courageous self-advocacy mindset! Do you find yourself "people-pleasing" as a way to feel accepted by others? Do you compare yourself to others only to determine you are not good enough? Do you repeat self-defeating relationship patterns and are unsure of how to break free? Anxious or depressive thinking may be unfairly altering how you see yourself and the world around you. Feelings of helplessness to change or improve your life, anxiously expecting the worst outcomes, and constantly second-guessing yourself can feel paralyzing.

I am a bilingual " English/Spanish" Board certified Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples/families. Developing a trusting relationship with the client will allow an open expression of thoughts and feelings. The treatment will be tailored to each individual client's problems and needs. Commitment and consistency are important to obtain good results. Soy psicologa clinica bilingue (Ingles/Espanol) con mas de 15 anos de experiencia. Es importante desarrollar una relacion terapeutica de confianza con mis clients para facilitar la expression de necesidades y emociones. El tratamiento es disenado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada uno.

Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.

I believe in each of us needing a space to find ourselves in whatever season life may be bringing us. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am committed to helping my patients understand their core emotional issues, identify their strengths, and move forward towards growth, insight, and self-compassion. I have seen the power of healing through secure relationships, so I strive to provide a safe, authentic, and attuned therapeutic space to promote transformation and wellbeing.