Relationship Issues Therapists in Fullerton, CA

My approach to therapy is insight oriented, solution focused and centered on helping you become more conscious of your thoughts, feelings and integrating the two in order to help you live a more fulfilled life. Finding the right therapist is a crucial part of the healing process and developing the right connection is key in developing an effective therapeutic relationship. Choose someone whose experience you trust supported by online reviews, someone who you like as a person and someone who sees the untapped possibilities in you. I will be dedicated to ensuring you get the best quality care possible!

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice for over 27 years. I have fulfilled licensing and educational requirements in two states. My training is with adults across the life span and couples. Previous experience includes university counseling centers and hospital medical consult. It is within our early experiences that we learn trust, acceptance and a sense of self. Each individual learns a unique attachment style based on these early relationships, loves and losses. Therapy provides a safe environment to change patterns, heal our past and present struggles while increasing personal insight, trust and resiliency.

Hello, I am so glad you are here. It takes courage to reach out and search for help when you are struggling. I hope to offer a safe place for you to explore and understand more about yourself and the important relationships in your life. I work with people from many different backgrounds to address mental health issues that create frustration and difficulty moving forward in life. Within our sessions you can expect a warm environment that supports your growth through conversation, empathy, and even humor at times. I value the therapeutic relationship and always work hard to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.

I believe in human resiliency and transformation. My therapeutic style focuses on your strengths & I seek to understand your personal experiences within your cultural context. I often explore how past relationships & unresolved issues may be connected to your current concerns. By assessing your relational skills & addressing the challenges to living authentically, I can help you discover a sense of empowerment resulting in meaningful, healthy relationships & the ability to live a purposeful life.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.

I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples. I have worked in both the private sector and in non-profits and government, giving me real-life experiences in the work world outside of private practice as well. I have been a family court mediator, helping divorcing families work through their issues around parenting and custody. I specialize in relationship issues, dual diagnosis, co-dependency and addiction issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and serving the LGBTQI community.

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The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.

Using an Attachment-based lens, I help folks understand & process family roles, relationship dynamics & survival mechanisms that no longer serve them. I specialize in supporting those struggling with anxiety, low-self esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship issues, & other forms of inner child wounds. In order to feel safe & have our needs met, we may adopt behaviors such as conflict avoidance, people-pleasing, perfectionism, etc. Once needed to survive, as we get older, these protective mechanisms can cause states of depression/anxiety, stunt us from growing, & (unconsciously) recreate relationship patterns from our childhood.

It's not unusual to feel like you and your partner are stuck in a place where you are misunderstood, out of synch, and angry- no matter how hard and how sincerely you try to connect. I help couples create more intimacy, build friendship and love, manage conflict, heal from betrayal, and navigate life's difficult transitions. It's possible to stop fighting and learn to have a happy and meaningful partnership. You can have a real connection with each other again with more love, peace and happiness. I also help premarital couples start with a good foundation.

Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.

We all want to be known; to be seen and heard and understood by others. We may also need help learning to understand ourselves and our needs as well as the needs of those we interact with. The connections we form with our families, our friends, coworkers and significant others can bring great fulfillment to our lives, or they can be a source of struggle, leaving us wanting more. Starting therapy is the first brave step in improving the quality of your relationships, including the relationship with yourself!

Understanding ourselves, who we are, how we were raised, why we struggle with the issues we struggle with, how we can change the things we want to, how to improve relationships and be more content with life - these are some of the thoughts and questions most people wrestle with as adults. It has been my privilege for 25+ years to journey with individuals and couples as they ask these vulnerable questions in the therapeutic setting. I am grateful to work with those that take the courageous step of coming to therapy, desiring to work through difficult and painful memories and experiences to move towards greater personal freedom.

Note: Currently only accepting couples. Many of my clients are looking to address the impacts of problematic relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and broken dreams. I offer empathic and engaging care, and my approach is holistic, relational, and integrative. By holistic, I mean that I see you as a whole person and not simply a “diagnosis.” By relational, I mean that I approach you with dignity and consider our work to be a collaborative relationship built on trust. And by integrative, I mean that I keep up-to-date on many empirically supported treatments, and I select tools that are best suited to your unique needs.

Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.

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.

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.

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.