Therapists in Huntington Beach, CA

If you are in a committed relationship that is stuck in painful patterns, I can help. If you are having sexual problems such as low sexual desire, I have particular experience and training that can help; even when the passion has been dormant for a long time. I have much experience with other relationship challenges as well such as healing after an affair. I love working with couples and look forward to helping them discover inner resources that can help in unexpected ways. Pain or divorce are not your only options. There are ways to be interpersonally creative. In addition, I am a certified EMDR therapist and use it often.

Looking at the world through the eyes of a child, it is easy to see how we are born with goodness and light. The experiences we have in life can make that light hard to see at times, but looking within can help us get back to who we were truly meant to be. I can help guide you to release some of the burdens that are holding you back. I do therapy through an attachment lens, focusing on the link between early attachment figures and struggles in the present such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal relationships. I am trauma informed and certified in EMDR, Play Therapy, and Sandtray.

I'm Laurie Fitzgerald, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help people struggling with anxiety, depression, domestic abuse/violence, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. My work integrates relationship-based and cognitive-behavioral approaches. I strongly believe in the inherent ability of every individual to find their own answers to the big questions that bring people into therapy. I see my role as a therapist primarily as a facilitator and guide. During times of struggle or uncertainty, we often need someone who can ask questions and provide the space for inner answers to be found.

Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.

I have extensive experience working with various evidence-based modalities as well as alternative and somatic therapies. I currently work at Harbor UCLA as a Clinical Director of a Trauma service and as Associate Professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. I am Bilingual in Hebrew and English. Areas of specialization: Mood disorders; anxiety disorders; post traumatic stress disorder; life transition and adjustment issues; bereavement and loss; couple and relationship therapy; Family therapy; Parenting strategies; work related stress. I am also available for lectures, and trainings and certifications (Prolonged Exposure)

I'm Ariel, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of counseling experience. I have helped people struggling with depression, anxiety, mania, obsessions, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, loss, grief, conflict, work-life balance, injustice, violence, inattention, hyperactivity, substance use, parent-child disputes, LGBTQIA issues, and more. I take an eclectic approach incorporating client-centered, family systems, dynamic, behavioral, mindfulness, and cognitive modalities. I entered this profession to help guide people through the complex systems in this world and am willing to work with any human who wants to heal.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage Family Therapist in private practice for over 30 years. I work effectively and compassionately with adults of all ages, helping individuals, couples and families heal and grow. My goal is to help people develop into their full potential as rapidly as possible, overcoming problematic symptoms, behaviors, relationship issues and other obstacles interfering with their ability to live healthy, happy, meaningful lives. My advanced training in cutting edge treatment approaches enables me to efficiently identify and resolve core issues allowing for deep, lasting transformation.

You hope for a therapist who won't shy away from the difficult topics. Every part of you is welcome here. As a trans therapist and HAES-informed provider, I believe that you deserve a non-judgemental space where you can build a sense of safety and trust on your own terms. You want to shed feelings of shame and guilt that keep you looping back to unhealthy behaviors. I believe in your ability to learn new coping skills and your capacity to become even more resilient. If you decide you want to, together we can face the memories and emotions you've had to avoid in order to survive. You choose the destination, I’ll help you get there.

Interaction with friends, co-workers and family have become frustrating - hijacked by anger, regret, leading to fights, shame, guilt, depression and self-esteem issues. Wondering why...how come I keep making the same mistakes, poor choices with family, in love, at work, with friends...with self. Breaking destructive patterns and the resulting unhappiness IS possible. YES, it is possible.

The client's I serve work through unresolved trauma, insecurities, and interpersonal relationships. Are you going through transitions in life such as divorce. I would love to help someone through their journey to finding who they are so they can live their best lives and become the best version of themselves. My goal is to watch people feel empowered in their lives and confident in their decision making and trust themselves again.

Currently taking new clients; option for in-person or tele-therapy. I work with individuals seeking help to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, adjusting to life circumstances, coping with broken relationships and traumatic experiences. Whether you feel irritable, stuck, fatigued, anxious, disinterested, or vulnerable, there is capacity for healing and renewal. The process of healing involves understanding how our past interactions and environments have shaped our perception of self, others, and the world we live in; in addition to developing skills to cope with negative thoughts and emotions that lead to feeling overwhelmed.

Welcome! My work focuses on individuals/couples. I have 14-years of experience working and helping clients gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.

Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.

Hi there, I'm Tim Connely, LMFT. I work hard to create a safe and secure environment in order to support my clients in doing the work of understanding their thoughts and the effects they have on our life. I work with people across the lifespan encouraging them in any way I can. I have worked with clients across the lifespan. I have worked with people as young as 4 all the way to people in their 70's and 80's. I am most comfortable treating people that have experienced trauma, dealing with life events, depression, anxiety, and many more.

Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, or low self-esteem? Do you find yourself avoiding social engagements or so preoccupied with excessive worrying? Finding ways to navigate these difficult feelings can help you get back on track. I use a psychodynamic approach and CBT that focuses on uncovering patterns of behavior and ways of relating to ourselves and others that are often outside of our awareness. I also consider how our past impacts who we are today. Through acceptance and empathy, we will establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and work together toward your personal growth and self-discovery.

I am a licensed psychologist. My work is based on the contemporary research in the areas of development, attachment, neuropsychology, and psychoanalysis. This research indicates that a therapeutic relationship can help rework a person's internal emotional world and cognitive capabilities. The growth in therapy allows individuals to engage in more genuine and intimate relationships with others and to see themselves differently. It helps them be more effective in school and at work. I use a compassionate, practical, relational, and researched approach to help clients achieve meaningful lasting change.

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.

Are You Tired Of The Same Old Arguments Over & Over Again? Do You Feel Sometimes, That No Matter What You Do, It's Never Enough? Do You Feel Sometimes, That No Matter What You Say, It's Wrong? Do You Wonder Where The Fun In Your Relationship Went? Want it Back ? Let Me Help....

For over twenty years, I have helped people recognize that their fear, despair, self-sabotaging beliefs, negative relationship patterns, and damaging behaviors are vital messages of what is needed and what is blocking their ability to reach their full potential, develop satisfying relationships, and feel more alive. Within a therapeutic relationship of understanding, insight, and connection, you will experience greater clarity and courage to make positive changes. I see my role as helping you become more fully and authentically yourself.