Sexual Abuse Therapists in Irvine, CA

Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.

Hi and welcome! I am here to join you on your journey. It's time to overcome the challenges that have been holding you back and build the resilience that resides within. Your well-being is my priority, and I am committed to helping you achieve your goals, no matter how challenging they seem. As a clinical psychologist, my passion and unwavering commitment lies in providing compassionate holistic mental healthcare to individuals across the lifespan.

Are you feeling stuck or alone in your struggles? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship problems? Are your past traumas getting in the way of healthy, emotionally connected relationships? You do not have to go through it alone. I can provide a safe space, collaborate with you to make sense of what is happening inside of you, and guide you towards healing and growth. Communicating more effectively, understanding and connecting with self and others on a more deeper level can help you feel more empowered and free to live life to the fullest.

I am a trauma informed sex therapist. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the sensitive issues related to erotic recovery and sex. Many of my clients struggle with shame and guilt. You may experience a range of issues related to your sexuality, such as: sexual addiction or compulsive behavior, trauma related to sexual abuse or assault, anxiety or depression related to your sexual experiences, relationship issues related to sexuality or intimacy, shame or guilt related to your sexual desires or fantasies or relationships.

Welcome! You may be struggling with big emotions, panic, or deep sadness that don't seem to make sense. Most of us weren’t taught about emotions – how to understand them nor how to care for them. But emotions follow us through our whole life and play an important role in how we relate to ourselves and to other people. When we don't learn to care for and communicate our emotions in a healthy way, we have a harder time in adulthood establishing healthy attachments to others and feeling secure within ourselves. This is often to case for those of us who have experienced trauma, emotional neglect, or betrayal in the past.

When you are depressed or anxious, you feel like life is passing you by and you are powerless to grab it, not to mention be on top of and enjoy it. My passion is to help people deal with their emotional pain caused by various kinds of issues, including family of origin, interpersonal problems, low self-esteem, loss of loved ones, trauma, life transitions and etc. In general, I aim to help my clients improve their mood, feel empowered to handle difficult situations in life, and thrive in relationships.

WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life and make positive changes by reducing your Anxiety, Depression, eliminating stress, Addiction, and gaining back control. You will achieve a much higher quality of life in a safe, exclusive and caring environment. I will support you to discover your inner strength, and develop effective coping skills. You will experience freedom from emotional pain and feel empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. I provide CONCEIRGE care to executives and professionals.

I believe that a successful therapeutic relationship comes from collaboration, mutual respect, and authenticity. I aim to provide a supportive, collaborative, and affirming space to all people and relationships. I use a strengths-based, Integrative, trauma informed and inclusive approach to healing. I value supportive, and client-centered relationships as a necessary foundation for the therapeutic process. I am passionate about supporting people experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and interpersonal relationship struggles

My clients are typically looking to resolve issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, insomnia, depression, or relationship issues. Some clients also work on spiritual searching and exploring meaning in life. Sessions can focus on finding one’s purpose. Working with me often involves finding joy and humor again in life. Clients also learn practical skills they take with them, such as meditation and relaxation techniques, and ways of managing the mind’s scattered distractions and critical, negative thoughts. I can also teach physical meditative movements.

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 and welcome! I work from a strengths-based perspective, helping you to recognize your strengths and achieve your goals in a thoughtful and supportive way. Overcoming life’s stressors and challenges becomes an opportunity for the transformation of a lifetime. As one begins their therapeutic journey by looking within, ameliorating the traumas and wounds of their past, and identifying their inner strength and resiliency, the beauty of one’s true authentic self emerges. It is then that lifelong peace and stability are found, and life begins anew.

“Pain is inevitable.Suffering is optional.” Would you like to develop sense of agency and being able to take active role in your life?in therapy you become comfortable to explore your uncomfortable emotions, redefine your thoughts, develop coping skills and plant the seeds of positive intentions. By overcoming emotional reactivity, you'll be able to thrive in a highly stressful environment. In your journey, you will get to the heart of your resistance. You'll be able to turn to your fears, solve your problems,work through your goals and be aware of the possible costs of inaction in your life. CBT&DBT is here

Anxiety may keep you worried, drained, and wide awake. Depression might fill you with sorrow, void you of purpose, and eclipse even the brightest moments. And traumatic memories may still be alive in you, wounding you deeply. Past events, transitions, and stressors might make this an even harder journey. You dream of being in the driver’s seat, taking control of the wheel, and feeling alive again. So you are here, sorting through profiles, looking for guidance. This is the first step to finding the relief, joy, and wholeness you crave. What’s next? Working together to overcome your struggles, gain skills, and ignite your growth.

I truly believe “Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” Whatever it is that you are dealing with at the current moment, be it anxiety, stress, burnout, imposter syndrome, or substance abuse, I know it comes with a story. It's ok not to be ok at times. Additionally, do you think you are a perfectionist? Do you have a hard time saying no? Have you been told you are too sensitive or that you care too much? Are you compulsively taking responsibility for the needs of others? If the answer to any of the above is YES, I want you to know that high functioning Anxiety is a thing and one way or another it will lead to burnout.

Are you carrying a burden that’s weighing you down? You might struggle to cope with worries, sadness, or difficult experiences. Or perhaps your relationship is suffering, and you don’t know what to do about it. You want to close open wounds, ease your symptoms, and overcome obstacles with confidence. You’d love to reconnect with your partner and build a happy and fulfilling life. But how? As someone who has weathered trauma, I’ve seen the impact that distressing events and mental health difficulties can have on your inner and outer worlds. Therapy allowed me to recover and move forward, and I now aspire to help you do the same.

As the parent of a struggling child or teen, you may find yourself wondering what you can do to help them feel better. Adolescents are facing unique challenges that can feel overwhelming like social media, bullying, self-esteem issues, anxiety and depression. Not to mention some of the difficulties you may have faced as a family, like adoption, divorce, death of a loved one, or a traumatic event. You can see that your child is struggling, but they won’t even talk to you or they don’t have the language to communicate their big feelings to you. How do you help your child when you are not sure where to start? Well I am here to help.

Hi, I am Teri Noordmans, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who lives in Clovis, CA, working via telemetry. I am also an RN and Certified Christian Conciliator. I have 30 years of experience in private practice focused on individuals, couples, and families. Also as a mediator and conciliator, I have helped couples and families reconcile relationship conflicts and have assisted with divorce mediation and child custody issues. I have worked with a diverse population of clients including adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.

Are you struggling with anxiety,phobias or PTSD? I specialize in the treatment of these issues using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I have seen my client's levels of anxiety and distress decrease dramatically in as few as three to four sessions. . I have been honored to get to work with veterans who have returned home suffering from PTSD, I enjoy helping my clients increase their self esteem and quality of their interpersonal relationships, by exploring and addressing the issues in their lives that they wish to change, helping them to live more fulfilled and rewarding lives.

ANXIETY and Depression are absolutely treatable. I know this from personal and professional experience. Emotional ups and downs make coping difficult, and keeping up a brave face next to impossible. With specialized training in EMDR, CBT, and CPT, the approaches I use target emotional pain, distorted thinking and unproductive behavior, while helping you heal. Whether filled with anxious thoughts, paralyzed by trauma, or the loss of something or someone precious - there is absolutely life after heartache, pain, and disappointment. I'd love to walk this journey with you.