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Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
(714) 576-7813 View (714) 576-7813
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Ruth Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (Online Only)
For appointment consideration, visit my website, RuthLynch.com click on the link regarding therapy inquiries. Are you struggling with individual, family, or relationship challenges? Are you feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed in your current relationships? Are you sensitive to comments made by friends or family members? Do you feel the losses in your life more pronounced and difficult to understand? Awareness of your thoughts and feelings and how they affect you can begin the healing process.
For appointment consideration, visit my website, RuthLynch.com click on the link regarding therapy inquiries. Are you struggling with individual, family, or relationship challenges? Are you feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed in your current relationships? Are you sensitive to comments made by friends or family members? Do you feel the losses in your life more pronounced and difficult to understand? Awareness of your thoughts and feelings and how they affect you can begin the healing process.
(714) 909-1430 View (714) 909-1430
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Jamie Fister
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm here to help you navigate through challenges such as depression, anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, social anxiety, mood disorders, addiction relapse prevention, and stress management. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you can freely express yourself without any fear of judgment. I specialize in providing practical tools to manage your struggles effectively and offering deeper insights into the root causes of your challenges. Together, we can work towards achieving personal growth and emotional well-being, helping you to feel more confident, handle stress better, and live on your terms.
Welcome! I'm here to help you navigate through challenges such as depression, anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, social anxiety, mood disorders, addiction relapse prevention, and stress management. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you can freely express yourself without any fear of judgment. I specialize in providing practical tools to manage your struggles effectively and offering deeper insights into the root causes of your challenges. Together, we can work towards achieving personal growth and emotional well-being, helping you to feel more confident, handle stress better, and live on your terms.
(714) 276-1288 View (714) 276-1288
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Wesley Grant Walters
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a little support to navigate through its ups and downs. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you're facing difficulties in your relationships, struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or simply seeking personal growth and self-discovery, I'm here to help. I believe in empowering individuals with a deeper sense of agency by helping them to tap into their inner-strengths and resources, enabling them to overcome challenges and build resilience.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a little support to navigate through its ups and downs. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you're facing difficulties in your relationships, struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or simply seeking personal growth and self-discovery, I'm here to help. I believe in empowering individuals with a deeper sense of agency by helping them to tap into their inner-strengths and resources, enabling them to overcome challenges and build resilience.
(562) 568-5559 View (562) 568-5559
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Carolyn Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
If you find yourself feeling lost, isolated, depressed and unable to make positive changes in your life, then I can help. I can work with you to gain more fulfillment in your own life with your partner, family, children or friends. My clients state that my caring heart and non-judgmental style are key factors which help them navigate through difficult times. I will walk with you and together we will move towards a brighter future.
If you find yourself feeling lost, isolated, depressed and unable to make positive changes in your life, then I can help. I can work with you to gain more fulfillment in your own life with your partner, family, children or friends. My clients state that my caring heart and non-judgmental style are key factors which help them navigate through difficult times. I will walk with you and together we will move towards a brighter future.
(714) 252-7364 View (714) 252-7364
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Alina Mikolaitis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hello! My name is Alina Mikolaitis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in the field of mental health and psychology since 2000. My approach in therapy is to focus on building organic relationships, process and resolve identified issues, and ultimately support you in reaching your goals to live a more positive and fulfilling life. I mainly work with adult individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, postpartum, addiction, an array of mental health issues, familial and relationship issues.
Hello! My name is Alina Mikolaitis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in the field of mental health and psychology since 2000. My approach in therapy is to focus on building organic relationships, process and resolve identified issues, and ultimately support you in reaching your goals to live a more positive and fulfilling life. I mainly work with adult individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, postpartum, addiction, an array of mental health issues, familial and relationship issues.
(424) 372-8193 View (424) 372-8193
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Erick Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
(714) 947-1263 View (714) 947-1263
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Laura Helquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (Online Only)
I am experienced in working with couples that may be struggling with connection, communication, betrayal, or simply supporting relationships to adapt and grow through the stages of life. In your relationship, there may be times where you feel that you are fighting too often or feel that nothing will change... but hope is not lost. It's never too late to learn how to create healthy connections with one another. When working with couples or individuals, I have experience working with complex PTSD, faith-transitions, interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-compassion, and self-empowerment.
I am experienced in working with couples that may be struggling with connection, communication, betrayal, or simply supporting relationships to adapt and grow through the stages of life. In your relationship, there may be times where you feel that you are fighting too often or feel that nothing will change... but hope is not lost. It's never too late to learn how to create healthy connections with one another. When working with couples or individuals, I have experience working with complex PTSD, faith-transitions, interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-compassion, and self-empowerment.
(714) 786-1331 View (714) 786-1331
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Liana Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
I have had the privilege to work with individuals with generational trauma, grief, ADHD, and relational/familial issues.
When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.
I have had the privilege to work with individuals with generational trauma, grief, ADHD, and relational/familial issues.
When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.
(562) 268-1452 View (562) 268-1452
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Veronica Ghabour
Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
(714) 942-5790 View (714) 942-5790
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Dr. Thuy Tran
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Are you having difficulties coping with stress, managing conflicts, and connecting to others? Personal conflicts can elicit emotions, thoughts, and reactions in ourselves that structure our sense of self and our relationships. I can help guide you to a deeper understanding of your feelings about your relationships and personal view of yourself. I exercise compassionate understanding to help you resolve the seeming paradoxes of conflicts within your life to help you achieve an increased sense of harmony and peace.
Are you having difficulties coping with stress, managing conflicts, and connecting to others? Personal conflicts can elicit emotions, thoughts, and reactions in ourselves that structure our sense of self and our relationships. I can help guide you to a deeper understanding of your feelings about your relationships and personal view of yourself. I exercise compassionate understanding to help you resolve the seeming paradoxes of conflicts within your life to help you achieve an increased sense of harmony and peace.
(714) 790-9920 View (714) 790-9920
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Heidi Xue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
, in order to help my clients alleviate the distress associated with anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and grief.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
, in order to help my clients alleviate the distress associated with anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and grief.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
(562) 573-7937 View (562) 573-7937
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(714) 735-0379 View (714) 735-0379
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Erin Link Cabrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (Online Only)
My greatest strength as a therapist is my capacity for empathy and unconditional positive regard.; I am always validating, supportive, genuine, and nonjudgmental towards all my clients, regardless of who they are or why they are seeking treatment. As a result my clients trust me, and they know I genuinely want them to be successful. All of these things help me to build and strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which I believe is the foundation of successful treatment.
My greatest strength as a therapist is my capacity for empathy and unconditional positive regard.; I am always validating, supportive, genuine, and nonjudgmental towards all my clients, regardless of who they are or why they are seeking treatment. As a result my clients trust me, and they know I genuinely want them to be successful. All of these things help me to build and strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which I believe is the foundation of successful treatment.
(562) 553-8219 View (562) 553-8219
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Lauren Snyder
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Snyder believes that therapy helps because the therapeutic relationship cultivates greater self-awareness and understanding of relational and behavioral patterns, mobilizing self-directed change, values-guided living, and reliable self-esteem. While Dr. Snyder tends to work out of a psychodynamic modality, she integrates other evidence-based therapy modalities to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.
Dr. Snyder believes that therapy helps because the therapeutic relationship cultivates greater self-awareness and understanding of relational and behavioral patterns, mobilizing self-directed change, values-guided living, and reliable self-esteem. While Dr. Snyder tends to work out of a psychodynamic modality, she integrates other evidence-based therapy modalities to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.
(657) 837-5311 View (657) 837-5311
Lauren Marquez
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
I am an Associate Professional Counselor dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges and achieve personal growth. With a compassionate approach and a commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients navigate through difficult emotions, relationships, and transitions.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
I am an Associate Professional Counselor dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges and achieve personal growth. With a compassionate approach and a commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients navigate through difficult emotions, relationships, and transitions.
(714) 988-3405 View (714) 988-3405
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Lotus Circle Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
Life is difficult. We all make our own path through life; using our wits, smarts, failed attempts, guidance and triumphs. There are no SOPs, no formula to follow, and definitely no easy answers. The right choice for one may be the wrong decision for another. Managing our emotional life is even more complex and if not tougher. Whether it's relationships with family, friends, co-workers; or facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss, self-doubt etc, here at Lotus Circle Counseling Services, we would like to invite you to a space where you could feel safe to talk things out.
Life is difficult. We all make our own path through life; using our wits, smarts, failed attempts, guidance and triumphs. There are no SOPs, no formula to follow, and definitely no easy answers. The right choice for one may be the wrong decision for another. Managing our emotional life is even more complex and if not tougher. Whether it's relationships with family, friends, co-workers; or facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss, self-doubt etc, here at Lotus Circle Counseling Services, we would like to invite you to a space where you could feel safe to talk things out.
(714) 203-6605 View (714) 203-6605
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Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
(562) 784-9172 View (562) 784-9172
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Claudia Zuniga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hello, my name is Claudia Zuniga and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am based out of Long Beach, California. I have worked with adults, teens, and children. I have experience in working with clients suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. My style and approach to therapy works well with adults or teens that are dealing with challenges in managing their emotions, stress, and controlling their responses. This may take the form of anxiety, anger, impulsivity, depression, stress or problems with relationships.
Hello, my name is Claudia Zuniga and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am based out of Long Beach, California. I have worked with adults, teens, and children. I have experience in working with clients suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. My style and approach to therapy works well with adults or teens that are dealing with challenges in managing their emotions, stress, and controlling their responses. This may take the form of anxiety, anger, impulsivity, depression, stress or problems with relationships.
(714) 909-1692 View (714) 909-1692
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Emy Yacoub
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (Online Only)
Are you feeling unhappy, anxious, furious, feeling lonely, depressed, sad, detached from your loved ones, struggle with loss of motivation and feeling stuck with no one to turn to. The therapeutic relationship helps you to reach your goal and here is hope and healing for you. I confidently believe that everyone is capable of making significant changes in their lives. My Passion as a guide is to help others in their journey of self-discovery and healing. We all need someone to talk to, who will actually listen to us and accept us for who we are, without passing judgment.
Are you feeling unhappy, anxious, furious, feeling lonely, depressed, sad, detached from your loved ones, struggle with loss of motivation and feeling stuck with no one to turn to. The therapeutic relationship helps you to reach your goal and here is hope and healing for you. I confidently believe that everyone is capable of making significant changes in their lives. My Passion as a guide is to help others in their journey of self-discovery and healing. We all need someone to talk to, who will actually listen to us and accept us for who we are, without passing judgment.
(714) 464-7165 View (714) 464-7165
Grief Therapists

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.