In life, you have many hills for you to travel, but many do not know how to travel them. This can come in the form of being too depressed or worried to climb the hills. When you want to brave the trials of life, you may wonder how you can do so. A counselor based in Laguna Hills can help. 

Laguna Hills is a great community, and if you've scaled the hills of this place, you can scale anything. A counselor can help you. Speak to one today if you want to get started and reach the top.

Psychologist Renette Herrera providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Renette Herrera

Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
13 years offering treatment

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California. I have over 13 years experience in counseling families, children, teenagers and individuals. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems, trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mood Disorders. My counseling approach is person centered and solution focused. I am eclectic in my approach and use other modalities as well in therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Matrix Model for addiction. I pride myself in treating everyone with respect and compassion. My counseling style is interactive, warm and understanding. I meet my client where they are in their emotional journey. We work together to address challenges and change negative perceptions that do not serve them well. Helping you become more confident, joyful and create a peaceful life. I believe in creating a space where we can have difficult conversations and you feel heard and understood. It takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out and ask for additional support. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your journey and trusting me with you most pressing issues. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Heather Connors providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Heather Connors

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW, PPSC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
11 years offering treatment

Hello and Welcome to this Mental Health platform! I am so happy you are here! A little about me... I have been working with individuals 18 years and older for over 12 years. I enjoy what I do because it helps people become the person that they were created to be. I love being a part of something bigger than myself. I feel that working with you will give me the opportunity to help you help yourself and possibly others around you. My goal is to help you understand what healthy is, and give you tools to be that for yourself, and to hold boundaries, so you don't take less than healthy from others either. I want to help you with communication skills, and conflict skills with others as well. Understand yourself better, and help you manage your feelings, without your feelings managing you. Giving me the opportunity to be in your life to assist you in your life's journey is a pleasure and honor. I know you already have talents and gifts within you that were meant for a higher purpose. I just want to help you develop those tools already in you to help you function well in life and be the best you, you can be. I do this by encompassing evidence based therapeutic tactics and other tools. I will help you dive deep into ways to emotionally cope with stressful situations. I will assist you get passed any barriers that may be standing in your way in order for you to function positively in society. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Marlo Lewis providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Marlo Lewis

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Psychology from California State University, Hayward in 2002 and a Master's of Social Work from California State University, East Bay in 2008. I offer a supportive environment where we can work together to increase your happiness and emotional wellness. It takes strength and courage to facilitate change. My passion is helping clients overcome obstacles and barriers so they can enjoy their best selves. Together, we will work to uncover and resolve underlying issues that are causing negative feelings and develop new thought patterns and behaviors to help enhance your mental and emotional wellbeing. We will also focus on establishing your personal goals, make adjustments as needed and develop a plan to achieve them together. Let's plant and nurture the seed of hope as a part of your journey. I am currently offering video and phone chats only.

Psychologist Veronica Rizalla providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Veronica Rizalla

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Judith 'Judi' Shaffer providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Judith 'Judi' Shaffer

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
29 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California and Massachusetts with 29 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Mindy Kaya providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Mindy Kaya

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and confidence. My Mission is to create a Comprehensive Holistic Care Approach for Couples in the next phase of their life, wanting to grow their family. Supporting you from the point of discussion around conception to the path of fertility, throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and into parenthood. An environment that helps each of you thrive, guiding you and your partner on a path that unifies. Opening doors of conversation, providing healing, and tools around each stage, to ensure you and your partner are prepared, and connected to truth in yourselves, in your marriage, and in your own mission as a growing family. I am here to guide you through the next phase of your life to connect you within and find truth, and clarity. I utilize guided meditation to assist you in clearing the root issue. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Jennifer Maland providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Jennifer Maland

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional experience in the mental health field, including 14 years providing therapy. I have experience in helping clients with eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, stress, and anxiety. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will work collaboratively with you to tailor a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Patricia Diaz providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Patricia Diaz

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
16 years offering treatment

Hello! I am licensed therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of professional experience in a variety of clinical settings. I have experience in helping clients with work stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence and much more. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy is not always easy and I'm glad you have decided to work on your mental health.

Psychologist Dr. Travis Griffith providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Dr. Travis Griffith

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching
11 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anger management, motivation, self esteem, confidence, career difficulties, and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Palei Alfaro providing different types of therapy in Laguna Hills

Palei Alfaro

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, coping with life changes, & concentration, memory. I also have experience working with focus (adhd). I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Types of therapists available to clients in Laguna Hills

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Laguna Hills that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Laguna Hills available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Laguna Hills therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Laguna Hills therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Laguna Hills region and in the state of California.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Laguna Hills can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Laguna Hills may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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