Therapists in Lake Elsinore, CA
While many of us associate mental health care with the treatment of past trauma, relationship difficulties, and mental health conditions, therapy can also be beneficial for so much more. A therapist can partner with you to learn new skills to promote personal growth, offer life coaching for personal goals, and share tools for interacting with the world in a healthier way.
When it comes to finding a therapist, Lake Elsinore, CA may offer more options than rural communities, but finding the right therapist can be more complicated than approaching the front desk of the nearest clinical practice. One reason for this is that within the wider field of mental health care there are a large variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. What individual adults, teens, and children need are individual solutions. What you want or need may not necessarily be available in your area. For example, a family therapist associate is what is closest to you, but you are interested in working with a CBT therapist. Or you may be interested in a more eclectic approach toward mental health, but you can’t find any providers who offer this in your area. This is where online therapy can help.
BetterHelp is an online platform that offers a variety of online professionals who specialize working across a broad range of approaches, and have experience working with diverse populations. Whether you are seeking treatment for depression and co-occurring disorders, need help with stress management, or began working on self-awareness years ago and are looking for support and tools to continue, simply fill out an online questionnaire and BetterHelp will find the therapist that best meets your needs.
Online therapy is also a convenient solution for many busy professionals, parents, and students. Online sessions fit easily into any schedule, and with video chat, phone, and text messaging options you can meet with your therapist from the comfort of your own home.
If you live in the Lake Elsinore or San Diego area and have been interested in therapy for any reason, get started by contacting BetterHelp, or check out the therapists below for more information.
Tim Crosby
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment
I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California, and I have over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Over the years I have been trained in many evidence-based therapy modalities that help me to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and anger management. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma with a technique called Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I believe in empowering an individual's autonomy, meaning that the client is responsible and capable in making their own decisions. I treat client's with respect and equip them to meet life's challenges. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative, solution-focused, and psychodynamic counseling depending on the client's needs. I can also provide Christian, biblically-rooted counseling to those who want therapy from this perspective. I will offer judgment-free therapy, especially for those often "taboo" topics (i.e. sexuality, pornography, ministry burnout, marital problems, pressure to be perfect). I will empower you to reach your own conclusions, while being full of "truth and grace." I believe the role of a therapist is to equip you, and then "work myself out of a job." That means I believe you have the power to reach your goals and find positive support! I look forward to working with you!
Dr. Swanzetta Sheriff-Saunders
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem
25 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. 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!
Rebecca Jordan
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience as a therapist and 16 years as a Social Worker. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.
Jude Patton
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTSleeping disordersDepressionADHD
43 years offering treatment
I am an older out/open/proud transgender man. I have expertise and extensive experience in serving transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming clients. I prefer to serve my own community members but do not discriminate toward others. I am licensed as a therapist in Washington state, as both a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with 43 years of professional counseling experience. My professional background also includes having worked as a Psychiatric Physician Associate for 41 years. Before my career in human medicine and mental health, I worked for 20+ years as a Veterinary Medical Assistant and understand the value of animal companions and of the natural environment in supporting healthy living. I have experience in treating clients who have ADHD, an autism spectrum disorder, chronic pain/chronic illness and/or end-of-life concerns, sleeping disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I believe that you are the expert on your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Making the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I am looking forward to working with you to find solutions to reach your goals in therapy.
Miriam Guijarro
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, Anxiety
6 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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. * Please note I do not provide any letters*
Macarena Santelices
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
14 years offering treatment
Disclaimer: I do not do Trauma therapy, please seek a different therapist if you are wanting to do some trauma work :) I am licensed in California and Maryland with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. I am here to support you and meet you where you are so we can work together to identify and meet your goals. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Lacey Rodriguez
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, 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!
Cynthia Tobin
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment
I am licensed in South Dakota with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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!
Dr. Maude Nazaire
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
6 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, career difficulties, 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!
Andrew Breedlove
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed therapist in California with over 11 years of professional experience helping each unique individual to get better. I have helped a great variety of individuals with things such as stress, anxiety, coping and processing loss and grief, depression. relationship and family challenges. These are the most common but each is unique unto themselves. I also have a wealth of experience processing significant change be it in school, work, or relationships. I believe in treating every individual or couple with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My basic goal is to build a safe space where you feel you are being heard. If you are looking at this now I commend you for your courage and insight in reaching out, it really is an important way to make change to feel better, feel less anxious and/or depressed, more confident, more connected with greater meaning and joy in your life.
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Types of therapists available to clients in Lake Elsinore
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 Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Lake Elsinore 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, Lake Elsinore therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
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