Therapists in San Juan Capistrano, CA
When seeking mental health support in San Juan Capistrano, CA, individuals and families can find a variety of services provided by compassionate therapists. These professionals offer family counseling and have extensive training to address specific challenges such as divorce and other issues faced by families and teens.
Therapists in San Juan Capistrano, including those from nearby Mission Viejo, are dedicated to providing high quality care tailored to each client's needs. Finding the right therapist can be crucial during tough times, and these therapists are committed to offering support and guidance to help clients navigate life's difficulties.
With their knowledge and experience, therapists help families and individuals manage stress, improve communication, and foster emotional well-being. The goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered.
Please see the therapist profiles below for more information on the different therapists available online.
Andrew Pari
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW, Diplomate
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues
25 years offering treatment
Girls and women in today's world are given conflicting messages. Your parents told you one thing. Your friends another. The media confused you even more. And now you want something more fulfilling. More fun. More authentic. More…you! You’re afraid of being labeled. The people you date are the ones you are “supposed to,” not who you want. Maybe sex has been painful or unfulfilling and you want to understand why. Your sexual self is yours alone. But how do you sort your truth from everyone else’s? You want something different, but you are not sure how to talk about it. This is YOUR body! You get to decide how you want to Awaken. It’s time to break the Disney stereotype you were taught. Time to find out who you’re supposed to be. Time to learn all the sexual secrets that have been kept from you. You are ready to gain Awareness! You need a safe, supportive space to explore and talk about what you want and who you want to become without fear of being judged or shamed. You can finally live YOUR life! Whatever sex has been (or hasn’t), you can create the sex life you have been dreaming of! It’s time to change. To empower yourself. All you need is knowledge and guidance from someone who knows how to help you meet your sexual self. I am a nationally known therapist, speaker, and advocate for female sexual trauma, healing, and empowerment. I have pioneered open discussion of aspects of sexual trauma that were rarely addressed before. Women are often shamed for having experiences and reactions during unwanted sexual contact that they can't explain or don't understand. These experiences can sometimes end up being expressed in ways that continue that feeling of shame and self-harm, even though they may also feel good. I have spoken around the world at feminist, psychology, sex therapy, and forensic conferences about my work to further support for women whose experiences go unacknowledged. I have developed treatment strategies to address self-harm through sex and the urges and compulsions some women have to take sexual risks that end with more feelings of doubt and confusion. I work with women who are searching for their authentic self, free of societal stereotypes of what women are “meant for” and “supposed to be.” Whether it’s recovering from sexual trauma, exploring new desires, letting go of past relationships, discovering your own body, or diving deeper into understanding what you want, I can help. I know. I understand. And I care. Contact me now and simply say, “I’m ready.” I’m waiting to help you find your happy, worthy, and empowered life.
Dina Vineberg
Clinician
License Type(s): LPCC,MH
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
6 years offering treatment
Hi There! I am a dual licensed professional counselor in both Florida and California State. My last twenty years of direct support positions working with a myriad of populations and ages has included counseling adolescents in high schools and foster care agencies, newly homeless, pregnant women in a non-profit agency (suffering from depression due to domestic violence), chronically mentally ill patients in hospital care, elderly clientele in an adult care facility, adults facing trauma and grief, and all ages on a crisis and text line. Through all these experiences I have been extremely humbled by so many people allowing me to enter their worlds. As a therapist, I utilize a person-centered approach using warmth, compassion, and and humor to understand each person I meet. I am especially attuned to those suffering loss or trauma, as I personally have lost two family members to depression. These losses have given me a special gift to help heal those around me and compel me to soften the anxiety, depression, or confusion of those who need it. I especially try to help people become more resilient in their lives since I have had to personally be this way and not to succumb to the hardships I have had to face. Rather than letting these hardships define me, I have wanted to connect with others and provide support for others facing life struggles. On a personal level, I am especially connected to nature and animals and have been an avid animal rescuer my entire life. I look forward to hearing YOUR story.
Joseph 'Joe' Exnowski
Clinician
License Type(s): MA LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
10 years offering treatment
I am a marriage and family therapist working in the counseling field for 8 years. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, challenging relationships, self esteem issues, trauma and childhood abuse. My therapeutic approach is to create an atmosphere of safety, comfort, and respect, with the recognition of how much courage it takes to make this sacred journey. I blend several different approaches in my practice such humanistic, gestalt, mindfulness, and trauma based therapies. People taking this journey don't always recognize how much strength, insight, and wisdom they innately possess, I am here to assist you in unlocking those doors. Those doors lead to feed on, peace, and happiness
Angela Oliver-Comer
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
20 years offering treatment
Hi. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience providing therapy services to individuals and families experiencing depression or anxiety, family stressors, grief and loss or relationship issues. I strive to provide a safe, supportive and compassionate therapeutic environment. Exploring counseling and choosing the right therapist is not always an easy task. At times, we all struggle and the stressors of life can be overwhelming. It is my endeavor to help you successfully navigate the challenges you are facing and provide the skills and techniques to help you reach your goals. Congratulations on making the first step towards personal growth and improving your Mental Health. I look forward to working with you.
Yvonne McNeal
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I have extensive experience working with teens and couples. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. While I use the Dialectical Behavior Technique, 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.
Elizabeth Campos-Martinez
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: GriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients in coping with grief and loss, anger management, motivation, self esteem, 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Katherine Ryan
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
23 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients coping with addictions, relationship 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Brian (Scott) Brewington
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoachingADHD
12 years offering treatment
Scott Brewington is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts who has over five years of experience partnering with children, young adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, race, sexuality & gender expression, trauma & coping, and relationship issues. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at William & Mary and received his Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work with a focus on Health And Mental Health from Boston College School of Social Work. Scott utilizes a relational and collaborative approach to psychotherapy. Together with Scott, clients will choose which modalities work best toward reaching their individual goals. Modalities that Scott regularly incorporates into his practice include internal family systems, narrative, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, Gottman, mindfulness based, solution focused. Scott always leaves room for creativity, flexibility and new points of view that are necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple. Scott seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
Sigfrido Urtecho
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment
I am a licensed bilingual Latino therapist in California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.
Lauren Stanley
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in San Juan Capistrano?
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 San Juan Capistrano that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic 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 San Juan Capistrano available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. San Juan Capistrano 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, San Juan Capistrano therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the San Juan Capistrano region and in the state of California.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in San Juan Capistrano offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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