Vicki Asher Wills, PsyD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychology Doctor
128 Del Mar Ave. Ste. 2E, San Clemente, California 92672 | 949-648-1213
My approach is collaborative. To specifically mold my work to fit each client, I integrate a variety of theories and strategies personally designed to improve communication skills, conflict resolution skills, self-esteem, relief from depression & anxiety.
Sue Shepard, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
2900 Bristol St., Suite G-201, Costa Mesa, California 92626 | 714-751-0888
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I can help empower you with the tools necessary to improve your emotional well-being. To learn more about my services or my fees, please visit my website at www.TherapyBySue.com
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Finding one's way through the stormy days and nights sometimes requires a highly experienced guide. Self-limiting thoughts and feelings can be overcome. Joy and love can be realized by means of a skillful blending of Eastern and Western modalities.
Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
Available for Online Therapy
LMFT who combines talk, creative arts, and play to address personal hurdles and unspoken pains with my clients. I offer mutually co-created opportunities for change through creative arts therapies because sometimes words aren't enough, no matter your age.
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
I can help you gain freedom from addiction, get back control, and start living the life you want. If the short-term escape is no longer worth the long-term damage, we can work together to find a new way forward, building confidence, clarity, and connection.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Alexa Romero, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
265451 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste100, Mission Viejo, California 92691 | 949-516-0846
My specialties include working with people struggling with sadness, anxious thoughts, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I use a supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to create a space that will fit your specific needs in therapy.
Laura Adams, Psy.D., MFT
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist & Psychoanalyst
26151 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, California 92692 | (949) 244-1992
Dr. Laura Adams is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Psychoanalyst with private practices in Mission Viejo and Newport Beach. Using psychoanalytic psychotherapy, she counsels individuals, couples and families who want to address long term problems and patterns.
Hyland and Associates Counseling Services, LMFT92625
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
6 Venture, Ste 340, Irvine, California 92618 | 949-750-4777
Choosing to get help isn't easy for some. Truth is, life throws us curve balls. While we are normally able to handle these ups and downs of life, sometimes we could use some unbiased compassionate support. It doesn't mean we are weak, it means we are human!
John Kane, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Life is hard and everyone has to deal with suffering and challenges. But you do not need to go through things alone. I provide a safe and understanding environment for you to grow and face any challenge you need or want to process or overcome! Accepting new clients!
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Counseling Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo's complex geography of steep hills means that it is one of the most recent areas to be urbanized in Orange County. Historically, the area was used for cattle crazing, but as demand for new homes rose throughout the 1970s, the area was developed and thousands of new homes and roads were built. The city enjoys a mild climate, similar to what is found in the Mediterranean. It's proximity to the Pacific Ocean means that cool breezes often blow through and that the excitement of the beach is just a short drive away. Many recreational activities are available in the area and provide families with many opportunities to have fun in the great Southern California sun.1
Mental Health in Mission Viejo
According to information from the National Institute of Mental Health, around 26.2 percent of all Americans over the age of 18 suffer with some type of mental illness each year. About 6 percent of those individuals suffer from a serious type of mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. About 18,000 residents of Mission Viejo suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, while over 4,000 individuals struggle with a severe mental disorder that prevents them from functioning at an optimal level.2
Residents of Mission Viejo that live with depression or bipolar disorder can benefit from the support of others who live with the same illnesses. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Orange County provides such support by providing support groups, resource materials, and educational meetings that seek to help individuals better understand their illness and develop effective strategies for coping with their disorder. Materials are available for family, friends and other loved ones as well. Additional information is available by calling 714-744-8718.3 Families who seek more information about supporting a loved one who suffers from a serious mental condition can find a number of resources through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The NAMI Orange County Chapter provides free educational materials, as well as a list of treatment facilities, support groups, and county services for the mentally ill. Call 714-554-8488 to get more information.4
Current Initiatives
Low income residents of Orange County can partake in the Medical Services Initiative program, which seeks to make medical and mental health services more accessible. This new program provides comprehensive benefits including mental health, medical, prescription drugs, and dental benefits. Advocates work on behalf of patients to ensure proper care is received. A 24-hour nurse hotline is available for those who have medical related questions. Walk-in clinics throughout Orange County participate in the program and offer basic medical and mental health assessments without an appointment. To learn more about this new initiative to get residents the help they need, call 714-834-6248.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). Mission Viejo, CA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_Viejo,_California.2. National Institute of Mental Health. (2017). The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America. Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml.
3. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Orange County. (2017). Home - DBSA. Retrieved from http://www.dbsaoc.net/.
4. National Alliance on Mental Illness Orange County. (2017). Home - NAMI Orange County. Retrieved from http://www.namioc.org/.
5. California Department of Healthcare Services. (2017). Medical Services Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Documents/LIHP/Deliv/Orange/15.1MSIInfoBrochure.pdf.
Mission Viejo is located in Orange County, California. It has a land area of 17.69 square miles and a water area of 0.37 square miles. The population of Mission Viejo is 97,156 people with 33,483 households and a median annual income of $100,366. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Mission Viejo, CA
Very Affordable
Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Mission Viejo is not a large financial issue for the majority of people in this area. Sustaining a commitment to mental health treatment is easily accessible for the average family, but ask your therapist if there are any concerns as many will accept insurance or even offer sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Mission Viejo public health department.