Counseling in Tustin, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Tustin, California is a fantastic city for families with children and teenagers of all ages to settle down. The city is located not too far from Santa Ana and Anaheim, which have multiple famous attractions that are sure to be entertaining for children and adults alike. Grab your family and venture down to Giant Gymnastics for classes and summer camps. Then stop by American Sightseeing Company to take an amazing tour of the southern region of California. Be prepared to spend hours going on this adventure as you partake in this back stage pass to exploring Hollywood. Another great attraction nearby is the Bowers Museum. This site is one of the largest in the area and contains a wide variety of exhibits.¹ The Curtain Call Dinner Theatre is a great nighttime attraction to entertain your children, teenagers, and adult family members for hours. AMC Tustin 14 and Strike Orange County are two other places for your family's entertainment.

Mental Health in Tustin

Much like other suburbs of Los Angeles, Tustin experiences many drug-related mental health issues. Over 15 percent of residents in the greater Los Angeles area have used an illicit drug in the last 12 months. While that is lower than the state rate, it still exceeds the national average. Nearly 9 percent of the area's residents live with a substance abuse disorder, which is on par with both state and national trends.² Intervention and recovery programs can help individuals overcome addiction and get back on track, before their substance use causes further damage to their social, emotional, and economic functioning.

Mental Health America (MHA) of Orange County provides residents of Tustin and surrounding communities with a number of programs and services to address issues related to employment, housing, and mental health. MHA's Back to Work program helps those who are out of work gain career skills through job coaching and training services. The Homeless Drop-In Centers located throughout Orange County provide meals, showers and laundry services to those without a permanent residence. Support groups and mentorship programs for children are also available. By providing these programs, MHA helps citizens of Orange County develop resilience and lead self-sufficient lives. For more information, call 714-547-7559.³

Current Education

Individuals in Tustin who wish to advance their education and their career in the helping professions can obtain a PsyD from Argosy University. The clinical psychology doctoral program prepares students for employment as a clinical psychologist. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that combines theory, science, and training. Graduates of the program are highly trained and can deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services to a variety of populations. The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. With classes available in Orange County, the program is a convenient options for people in Tustin.⁴

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References

1. Bowers Museum. (2017). Current Exhibitions. Retrieved from https://www.bowers.org/index.php/exhibitions/current-exhibitions.
2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016). Substance Use and Mental Disorders in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana MSA. Retrieved from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUHMetroBriefReports/NSDUH-Metro-Los-Angeles.pdf.
3. Mental Health America of Orange County. (2017). MHA Programs and Services. Retrieved from http://www.mhaoc.org/spv-4.aspx.
4. Argosy University. (2017). Clinical Psychology - PsyD Programs. Retrieved from http://www.argosy.edu/clinical-psychology/orange-county-california/psyd-programs-doctorate-degree-67912.aspx.

Tustin is located in Orange County, California. It has a land area of 11.11 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Tustin is 80,583 people with 25,340 households and a median annual income of $71,897. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Tustin, CA

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Tustin for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Tustin public health department.