Counseling in Laguna Niguel, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Laguna Niguel, CA

Laguna Niguel

This Laguna Niguel is actually a planned community in South Orange County. It runs 14.72 miles. It is located perfectly between San Diego and Los Angelis.¹ 3,549 acres are residential and the rest is supplemented by parks, recreational and mixed uses. Roughly 72% of the residential acreage is occupied.

Mental Health in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel is home to 8,465 adolescents and teenagers between the ages of 10-19, making up 13.4% of the city�s population.² This age group, and females in particular, are at a high risk of developing eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Societal pressures that insist young women and men have to be thin in order to be attractive remain rampant and treatment programs often remain underfunded. However, Laguna Niguel residents have several treatment options when it comes to getting help for eating disorders.

Children suffering from eating disorders can get evaluations, therapy, and referrals for hospitalization through Children and Youth Services by calling 949-499-5346.² Both teenagers and adults can receive help at Mission Hospital, a non-profit hospital with an eating disorder program offered on a half-day or full-day schedule. Mission Hospital has certified interventionists on staff to treat and support those with self-destructive behaviors, as well as their families. Please call 949-364-1770 for information regarding the eating disorder program.³

Current Education

The Eating Disorder Foundation of Orange County (EDFOC) serves Laguna Niguel residents and others throughout the county. The 501(c)(3) organization provides education regarding eating disorders to area schools, businesses, and sports teams. EDFOC is always in need of donations to help them bring awareness about the epidemic of eating disorders among teenagers. Their goal is to eliminate eating disorders through prevention and education. EDFOC also aims to wipe out the stigma associated with these disorders. Those who have questions about their programs or want to donate can call 800-342-8793.⁴

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Laguna Niguel, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_Niguel,_California
2. United States Census Bureau. (2017). American Fact Finder � Laguna Niguel. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk
3. St. Joseph Health Mission Hospital. (2017). Behavioral Health Services. Retrieved from http://www.mission4health.com/Our-Services/Behavioral-Health-Services.aspx
4. Eating Disorder Foundation of Orange County. (2017). Who is at Risk?. Retrieved from http://www.edfoc.org/whoatrisk.html

Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County, California. It has a land area of 14.74 square miles and a water area of 0.05 square miles.  The population of Laguna Niguel is 65,806 people with 24,877 households and a median annual income of $95,536. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Laguna Niguel, CA

Very Affordable

Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel public health department.