Marriage Counselor
Allison D. Osburn, M.A., MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
I assist couples in enhancing their levels of intimacy by helping to identify and build upon existing strengths, develop effective communication skills, and increase the couple's ability to handle stress and conflict. I also offer Premarital Counseling.
Marriage Counselor
Vicki Asher Wills, PsyD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychology Doctor
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
As an interactive, solution-focused therapist my approach is to provide support, practical feedback and skills training to help couples effectively address challenges. Integrating complementary methodologies and techniques, I offer treatment tailored to fit each couple.
Marriage Counselor
Simina Eshtehardi, Ph.D., MFTI, Hypnotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern, Somatic Psychotherapy (holistic approach)
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
Dr. Simina has been helping couples and families achieve and create harmony in their relationships for the past decades. Utilizing her somatic psych (body-mind) background combined with her warm and genuine interest in her clients opens a safe space to grow and thrive.
Marriage Counselor
Maria Darcy, Ph.D., ABS
Licensed Psychologist PSY 26246, Certified Sex Therapist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
I have advanced training in couples and relationshiptherapy. I work with a wide range of concerns: building trust, strengthening communication, improving intimacy (emotiona & physical). I work with a diverse range of couples, married, partnered, straight, gay.
Marriage Counselor
Ed Segawa, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
Extensive experience helping couples work through trust issues, communication problems, infidelity and more. You will learn new ways to discuss difficult topics that lead to intimacy, instead of arguing. Specializing in affair recovery.
Marriage Counselor
Theresa Cornelius, M.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
If you are longing to communicate your heart with your spouse but feel stuck in a cycle of hurtful conflict, I can offer a safe, nonjudgemental place to learn to reconnect with a covenant relationship. Please contact me for a free phone consultation today.
Marriage Counselor
Catherine Wheeler, MFT
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Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
Dr. Wheeler offers couples TOOLS to identfy the PATTERNS that cause "walls", turn off desire and attraction, keep communication stuck. TOOLS give relationship growth ore focus and direction than just "talk therapy". Raise your relationship to a higher level of love!
Marriage Counselor
Tammy Hyland, LMFT92625
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, a highly effective technique for healing relationships. It is endorsed by the American Psychological Association as scientifically proven, with over 86% of couples reporting feeling happier in their relationships
Marriage Counselor
Steven Harris, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
For the best relationships to last, people need to communicate and listen to differing perspectives in relationship. I help relationships push past the places they get stuck with. I try to help couples learn what is not working, but help them keep and add to what is.
Marriage Counselor
The Rose, Admissions
The Rose
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.
Marriage Counselor
Sandy Hume, MA, LMFT, EMDR Certified
Licensed Psychotherapist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
Regardless of how long you have been together, effective communication, conflict resolution, and behaviors that maintain intimacy can be learned. I can help you make the difference in keeping your relationship healthy and fulfilling for you both.
Marriage Counselor
Sober Living by the Sea, Admissions
Sober Living by the Sea
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.
Marriage Counselor
Brenda Gesell, Ph.D.
Licensed M.F.T. Individual, Couples and Group Therapist
Within driving distance of Laguna Woods
Do you find that an argument about a seemingly silly issue often escalates into a full-blown fight? Are you tired of leading two separate lives? Do your differing views on money, sex and life feel insurmountable? Couples therapy can help.
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Although the population of children in Laguna Woods may be small compared to other cities-- with fewer than 100 children under 18---the city remembers that there is a bit of kid in all of us. There is a beautiful 236-acre park with a lake that is stocked every winter with four kinds of fish. Dogs aren't left out, either. There is a dog park in Laguna Woods where, seven days a week, owners can take their puppy-pals and let them off their leashes. The leaders of Laguna Woods, CA are concentrating this year on steering the community toward greener, more family-friendly development projects. The city voted to amend the zoning laws in order to establish affordable housing. Since most of the housing in Laguna Woods is currently assisted living for seniors, the affordable housing will be a real boost for families.1
Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Laguna Woods
Laguna Woods is a very small city, but has a variety of household types, from married couples, single unmarried parents, and cohabitating partners. Approximately 85% of the population is married while 15% remains single.2 However, the number of married households is sure to decline, given that the estimated divorce rate in America stands at over 40 percent. With such a statistic, the situation in Laguna Woods is not likely different.
In order to address the stigma of mental illness, the National Alliance on Mental Illness engages in school outreach programs throughout Orange County. Interactive presentations engage students in learning about the biological causes of mental illness and seek to help kids understand why and how mental illness occurs. Presentations are delivered by trained volunteers who have a background in the mental health field.3 Additionally, Western Youth Services provides a number of outreach programs that help prevent the onset of mental health conditions. Their programs reduce risk factors associated with behavioral health issues and increase positive factors that help keep mental illness at bay. More information about these programs is available by calling the National Alliance on Mental Illness at 714-544-8488, extension 108 or Western Youth Services at 714-517-7107.4
Family Services and Assistance Programs
When families encounter barriers to healthy living, Jewish Federation and Family Services of Orange County is equipped to help. Professional caseworkers provide resources and information for families who need housing assistance, financial assistance and counseling, and food, clothing or other necessities. Families who need legal assistance can also find the help they need at Jewish Federation and Family Services. For additional details, call the helpline at 949-435-3460.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). Laguna Woods, CA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_Woods,_California.2. Datasheer. (2017). 2010 Census Data for Laguna Woods, CA. Retrieved from http://www.zip-codes.com/city/ca-laguna-woods-2010-census.asp.
3. National Alliance on Mental Illness Orange County. (2017). School Outreach. Retrieved from http://www.namioc.org/education/community-outreach-programs/school-outreach.
4. Western Youth Services. (2017). Outreach and Engagement. Retrieved from http://www.westernyouthservices.org/Services/OutreachEngagement/tabid/123/Default.aspx#.U1mPm-ZdUfY.
5. Jewish Federation and Family Services of Orange County. (2016). Lifelines Emergency Social Services. Retrieved from http://familyservicesoc.org/services/lifelines.
Laguna Woods is located in Orange County, California. It has a land area of 3.34 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles. The population of Laguna Woods is 16,406 people with 11,306 households and a median annual income of $38,674. .
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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Laguna Woods are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Laguna Woods may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more