Marriage Counselor
Vicki Asher Wills, PsyD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychology Doctor
In 92691 - Nearby to 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
Tracy Kuhar, MA, CM, LMFT
MA, CM, CA LMFT
In 92663 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
I offer a Solution-Focused approach to Partners, Couples and Families. My experience in my private practice and hospitals in Orange and Los Angeles counties allow me to diagnose and support the unification and implementation of clinical treatment planning.
Marriage Counselor
Carla DeFraine, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 92618 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
Families, couples, adoptions/adoption issues. Dr. DeFraine helps parents parent, whether or not they remain a couple. She specializes in helping parents undergoing divorces reach custody agreements quickly and responsibly, with minimal court involvement.
Marriage Counselor
Steven Harris, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
In 92660 - Nearby to 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
Hui Reccow, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
In 92660 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
I work with couples and relationships, which also include Combat Veterans and their spouses. I enjoy reconnecting couples through love attachment, while bringing in the tools of intimacy and mindfulness practice to further nurture and nourish the relationship.
Marriage Counselor
Heather Browne, PsyD, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
In 92841 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
I specialize in helping couples improve communication, trust, and intimacy. Resolving challenges caused by breaches in trust and intimacy is vital to the health of marriage, as well as changing patterns and learning new skills to communicate and grow.
Marriage Counselor
Donna Carollo, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 92673 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
For Couples, Families and Relationships - I am dedicated to helping couples identify and change negative patterns of interacting. I have been happily married for over 30 years - I can show you a healthier way to resolve conflicts and achieve a deeper loving connection.
Marriage Counselor
Rochelle Green, PhD, RPS
Research Psychoanalyst Candidate
In 92660 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
I believe that relationships are at the core of how we understand ourselves. As a consequence, I strive to help people identify difficult relational patterns and to overcome those obstacles through insight and empathy.
Marriage Counselor
Sue Shepard, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
In 92626 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
Resolve conflicts, restore trust, and deepen your connection - we will focus on whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your relationship. To learn more about my services or my fees, please visit my website at www.TherapyBySue.com
Marriage Counselor
Piper Glasier, MSW, LCSW, Psy.D
Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst
In 92653 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
I work with couples to determine the dynamics each bring to the marriage in order to encourage insight into how and why they relate to another in the manner in which they do. I work with families to promote the healthy facilitation of each family member's unique gifts.
Marriage Counselor
Kevin Fleming Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In 92677 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.
Marriage Counselor
Deborah Farnsworth, Psy.D.
Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst
In 92660 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
I am fully committed to helping you find greater happiness, joy and fulfillment in you work, family and relationships. Call me and let's see if we are a good fit.
Marriage Counselor
Pamela Wilson, Psy.D., MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Psychoanalyst
In 92691 - Nearby to Laguna Woods.
Many times we bring unresolved conflicts from our families of origin into our marriages & love relationships. I join with each couple to unlock unconscious projections that may be affecting your ability to find a loving and satisfying relationship with your partner.
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California Coalition for Counselor Licensure
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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. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Laguna Woods public health department.