Find A Psychologist in Wildomar, CA.

Receiving help from a Doctor can make the difference in the care and outcome of treatment. As a Psychologist, education and experience are at the highest level and greater than that found with a MFT or Social Worker. This added expertise can make the difference in achieving a more accurate diagnosis of your problem, a more specific treatment plan, and an enhanced evaluation of your condition, therapy, and prognosis. In other words, if you want the best possible care, then a psychologist is the counselor to contact for enhanced therapy.

Sometimes when life become challenging, having someone in your corner can make all the difference. A reliable person who will listen to you, support you, help you through difficult decisions, teach you new communication skills, provide a different perspective. As a psychologist, I will help you improve your life and relationships, reach goals, feel better, and thrive.

I am a relational collaborative psychologist who ultilizes my education, experience, both in life and academics to connect, understanding and develop a plan of treatment for my clients. I don't follow any one therapy in particular but follow the needs and expectations of each client. I do however work from a psycho-dynamic perspective which allows me a framework within which to understand and enhance the potential for psychological and emotional growth.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY24840) with extensive training in assessment and psychotherapy. I also supervise therapists-in-training, as well as teach full-time at the graduate level at California Baptist University. I deeply enjoy being a professor and supervisor, and I believe these experiences help me stay current on the latest research and provide the utmost care for my clients.

Phoenix Rising provides individualized treatment plans and therapy by our Psychologist. Our clinicians are highly experienced and will provide you with a customized treatment plan for your unique situation. You do not have to experience this struggle alone, we have compassionate team members who are waiting to help. We invite you to call for a free confidential telephone assessment and schedule an appointment today.

I became a psychologist to broaden my knowledge of the therapeutic process. My doctoral schooling exposed me to theories of personality and psychotherapy not covered in earlier training. This experience afforded me the opportunity to focus on therapies which are characterized by a close working relationship between client and therapist. I came to see that it is the relationship that heals and that by exploring interactions in the therapeutic relationship as well as looking at present day and historical feelings and thoughts, insight and clarity of mind result, enabling lasting change to be achieved. Becoming a Psychologist enhanced my clinical skills and knowledge base immeasurably.

Relief from Anxiety, Stress, Depression, & Anger. Individuals & Couples. Get top quality therapy from a distinguished psychologist. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to help you live a richer, fuller life. I can guide you to find lasting solutions to problem areas in your life. Call & text 24/7, click (949)791-7127 for a FREE 20 minute phone consultation or to book an appointment.

There are many different types of therapists out there, with a variety of specialties, levels and types of training and experience. Trying to understand these differences and finding the type of therapist that is right for you can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who has an earned Doctoral Degree and passed the most rigorous professional training and licensing requirements in the field. These professionals most typically focus their practice on talk or behavioral therapies and have the widest variety of and deepest understanding of and training in therapeutic techniques. Psychologists are capable of working with the widest variety of issues including the most complex and challenging types of mental health issues.

The mind is incredibly malleable. Our environment and reactions to it continually form thoughts and processes for thinking. Sometimes, this happens without our consent or awareness and we end up with thought patterns we cannot find our way out of. We may not even know where they came from. This is why it takes a new environment and new influences e.g. a psychologist. The trick is to reverse the influences and teach the mind new patterns while breaking old ones. This is something OCAC leads the field in. Our primary approach is through cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT. Essentially, the goal is to build new associations and challenge old associations and the underlying assumptions the mind has made. By clueing patients in to how their mind is working...(view profile to read more)

Dr. Robert Puff, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, international speaker, and mental health expert who has been successfully counseling individuals, families, organizations, and businesses for over twenty years. A contributing writer to Psychology Today with a private practice in the Orange County area, he is recognized as one of California’s leading therapists and mental health management experts. His approach to life and to therapy is holistic, encompassing thoughts, emotions, physical health, nutrition, and relationships. He teaches people to let go of their negative thinking patterns, manage their stress, heal from traumatic experiences, develop their spirituality,

My approach to therapy is very warm, caring and straight-forward. I have worked as a psychologist in my Carlsbad private practice for over 22 years. I am fortunate to genuinely love what I do. We all experience challenges in our lives that make us feel stuck. Psychotherapy helps us to develop new tools and perspectives to successfully understand and manage our personal situations. I mainly specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationships, stress and grief. Visit my website: Rakefetbenderly.com for education and strategies you can begin to use today to reduce your symptoms. Call today at (760) 930-0886 for a free 20 min. phone consultation and to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you.