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Top therapists in Mission Viejo, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Mission Viejo with 8,406 licensed providers ready to meet you in-person or virtually. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented therapists across Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, and nearby communities. Most patients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with many paying as low as $0 per session.
Your goals are most important to me, but I do recommend goals when needed. I accept you just as you are. I will work together with you to achieve an improved quality of life. I have over 30 years experience working in mental health counseling, and 10 1/2 years as a licensed provider. In that time, I have learned to use a variety of modalities. I tailor the type of therapy to my client and to his/her needs, so I might introduce more than one type during our work together. The issues I work with most include depression, anxiety, and trauma, I am also certified in addiction recovery, and neurodivergent issues.
Hi, I’m Abdel! With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. As a bilingual speaker in English and Arabic, I specialize in creating an inclusive environment where patients from all backgrounds feel truly heard and respected. My goal is to empower you through open communication and evidence-based treatment to help you achieve lasting wellness.
Life is Difficult! Many obstacles and challenges! I've been practicing 25+ years assisting adults (of all ages) and teens (15+) with major life changes, mild/moderate depression, anxiety, relationship/attachment issues, sobriety and its relation to mental health. I also work with high functioning career/work choices - helping students/adult-professionals find Purpose-Vision, and Ambition in their career (Life/Career-Coaching). I employ talk therapy to alleviate symptoms, elevate mood, increase self-awareness and existing strengths. I also help people in recovery to alleviate 'Character Defects' that continue on in sobriety.
My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the clients to process their feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a strong understanding of deaf culture.
I have many years of experience working with couples, families, adults, young adults, teens, and children.
I am a board certified, doctoral prepared PMHNP. I completed my post graduate at National University in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my DNP from Azusa Pacific University and graduated from CSUSB MSN program. I have been a faculty at CSUSB since 2014. Extensively trained and a certified Trauma-Informed specialist. I diagnose and treat mental disorders including medication-assisted treatment along with counseling for chemical dependency and substance use disorders.
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My name is Maximiliano Cabellos, LMFT
I am here to support you in addressing your needs and help you discover an appropriate and healthy approach. My goal is to assist you in getting to the root of challenges and overcoming them to live a more fulfilled life.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Mission Viejo, CA
- 97%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 84%Stress management
- 79%Relationship issues
- 72%Family issues
- 99%Aetna
- 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 59%Providence Health Plan
- 54%Cigna
- 94%English
- 21%Spanish
- 4%Farsi
- 3%Hindi
- 2%Arabic
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
- 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Nurse Practitioner
- 11%Clinical Psychologist
- 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Anxiety Therapist in Mission Viejo
Searching for therapists in Mission Viejo starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or stress. If you are searching for teenage therapy near me, counselors for teens near me, or marriage counseling Mission Viejo, look for profiles that list experience with adolescents, couples, families, or the specific concern you want to address. Therapist bios can also show whether someone uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.
Mission Viejo has local therapy options, and nearby communities like Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, and Lake Forest may add more choices. In a smaller city, virtual appointments can expand your options beyond nearby offices while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in California. As you compare therapists, look at appointment times, whether they offer in-person or virtual sessions, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading each profile can help you understand how the therapist describes their style, session structure, and areas of focus before you book.
Therapy in Mission Viejo can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps you see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. Headway lets you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, compare bios, filter by preferences, and book directly when you are ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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