Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Ana, CA

It is very hard to feel safe and grounded in this uncertain world. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses humor and compassion when providing the support, understanding and empathy necessary to help you with your emotions . You may have experienced a sudden career transition , life change. or loss. I can help you master these unwelcome emotions that prevent you from living your best life. Our goal together will be to assist you in obtaining the personal insight, strength and skills to find peace.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience in behavioral healthcare. My career has led me to work in a wide variety of settings with diverse clientele. Right now, I primarily work with individuals who struggle to manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. However, I also have experience working with a wide array of issues that include, addiction, psychosis, trauma, self-esteem, and more.

My name is William Dexter I am a LMFT licensed marriage family therapist. I am devoted to the health, well-being, and safety of clients and have lived a clean and sober lifestyle for over thirty years. My approach to therapy is to focus on relationships with yourself, with others, and with your Higher Power or GOD as you understand him. I believe the problem is not knowing who you are, and the solution is finding out who you are.

I am a licensed therapist with 11 years of experience in clinical mental health and academic research. I hold a Master's in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and received my undergraduate and graduate education in Los Angeles.

I have lived in the Truckee Tahoe area off an on for over 30 years, I have an AA Degree in Early Child Development, a BA Degree from the University of California Santa Cruz, and I attended the University of. Nevada, Reno for my Masters in Social Work.

My husband and I have two grown children who live in Northern CA and Nevada. We are avid skiers, mountain bikers, and my hobbies include cooking, art, writing, and learning, and of course, playing with our mini golden doodle, Joaquin.

My roots are in Scranton, Pennsylvania; growing up, life was challenging and unpredictable for me and my sisters. I was the first member of our extended family who was able to put themselves through both undergraduate (BA - Latin American Studies/UCSC, and graduate school (MSW- Masters in Social Work, (UNR) and graduate with honors.

All three of my younger sisters followed in my footsteps to pursue higher education and to find success as Professionals.

My husband and I moved to the Tahoe/Truckee area together in the early 1990s, pursuing seasonal employment. We somehow made ends meet, things got a little easier each year, and he later pursued a career in resort and business management, while I pursued continuing education, mental health and licensure, and opening up my practice.

Our son and a daughter both grew up enjoyed attending local public schools in Truckee, and later the Univeristy of California; they are both living fulfilling adult lives in the nearby region.

I am a LMFT with a plethora of experience in both crisis programs as well as long-term individual therapy which provides me with a unique set of skills that allow for both the cessation of current struggles as well as the long-term causes and understandings of what led to the current situation. I have experience working with clients of all ages but specialize in those between the ages of 18-35 with severe mental illness ranging from anxiety and depression to any of the psychotic disorders

I work to help bring out the best version of yourself once we develop a trusting relationship. I have been facilitating growth and healing for over a decade with my individual clients, couples and families. In my prior career I was a director of Marketing Analytics and experienced the challenges of balancing career and family and now I often help those navigating similar challenges. I look forward to meeting with you.

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue and PTSD. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

I'm here to support you every step of the way! This is a non-judgmental space to collaborate, learn to trust, and heal in relationships. Together, we can navigate through the jumble in your mind, explore past traumas, and understand their current impact on your life. I integrate CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy to help you find peace.

Hi! I'm Aliyah Simcoff, LCSW! I received my MSSW from UT Austin in May 2020, and have since worked primarily in community mental and behavioral health with stints working in the carceral system.