I take an integrative approach to therapy with an emphasis on a client-centered approach to build rapport and meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, anxiety disorders, and relationship-based issues.

Lisa Bahar is a licensed psychotherapist who practices out of Newport Beach and Laguna Niguel, California providing individual, couples, family and group therapy. Lisa Bahar provides DBT Informed Skills Training for clients seeking "life skills" or who have difficulties managing emotions, communicating effectively, dealing with stress and anxiety. The DBT Informed Skills Training groups are based on Marsha M. Linehan's DBT Second Edition Handouts and Worksheets which provides the most up to date material on DBT skills and trainings. Lisa's first career in the cinema has brought her to a unique intervention in her therapeutic approach called Cinema Therapy, which uses film stories to create connection to experiences clients may be experiencing. She utilizes Cinema Therapy in all aspects of her groups and psychotherapy based on the client's need and interest. Lisa Bahar also serves as a consultant to 100s of media outlets including radio, television, magazines, blogs, books and internet magazines and outlets by providing her insights on mental health.

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. Here's a little about me: I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who loves to help people heal from disordered eating, negative self-talk, poor body image, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, depression, and more, using evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and exposure and response prevention. As a certified yoga teacher, I often incorporate mindfulness techniques and meditation practices into the psychotherapy process, as these have proven effectiveness in treating a variety of mental health issues. With over a decade of experience as a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I help clients to untangle themselves from diet culture and rebuild healthy and fulfilling relationships with food, exercise, and their bodies. I also enjoy working with clients to repair their relationship with money, teaching and supporting them to create and follow budgets, and creating realistic action plans towards freedom from financial debt. I offer a supportive, collaborative, judgment-free space to explore your past, present, and future and rediscover your authentic and intuitive self. Therapy with me is casual and fun, but we do hard work. My practice is 100% telehealth (no in-person services offered) and I'm able to work with patients located in California, Florida, Idaho, and South Carolina. Because I believe everyone deserves access to quality mental healthcare, I am in-network with multiple insurance companies and can also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. (Unfortunately, I can only accept insurance for California and Florida patients at this time.) Please let me know if you are interested in using insurance for services. If it sounds like we might be a good fit, please reach out! I'm here for you.

My name is Jeremiah (He, Him) and I'm an openly gay therapist whose passion is to help couples and individuals in the LGBTQ+ Community like you have healthier relationships, as well as helping you to navigate the coming out journey and the unique complexities that come with that lifelong process. Even if you don't identify as LGBTQ+, many clients have found my approach to be open-minded and accepting, and have felt comfortable working alongside me no matter how they identify. To learn more about me and the services I provide, please check out my website by clicking "Visit Website" below my profile picture. I use an attachment-based perspective called emotionally focused therapy to help you have a better understanding of your emotions so that you can be more secure with yourself and more confident in expressing yourself and your needs to others. I believe in the power that comes from being your most authentic self, so I often make use of self-disclosure to help you see what it looks like to put theory into action, and clients often share how meaningful it is to them to feel like they have a therapist who can relate and understand them. In our first session, my focus will be to get a general picture of who you are and begin collaborating on goals for our therapy journey together. Overall, my general hope is that you will learn: What your attachment style is, how it has developed, create a new, positive inner child voice that you no longer feel criticized or defeated by; and that you will develop a secure attachment style in order for you to pursue your most authentic self and have lasting, joyful, satisfying relationships.

I have helped clients process complex sexual trauma and emotional abuse, neglect and abandonment. I also work with depression, anxiety, loss and attachment issues, as well as Chronic and Terminal illnesses such as Epilepsy, Breast cancer.

My therapeutic practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques and a holistic understanding of each client's unique experiences. I find great joy in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, guiding them through their distinctive challenges and developmental stages. By creating a supportive and empathetic environment, I aim to empower my clients to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. I have a deep commitment to serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, addressing their specific challenges and ensuring they feel seen, heard, and valued. Through a collaborative approach, I work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that cater to their unique needs and aspirations. My goal is to help each individual thrive and reach their fullest potential.

My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and genuine, fostering a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I skillfully integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, while also embracing creativity by incorporating poetry, art, and my clients’ unique interests to tailor a truly personalized and inclusive therapeutic experience.

Is your life in balance? I believe that by the time many people come to therapy they have tried a lot of different things to feel better and change what is creating discomfort and pain and yet life is still out of balance. Many years of experience have taught me that the combination of psychological insight and behavioral change are necessary to make a difference in the two most important areas of life: relationships and work. Without change we "understand" but repeat the same self-defeating behaviors over and over with very little sense of well-being. Family and friends can give support but a psychotherapist is trained, neutral and can say things to you which are hard to hear from others and help you explore aspects of your life which are uncomfortable for you. It would be great if it were really true that"I can say anything to my..fill in the blank.."but realistically often we can't and the broken part of life stays broken. I can help you repair the breaks by using what you know about yourself, what you learn and collaborating on solutions. I understand people holistically-how environmental, social, spiritual, physical, gender and cultural influences shape us. My training provides me with a unique "person in situation" orientation which combines understanding of a person's psychological processes with the world around them. You can have a more balanced and satisfying life.

I take a holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach to care. I believe that healing is deeply personal, and effective treatment must consider the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, not just a list of symptoms. Compassion and collaboration are at the heart of my work. I approach each session with empathy, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all treatment, I partner with you to understand your goals, preferences, and challenges, and tailor care accordingly. My clinical style blends evidence-based modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed psychodynamic work with mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and medication management when appropriate. I integrate both biological and psychological frameworks, allowing me to support clients through talk therapy, medication evaluation, or a thoughtful combination of both. I also prioritize creating a safe, affirming space for marginalized and underserved populations. I value the complexity of intersectional identities and work to dismantle stigma and internalized shame around mental health. My approach is grounded in the belief that: You are the expert of your own life. Healing happens in relationships, especially those built on trust, attunement, and acceptance. Every person deserves culturally sensitive, accessible, and affirming care. Growth often begins with compassionate curiosity, not judgment. Whether you're exploring therapy for the first time or seeking psychiatric support after difficult experiences with the system, I meet you where you are—with openness, warmth, and professional integrity. What you can expect from our first session Clients often tell me that they leave our sessions feeling more grounded, validated, and empowered. My goal is not only to help you understand your thoughts and emotions, but also to help you transform how you relate to yourself, your past, and the world around you. Here’s what you can expect to take away from our work: A deeper understanding of yourself, you’ll gain insight into your emotional patterns, triggers, and strengths, so you can respond to life with more clarity and self-compassion. Practical tools for everyday life. Whether it’s coping skills for anxiety, strategies to manage mood shifts, or grounding techniques for trauma, I’ll equip you with tools that fit your life and personality. Emotional validation and a safe space to heal. You don’t need to have it all figured out before coming to therapy. I meet you where you are, with empathy and zero judgment, so you can speak freely and process at your own pace. Stronger boundaries and a clearer sense of self. Together, we’ll explore how to set limits, honor your needs, and build healthier relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself. Hope and direction during uncertain times. Even when things feel overwhelming or stuck, I’ll help you reconnect with your resilience, your goals, and your inner voice. Therapy with me is not about "fixing" you—it’s about supporting you in discovering your capacity for healing, connection, and change. I bring clinical expertise and lived empathy into our work so that, over time, you can feel more like you again—or maybe for the very first time.

Hello, I am Dr. Nanci Carter and I am dedicated to working with adults — across the lifespan — who are seeking to make changes in their lives and improve their relationships. If people understood the important changes that depth work can create, it would help them make a meaningful choice for themselves. But that is often the problem, isn't it? Our difficulties can seem overwhelming and repetitious. Perhaps you wonder why you can't speak your truth. Maybe you experienced abuse or neglect as a child. You may tell yourself that “it’s all in the past", yet it is somehow woven through your current dilemmas and troubled relationships — and continues to cause you pain and distress. Because our memory is shaped through emotional experience, insight alone does not go deeply enough to make the desired changes - feeling your experience with another goes hand in hand with understanding. Our ways of being with others, laid down in childhood, can be understood and re-structured within the psychotherapy relationship.

If you have difficulties in your relationship, now is the time to restore and to heal it. Whether it is your spouse, your partner, your friend, your adult child or your parent - make the first step toward closeness, understanding, and connection. Join me as we will journey together from frustration, isolation, and despair to love, care and safety utilizing the evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy process for relationship distress recovery. Don't spend another day wondering if your relationship can be better. Yes, it can! You can be happier, you can feel safe and you can be closely connected to the person you love. If you are looking for a warm, caring and engaged therapist, you came to the right place. Be heard, be understood and be safe as I help you to navigate through a difficult world of relationships, love, support, and care. Your wellbeing is of outermost importance to me.

Asking for help is hard. Even searching this directory required the bravery of taking the first steps into an uncertain process that can be scary. Let me make it easier. I'd like to walk alongside you as you navigate that process, to serve as a guide while you discover the route toward your best self, or to work with you to help your struggling child. I offer an integrative approach centered on cognitive behavioral therapy with the goal of helping you to build the skills you need to improve and maintain your own mental health. I want nothing more than for my clients to not need me anymore and to feel confident and assured to exit therapy in control of their own lives. I serve adults, children, couples, and families. I have a special fondness for working with teens. Trauma recovery is an area of emphasis for me, and I have received advanced training in trauma therapies geared toward children and adolescents. Anxiety and OCD are other areas of focus for me. I began my mental health career as a suicide prevention counselor, and I am a certified domestic violence counselor, so I don't shy away from the most uncomfortable topics. Please reach out to me to learn how I can help you or your family.