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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Costa Mesa, the suburbs of Costa Mesa, other nearby places such as Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Costa Mesa, CA Veteran and Military Family Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Lauren Morales
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We will work to develop skills that allow you to feel more resilient. Whether that is through processing and honoring deep grief, working through feelings of fear/panic/anxiety, or growing your ability to experience deep emotions while feeling safe.


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We will work to develop skills that allow you to feel more resilient. Whether that is through processing and honoring deep grief, working through feelings of fear/panic/anxiety, or growing your ability to experience deep emotions while feeling safe.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy with me is informed by a humanistic & systems lens, that is that I deeply believe in each person's ability to move towards growth and also recognize the systems at play in our larger life that impact our mental health.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Medical Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Lauren Morales remote and phone therapy in California, North Carolina
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Alayna Mendoza
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-Discuss how the past may have impacted the present. -Work on building self-confidence. -Utilize your strengths to create solutions. -Build a strong therapeutic bond so you feel comfortable being you!


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-Discuss how the past may have impacted the present. -Work on building self-confidence. -Utilize your strengths to create solutions. -Build a strong therapeutic bond so you feel comfortable being you!

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I have a client-centered approach. I understand that my clients are human beings with different needs. I intend to meet my clients where they are and support them as they navigate challenges in their lives. I also love getting to know your interests!

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  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Jill Solomon
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Together we will make meaning of the more difficult parts of yourself and your story. We will get curious, without judgement, about your past and help you create a future that feels authentic and satisfying to you.


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Together we will make meaning of the more difficult parts of yourself and your story. We will get curious, without judgement, about your past and help you create a future that feels authentic and satisfying to you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a casual, no nonsense style of working. We get curious together about the more difficult parts of yourself. I'm direct and collaborative in sessions and am always checking in to see what feels right.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Attachment Styles
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Love Addiction
  • Medical Trauma
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Sex Addiction
  • Trauma
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Brenda Garcia
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Together we will work towards your goals. You will increase control over the emotions that have been overwhelming you. You will feel empowered by your choices and gain insight about yourself.


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Together we will work towards your goals. You will increase control over the emotions that have been overwhelming you. You will feel empowered by your choices and gain insight about yourself.

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I utilize emotion focused to assist client's with learning about their emotions. I will also utilize DBT skills such as mindfulness skills and distress tolerance. Depending on the needs of my client I will utilize a psychodynamic approach.

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  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Danielle Golan
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Whether you are looking for therapy to address childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, career burnout, stress, relationship issues or for personal development, I am here to help you work towards a more fulfilling life.


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Whether you are looking for therapy to address childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, career burnout, stress, relationship issues or for personal development, I am here to help you work towards a more fulfilling life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and techniques stemming from CBT, psychodynamic theory and mindfulness based practices. I'm trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, deep healing techniques often used in processing life experiences and trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Couples
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Work Stress
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Danielle Golan remote and phone therapy in California, Florida, New Jersey