Find College Therapists & Counselors in Lake Forest, CA.

 

You are about to embark on one of the most exciting adventures of your life - going to college. While the anticipation of college or university may fill you with excitement and wonder, it could also cause fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and other feelings that can be difficult to tolerate. You may be concerned about leaving home, living in a dorm, or the stress of classes and coursework.

Whether you are located in downtown Lake Forest, the suburbs of Lake Forest, other nearby places such as Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How College Counseling Can Help

College counseling from a licensed therapist or counselor can help you sort out your complex emotions and concerns so you can move forward with more confidence and self-awareness.

Are you curious about what therapy can offer when you go away to college? Read licensed therapist Chelsea Etheridge’s personal story about going to a college counselor.

Speak With a College Counselor Today!

If you’re dealing with pre-college nerves or negative feelings concerning college, counseling can help immensely. Once you’re in college, a therapist can also help you handle the stresses of classes, peer pressure, and your growing independence. With Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Get started by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Gene Lichtenstein
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My clients appreciate that I listen to them without judgment. Together, we discover their strengths and create a new, hopeful story for their lives.


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My clients appreciate that I listen to them without judgment. Together, we discover their strengths and create a new, hopeful story for their lives.

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I prioritize building a strong bond with my clients and tailor my approach to their needs. I favor Narrative Therapy but also incorporate Gestalt for teenagers, Cognitive Behaviorism for addicts, and Strategic Therapy. Milton Erickson and Michael White have greatly influenced my practice.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Stella Dennett
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delve into the interplay between your lived experience, internal world, and aspirations that shape who you are to empower you with the awareness essential for cultivating a robust self-concept to navigate life from a grounded & confident place.


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delve into the interplay between your lived experience, internal world, and aspirations that shape who you are to empower you with the awareness essential for cultivating a robust self-concept to navigate life from a grounded & confident place.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is psychodynamic, rooted in depth psychology. I am to help you acquire effective coping strategies and deepen your relationship with yourself so you can increase self-esteem, and decrease anxiety and stress.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Family Conflict
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Queer
  • Self-Esteem
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Laura Picard
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Together we will collaborate to find strategies that work for you to reach your goals and to alleviate symptoms. We will look at your history in depth to build insight and work to get your to better cope with life's struggles.


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Together we will collaborate to find strategies that work for you to reach your goals and to alleviate symptoms. We will look at your history in depth to build insight and work to get your to better cope with life's struggles.

Something to know about my approach is:

Eclectic and open, I use a three prong approach to look at past, present and future. Blending psychodynamic theory, CBT and strength based we can explore attachments, challenge your thought patterns and schemas and build upon your strengths!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Borderline Personality
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Food Allergy Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Love Addiction
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Lauren Matern
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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?


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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?

Something to know about my approach is:

Most of us didn't grow up in perfect families or a perfect culture & it has lasting impacts. In my clients, it often presents as perfectionism which can be an exhausting place to live in every day. Clients feel burnt-out, irritable, lonely & anxious.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Asexuality
  • Bisexuality
  • College Students
  • Couples
  • Eco-Anxiety
  • Fat Liberation
  • Feminism
  • Friendships
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Graduate Students
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Loneliness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Political Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
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Lauren Matern remote and phone therapy in California
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Deserae Quezada
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My goal is to meet you where you are and assist you with stress management, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, family conflict, mood disorders, chronic illness and coping with life changes.


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My goal is to meet you where you are and assist you with stress management, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, family conflict, mood disorders, chronic illness and coping with life changes.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is to meet each client where they are and to collaboratively develop a treatment plan based off your individual goals. I integrate a variety of treatment approaches including behavioral, cognitive, solution focused and empowerment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Management
  • Chronic Stress
  • Clinician Supervision
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Habit Change
  • Health Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Deserae Quezada remote and phone therapy in California