Psychologist in Orange County, CA,

Psychologist in Orange County, California

You keep waking up and expecting things to be different. You keep hoping that all the effort I put into myself, my work, and my relationship will eventually make a lasting difference. You often look at your hands, thinking, “These look like big, strong hands.” This painful quote from the movie The Never Ending Story has always stuck with me.   His hands *should* be strong enough. I should be strong enough to save myself. 

Today was not that day. 

On paper, you should like your life more than you do. Job- Check. Partner- Check. Faithful pet - Check. Somehow, you still feel empty, unheard, and unworthy. Your experiences don't go completely unnoticed. At times, you would hear comments like, “You are always so depressed.”  Noticing your sadness makes you feel even more broken. Why do they not see you? Most of the time, it is easier to deal with the darkness on your own.  You know you want to escape the “Nothing” growing inside of you if only you knew how.

Are you ready for a real change?

I help individuals who have become disillusioned with life and who are unsure of their path and purpose. I help them reexamine their journey to discover whether it is really their own and if not, start advocating for themselves and claiming their rightful place in the world.  This journey of taking control of one’s life over time attracts healthy relationships with themselves, others, and their choices.  Your curiosity will emerge through our humorous and straightforward conversations, and the testing of new perspectives and behaviors will begin.  These micro experiments will help prove or disprove what works best for you as you move towards the life you want to lead. There are no worksheets; it's just your willingness to be bold and live differently.  

My name is Don, I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy in Orange County, and I can help.

I have worked with many individuals who have gotten to the point where they question whether this is where I am supposed to be. These questions come when depression, anxiety, and other external pressures seem to be at their peak. 

My clients see me weekly to identify goals and challenges and provide support promptly and consistently. I integrate guided meditation, coping mechanisms, and interpersonal skills that can be used immediately and in the future.  Therapy from the outside may seem like some painful surgery. It doesn’t need to be. Therapy can be a space to release stress and have a freeing conversation about who you are and where you want to be in life.

Contact me for a free consultation in Orange County.

I know calling a psychologist can feel like a big step, but I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15 minutes on the phone, and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person. Contact me at (657) 333-2725 for your free 15-minute phone consultation for counseling in Orange County, California. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low motivation, disillusionment, low self-worth, and childhood trauma.