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Dr. Lois Nightingale (She/Her)

Psychologist, MA, Ph.D.
 therapist: Dr. Lois Nightingale,
In-Person in Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Online in California
Dr. Nightingale has been helping adults, couples, teens, children and seniors overcome their anxiety, depression, relationship issues and addictions for over 30 years. Her approach is "Brief Therapy Focused on Lasting Results." She provides compassionate, pragmatic treatment interventions to help clients find better coping skills for life and to address their current challenging situations and past traumas. You may listen to her approach at: http://bit.ly/1OdWAX3. You can find her self-help books on Amazon.com. www.amazon.com/author/loisnightingale

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
  • Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
  • Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: The goal of therapy is to empower you to solve the challenges disrupting your life now. Therapy is focused on the solution, not the problem. Because Brief Therapy is results oriented, the majority of clients are in treatment between 6 and 12 sessions

Fees & Insurance

Fees
  • Average Session Fee $225.00-$250.00
Insurance
  • Out of Network
  • Superbills given for PPOs. Dr. Nightingale is only contracted with Medicare

Education & Credentials

Dr. Lois Nightingale MA, Ph.D.
  • Female
  • License # PSY9503
  • Licensed in California
  • Practicing Since 1983

Dr. Lois Nightingale Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  • Available Online for residents of California
  • Online Therapy Details: Secure telehealth video/phone sessions through Simple Practice.
Dr. Lois Nightingale Practice Description
Dr. Nightingale has been the director of several psychiatric hospital units, including chemical dependency units. She has been extensively interviewed in the media and speaks to audiences on relationship communication, parenting and divorce recovery. She works with couples (including LGBTQ+ couples) to develop better communication skills and work through resentments and relationship crises. Her book, "It's a Bedroom not a Boardroom" was written with ambitious, competitive couples in mind. Since 1980 she has helped thousands of clients find practical solutions to challenges they have faced in life. She works with families and couples to regain closeness, cooperation and trust. To bring clients the most current treatments, she spends over 200 hours a year in continuing education and specialized training. It's important to her, that clients obtain the most effective treatment for their concerns. She also works in partnership with Journey Clinical to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for eligible clients. Please call her office to schedule an appointment. Her blog: wwwnightingalecenter.com. Relaxation exercises: http://bit.ly/24B9m3y and http://bit.ly/1Up1j4J Her book on relationships: http://amzn.to/29aDrBL Please leave your phone number when you call.

Practice Overview

16960 Bastanchury Road
Available both in-person and online
43 Years Experience
Couple, Family, Individual

Driving Directions

From south: Take Tustin exit off 91 fwy and go north. Turn east (right) on Bastanchury Rd., Eastern Star Professional plaza will be on the right. From north: Take 57 south to Imperial Hwy. east (left), to Rose Dr. right & then left on Bastanchury Rd

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