Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Mission Viejo, California CA
Mission Viejo Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
|
| 33% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 39% |
Online Only |
|
| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 51% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Stress |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
| 44% | Loss or Grief |
We are proud to feature top rated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Mission Viejo. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Morgan Pemberton
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR certified
Mrs. Pemberton is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, OCD, and ADHD. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Chapman University and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Hope International University in Fullerton, California. Mrs. Pemberton is a Certified EMDR Therapist, a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH), and an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP).
11 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California (Online Only)
Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
My therapy practice is built on compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported as they navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Using approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, I work with you at your pace to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and support meaningful, lasting change. If you’re looking for a therapist who values connection, respect, and practical tools for growth, I invite you to reach out.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California (Online Only)
Nina Marikian
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Life can leave you feeling shaken—betrayal, relational abuse, or divorce can erode trust, shake your sense of self, and make relationships feel unsafe. It’s normal to feel hurt, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I also specialize in sex therapy and intimacy work. Whether sexual desire feels distant, connection feels confusing, or intimacy brings anxiety, we can explore what’s getting in the way and work toward sexual confidence, satisfying closeness, and authentic connection.
In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we’ll address the patterns holding you back, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and take practical steps toward safer, more fulfilling relationships and intimacy—so you can feel heard, valued, and connected again.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California
Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is committed to providing a positive approach to health and wellness that includes interventions designed to support you in achieving optimal health in body, mind, and spirit. I started Orange County Health Psychologists with the goal of hiring some of the best therapists in Orange County and providing a safe and nurturing therapy environment for individuals, couples, and families. Today, we have over 20 highly skilled and compassionate providers in three Orange County locations.
All of our health care providers are adept at treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. What sets us apart is that each of our providers also has expertise in a unique sub-specialty including chronic pain, EMDR, sleep disorders, neuropsychology, grief and loss, terminal illness, cardiac-psychology, geropsychology, women's health, rehabilitation psychology, caregiver stress, psycho-oncology, energy psychology and eating disorders.
We provide a variety of testing and assessment services including those for ADD/ADHD, memory loss, surrogacy, Asperger's and high-functioning autism, pre-marital assessment, and bariatric surgery.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California
Katelyn Winslow
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I specialize in helping individuals and couples strengthen their communication, deepen their connection, and cultivate overall emotional and spiritual well-being. My approach empowers clients to develop self-compassion, clarity, and acceptance as they navigate life’s challenges with grace. My goal is to help you experience healing that strengthens you not only for today, but for a lifetime.
3 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California (Online Only)
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
As an EMDR-certified and perinatal mental health certified therapist, with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in:
-EMDR for Childhood Trauma in High-Functioning Adults (e.g., adults who had "good enough" childhoods but still feel anxious, struggle with imposter syndrome and/or feeling not good enough, relationship issues and attachment wounds)
-Birth Trauma & Traumatic Medical Experiences (e.g., C-section trauma, emergency delivery, NICU stays, OB complications, feeling “robbed” of birth experience, intrusive memories of labor)
-High-Achieving New Moms with Anxiety (e.g., intrusive thoughts and worry, difficulty adjusting, feeling like a failure, feeling like you lost yourself, bonding experience not what was anticipated, etc.)
11 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychiatrist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), crisis intervention therapy, and interpersonal therapy with a focus on anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, dramatically, so that you enjoy your life much more fully.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California
Emma Esper
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
As a therapist and clinical counselor, I help to hold the weight of anxiety, trauma, depression, and relational conflict, and encourage self acceptance. There is beauty in showing up for yourself, and bravery in turning towards struggle. When we deny our struggle, we deny a part of us that is longing to be seen. Struggle and suffering are hard to face, as it often leaves us feeling broken. Many of us were never taught to embrace our flaws and imperfections. What if we could see the broken pieces of ourselves, the parts of us that are scarred, and view them with compassion? What if we saw our scars as marks of courage and resiliency?
The journey towards wholeness includes accepting each part of ourselves, the part that is joyful, the part that laughs, the part that hurts, the part that feels empty. My work is based on the hope that we can step into our authentic selves, to feel without shame, accept our darkness, live mindfully in our own light, and recognize that who we are is enough.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California
Dr. Stefanie Tweedly
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My goal is to help individuals move toward better being; to grow and be healthier. To this end, I assist individuals in improving their emotional well-being through warm, genuine, non-judgmental exploration of their experiences. In this exploration, I work with the individual in a collaborative process to guide them to heal their core wounds and struggles. This process not only helps improve current symptoms and distress, but also provides the individual with skills that help them navigate future challenges.
In addition to using more traditional therapeutic interventions, I also incorporate a holistic approach; generally in considering all aspects of the individual, including mind, body, and spirit, and specifically in using interventions such as mindfulness, meditation, body awareness work, and yoga.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
I have a boutique practice where I work with adults and couples on personal development, anxiety/depression, relationship/communication issues, parenting solutions and boundary setting. As a graduate of California State University Northridge, I attended Pepperdine University and later received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from CSPP. While completing my Fellowship at UCLA in the Department of Psychiatry, I was a Research Associate and Lecturer in Neurology. I offer my life experience as a wife and mother of two, I understand the pressures that arise trying to create meaningful lives in a world full of pressures.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA California