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Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach, California, is a vibrant coastal community known for its artistic culture and stunning landscapes. This picturesque locale fosters a sense of connection among residents, though it also faces notable social and economic challenges. With a diverse range of housing options and a mix of high and low-income households, disparities in wealth impact residents’ access to quality healthcare and mental health resources. These economic factors can contribute to feelings of anxiety and isolation, particularly among vulnerable populations such as adolescents. Additionally, the community's commitment to sustainability and local businesses reflects a desire for a supportive environment, yet the pressures of modern life may still lead to mental health challenges. Fortunately, Laguna Beach offers a spectrum of local mental health resources aimed at addressing these issues through compassionate, integrative care. Residents are encouraged to explore the directory for various support services tailored to meet individual needs and promote overall well-being.

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Laguna Beach, CA Therapists
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Amy Amelia Hardwick

Amy Amelia Hardwick

Laguna Beach, CA
Psychologist, MA
Dr. Amy Amelia Hardwick is a compassionate psychologist with a wealth of experience working with individuals across a spectrum of ages, including preteens, children, teens, and elders. Her dedication to mental health is evident in her comprehensive approach to therapy, focusing on critical issues such as depression, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety. Dr. Hardwick utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Somatic therapy, and Emotionally Focused therapy, ensuring a culturally sensitive and integrative experience for her clients. Through approaches like coaching, mindfulness, and solution-focused brief therapy, she empowers her clients to navigate their emotional challenges and foster personal growth. Dr. Hardwick's expertise in various techniques, from CBT to holistic methodologies, emphasizes her commitment to meeting each client's unique needs, whether in individual, couples, or family settings. Her warm, empathetic energy creates a safe space for clients to explore their inner thoughts and feelings, guiding them toward healing and resilience.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Josh Beckman

Josh Beckman

Laguna Beach, CA
MA
Josh Beckman, MA, is dedicated to providing kind and professional therapeutic care to teens and adults facing a variety of challenges. His flexible approach allows clients to identify and understand their unique issues, facilitating a path towards resolution. With a strong emphasis on healing trauma, fostering safe attachments, and enabling clients to embrace an authentic life, Josh helps individuals explore the parts of themselves that feel disconnected or are in pain. As an adoptee himself, he specializes in navigating the lifelong implications of adoption, abandonment, and unmet childhood needs, working compassionately with all members of the adoption triad as well as those grappling with feelings of disconnection. With extensive experience addressing addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, Josh employs an integrative approach to psychotherapy that is deeply attuned to the mind-body connection. He is committed to creating a comfortable and safe therapeutic environment where compassion and trust thrive, allowing for genuine growth. As a passionate advocate for self-care, he encourages clients to engage in activities that promote well-being, including creativity, personal growth, nutrition, and nurturing relationships.
Specialties
Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Depression Domestic Violence Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Sleeping Well
Allie Brody Runkel

Allie Brody Runkel

Laguna Beach, CA
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Allie Brody Runkel, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), offers a warm and safe space for healing to her clients. In her therapeutic practice, she collaborates with individuals to uncover the challenges they face and initiate transformation by identifying disruptive thoughts and behavior patterns. With a focus on disentangling from old habits, Allie guides her clients towards healthier choices through authentic connections that delve deeper into their essential selves. She finds fulfillment in working with adults who have experienced turbulent childhoods and continue to encounter dysfunctional relationship patterns, either with themselves or with others. By utilizing relational techniques, Allie helps clients tap into their inner healing intelligence, aiming for a rewiring process that fosters a more regulated and authentic alignment with their true needs and desires. Her goal is to support individuals in achieving greater stability and insight into themselves. Understanding that life can be overwhelming, Allie recognizes how easily we can become lost amidst life's demands. She believes that the presence of a compassionate listener can facilitate relaxation and healing, ultimately creating a warm therapeutic relationship that serves as a mirror for self-exploration—a true privilege she extends in her practice.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Borderline (BPD) Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Spirituality

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