All of us need support at different times through our lives. The ability to see this and ask for help is a powerful statement of owns health. My intention is to create safe and compassionate space for each individual to examine their life experiences and support them as they embark on a journey toward self discovery and wellness.
As a therapist for 20 years I worked with individuals, youth and couples dealing with wide range of issues such as: stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting and more. My approach is holistic and I utilize variety of therapeutic modalities (CBT, ACT, Client centered, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness) to help access your strengths, trust your own personal inner guidance to lead you through difficult times. My goal is to work side by side with you and support you in discovering new ways of being, challenging old beliefs and rules that no longer serve you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 49661
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Love her
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Magdalena for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Magdalena has been so wonderful! She is such an experienced therapist. She is awesome at validating my feelings and really hears me out. I feel so safe talking with her. She listens and understands me well. She also so compassionate and caring and kind. I've appreciated her so much and would highly recommend her. She's very helpful and clinically sound. =)
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Magdalena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Magdalena has given me the kind of support and comfortable atmosphere I have been looking for in a therapist for years. She listens so well, provides me with honest opinions and help, and is always cheering me on and making me feel capable of achieving my goals. She is so professional and so easy to communicate with and fast to get in contact with. 10/10 !!
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Magdalena for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
From our very first session Magdalena made me feel seen and heard. She listened to everything that I had to share and offered practical and supportive steps to help me in areas I needed some support. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Magdalena for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
She is a wonderful therapist.
Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with Magdalena for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Magdalena Orr provided exceptional service and thoughtful follow up. She offered an interesting perspective with thought provoking suggestions and approaches. She was on time for all scheduled appointments and very communicative through messaging.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Magdalena for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue