Find A Psychologist in Lake Elsinore, CA.

As a psychologist, my approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. I believe in fostering a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, DBT, ACT and EFT, to tailor our sessions to your unique needs and goals. Together, we work on building insight, developing coping strategies, and creating positive changes in your life. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, and I am here to support you on your journey towards greater self-awareness, personal growth, and healing.

There are many different types of therapists out there, with a variety of specialties, levels and types of training and experience. Trying to understand these differences and finding the type of therapist that is right for you can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who has an earned Doctoral Degree and passed the most rigorous professional training and licensing requirements in the field. These professionals most typically focus their practice on talk or behavioral therapies and have the widest variety of and deepest understanding of and training in therapeutic techniques. Psychologists are capable of working with the widest variety of issues including the most complex and challenging types of mental health issues.

The mind is incredibly malleable. Our environment and reactions to it continually form thoughts and processes for thinking. Sometimes, this happens without our consent or awareness and we end up with thought patterns we cannot find our way out of. We may not even know where they came from. This is why it takes a new environment and new influences e.g. a psychologist. The trick is to reverse the influences and teach the mind new patterns while breaking old ones. This is something OCAC leads the field in. Our primary approach is through cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT. Essentially, the goal is to build new associations and challenge old associations and the underlying assumptions the mind has made. By clueing patients in to how their mind is working...(view profile to read more)

Hi, I'm Dr. Shannon Walker Welcome to our therapeutic practice, where we embark on journeys of transformation, personal growth, and resilience. In this space, we bring sturdy compassion and unwavering dedication to helping you make real and lasting changes. We're not here to sugarcoat things or tiptoe around issues because we understand that life is an adventure, and together, we're here to conquer it.