Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Counseling has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services for over two decades. Founded by Yoshimi Enger, a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with 24 years of clinical experience, our practice specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Yoshimi holds a master's degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, accredited by the American Psychological Association, and employs evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Our culturally sensitive practice serves clients from diverse backgrounds, with particular expertise in multicultural counseling due to Yoshimi's tri-cultural heritage. We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs, focusing on fostering personal growth, improving communication skills, and resolving emotional distress.Our therapeutic approach combines active guidance with mindful listening, ensuring clients stay focused on their most pressing concerns while developing practical coping strategies. Located in Mission Viejo, California, we serve clients from surrounding communities, providing both in-person and virtual counseling options. Yoshimi's extensive experience includes working with clients facing severe mental health challenges, addiction recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Our practice maintains affiliations with multiple community organizations and has received recognition from fellow mental health professionals for its impactful therapeutic approach. We are committed to continuous professional development, maintaining certifications in specialized treatment modalities to better serve our clients' evolving needs.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Grief Counseling
Codependency Support
Multicultural Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our practice utilizes EMDR therapy for effective trauma treatment
- Culturally sensitive approach informed by tri-cultural expertise
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Active therapeutic guidance with mindful listening techniques
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association (APA)
What people say
Phenomenal therapist
Highly emotionally intelligent
Changed my life
Compassionate and direct
Reshaped my life
Services
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps clients process traumatic memories through guided eye movements. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and trauma from accidents or abuse. Sessions typically last 60-90 minutes, with most clients experiencing significant symptom reduction after 6-12 sessions.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection. Sessions focus on improving listening skills, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust. Treatment plans include practical tools for maintaining healthy relationships and addressing specific challenges like infidelity or parenting disagreements.
Depression Treatment
Comprehensive treatment for depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques. Therapy addresses symptoms like persistent sadness, loss of interest, and motivation issues. Treatment includes skill-building for emotional regulation and identifying negative thought patterns affecting daily functioning.
Anxiety Management
Specialized programs for anxiety disorders including panic attacks, phobias, and generalized anxiety. Techniques include breathing exercises, cognitive restructuring, and gradual exposure therapy. Clients learn to identify triggers and develop coping strategies for managing symptoms in daily life.
Grief Counseling
Guided support through the grieving process following death, divorce, or significant life changes. Therapy addresses complicated grief patterns and helps clients develop healthy coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on processing emotions, adjusting to life changes, and finding meaning in loss.
People
Yoshimi Enger
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
With 24 years of clinical experience, Yoshimi Enger specializes in trauma recovery, couples therapy, and multicultural counseling. She earned her master's degree from APA-accredited Fuller Theological Seminary and has worked in diverse mental health settings including hospitals, community clinics, and private practice.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you specialize in any particular mental health issues?
We specialize in trauma recovery, depression treatment, anxiety management, relationship counseling, and multicultural mental health concerns.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes, with extended sessions available for specialized treatments like EMDR therapy.
Do you offer virtual counseling options?
Yes, we provide telehealth sessions for clients who prefer remote therapy or have scheduling constraints.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Mission Viejo and surrounding Orange County communities, with virtual services available statewide.
