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Bridgman Psychological Services | Psychologist & Therapist in Lake Forest, CA
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Steady, experienced help for life's difficult decisions.
Bridgman Psychological Services is a two-doctor practice near the I-5 in Lake Forest. We help adults, couples, families and teens with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships and recovery.
- Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- Evening and Saturday appointments, telehealth for existing patients
- Monthly superbills for out-of-network insurance benefits
- CA PsychologistLicense PSY14510
- CA Licensed MFTLicense MFC28928
- Beck Institute trainedFellow & Diplomate, Academy of CBT
- Graduate facultyTeaching psychology for 25+ years
What people come to see us about
No problem is too small to talk about, and no story is too complicated. These are the areas we work with most.
Anxiety & worry
Panic, phobias, social anxiety, obsessive thoughts and the worry that will not switch off.
Learn more →Depression & mood
Sadness, guilt, anger and low motivation that are getting in the way of work, home or school.
Learn more →Grief & loss
Bereavement, miscarriage and pregnancy loss, divorce and the losses nobody else sees.
Learn more →Couples & family
Communication, conflict, parenting, blended families and recovering after divorce.
Learn more →Addiction & recovery
Alcohol, drugs, gambling, spending and sexual addiction, plus support for the people who love them.
Learn more →Personal growth
Life purpose, procrastination, assertiveness, career stress and self-esteem.
Learn more →Children & teens
School stress, test and classroom anxiety, mood and behavior. Dr. Shari sees children from age 5.
Learn more →Faith-integrated care
Both doctors trained at Biola's Rosemead School. Faith can be part of therapy when you want it to be.
Learn more →Two doctors, decades of Orange County practice
Laird Bridgman, Psy.D., CEAP
Licensed Psychologist, PSY14510
Cognitive and behavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships and recovery from addictive and compulsive behavior. Trained with Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Judy Beck, and consulting psychologist to Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback Church for over twenty years.
Read Dr. Laird's story →Shari Bridgman, Ph.D.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFC28928
Grief and loss, depression, anxiety, parenting and relationships. Founder of the Empty Arms support ministry and author of In Heavenly Arms, a book that has helped thousands of families through miscarriage.
Read Dr. Shari's story →Your first appointment, step by step
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Here is exactly what happens next.
Call or send a message
Call the doctor you would like to see, or use our contact form. We are happy to start with a short phone interview to see if we are a good fit.
Your first session
We review the therapy agreement, talk through what brings you in and your background, and begin to set goals. Sessions run 45 to 50 minutes.
A plan that fits you
Most people come weekly. We build a plan around your goals, often with practical tools you can use between sessions.
Straightforward about cost
We are a private-pay practice. Neither Dr. Laird nor Dr. Shari is a contracted provider with an insurance company, which keeps your care between you and your therapist.
- Payment by cash or check at each session
- Monthly superbills you can submit to your insurer for out-of-network reimbursement
- Out-of-network benefits are not available on HMO plans
- Your therapist will go over fees with you before you begin
Office hours
| Dr. Laird Bridgman | Tuesday 7 am to 7 pm Telehealth for existing patients, variable openings |
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| Dr. Shari Bridgman | Monday 8 am to 8 pm Friday 8 am to 8 pm Saturday 8 am to noon |
Hours can change. Call to confirm a time that works for you.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being.”Carl Rogers
A quiet office just off the I-5
Our office is in the brick building at 22792 Centre Drive, Suite 103, in Lake Forest, with parking right outside. We see clients from Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita and across south Orange County.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. We are not an emergency service.
