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Psychological services in Lake Forest
Individual, couples and family therapy for children, teens, adults and seniors. No matter how complicated your situation, we take the time to understand you and build a treatment plan that fits.
Practical therapy that changes how life feels
Dr. Laird is trained in cognitive and behavioral therapy at the Beck Institute, so sessions often include practical tools, like the Dysfunctional Thought Record, that you can use between appointments. Dr. Shari brings decades of marriage and family work and a gentle, steady presence for grief.
Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Excessive worry
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Public speaking
Mood problems
- Depression
- Sadness
- Guilt
- Anger
- Sleep problems
- Self-esteem
Grief & loss
- Grief and bereavement
- Miscarriage and stillbirth
- Divorce recovery
- Life transitions
Relationships & family
- Relationship problems
- Communication skills
- Parenting issues
- Blended families
- Co-dependency
Addictions & compulsive behavior
- Drug and alcohol
- Sexual addiction
- Gambling
- Shopping or spending
- Internet addiction
- Relationship addiction
Personal growth
- Life purpose
- Career problems
- Procrastination and avoidance
- Time management
- Assertiveness
- Organization skills
Help with school, stress and growing up
Dr. Shari sees children from age 5, and both doctors see adolescents. We help with education-related problems, test anxiety, classroom anxiety, social anxiety, mood, and the family stress that often comes with them.
- Test and classroom anxiety
- Education-related problems
- Social anxiety and confidence
- Parenting support alongside your child's care
Your values belong in the room
Both doctors trained at Biola University, and Dr. Laird is an ordained minister. For clients who want it, faith can be part of the conversation. For clients who do not, it never has to come up.
Happiness is within reach
Working with children, adolescents, adults and seniors has given us a map of life, so to speak. We all hit hard stretches, and it is our joy to help people find a way of living that brings a better quality of life.
By getting ahead of today's problems through effective counseling, we can help change your life. Call either doctor directly to talk about whether we are a good fit.