Unique minds therapeutic services
Services Provided
Children and Adolescents: Sometimes children and adolescents need support from someone other than family and peers.
When working with children, the traditional "talk therapy" is not as effective unless paired with creative play techniques which may involve workbooks, games and other kid friendly manipulative to engage and help work through issues.
With adolescents, some prefer to "talk out" their struggles, while others benefit from forms of play techniques.
During my assessment, I will identify which approach I think will promote comfort and elicit engagement with the therapeutic process.
Family Therapy: Families (blended families, two parent household, single parent) that are interested in improving communication, identify and utilize coping skills and solutions to enhance family interaction patterns.
Individual Therapy: For adults interested in talking with a therapist about concerns related to worries, sadness, grief, adjusting to life changes, and parenting.
Who I Am
Shauna's Practice
Shauna Ornellas is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in individual and family therapy and maintains a private practice in Mission Viejo California. With over 15 years of experience in seeing clients, and as a graduate of Chapman University specializing in Marriage & Family Counseling, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Teen Issues, Adjustment Issues, Anger, Impulse Control, Social Skills Training, Parenting skills and Relationship Challenges. Shauna primarily works with children and adolescents, families and offers parent training.
Shauna's Treatment Focus
Shauna works from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective to help individuals gain insight and develop skills to best reach their potential. This is achieved by providing a warm, neutral, safe space while maintaining an interactive approach working from a customized treatment plan.
Insurance
Shauna is a contracted provider for:
-Blue Cross of California
-Cigna