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Bruce Fredenburg

Therapist(he/him)
44 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello and welcome. You came to this site because something in your life needs to change. You might be feeling hopeless? Stuck? Fearful? Sometimes life's challenges can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about the future. You are looking for someone who can help.


I am a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals and families and couples identify obstacles, build resilience, create better solutions to difficult problems and improve emotional well-being. There is no “one size fits all” approach that works for everyone. Therefore I decided early in my career to learn as much as I could about all the many theories, where they overlapped, how they differed and how to apply them. My goal is to work with you to find what works for you specifically to feel supported and empowered.


In every session you will be met with kindness and respect and maybe a little dose of humor. Sometimes I might challenge you to examine your ideas to see where you get stuck and how you might reevaluate your patterns.


More on my qualifications

Board Certification in Clinical Hypnosis

EMDR therapist

Extensive training in mediation

Trained and experienced in the management of chronic pain, dealing with trauma, chemical dependency and addictions.

Co-author of the book Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce.

My approach to therapy

There is no “one size fits all” approach that works for everyone. Therefore I decided early in my career to learn as much as I could about all the many theories, where they overlapped, how they differed and how to apply them. My goal is to work with you to find what works for you specifically to feel supported and empowered.

What you can expect from me

The first conversation is simply about seeing whether we are a good fit. You are welcome to begin with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so we can talk through what you are hoping for and I can answer any questions you have. If we decide to work together, the first full session is a chance for us to get to know each other more fully, understand the areas of your life you would like to change, and begin shaping an individualised plan. You can expect a warm, non-judgemental space, clear next steps, and a sense that we are already working as a team. I usually reply within 24 to 48 hours and am happy to meet in person or online.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    44 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Fullerton
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Experiential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    30012 Ivy Glenn Drive #180b
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677