Hope Haven, Therapy with Samhara

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Samhara Soto, AMFT, APCC

Hey there! Our emotional pain can often feel paralyzing. This type of pain is one that people can’t often see, or worse, is often misunderstood. You don't need to experience those painful emotions alone. It can consume us if we let it. I mostly work with teenagers, but I also support adults, couples, and families in building resilience, strengthening connections, and building a life worth living. This life can feel lonely and difficult. In therapy, finding purpose, trust, and inner safety is possible. Connection helps heal us. Therapy provides the safety and clarity needed to build ourselves back up again.

With an integrative approach, I help empower your inner wisdom. Using humor and humility to remove the pressure that can keep us stuck. We’ll build practical skills to manage intense emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve relationships. Together, we’ll create meaningful goals and plans, so you feel understood, less alone, and motivated to experience life.

Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. I know what this feeling is like, and I won’t downplay how hard it can be. I hope I can bring you comfort, insight, and some laughs along the way. Healing is possible, and meaningful change starts with one first step. I’m here when you’re ready.

Using various approaches like DBT, EFT, and Gestalt principles, I customize treatment to meet your specific needs. This integrative approach uses various research-based modalities to make sure that we are doing what works best for you. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan, and I don't treat my clients that way. All people are unique and deserve to be treated with respect, integrity, and cultural humility.

For those first-generation Hispanic clients, I come from a similar background and can offer couples, family, or individual sessions in Spanish. I know my Latin-American community deserves to have its voice amplified and unique support that understands and respects our culture.

For more information on starting your first session with me, email or text me directly, and I can get you started. You are always welcome in my space.

I provide the following services,

Individual Teen Therapy

Individual Adult Therapy

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

The cost of therapy,

Individual Sessions - $250

Couples or Family Sessions - $300

Private pay,

We accept private pay clients - we provide a superbill to provide options for reimbursement with your HSA or out-of-network insurance provider upon request

Sliding scale services may be eligible

Insurance providers,

We work with: MediCal, Medicaid, Cal Optima, Blue-Cross, Blue CrossBlue-Shield, Anthem, Aetna, Optum, United Healthcare

I offer a free 15-minute video or phone consultation,

Finding the right therapist can be hard. I aim to simplify that process for you.

To schedule a session with me,

Send me an email at: Samhara@joyoflifetherapy.com

Text or call me at: ‪(949) 229-0234‬

Please leave a voicemail or message letting me know you're interested in services, and I will respond within 24-48 hours (likely sooner) with my availability to schedule your first free 15-minute consultation.

I will provide additional information regarding Joy of Life Therapy's session policies upon moving forward with the next steps in treatment.

Availability,

Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, I offer in-person and remote sessions

Limited availability on Saturdays as needed from 10 am to 2 pm

I start sessions at 10 am and as late as 8 pm, as needed

I try to update my availability regularly on my calendar link. For questions about available session times or my calendar link, please email or message me directly, and we can find a time that works best for us to meet.

The circle icons below are linked to my Psychology Today page, Joy of Life Therapy Inc. site, and TikTok account

The Therapy Room

Directions,

26040 Acero

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

The exact office suite will be provided upon scheduling our first in-person session. Instructions will be provided upon booking your first session with the calendar link.

For Teletherapy Sessions,

I will email you a link to our HIPAA-compliant Google Meet video session using the Joy of Life Therapy work account. All communication from me will arrive under the Joy of Life Therapy account. The calendar booking will include the link to your session, and a reminder email will be sent before your booking date.

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