Misha

Ms Misha Henning

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“An Experienced and competent psychotherapist working with adult and seniors.”

About Me

I support adults and seniors navigating life's unique challenges and transitions. In our sessions, I offer a grounded space to gently explore personal histories and current relationship dynamics. We'll work collaboratively to make sense of your experiences, fostering deeper understanding and resilience. My aim is for you to feel heard and empowered, finding clarity and peace as you move forward.

Approach

Work begins with noticing patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships, then tracking how they affect daily life. I guide clients through brief experiments and skills training—including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy techniques and stress-management practices—to examine triggers, practice new responses, and build relational skills. Sessions move at a steady, practical pace, integrating coaching and relationship counseling approaches where helpful. Available in English and Farsi in Laguna Woods, California, this process suits adults and elderly people ready to examine patterns and practice change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

John F Kennedy University

Service Areas

Online

In-person

Orange County

Laguna Woods, California

United States