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Dr. Joe Raphael

Orange County Christian Counseling

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Dr. Joe Raphael, DrPH, MBA, LMFT, FACLM

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-77740
(949) 520-1357 care@cachristiancounseling.com

With God’s help, we will work together to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life to give you hope for a more fulfilling and meaningful future in Christ. Some common concerns that my clients share include dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, emotional eating, weight concerns, chronic illness, and more. Whether you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals.

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Wrestling with What the Bible Says ...

Anger is one of those emotions that we’ve all felt at one point or another. It may have felt justified...

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The Best Bible Verses to Curb Overeating

Do you struggle with overeating? Many of us have this struggle. It’s difficult not to overeat in our abundant culture....

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Mental Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

Our pets quickly become part of the family. Before we know it, we can’t remember what life was like without...

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6 Tips for Coping with Divorce

Relationships can be messy. Even ending them can bring all manner of complications in dealing with the emotions, thoughts, and...

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Relationship Issues: Changing and ...

Relationships are like flowers. Sometimes they go through seasons of exceptional growth and blooming, and other times they need trimming...

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Getting Adult ADD in Focus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Getting Adult ADD in Focus: Causes, ...

One of the key ways to achieve your goals is to set them, create a plan to meet them, and...

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How to Find a Christian Counselor

“Sometimes, just the act of venting is helpful. Counseling provides a haven for precisely that kind of free-ranging release: You...

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When Words Dampen Your Spirit

Internet bullying, unsolicited advice from a stranger on your parenting methods, angry words of a spouse or best friend, someone...

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Biblical Marriage Advice: Echoing ...

Marriage was God’s idea. In the very first marriage ceremony, between our parents Adam and Eve, God officiated and gave...

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4 Biblical Truths About Building Self-Esteem
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4 Biblical Truths About Building ...

There is much to be said in our current culture on building self-esteem, and the importance of having a positive...

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7 Things to Discuss in Premarital Counseling
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7 Things to Discuss in Premarital ...

Something that many people look forward to is the day that they get married. For many, this is their next...

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Building Resilience Through Christian ...

There are any number of different reasons that people seek out counseling, and there are as many solutions to their...

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