Brief Therapy Focused on Lasting Results.
Dr. Lois Nightingale
Dr. Nightingale specializes in Brief Therapy Focused on Lasting Results.
She works with individuals and families who are experiencing frustration and personal challenges. Her book, "It's a Bedroom not a Boardroom" presents her philosophy about improving ambitious couple's communication. She has written self-help books for children and parents to help children through challenging times. She also helps parents set up behavior modification systems in their own homes.
She is proactive in her therapy sessions and helps clients attain the peace of mind they seek. Her books can be found at Amazon.com/author/loisnightingale
History of the Nightingale Center
Dr. Lois Nightingale established the Nightingale Center in 1990 in Yorba Linda.
Dr. Nightingale has been at her current location since 1990 when it was owned by Yorba Hills Psychiatric Hospital. She pioneered and directed a postpartum program there. The facility was later purchased by Charter Behavioral Health where she was director of their Chemical Dependency program. Eastern Star is the current owner of the medical plaza. Because of her therapeutic strategies and commitment to the community, Dr. Nightingale now sees second and third generation clients at her office.
Dr. Nightingale knew she wanted to be a psychologist from a young age. She was licensed as a Marriage, Family, Child Therapist at 25 and a clinical Psychologist at 26.
Along with her private practice she speaks at conferences, authors books and journal articles, and does media interviews on psychological topics. She has been interviewed by Anderson Cooper, Tom Brokaw, Susan Powder, Jerry Springer, CNN's Soyna Freeman and numerous others. She has been a faculty member with La Leche League International and the Holmes School of Ministry. She has testified extensively as an expert witness and has done psychological testing for children and adults since 1982.
She is the proud mother of two adult children, and enjoys traveling abroad. For relaxation and rejuvenation, she races outrigger canoes on the Pacific ocean.
She believes that her enthusiasm for life is an important part of being an effective therapist.
Brief Therapy Focused on Lasting Results
Our goal is to empower you to solve the challenges disrupting your life now. We are focused on the solution, not the problem. Because the therapy we utilize is results oriented, the majority of our clients are in treatment between 6 and 12 sessions, usually beginning with weekly therapy sessions and then progressing to every other week and more infrequent appointments.
How does therapy work at the Nightingale Center?
When we meet with you we don’t just sit there, listen and nod. We provide step-by-step strategies to help you feel more in control of your life.
After compassionately helping you define your personal areas of challenge, we then work with you to develop a specific practical, individualized plan. This may include:
Up to date information and/or research about your problem.
Focus on behavioral changes that lead to feeling better.
New exciting skill-building techniques including better communication skills.
Outline of your options and choices.
Creative exploration and re-choosing of coping skills that no longer work.
Referrals to self-help resources, such as books, podcasts and groups to help you realize your dreams.
Homework assignments between sessions to expedite results.
Our dedication to confidentiality and your privacy.
Enthusiastic support and encouragement as you put your plan into action!
At the Nightingale Center it is important that our clients feel heard and respected. We believe that everyone does the best they are able to do, based on what they can see as available to them at the time.
At The Nightingale Center we specialize in treating:
Depression
Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
Relationship/communication issues
Behavioral problems in children and adolescents
Grief therapy
Divorce recovery
Midlife reassessment
Parenting skills
Co-dependency
Addictions
Stress/burnout
Postpartum issues
Abusive (verbally and physically) relationships
Eating disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Life transitions
To schedule an appointment please call 714-993-5343.
We do not provide immediate crisis intervention at this web site. If you are experiencing a life-threatening crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room for treatment and intervention.
At the Nightingale Center we know that feeling out of control, ineffective, isolated, frustrated or even angry can be common during major life stress.
Many stresses may occur unexpectedly, such as:
The ending (or potential ending) of a relationship.
Children acting out
Sibling rivalry
Discovery of an addiction or affair
Memories of childhood trauma
Midlife reassessment
Accidents
Illness
Death
Job loss/Salary decrease
Job burn-out
Some stresses are expected but stressful:
New marriage
Career/school changes
Step children
A birth/adoption
A move
A new job
We understand that difficulty in adjusting to any one of these changes may be painful and stressful to you and those you love.
Most of life’s obstacles can be resolved on your own, or with the help of friends and family. But, there are times when your regular resources seem inadequate. A qualified, experienced professional can offer a special kind of help.
At the Nightingale Center, we are experienced at helping you overcome the symptoms that can arise from these stresses, such as:
Depression/Withdrawal from activities
Anxiety/Panic attacks
Changes in sleeping or eating patterns
Outbursts of anger and frustration
Self-medicating with alcohol/drugs/sex/food/shopping/gambling
Relationship problems
Feeling out of control
A deep sense of dissatisfaction with life
Not attaining the goals you set for yourself
Conflict avoidance
Poor concentration/memory impairment
You do not have to face life’s challenges alone. Call us today and schedule your appointment, 714-993-5343