Noel Legorburu
I"m an experienced clinician and I work with individuals in a short-term solution oriented practice. Chronic stress, anxiety, or professional burnout can take over. and lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use and lead to emotional exhaustion. These difficulties rarely stay isolated and can impact your life at work, home and community activities.. I help people navigate major life transitions—like divorce, career shifts, or new medical diagnoses for you or a loved one. in healthier, more productive ways. I also specialize in supporting individuals and their loved ones through the fallout of substance use, gambling, or compulsive sexual behaviors. You don’t have to navigate this path in isolation. As a dedicated provider, I offer a compassionate, 100% confidential space designed to help you regain control and heal.
First session
In the first session, we will explore your specific history and objectives. I'll review your intake paperwork prior to our first session so we can spend our time in conversation . Based on your situation I'll ask some clarifying questions but the focus will be on you explaining your needs and circumstances. It's important that I understand your situation so that we can discuss treatment recommendations begin work!
Strengths
My greatest strength as a clinician comes from my own journey through life’s inevitable storms.I know firsthand how messy, overwhelming, and unpredictable life can be, and I deeply understand the immense courage it takes to acknowledge your struggles and open up to change. Because I have navigated my own difficult transitions—including the painful ripples of addiction, codependency, career shifts, and health challenges—I do not sit across from you as a detached observer. Instead, I meet you with genuine empathy as a fellow traveler who honors your vulnerability and respects your pain.Through my personal healing and decades of professional experience, I have developed the skill to guide our conversations gently and effectively. Together, we will ask the right questions, uncover the unique strengths you already possess, and discover practical solutions that bring balance and peace back into your life.
Ideal clients
I help people navigate major life transitions—like divorce, career shifts, or new medical diagnoses for you or a loved one. I also specialize in supporting individuals and their loved ones through the fallout of substance use, gambling, or compulsive sexual behaviors. I"m a good fit for people who are willing to try on new ideas and behaviors to see what works best for them.
Origin story
My path into this field began during the profound challenges of the AIDS crisis. Stepping forward to volunteer during that pivotal time completely reshaped my perspective on healing, community, and human resilience. What started as a desire to help quickly became a deeply rewarding and inspiring turning point in my life..Driven by that experience, I dedicated my career to navigating complex systems of care. Over the decades, my journey has spanned vital roles in domestic violence counseling, children's services, and clinical psychiatry, before ultimately rooting my practice predominantly in addiction medicine. Across each of these distinct fields, I have been consistently awed by the incredible capacity of the human spirit. I have watched individuals and families navigate immense hardship and, time and again, make profound changes that significantly reduce their suffering and improve their daily lives.I learned early on that true transformation doesn't happen in isolation. It requires a precise, thoughtful combination of personal effort, compassionate support, and the right information. Witnessing people reclaim their agency and build paths toward wellness is exactly why I choose this work. It has been a truly amazing journey—one of mutual growth, deep connection, and profound hope—and it is a path I am incredibly grateful to be on every single day.
Ongoing work together
We'll identify your specific goals early in the process and check in on progress during each of our sessions.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT focuses on changing how you relate to your inner experiences. We all experience challenges, painful thoughts, and difficult emotions that can leave us feeling completely stuck. In my practice, I use a gentle, action-oriented approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support you.
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy is a scientifically proven approach that focuses on your natural ability to grow and heal. Instead of looking at you as a medical diagnosis to be fixed, it treats you as a whole person who already has the inner strength to overcome challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you notice and change the negative thoughts that lead to harmful habits. It gives you practical, everyday tools to manage mental health or addiction, putting you back in control of your life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Managing emotions can be challenging when our life circumstances are difficult. DBT focuses on accepting feelings while learning to change unhelpful emotional responses,
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Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 22918