"Supporting individuals and professionals through burnout, life transitions, and emotional healing."

Natasha Gaffaney, M.A. – Therapist for Professionals, Career Burnout & Emotional Wellness in Orange County

Natasha combines a deep understanding of healthcare systems and human behavior to guide clients toward peace, strength, and purpose. Available in Laguna Beach or via Telehealth throughout California.

Meet Natasha Gaffaney, Career & Wellness Therapist in Orange County


With a background in nursing and clinical program leadership, Natasha Gaffaney, AMFT, brings a powerful mix of professional insight and therapeutic care to her work. She specializes in helping healthcare workers, high-stress professionals, and individuals facing career shifts, burnout, or personal setbacks.

Natasha believes healing starts by meeting people exactly where they are. Her style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that we are not defined by our past pain—but empowered by how we move forward.

She works with individuals, couples, and families to explore purpose, build emotional resilience, and develop coping skills that reduce stress and improve relationships. Her approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment theory. Clients describe her as compassionate, empowering, and practical.

Whether you’re a nurse facing burnout, a parent juggling too much, or someone seeking a fresh start, Natasha helps clients rewrite their stories with clarity and courage.

Natasha is supervised by Kathleen "Kay" Wenger, M.A., LMFT #38183, LPCC #1450. She offers sessions in Laguna Beach and online via Telehealth.


Who I Work Best With: I work best with professionals, caregivers, and individuals feeling the emotional toll of burnout, career stress, or life changes. I especially connect with healthcare workers, women navigating demanding roles, and clients seeking therapy that feels collaborative, supportive, and purposeful.

If you're feeling drained, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your sense of self, I offer a grounded, empowering space to begin again.

Areas of Expertise

  • Therapy for Healthcare Workers
  • Burnout & Stress Management
  • Career Change Counseling
  • Work-Life Balance & Role Transitions
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Family Conflict & Parenting Support
  • Trauma Recovery & PTSD
  • Therapy for Women in High-Stress Careers
  • Emotional Resilience & Self-Esteem
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Therapy for Doctors, Nurses, and First Responders
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & DBT
  • Telehealth Therapy (California-wide)

Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the emotional weight of others, balancing career demands, or navigating change. I use a mix of evidence-based therapies to help you manage distress, develop clarity, and move toward the life you want—not just the life you're coping with.

Together, we’ll identify unwanted patterns, explore triggers, and find tools that work for you. Whether you’re processing trauma, rebuilding after burnout, or needing to feel more grounded, I will walk alongside you with empathy and respect.

My goal is always to support growth, build self-awareness, and create momentum toward healing.

My Approach to Therapy

Credentials & Experience

  • Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT #147477)
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University
  • B.S. in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach
  • Extensive experience directing and managing clinical care programs
  • Available in Laguna Beach and statewide via Telehealth
  • Supervised by Kathleen Wenger, M.A., LMFT #38183, LPCC #1450

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