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Bonnie Fagan Therapy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing mental health services for children, teens, and adults in Orange County, CA.

Growth and change can be difficult, but you've already taken the first step. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can work together to explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges and help you on your journey toward finding personal fulfillment. I use a person centered approach where I integrate Strengths Based, Mindfulness, and CBT techniques that are tailored to your specific needs. I have proven experience working with individuals and families from a range of backgrounds having trouble adjusting to challenges

I specialize in maternal mental health, treating trauma, anxiety, and self esteem issues in children and teens as well as individual challenges related to anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, college student/young professional challenges. Additionally I provide coaching to parents on how to manage behavioral difficulties in young children. I also offer pre-marital counseling. I utilize both in person and online formats in order to best meet your needs.

02/05/2026

It’s easy to underestimate your progress when you’re focused on how far you still want to go. But growth isn’t always loud or obvious. Often, it’s happening quietly — in the effort you make, the skills you practice, and the way you keep going even when things feel hard.

Every attempt matters.
Every small step counts.
Even setbacks can carry meaning and learning.

If you’re in a season where things feel slow, heavy, or uncertain, this is your reminder that progress can exist alongside struggle. You don’t have to feel confident or motivated all the time for change to be happening.

And if you’re finding it hard to trust the process on your own, support can help. Therapy offers a space to sort through the tough days, build insight, and move forward in a way that feels steady and sustainable. If you’re curious about starting or returning to therapy, feel free to reach out to .fagan.therapy 🤍

You’re doing more than you think.

02/04/2026

Sometimes progress doesn’t look like a big breakthrough.
It looks like showing up again, even when motivation is low, emotions are heavy, or the outcome isn’t clear yet.

Each small effort matters.
Each “I tried anyway” matters.
Consistency — not perfection — is what creates lasting change.

If you’re working toward a goal and feeling discouraged, this is your reminder that momentum is built quietly, one day at a time. You’re doing more than you think, even on the days that feel small.

If you’d like support with staying grounded, building consistency, or working toward personal or emotional goals in a way that feels sustainable, therapy can help. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Feel free to reach out to .fagan.therapy to learn more about getting started 🤍

02/03/2026

Progress rarely comes from one big moment.
It comes from showing up again and again, especially on the days it feels hard, messy, or unmotivating.

Small steps count.
Imperfect effort counts.
Resting and returning counts.

Over time, those quiet choices add up to real change — whether you’re working on your mental health, relationships, habits, or sense of self. You don’t have to have it all figured out today. You just have to keep showing up in the ways you can.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move toward your goals, support can make a difference. Therapy can help you break things down, build skills, and feel less alone in the process. If you’re curious about starting therapy or want help creating sustainable change, feel free to reach out to .fagan.therapy 🤍

You don’t have to do this by yourself.

01/27/2026

If you’ve been feeling more tired, unmotivated, low, or emotionally heavy during the winter months, you’re not alone. Shorter days, less sunlight, and changes in routine can all impact our mood and nervous system.

For some, this shows up as the “winter blues.” For others, it may feel more intense or persistent, like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Either way, your experience is valid—and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

Small supports can help: increasing light exposure, staying gently connected to others, keeping routines simple, and offering yourself extra compassion during this season. And sometimes, extra support is needed.

If winter has been feeling especially heavy or you’re noticing changes in mood, energy, or motivation that are hard to shake, therapy can be a supportive place to talk it through and find tools that fit you.

You’re welcome to reach out to .fagan.therapy if you’d like support, have questions, or are interested in starting therapy 🤍

01/21/2026

Parenting a tween can feel like a daily swing between connection and conflict, closeness and pushback. 💛

This stage is normal — and also incredibly challenging.

Tweens are navigating big emotions, growing independence, social pressures, and a brain that’s still under construction. Mood shifts, resistance, and emotional outbursts aren’t signs you’re “doing it wrong” — they’re signs your child is growing.

A few gentle reminders:
✨ You don’t have to win every battle
✨ Staying curious builds trust
✨ Connection opens the door to cooperation
✨ Lightness and play still matter — even now

And sometimes, extra support can make a meaningful difference. Therapy can help tweens develop emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence — and can also support parents in navigating this season with more clarity and calm.

If you’re noticing increased anxiety, big mood swings, withdrawal, or ongoing struggles at home or school, reaching out for support is a strong and caring step. You don’t have to do this alone.

Feel free to message or reach out to .fagan.therapy if you’re wondering whether therapy might be a good fit for your tween. 💬

01/20/2026

Small choices today can make tomorrow feel a little lighter 🌱

You don’t need to overhaul your entire routine or become a “new version” of yourself overnight. Sometimes caring for your future self looks like setting out your clothes, going to bed a bit earlier, taking a few deep breaths, or writing down one intention for the next day.

Habits don’t have to be perfect to be helpful. Consistency grows from compassion, not pressure. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you’re interested in talking with someone about building supportive habits, improving overall wellness, or creating routines that actually fit your life, reach out to .fagan.therapy to explore working together 🤍

01/19/2026

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., a reminder that kindness and courage often show up in everyday choices.

Choosing empathy over judgment, speaking up when something isn’t fair, including others, and leading with compassion are powerful forms of emotional strength. These small, intentional actions not only shape our communities — they also shape our inner world.

When we practice compassion outwardly, we nurture it inwardly. When we act with courage, even in quiet ways, we build confidence, connection, and emotional resilience.

Small acts truly do create meaningful change 🤍
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01/16/2026

Friday reminder: doing your best counts — even when it felt messy.

So many people go through life believing they aren’t good enough- that they should be more organized, more productive, more “together.” But growth and healing are rarely neat. They often look like confusion, mixed emotions, self-doubt, and doing the best you can with what you have in the moment.

If this week felt messy, that doesn’t mean you failed. It means you’re human. And sometimes the most meaningful progress happens beneath the surface, long before things look polished on the outside.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to sort through the mess, therapy can be a supportive space to slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and take the next step forward — at your own pace.

Reach out to .fagan.therapy if you’re interested in support or curious about starting therapy 🤍

01/15/2026

You don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. 💛
So often we want to make a change, start a new routine, or let go of habits that no longer serve us but anxiety, perfectionism, or overwhelm convince us that we must see the whole plan before we can take action. But healing, growth, and change usually happen one small step at a time.

Today’s reminder: focus on the next step, not the entire staircase. Whether that step is pausing to breathe, asking for help, setting a boundary, or simply showing up — it counts.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of carrying everything on your own, therapy can be a supportive place to take that next step. You don’t have to do this alone.

Feel free to reach out to .fagan.therapy if you’re curious about starting therapy or want to learn more about support options. 🤍

01/14/2026

Midweek check-in: breathe.
Just a reminder to pause—especially if your week feels heavy, rushed, or overwhelming.

You don’t need to fix everything today. You don’t need to push through on empty. A few slow, intentional breaths can help reset your nervous system, bring you back into the present moment, and create a little space between you and the stress.

If you’re feeling tense, try this right now:
Inhale slowly…
Exhale fully…
Repeat a few times.

Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do for yourself midweek is simply slow down and breathe 🤍

If you find yourself consistently struggling and have considered reaching out for more support, today is a great day to start. I’m happy to talk to see how I might be able to help you in reaching your personal mental health goals.
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01/13/2026

Postpartum adjustment can be tender, overwhelming, and deeply emotional—and you are not alone. 🤍
Becoming a parent often comes with joy and grief, exhaustion, identity shifts, and unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves.

If you’re in the thick of postpartum life, remember:
✨ You don’t have to do everything
✨ You don’t have to feel grateful every moment
✨ You don’t have to figure it all out today

Small moments of compassion, support, and permission to slow down matter. Taking things one breath, one feed, one moment at a time is more than enough.

If you’re finding this season heavier than expected and could use extra support, you’re not failing—you’re human. You deserve care too.

If you’d like to connect or learn more about postpartum and maternal mental health support, feel free to reach out BonnieFaganMFT@gmail.com 🤍

01/12/2026

The way we talk to ourselves matters more than we often realize. 💭
Our inner voice can either add to our stress—or help steady us during hard moments.

Negative self-talk usually shows up when we’re overwhelmed, tired, or feeling like we’re falling short. The goal isn’t to force positivity, but to gently shift toward neutral or compassionate thoughts that feel believable and supportive.

Try swapping:
✨ “I can’t handle this” → “I can handle this moment”
✨ “I’m such a failure” → “I’m doing my best”
✨ “I should have done more” → “I did enough for today”

These small shifts can help reduce anxiety, soften perfectionism, and create more emotional space—especially during busy seasons of life and motherhood.

Save this as a reminder to speak to yourself the way you would a friend 🤍
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711 E. Imperial Highway Suite 101
Brea, CA
92821

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 2pm

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+17143869809

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http://www.bonniefagantherapy.com/

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