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Discover Counseling Center, Inc.

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Discover Counseling Center, Inc.

Discover Counseling Center - Counseling for individuals, children/adolescents, and couples.

Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, DCC is accepting new patients, by appointment only please.

12/12/2025

Retail therapy, even during the holidays, isn't the same as *real* therapy - if you're struggling, call Discover Counseling Center today.

ABOUT US:
Discover Counseling Center is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California and offers counseling for Couples, Individuals, Children, Teens, and S*x Therapy.

📞 714-905-9715 - 💻 discoverctr.com

11/27/2025

10/24/2025

At Discover Counseling Center, we're more than empty affirmations. We provide our clients find clear strategies to improve the quality of your relationships.

Schedule your appointment today!

ABOUT US:
Discover Counseling Center is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California and offers counseling for Couples, Individuals, Children, Teens, and S*x Therapy.

📞 714-905-9715 - 💻 discoverctr.com

10/23/2025

Teen cell phone addiction is real!

Counselors can help teens and parents manage cell phone addiction through these three strategies:
• Education & Awareness: Teach families about addiction triggers, like dopamine loops, and promote mindful usage habits.
• Set Healthy Boundaries: Guide parents and teens to create screen-time rules, such as device-free zones or schedules, to foster balance.
• Coping Skills Training: Equip teens with stress-management techniques and alternative activities to reduce reliance on phones for emotional regulation.

ABOUT US:
Discover Counseling Center is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California and offers counseling for Couples, Individuals, Children, Teens, and S*x Therapy.

📞 714-905-9715 - 💻 discoverctr.com

10/13/2025

Did you know couples counseling isn’t just for tough times? It’s a powerful way to strengthen your bond and grow together. At Discover Counseling Center, we’re here to help you create the relationship you dream of.

Contact us to start your journey!
📞 714-905-9715 - 💻 discoverctr.com

ABOUT US:
Discover Counseling Center is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California and offers counseling for Couples, Individuals, Children, Teens, and S*x Therapy.

09/11/2025

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11th.

09/01/2025

Take a moment today to spend time with the ones you love.

08/12/2025

OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Discover Counseling Center, we believe emotional and relational healing is a multi-step process. Our goal is to help individuals, couples and children find healing through self-discovery, to find healthy ways to express thoughts and feelings, and to learn how to communicate to gain understanding and compromise. We not only guide our clients through this emotional exploration, but will also provide tools to help achieve measurable improvements in your life.

📞 714-905-9715 - 💻 discoverctr.com

07/04/2025

Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

06/30/2025

Learning how to apologize is a gift.

ABOUT US:
Discover Counseling Center is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California and offers counseling for Couples, Individuals, Children, Teens, and S*x Therapy.

📞 714-905-9715 - 💻 discoverctr.com

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day *and* Men's Health Month!

Your physical health can have a direct impact on your mental health and many men put these things on the back burner for their families. It's important to recognize and raise awareness about the way men internalize stress and anxiety, and talking about it is the first step.

05/11/2025

"God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers." - Rudyard Kipling

Address

30021 Tomas Street, Suite 300
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
92688

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17149059715

Website

http://www.discoverctr.com/

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OUR STAFF

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

Danielle Dawson - Director/Therapist, LMFT 81529

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families whom may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parent-child issues, or chronic low self-esteem. I have a passion for couples and sexual therapy and have always had a natural ability to sense the emotions of those around me, giving me the ability to see the world through their eyes and share their perspective.

I strive to help others determine what they want out of life and give them the tools to achieve those goals. Working together, I help my clients understand any trauma, crisis or negative experience in life is an opportunity to discover a healthier self and find the power within to thrive in life. By understanding their feelings, goals, fears, and dreams then develop positive beliefs and behaviors to cope with the stress and anxiety of everyday life. By providing a positive and safe environment filled with empathy and acceptance, I can help you understand yourself in order to do the work necessary to find balance in your life through self-awareness, purpose and power.

ABOUT OUR THERAPIST

Cristine MacDuffee-Rainer – Child/Adolescents/Teen LAMFT 98426

I enjoy helping children and teens to understand themselves and others, to grow to see their unique potentials, find their voice, well-being, and skills to cope with difficult emotions and experiences. I utilize an eclectic approach pulling from the realms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Educational Therapy, and more.

I have extensive experience working with unique populations such as: youth with Problem Behaviors, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, a wide variety of Learning Disabilities, Academic Underachievement, Alternatively Schooled Children, Giftedness, Foster Youth, Adopted Children, Bereaved Children, Children with Sensory Integration Disorder, Hard of Hearing and Speech & Language Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders and Dual Diagnoses.

My rare blend of training and life experiences allow me to work seamlessly with a range of ages, from infants/toddlers through the young adult population. Parent involvement and comfort is an important aspect of therapy with children that I support and encourage. I find working with children and families to be extremely rewarding because there is so much potential for growth and positive change to occur.