Orange County Mental Health Experts

Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Author, International Speaker, TV Show Host

Offices in Newport Beach (on PCH) and in Brea
To contact Dr. Puff: 714-337-4889 e-mail: DrPuff@DoctorPuff.com

Happiness Podcast

Retreat & Seminars

Meditation for Health
Podcast

Speaking Services

Books & CDs

Enlightenment Podcast

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"The secret to happiness is being glad about what you have while working toward making changes for an even better life. Any of us, in any situation, can be happy. Let’s explore the possibilities together."
~Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Author, International Speaker, Media Expert

Dr. Robert Puff, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D.

Dr. Robert Puff, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, international speaker, and mental health expert who has been successfully counseling individuals, families, organizations, and businesses for over twenty years. He ranks #1 in the U.S. on Google searches for "Clinical Psychologist."

A contributing writer to Psychology Today with a private practice in the Orange County area, he is recognized as one of California’s leading therapists and mental health management experts. His approach to life and to therapy is holistic, encompassing thoughts, emotions, physical health, nutrition, and relationships. He teaches people to let go of their negative thinking patterns, manage their stress, heal from traumatic experiences, develop their spirituality, and succeed in life beyond their expectations.

Dr. Puff holds a master’s degree from Princeton and a second master’s degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fuller. He taught as an adjunct professor at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology and has worked as staff psychologist at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Sepulveda V.A. Medical Hospital, La Puente Mental Health, and St. Jude’s Medical Hospital. He has been happily married for fifteen years and has two children.

Dr. Puff has given thousands of media interviews and frequently appears on national TV and radio talk shows. His books have been on the bestseller lists at Amazon.com. How to Live a Positive Life: The Art of Living Well, has been the #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the "Self-Improvement" category. He co-hosted the weekly international Web-TV program, The Holistic Success Show, which is viewed in over a 200 countries. He also hosts The Meditation for Health Podcast, with weekly lessons on meditation, and The Happiness Podcast, and maintains a website called The Happiness and Meditation Blog.

The books he has authored include:

Reflections on Meditation: A Guide for Beginners

Anger Work: How To Express Your Anger and Still Be Kind

Living a Peaceful Life

How to Live a Positive Life

Success Beyond Your Imagination

Meditation for Health and Happiness

Holistic Health

He has co-authored two books:

Raising Healthy Children and Teenagers

Getting It Right: A Guide to Healthy Relationships

Dr. Puff consults with businesses and nonprofits on a variety of topics, including personal and work relationships, depression, parenting, stress and anger management, workplace stress management, meditation, healing from trauma, and success. He is available for speaking engagements (http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com), personal counseling (http://www.doctorpuff.com/counseling.html), and workplace consultations (http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com).He can also be reached at DrPuff@cox.net.

"I teach people how to be holistically successful. When you learn to take care of and love all areas of your life, you enrich not only yourself, but all the people around you."
~ Dr. Robert Puff

Taryn Neal, B.A., M.A., P.A (PSB # 35820), Doctoral Candidate

Taryn Neal Taryn is a registered Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology* and is Doctoral Candidate in Psychology at Argosy University in Orange, CA. Taryn has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington and a Masters degree from Argosy University in Counseling Psychology. Taryn has been affiliated with Western Youth Services in Anaheim, Royale Mission Viejo’s Mental Health Rehabilitation Center, and Rebecca’s House. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a wide range of emotional and psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance abuse, stress, and trauma. Taryn is certified in Prepare-Enrich for premarital and marital couples seeking assessment and counseling in their relationship.

Taryn utilizes a holistic approach in her own life and in helping individuals in therapy. She believes in the importance of encompassing the thoughts, feelings, and emotions as well as physical health, nutrition, and relationships of an individual. Taryn provides a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment to explore thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Taryn’s holistic approach provides healing from the past, living in the present, and looking forward to the future.

"Our sorrows and wounds are only healed when we touch them with compassion."
-Buddha

**Taryn Neal is currently supervised by Dr. Puff and is a registered Psychological Assistant (PSB # 35820)**

Contact Taryn Neal:
(425) 829-5435
tarynneal@ymail.com

Dr. James Seghers, M.S., Ph.D. (PSB # 36493)

Dr. James Seghers Dr. Seghers holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Kent State University, and is a registered Psychological Assistant* with the California Board of Psychology. He has practiced counseling and psychotherapy since 2004. He has a background in psychological research, and has published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. Clinically, he has been affiliated with the Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California, Straight Talk Inc., Summa Health System, and, most recently, the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

Dr. Seghers has diverse therapeutic and assessment experience. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, families, and groups from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. He is experienced in addressing clinical issues related to anxiety, traumatic stress, depression, substance addiction, and psychosis. In addition, he has successfully worked with an extensive range of presenting concerns, including work/career dissatisfaction, bereavement, chronic pain, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, sexual and combat trauma, and generalized malaise.

Dr. Seghers is a holistic psychotherapist, adhering to an integrative approach based on empirical science. He emphasizes psychological factors (thoughts, emotions, behaviors), interpersonal connectedness, healthful eating, and physical activity. He adopts a contextual perspective in conceptualizing psychological concerns, while emphasizing here-and-now experiences, choices, meanings, and beliefs. Dr. Seghers views human experience as an inherently creative process, and works to empower his clients to create meaningful and fulfilling lives through committed action based on personal values. He is an avid photographer, nature enthusiast, and meditation practitioner, and has been happily married for seven years.

*Dr. Seghers is supervised by Dr. Puff, and is a registered Psychological Assistant (PSB # 36493).

Contact Dr. Seghers:
(949) 892-7065
DrSeghers@gmail.com

Dr. Puff's work is making good people better. He's giving them the tools to empower themselves to improve their own lives. His work is instrumental in helping people move forward in their lives...

- Julie Isphording of X-Star Radio Network

Dear Dr. Puff,

First off I would like to thank the both of you. You guys have truly changed my life! A few weeks ago my life was miserable and out of control. There was so much going on and I was always so depressed, sad, and had basically just give up on life. I had hit my wits end when my roommate called me stupid. I realized that I had to do SOMETHING in order to create a happier life, before I REALLY DID DO SOMETHING STUPID!

I did some online research and found your website. I have viewed all of your shows and now I am a completely changed person. My health is better, I am off drugs, my feelings toward life and the people in it is better, and my overall appreciation and quality of life has changed TREMENDOUSLY!

I am 20 years old and I live in Boca Raton, FL. To be honest my hobbies used to be going out, doing drugs, and just numbing all my problems. But now my hobbies have changed. I love going on nature walks, I love to meditate twice a day, I love going out with my friends without getting too drunk, I love spending time with my family and cat =). Actually, this morning I found out that I had a nature trail in my neighborhood that I never even knew about!

Once again, thank you for your insight, helpfulness, and love. Keep up with your shows they truly are inspiring!

Peace

- Gina Onor
Boca Raton, FL

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Dr. Puff’s Latest Blogs

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Testimonials

Dear Dr. Puff,

I love this ebook (Living a Peaceful LIfe)! If you want to know what is truly essential in this life and how to remain present to it on a day to day basis than this book is for you. The insights and concepts are "take and go" tools that will transform your life! I highly recommend this ebook if you happen to be a human being.

- Lauren E. Miller
Best Selling Author/International Speaker/Stress Relief Expert

Wanted you to know I read your book and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a must read for all victims/survivors of domestic violence/abuse.

- Barbara Baker, President, TEAMCares Inc.

I just need to let you know how important an impact your book has made on my 36 year old son. He has been having conflict with his 16 year old daughter. I gave him your book to read and it is beginning to turn their relationship around. He has faced his fear of realizing that she does not have to be 'PERFECT'. She is really a good kid. Your book has released a lot of pressure off both of them. Bless you.

- Dianne Semanco Covenantal Relations Ministries Cleveland, Ohio

I think Dr. Puff's recommendations for exercise are right on. Dividing exercise between weight bearing, aerobic & flexibility is a very healthy & simple approach to feeling better. Taking care of the physical is critical to taking care of the emotional or spiritual self.

- Rick Olderman, MSPT, CPT
Physical Therapist & Author of Fixing You

Self-Help" books are among the most popular read for women these days. Women are reaching out and seeking whatever help they can find to improve their mind, body and spirit. I have probably read over a hundred "self-help" books in the past year. Most of the time, I have been really disappointed when I finish the books. I feel the cover of the book often gave me a false impression of what I would find inside. "Hey, the cover offers the magical cure for all that ails me. So where is it?", I would ask myself. Yesterday, I received a copy of the book, Anger Work: How To Express Your Anger And Still Be Kind., from Dr. Puff. To be honest with you and not to offend Dr. Puff, I put it aside, thinking, oh, yea, here is another one. I was having a bad day and didn't want to be bothered with more psycho-mumbo about how to change my life. Well....I woke up around 1:00 am and couldn't go back to sleep. The book was on my nightstand and I picked it up to read the cover. The next thing I knew, I had finished the book! Dr. Puff talked about things that were so relevant to me that it was scary. He has taken the emotion of anger and brought it to a level that makes it really manageable. I don't think I realized how much anger can affect who we are and how we are perceived by others. It affects every area of life and yet so few people ever learn how to effectively express it without royally ticking someone off or making themselves miserable by holding onto it. Dr. Puff will show you how you can effectively manage anger while being kind to yourself and those around you. I wont give away any of the details of the book. I think it is one that you have to read for yourself in order to feel what Dr. Puff is attempting to pass on to you. This book is definitely one that will stay with me as I embark into this anger work program that Dr. Puff has shown me. I highly recommend this book to all of you. I believe the information found inside will change your life, and I don't say that lightly.

- Book Review by Rhonda Braly,
Editor-in-Chief for A Time for Women