Dr. Randy Moraitis Counseling, Coaching, and Interventions

01/14/2026

Join us this Friday at Lifelines as we welcome special guest speaker Jeremiah Wright, MA, APCC, CATC-IV. Jeremiah has been around addiction treatment for over two decades supporting individuals to find sanity and sobriety. Jeremiah works as a therapist in a mental health and substance abuse facility in Orange County, CA, served for several years as a leader at Lifelines, and is an amazing inspirational speaker. 7PM at The Crossing Church in Costa Mesa. All are welcome to attend this open meeting.

01/14/2026

I see a lot of clients in my practice affected by anxiousness and anxiety. Here is a great article discussing the topic that includes wise advice for managing anxiety.

We all feel anxious sometimes. But when does typical anxiousness become an anxiety disorder?

01/14/2026

While it may be true that often times people do not change unless they have to, the good news is that, because of neuroplasticity, people can change for the better at any age. Let’s try to see people for who they are becoming not for what they did or who they were.

01/12/2026

Thank you Voyage LA Magazine!

We recently had the chance to connect with Dr. Randy Moraitis and have shared our conversation below. Randy, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and communi

01/12/2026

Loving my new bonsai tree! It provides mindful moments between tele-health session. And yes, that is a hummingbird feeder just outside the window, and a panda in with the bonsai. These additions to my workspace feel good and relaxing for my mental health. What is one thing you can do to improve your work environment this week?

01/11/2026

Somewhere, a sound engineer just quit. Auto-tune can’t save every performance. 🤣

01/10/2026

🌊 Ride the Urge—Don’t Let It Control You 🌊

Have you ever noticed how urges rise strong… and then fade if you don’t react to them? That’s the power of urge surfing—a simple, neuroscience-backed skill that can help with cravings, anxiety, stress, and unwanted habits.

I just published a new blog breaking down what urge surfing is, how it works in the brain, and how you can use it in real life to build resilience and self-control—without shame or white-knuckling.

👉 If you want practical tools that actually work, take a few minutes to read it here:

If you’ve ever struggled with cravings, impulses, or unhealthy habits, you know how overwhelming urges can feel. Whether it’s the urge to drink, check your phone, overeat, or fall back into an old pattern, those moments can seem almost impossible to resist. But there’s good news: your urges ar...

01/08/2026

Even high level performers need a coach. Whatever level someone is at, there’s always room for growth and improvement.

01/08/2026

Rambo the Ruff Ref loves being part of old man fight club! 💪👊

01/07/2026

Great quote from the author of a book I highly recommend, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”.
Are you living live proactively or reactively? If you grew up in a home where there was dysfunction or chaos, chances are you tend to be more reactive. I challenge you for 2026 take the initiative, get a vision for your life, and become proactive in creating the life you want.

01/07/2026

My challenge for you today! 💪❤️

01/05/2026

A great antidote to the Monday/Post-Holiday blues is to do something nice for someone else.

Similar to practicing gratitude, the fields of
Neuroscience and Positive Psychology show doing good deeds triggers brain reward systems (dopamine, oxytocin), reduces stress (cortisol), strengthens empathy circuits (neuroplasticity), boosts mood, and improves overall health by fostering connection, purpose, and well-being, creating a “helper’s high” and fostering positive feedback loops. 🧠

I challenge you to do at least one good deed today! 🤩