Therapists in 92626
Have you ever felt that you wanted to go to therapy but you were afraid of the process? I get it! Therapy can feel scary and overwhelming, especially if you've never been before. When meeting with clients, it's my overall goal to make my clients feel seen, heard and comfortable, taking the pressure out of therapy. As a therapist, I understand what it's like to go on this journey and I'm passionate about joining others in their personal growth while providing empathy, insight, education and mindfulness to those I meet with.
Have you ever felt that you wanted to go to therapy but you were afraid of the process? I get it! Therapy can feel scary and overwhelming, especially if you've never been before. When meeting with clients, it's my overall goal to make my clients feel seen, heard and comfortable, taking the pressure out of therapy. As a therapist, I understand what it's like to go on this journey and I'm passionate about joining others in their personal growth while providing empathy, insight, education and mindfulness to those I meet with.
I believe that not only are you the expert of your own story, but you also have the ability to change your story at any given time. Oftentimes we find we are living out a life based on a “story” that no longer serves us. Perhaps we were given messages as children of our worth, or lack thereof. This story of what we believe about ourselves perpetuates patterns of behavior and choices in our lives. I hope to not only help you create new patterns, but also to understand where they came from in order to write a new story, one in alignment with your true self.
I believe that not only are you the expert of your own story, but you also have the ability to change your story at any given time. Oftentimes we find we are living out a life based on a “story” that no longer serves us. Perhaps we were given messages as children of our worth, or lack thereof. This story of what we believe about ourselves perpetuates patterns of behavior and choices in our lives. I hope to not only help you create new patterns, but also to understand where they came from in order to write a new story, one in alignment with your true self.
As a licensed therapist in California, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts with compassion and cultural sensitivity.
My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the nuanced experiences of diverse communities. I specialize in addressing multicultural concerns, supporting individuals through significant life transitions like divorce and separation, and providing trauma-informed care for challenges including postpartum depression and family of origin issues.
As a licensed therapist in California, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts with compassion and cultural sensitivity.
My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the nuanced experiences of diverse communities. I specialize in addressing multicultural concerns, supporting individuals through significant life transitions like divorce and separation, and providing trauma-informed care for challenges including postpartum depression and family of origin issues.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I graduated from California State University Northridge with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and furthered my education at Antioch University Los Angeles, where I obtained a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I’ve had the privilege of working with different demographics in a range of therapeutic environments.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I graduated from California State University Northridge with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and furthered my education at Antioch University Los Angeles, where I obtained a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I’ve had the privilege of working with different demographics in a range of therapeutic environments.
Emma believes in a person-centered, collaborative approach to promote personal discovery and growth. Utilizing various modalities, she helps clients create a custom and unique treatment plan that fits their needs. Her warmth and empathy creates a supportive and safe space where clients of all ages can process and heal.
Emma believes in a person-centered, collaborative approach to promote personal discovery and growth. Utilizing various modalities, she helps clients create a custom and unique treatment plan that fits their needs. Her warmth and empathy creates a supportive and safe space where clients of all ages can process and heal.
LGBTQ Therapists The Nest Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
You’re Tired of Masking, Explaining Yourself, or Feeling Like You Don’t Quite Fit.
We Help LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and ENM Clients Heal, Connect, and Live More Authentically.
At The Nest, we’re a team of real humans who truly care. Our therapists create a space where you can show up exactly as you are — no judgment, no pressure, just compassion and support.
You’re Tired of Masking, Explaining Yourself, or Feeling Like You Don’t Quite Fit.
We Help LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and ENM Clients Heal, Connect, and Live More Authentically.
At The Nest, we’re a team of real humans who truly care. Our therapists create a space where you can show up exactly as you are — no judgment, no pressure, just compassion and support.
A village of empathetic therapists, ready to help you.
The counselors at CFI provide comprehensive individual, couple, and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults. Working from a narrative therapy base informed by other collaborative methodologies, we work in response to a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance misuse, spiritual issues, and relational health.
CFI believes that people seeking help are deeply connected to their relationships and the larger social environment, which both impact their health and well-being.
A village of empathetic therapists, ready to help you.
The counselors at CFI provide comprehensive individual, couple, and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults. Working from a narrative therapy base informed by other collaborative methodologies, we work in response to a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance misuse, spiritual issues, and relational health.
CFI believes that people seeking help are deeply connected to their relationships and the larger social environment, which both impact their health and well-being.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For almost a decade, I have worked to help many diverse clients, including adults, teens, children, and seniors. Treatment areas have included depression, anxiety, mood disorders, crisis intervention, self-esteem, marital counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief, and more.
I am a client-centered therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my practice include CBT, DBT, Trauma-focused therapy, and the Gottman Method.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For almost a decade, I have worked to help many diverse clients, including adults, teens, children, and seniors. Treatment areas have included depression, anxiety, mood disorders, crisis intervention, self-esteem, marital counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief, and more.
I am a client-centered therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my practice include CBT, DBT, Trauma-focused therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Healing is a journey, and taking that first step can be truly life-changing. I'm Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker, dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with a compassionate, supportive approach. Having walked my own path of healing, I deeply understand the power of resilience, transformation, and growth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, or any other life challenge, I’m here to help you regain control and find hope. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands recovery, let’s connect—I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your healing journey.
Healing is a journey, and taking that first step can be truly life-changing. I'm Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker, dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with a compassionate, supportive approach. Having walked my own path of healing, I deeply understand the power of resilience, transformation, and growth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, or any other life challenge, I’m here to help you regain control and find hope. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands recovery, let’s connect—I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your healing journey.
Compassionate, open-minded, strength-based care is Leesa’s goal for every client, as she helps you to navigate difficult life stressors and address trauma wounds that can cause symptoms of anxiety, depression, acute or post-traumatic stress, addiction, relational conflict, employment/academic impairment, etc. She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) and Family Systems interventions to create an individualized treatment plan that's ideal for you!
Compassionate, open-minded, strength-based care is Leesa’s goal for every client, as she helps you to navigate difficult life stressors and address trauma wounds that can cause symptoms of anxiety, depression, acute or post-traumatic stress, addiction, relational conflict, employment/academic impairment, etc. She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) and Family Systems interventions to create an individualized treatment plan that's ideal for you!
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in their lives. Our experiences, beginning in early childhood and continuing into the present, shape how we relate to ourselves and others.
Psychotherapy can help, whether you are dealing with anxiety, a situational challenge, or long-term relational struggles. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of your inner world and emotional patterns, creating space for meaningful and lasting change. In therapy, I prioritize a relationship that fosters openness and collaboration, and I tailor my approach to your unique needs.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in their lives. Our experiences, beginning in early childhood and continuing into the present, shape how we relate to ourselves and others.
Psychotherapy can help, whether you are dealing with anxiety, a situational challenge, or long-term relational struggles. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of your inner world and emotional patterns, creating space for meaningful and lasting change. In therapy, I prioritize a relationship that fosters openness and collaboration, and I tailor my approach to your unique needs.
As life’s seasons continue to shift, many people find themselves struggling to cope, feeling anxious, or disconnected from themselves or the people in their lives. You might be facing relationship difficulties, depression, life transitions, or the impact of trauma, and feeling uncertain about what lies ahead. At a pace that feels safe and supportive, we will work together to deepen your connection to yourself and your emotions. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults across the lifespan, offering a warm and supportive space to heal and connect with your most authentic self, even on the most challenging days.
As life’s seasons continue to shift, many people find themselves struggling to cope, feeling anxious, or disconnected from themselves or the people in their lives. You might be facing relationship difficulties, depression, life transitions, or the impact of trauma, and feeling uncertain about what lies ahead. At a pace that feels safe and supportive, we will work together to deepen your connection to yourself and your emotions. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults across the lifespan, offering a warm and supportive space to heal and connect with your most authentic self, even on the most challenging days.
Morgan Silverman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I specialize in working with driven, high achieving women who feel confident at work but burned out or stuck in their personal lives, as well as couples who feel disconnected despite loving each other. Trained in EFT, EMDR, and IFS, I offer evidence based, depth oriented therapy that helps you understand patterns, heal emotional wounds, and create meaningful change. Whether you are navigating dating, marriage, or motherhood, I provide a grounded space to slow down, reconnect, and begin showing up differently in your life and relationships.
I specialize in working with driven, high achieving women who feel confident at work but burned out or stuck in their personal lives, as well as couples who feel disconnected despite loving each other. Trained in EFT, EMDR, and IFS, I offer evidence based, depth oriented therapy that helps you understand patterns, heal emotional wounds, and create meaningful change. Whether you are navigating dating, marriage, or motherhood, I provide a grounded space to slow down, reconnect, and begin showing up differently in your life and relationships.
I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping individuals cope with emotional life challenges, work through them, set goals and implement new strategies to help you move forward. I offer a safe place where the diversity of emotions and experiences can be explored with compassion. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families. I have focused on many areas including emotional distress, eating disorders, sleep hygiene, autism, infertility, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, crisis intervention, substance misuse, and health and wellness.
I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping individuals cope with emotional life challenges, work through them, set goals and implement new strategies to help you move forward. I offer a safe place where the diversity of emotions and experiences can be explored with compassion. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families. I have focused on many areas including emotional distress, eating disorders, sleep hygiene, autism, infertility, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, crisis intervention, substance misuse, and health and wellness.
You may already feel behind before the day even starts. Stress follows you through meetings, conversations, and responsibilities you carry for others, and by the time you finally have a moment to breathe, rest doesn't come easily. You've been strong for a long time. But somewhere along the way, you started wondering how long you can keep this up.
You may already feel behind before the day even starts. Stress follows you through meetings, conversations, and responsibilities you carry for others, and by the time you finally have a moment to breathe, rest doesn't come easily. You've been strong for a long time. But somewhere along the way, you started wondering how long you can keep this up.
When we experience suffering or relational distress, we can feel alone and disconnected. I understand this, and hold deep compassion for those in such pain. I attune to my clients with warmth and tenderness, genuinely caring for their emotional and relational well-being.
My approach is collaborative, inviting authenticity within emotion-focused processing.
Working with the neuroscience of attachment theory and a psychodynamic lens, I provide a safe space for my clients to process and gain insight as they journey toward healing, integration, and growth.
When we experience suffering or relational distress, we can feel alone and disconnected. I understand this, and hold deep compassion for those in such pain. I attune to my clients with warmth and tenderness, genuinely caring for their emotional and relational well-being.
My approach is collaborative, inviting authenticity within emotion-focused processing.
Working with the neuroscience of attachment theory and a psychodynamic lens, I provide a safe space for my clients to process and gain insight as they journey toward healing, integration, and growth.
"We can't change the wind, but we can adjust our sails." With the uncertainty of the worldwide pandemic facing all of us, I am focusing now on issues of stress management, helping clients adapt to problems they might have experienced previously, but which may have become accentuated due to current events. In practice for more than 50 years, I have had extensive postdoctoral training in treating a wide variety of emotional, as well as relationship, concerns with a multitude of treatment approaches. While I would rather see you in my office, many have found that working online has been convenient, safe and effective for them.
"We can't change the wind, but we can adjust our sails." With the uncertainty of the worldwide pandemic facing all of us, I am focusing now on issues of stress management, helping clients adapt to problems they might have experienced previously, but which may have become accentuated due to current events. In practice for more than 50 years, I have had extensive postdoctoral training in treating a wide variety of emotional, as well as relationship, concerns with a multitude of treatment approaches. While I would rather see you in my office, many have found that working online has been convenient, safe and effective for them.
Hi, I’m Paul Sullivan, a licensed psychologist with 25+ years of clinical experience helping adults, couples, and adolescents explore the deeper stories shaping their lives. My work is relational, interpersonal, and modern psychodynamic—grounded in neuropsychology and current research. I support people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, feeling stuck, or repeating painful patterns, and those seeking stronger self-worth and connection.
Hi, I’m Paul Sullivan, a licensed psychologist with 25+ years of clinical experience helping adults, couples, and adolescents explore the deeper stories shaping their lives. My work is relational, interpersonal, and modern psychodynamic—grounded in neuropsychology and current research. I support people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, feeling stuck, or repeating painful patterns, and those seeking stronger self-worth and connection.
Welcome!
I am glad that you are here taking a step towards change. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than twenty years of experience. I graduated from the University of Southern California.
Welcome!
I am glad that you are here taking a step towards change. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than twenty years of experience. I graduated from the University of Southern California.
Along with my MFT license, I have extensive training in yoga and meditation. In my practice I combine personal counseling with strategies derived from mindfulness training and body-mind integration practices. I help you become deeply aware of your long held patterns of thought, emotion, behavior, and relationship that may be creating difficulties and impeding your health and well-being. By engaging in this way, you will develop a friendship and intimacy with yourself, and feel more effective and free to solve your life's problems.I have made it my mission to use my training & experience to help those feel connected and open-hearted.
Along with my MFT license, I have extensive training in yoga and meditation. In my practice I combine personal counseling with strategies derived from mindfulness training and body-mind integration practices. I help you become deeply aware of your long held patterns of thought, emotion, behavior, and relationship that may be creating difficulties and impeding your health and well-being. By engaging in this way, you will develop a friendship and intimacy with yourself, and feel more effective and free to solve your life's problems.I have made it my mission to use my training & experience to help those feel connected and open-hearted.
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Number of Therapists in 92626
500+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 92626 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Grief |
| 62% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 85% | Aetna |
| 70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 57% | Optum |
How Therapists in 92626 see their clients
| 62% | In Person and Online | |
| 38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |