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Chelsea Reeves
Marriage & Family Therapist, LADC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Chelsea approaches each client individually, and integrates theoretical interventions such as mindfulness practices, experiential therapy, family systems work, and comprehensive resource model techniques.
Chelsea Reeves grew up in East Texas where her passion for connecting and helping others was first ignited. Chelsea moved to Newport Beach, CA when she was only 19 to begin her own journey of recovery. This experience inspired her to begin working in the mental health field, and for the last decade Chelsea has held positions at a variety of adult and adolescent treatment programs. . During her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, attending concerts, and traveling the US in her custom-build skoolie.
Chelsea approaches each client individually, and integrates theoretical interventions such as mindfulness practices, experiential therapy, family systems work, and comprehensive resource model techniques.
Chelsea Reeves grew up in East Texas where her passion for connecting and helping others was first ignited. Chelsea moved to Newport Beach, CA when she was only 19 to begin her own journey of recovery. This experience inspired her to begin working in the mental health field, and for the last decade Chelsea has held positions at a variety of adult and adolescent treatment programs. . During her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, attending concerts, and traveling the US in her custom-build skoolie.
(512) 764-9842 View (512) 764-9842
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Christine M Prosser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
I have worked in various aspects of the counseling field for over 30 years and I consider it an honor to have done so. My clients have come from various circumstances, with a variety of different issues and problems facing them. I like to use the therapy approach that seems to best fit the particular client, with respect and consideration for their individual differences.
I have worked in various aspects of the counseling field for over 30 years and I consider it an honor to have done so. My clients have come from various circumstances, with a variety of different issues and problems facing them. I like to use the therapy approach that seems to best fit the particular client, with respect and consideration for their individual differences.
(949) 391-1840 View (949) 391-1840
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Katy Bird
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, Rev
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92627  (Online Only)
Are you yearning to forge a genuine connection with your true self and confront life's hurdles with authenticity? Hey there, I'm Katy Bird, and I specialize in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP) sessions tailored to guide you toward discovering and awakening your inner compassionate warrior. Together, we'll embark on a journey into the depths of your soul, unveiling the innate strengths and wisdom that lie within. By shifting perspectives, we trade control illusions for genuine empowerment, fostering profound transformation. As a result, you'll feel more alive, energized, present, grounded, and connected.
Are you yearning to forge a genuine connection with your true self and confront life's hurdles with authenticity? Hey there, I'm Katy Bird, and I specialize in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP) sessions tailored to guide you toward discovering and awakening your inner compassionate warrior. Together, we'll embark on a journey into the depths of your soul, unveiling the innate strengths and wisdom that lie within. By shifting perspectives, we trade control illusions for genuine empowerment, fostering profound transformation. As a result, you'll feel more alive, energized, present, grounded, and connected.
(424) 704-9032 View (424) 704-9032
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Kaylee Underhill
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hello! I’m Kaylee, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I love working with teens, young adults, and couples. I believe that health and healing comes from exploring and integrating all aspects of yourself. We are physical, spiritual, emotional, psychological and relational beings, and I believe it is crucial to be seen and understood as a whole person. My desire is to create a grace-filled environment for you to navigate life changes, new relationships, conflict, and healing.
Hello! I’m Kaylee, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I love working with teens, young adults, and couples. I believe that health and healing comes from exploring and integrating all aspects of yourself. We are physical, spiritual, emotional, psychological and relational beings, and I believe it is crucial to be seen and understood as a whole person. My desire is to create a grace-filled environment for you to navigate life changes, new relationships, conflict, and healing.
(714) 902-2993 View (714) 902-2993
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Jenn Teutscher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Do you feel alone, stuck, or exhausted from pretending to be someone you're not? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or possibly the loss of a life you wish you lived? As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others gain insight, work through struggles, and grow as human beings. I believe authenticity, openness, and collaboration to be essential in creating a strong therapeutic relationship. In order to achieve this, I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and welcoming environment.
Do you feel alone, stuck, or exhausted from pretending to be someone you're not? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or possibly the loss of a life you wish you lived? As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others gain insight, work through struggles, and grow as human beings. I believe authenticity, openness, and collaboration to be essential in creating a strong therapeutic relationship. In order to achieve this, I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and welcoming environment.
(951) 852-0039 View (951) 852-0039
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Lesa S Vander Bie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
I provide a collaborative, safe space for my clients to feel heard and supported as we work through overwhelming feeling states and life challenges. I have a great deal of experience helping individuals deal with mental health such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, loss, illness and life transitions. Young adults often need support with anxiety, self-worth, relationships and becoming equipped to achieve life goals. I help couples feel understood, resolve conflicts, and re-ignite intimacy. I offer personal therapy to masters level Psychology students (Vanguard University, Brandman/Chapman, Concordia).
I provide a collaborative, safe space for my clients to feel heard and supported as we work through overwhelming feeling states and life challenges. I have a great deal of experience helping individuals deal with mental health such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, loss, illness and life transitions. Young adults often need support with anxiety, self-worth, relationships and becoming equipped to achieve life goals. I help couples feel understood, resolve conflicts, and re-ignite intimacy. I offer personal therapy to masters level Psychology students (Vanguard University, Brandman/Chapman, Concordia).
(949) 288-8972 View (949) 288-8972
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Dr. Stefanie Tweedly
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
While I specialize in treatment of trauma/PTSD, substance use disorders, active duty and retired military, and first responders, I am comfortable treating a wide range of presenting problems experienced by adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Base on your needs, I integrate a variety of approaches to therapy, including Emotion-Focused Therapy due to its focus emotional healing and its warm, supportive stance. In addition to more traditional approaches to therapy, I integrate holistic practices, such as yoga and meditation.
While I specialize in treatment of trauma/PTSD, substance use disorders, active duty and retired military, and first responders, I am comfortable treating a wide range of presenting problems experienced by adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Base on your needs, I integrate a variety of approaches to therapy, including Emotion-Focused Therapy due to its focus emotional healing and its warm, supportive stance. In addition to more traditional approaches to therapy, I integrate holistic practices, such as yoga and meditation.
(949) 577-8296 View (949) 577-8296
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Kristie Cain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
We are unique. We specialize with families. On your first visit, we ask the whole family come play in our specialized family playroom together. During this family assessment we watch, interact, play and get a feel for your family, personalities, struggles and dynamics. Our hope is for your family to have a place to see what is going on, get some information and collaborate to help your family be the family you envision. We tailor therapy to what you and your family need each week. Come play with us! www.ConnectedLife.Family
We are unique. We specialize with families. On your first visit, we ask the whole family come play in our specialized family playroom together. During this family assessment we watch, interact, play and get a feel for your family, personalities, struggles and dynamics. Our hope is for your family to have a place to see what is going on, get some information and collaborate to help your family be the family you envision. We tailor therapy to what you and your family need each week. Come play with us! www.ConnectedLife.Family
(949) 397-6605 View (949) 397-6605
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Relationship Therapist Lisa Casey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Are you struggling to get what you want in your relationship with your significant other, partner, family member, co-worker, or friend? For most of us, connecting with others is the most important aspect in life. My therapeutic goal is to help loved ones develop the skills and capacity to think relationally instead of individually. I provide education and new strategies for relating and communicating, so you can have deeper connection with both yourself and others.. I help you see your pattern, help you understand where it came from, and teach you REAL skills so that your relationship can be more honest, loving, and fulfilling.
Are you struggling to get what you want in your relationship with your significant other, partner, family member, co-worker, or friend? For most of us, connecting with others is the most important aspect in life. My therapeutic goal is to help loved ones develop the skills and capacity to think relationally instead of individually. I provide education and new strategies for relating and communicating, so you can have deeper connection with both yourself and others.. I help you see your pattern, help you understand where it came from, and teach you REAL skills so that your relationship can be more honest, loving, and fulfilling.
(949) 844-6559 View (949) 844-6559
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Elizabeth Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Are you tired of keeping secrets or making excuses for your addicted spouse or family member? Does it feel like other people's feelings and moods are your responsibility? Are you struggling with feelings of guilt when you try to stand up for yourself? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you have made the right choice to seek therapy. I'm confident that together, we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
Are you tired of keeping secrets or making excuses for your addicted spouse or family member? Does it feel like other people's feelings and moods are your responsibility? Are you struggling with feelings of guilt when you try to stand up for yourself? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you have made the right choice to seek therapy. I'm confident that together, we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
(949) 868-6627 View (949) 868-6627
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Attachment-Based Emdr Trained - Lisa Casey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost or not enough? Do relationships never seem to go your way? Perhaps you have a hard time identifying what you want and struggle with how to communicate it. Maybe you feel alone and overwhelmed in your pain. My therapeutic focus is to help you understand how these problems came to be and help you strengthen your inner voice. My goal is to help you overcome your current setbacks so you can live your best life, full of connection and new patterns of meaning.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost or not enough? Do relationships never seem to go your way? Perhaps you have a hard time identifying what you want and struggle with how to communicate it. Maybe you feel alone and overwhelmed in your pain. My therapeutic focus is to help you understand how these problems came to be and help you strengthen your inner voice. My goal is to help you overcome your current setbacks so you can live your best life, full of connection and new patterns of meaning.
(949) 997-0591 View (949) 997-0591
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Sara Asadifar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Do feelings always feel intense and raw? Do these feelings take over and get in the way of your relationship or closeness with others? These are patterns that scream a need to survive and to protect. I am here to help you appreciate the way your body has tried to keep you safe for years while also learning how and why it shows up, whether it be in or out of the bedroom. We need to feel heard and seen in our pain and that is what I value providing in our sessions. Together, we will identify your needs and goals in order to feel balanced and connected to others.
Do feelings always feel intense and raw? Do these feelings take over and get in the way of your relationship or closeness with others? These are patterns that scream a need to survive and to protect. I am here to help you appreciate the way your body has tried to keep you safe for years while also learning how and why it shows up, whether it be in or out of the bedroom. We need to feel heard and seen in our pain and that is what I value providing in our sessions. Together, we will identify your needs and goals in order to feel balanced and connected to others.
(714) 766-0227 View (714) 766-0227
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Renee Gardner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hello, I'm Renee! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to work that makes a real difference in the lives of those I serve. I specialize in calming the chaos, building healthy relationships, and nurturing personal well-being. I am experienced in working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families on a multitude of issues including stress, anxiety, sadness, worry, grief, trauma, marital issues, conflict, and more. I am here to help you experience change and find relief, while restoring balance and peace in your life. I enjoy sharing tools that can be used each day to live life more present and connected.
Hello, I'm Renee! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to work that makes a real difference in the lives of those I serve. I specialize in calming the chaos, building healthy relationships, and nurturing personal well-being. I am experienced in working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families on a multitude of issues including stress, anxiety, sadness, worry, grief, trauma, marital issues, conflict, and more. I am here to help you experience change and find relief, while restoring balance and peace in your life. I enjoy sharing tools that can be used each day to live life more present and connected.
(949) 267-5682 View (949) 267-5682
Experiential Therapy

How does experiential therapy work?

Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.

Is experiential therapy evidence-based?

Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.

How long does experiential therapy last?

The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

Does experiential therapy help with trauma?

Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.