Adults Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

I am a licensed and bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adults and families. I also have experience and currently offer supervision to students and interns in the field. Lastly, I also dedicate some of my time in teaching the future providers of our field as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. I have extensive experience in providing evidence-based practices to children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked in a variety of settings including, outpatient community agencies, county-contracted agencies, schools and hospital setting.

Hi there, I’m Catherine! My name is Catherine Spears, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Visalia, California, and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and couples and have extensive experience working with substance abuse, traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, and Emotionally Focused therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

My name is Kathy Taylor and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with clients statewide in California via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. I utilize a psychodynamic approach which means that symptoms such as anxiety and depression, typically are indicators of underlying emotional suffering that may require attention. My role is to empathically pay attention and tend to those difficult experiences as one tells their story.

I understand how difficult it can be to find a therapist you can trust. I provide a safe environment where you can explore and overcome your challenges to heal from your experiences. I provide therapy with a warm and empathetic approach where you can process without feeling like you are being judged. My therapy style is integrative, as I understand that human beings are unique and there is no one size fits all therapy. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger, addiction, disordered eating behaviors, and trauma. I also offer EMDR therapy.

Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.

Hello! I am a clinical psychologist with several years of clinical experience, particularly working with young adults and adults. I believe that life’s challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own and having therapeutic and emotional support makes the journey less lonely and more rewarding. As a therapist, I strive to create a warm, safe, and supportive environment for you to work towards your personal goals. I work in an integrative fashion, based in Cognitive Behavioral techniques (your thoughts and feelings) and will gently challenge you to self-reflect on both your internal and external experiences

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of clinical experience helping clients find a renewed sense of purpose, hope, and healing in their lives. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, relational, and holistic. It is my deeply held belief that true growth and healing takes place when we honor all the aspects of who we are emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. I offer individual therapy with adults and teens and specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, relational issues, trauma, and personal growth.

Czarina De Jesus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University and completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology at UCLA. Czarina’s interest in this field piqued at UCLA when she began working in early care education centers, in which she witnessed the positive impact of attunement and empathy on the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. While pursuing her Master’s, Czarina provided therapeutic services to college students at Vanguard University.

I am a compassionate and experienced licensed therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and adolescents through life's challenges. I hold the belief that every individual enters this world with inherent worth and sufficiency. However in life, a person may encounter obstacles, setbacks, or behaviors hindering their desired path. My aim is to assist in overcoming these challenges with a compassionate and empowerment-focused method. With a wealth of experience spanning many demographics and a range of issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, I offer a safe and supportive space for growth

As a dedicated clinician with diverse experience in residential, outpatient, and private practice, I specialize in an attachment and trauma-focused approach. My work is centered on supporting adolescents and young adults facing adjustment issues, school or peer-based anxiety, and trauma. I offer personalized, compassionate care and aim to create a felt sense of safety where you can heal and grow. Deeply passionate about helping individuals discover new aspects of themselves, my goal is to guide them toward living their most authentic lives, understanding, and embracing their unique journeys.

NOW Accepting IN-Person/Virtual Appointments. The decision to enter into therapy is very personal. My goal is to help you resolve obstacles in your life that are creating additional pain. I work with adults and adolescents in an individual and group counseling setting. This allows me to provide guidance for clients to resolve pain from difficult events and will come out with stronger coping strategies and self-care. We can't change our past experiences or current diagnostics, but we can work together to better understand and work with the challenges in your life.

I work with adults, couples and families - and what remains consistent is the thread of hope we each have to be better, to do better, to feel better. We inherently possess that capacity and intensive therapy can bring about positive transformation. Through therapy and assessment I determine strengths, target goals and anticipated challenges. Collaboratively, we create and execute a customized treatment plan.

Dr. Collier is a licensed neuropsychologist with particular expertise in brain structures and their impact on learning/behavior. Dr. Collier provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including (but not limited to): anxiety, OCD, depression, executive dysfunction (e.g., procrastination, impulsivity, motivation), social skills deficits and behavior challenges. Dr. Collier also specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and has extensive experience providing behavior therapy to parents with children with ADHD and disruptive/oppositional behaviors.

Our lives are filled with so much unknown and mixed emotions. My goal is to help guide clients through this journey and get out of the feeling of being "stuck". I see all ages and have a passion for working with teens, young adults, and individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic illnesses, self-esteem, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or relationship conflicts. I enjoy taking a collaborative and empathetic approach with my clients to best provide a safe and open space to explore whether it be their first time in therapy or visiting again.

Hello, my name is Heather Dalmases, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about helping and partnering with individuals to become the best version of themselves that is true and authentic. I have been working in the field of social work for more than 20 years. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph’s College and my master’s degree in social work at Adelphi University. My approach is eclectic and versatile and will adjust with your needs to include various theoretical approaches.

If you are experiencing struggles with managing day to day stressors and keeping up with life expectations, you would benefit from addressing your personal challenges through therapy. You may not understand why you’re feeling a specific way or you continuously have memories, which you’d rather not have or perhaps find yourself having intrusive thoughts. If you have found these things to be an issue for you, I can support you in finding peace of mind.

When life becomes harder than we anticipate, finding support shouldn't feel like a dating task. That's why I'm here to join you in finding direction and hope. I help students/young adults wrestling with the anxiety that comes with life transitions. I support working professionals in managing stress and burnout. I provide a space for women to explore their worries and develop healthier relationships. As a multi-ethnic woman, I understand the tension of balancing one's identity and needs with their roles and responsibilities. I also value incorporating one's faith into exploring inner-conflicts and find self-compassion.

Hello and welcome. I want to acknowledge how brave you are for being here and seeking help. It takes plenty of courage to seek out therapy and it is okay to feel vulnerable at this moment. Life is unpredictable and challenging. Whether you are a parent looking to support your child or someone whose struggling to manage their emotions, I offer empathetic support and tools to deal with life's many stressors. I work with children, teens, and young adults to help address challenges with stress, anxiety, sadness, trauma, behavioral issues, separation, and family conflict.