Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

Founded in 2008, Orange Coast Psychological Associates consists of a highly trained multidisciplinary group of independently practicing Clinical Psychologists; each of who bring a unique level of skill, expertise and clinical experience. We provide a range of psychological services and assessment to children, adolescents and adults.

I enjoy helping clients of all ages gain insight into their internal processes and assisting them to improve their relationships and quality of life. I offer compassionate and effective psychotherapy in a confidential, non-judgmental environment. Patients share and explore their thoughts and feelings, and together we collaborate toward achieving treatment goals. True change comes when we can better understand the reasons behind our actions. I find it a privilege to work with children, couples, families, and individuals, and feel fortunate that my patients have trusted and shared their experiences with me over many years in practice.

A bridge uncrossed is like a life never lived; a door never opened; a gift never given; a love never shared. Do your challenges paralyze you from moving forward? Working with me will enable you to identify your innate strengths and coping skills to take steps forward. With support and new found insight, you will cross your own bridge to enhanced wellbeing, effective communication, more meaningful and satisfying relationships and work, and ultimately, a more purposeful life.

News causing stress? Conflict at home? Let me help you to navigate this difficult time. Online, phone, and office sessions. Fees are tax deductible donations. Take care of yourself, find ways to meet your social needs, and restore some peace and joy in your home and family. You can have this. We can work together to find the relief and answers you need. If you want to reduce stress and worry, survive AND thrive, and find wholeness in the midst of uncertainty, CALL me. Life CAN be better. Don't spend another day suffering, or let anything stop you from getting the help you need. Other specialties: Trauma, Grief, Kids, Families.

In life, we often encounter challenges and painful experiences. With these challenges, you might have found yourself in a place of feeling stuck. Your familiar relational and emotional patterns of coping might not be as helpful as they previously were. Relationships might have become more difficult rather than life giving. As your therapist, my goal is to come alongside of you during this hard time in your life and guide you toward a place of peace and balance.

I strive to foster a collaborative therapy environment in which my patients have an outlet to express parts of their mind that they have not yet put to words. Expression of these inner thoughts and feelings can facilitate relief from stress that can otherwise manifest in painful psychological and physiological symptoms. No one should have to suffer pain alone, and having the empathic support of a safe, objective, and caring professional can open your mind to important insights that are otherwise tough to come by.

Another screaming match with your partner just ended. You’re not even sure what it was about this time. Lately, you can’t seem to be around each other without it turning into a fight. It wasn’t always this way. There was a time when your relationship was rewarding and fulfilling. But something changed. Now, you spend all of your time just trying to avoid arguments. You want desperately to reconnect with the person you fell in love with, but it feels like you’re speaking different languages. You’re not ready to give up on this relationship, but things just keep getting worse. It all feels so hopeless. There must be some other way.

Hello, I'm Serena McCormick, LMFT, a psychotherapist deeply committed to guiding individuals, couples, adolescents, and teens toward transformative change. My specialization includes addiction counseling, couples therapy, and adult mental health, with a particular focus on providing support to those who have experienced trauma. My primary therapeutic modality is psychodynamic therapy, an empathetic approach that explores the unconscious to understand and resolve emotional conflicts.

Managing the demands of our lives can often be challenging, leaving us feeling disconnected or discouraged. At times, you may find yourself feeling the need for added support to help navigate the challenges of work, family, relationships, the traumas of the past, and our expectations for ourselves. My hope is to provide a safe environment, where we can work together to find healing, achieve your goals, and experience connection with others in your life.

Call me today for a free consultation. If you are struggling with relationship difficulties including infidelity, addiction, conflict, or barriers with communication, I want to support you. My passion is working with clients to learn how to experience emotional health and an authentic life. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental environment that helps foster interpersonal growth.

Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.

What's going on in your life? What are your goals? Let's figure out what you want and how to get it. You can become the person you want to be!

Is life becoming unmanageable? Looking for real answers? Seeking the best group of clinicians who accept your insurance? Welcome to WellPsyche Medical Group! WellPsyche providers are experts in Wellness and Mental Health. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life. WellPsyche is also a leader in Telemedicine. Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work.

I believe that, although we are not able to change our past, if we are able to reflect on it, learn from it and heal from it, we may then, be able to dramatically change our future… My name is Gabriela Waring and I am a Licensed Psychotherapist.

Hello, my name is Amy Chow, my pronouns are she/hers/her, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about supporting your healing process in a culturally and trauma-informed lens, working through mental health challenges in order to foster healthy coping tools and enhance well-being. I work with adults providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar, psychosis, grief and loss, and PTSD.

I approach my clients with a warm and open mind. It is important to have a safe space to discuss sensitive issues without judgment. I provide therapy services to clients who are struggling with an array of different life stressors. I am here to offer you support whether it is for a few sessions to work on a specific topic, or you are looking for long-term support. I have a flexible schedule offering online video sessions and will do my best to work with your specific needs, whether that be weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions.

Has your marriage become stale? Do you feel more like roommates than romantic partners? Are you having a difficult time balancing work, kids, leisure time, and your relationship? Have you experienced infidelity or some other form of broken trust? Or maybe you just want to strengthen your relationship for the future. I'd love to speak with you. You can create a life of intention and authenticity moving beyond unconscious reactions to insight and meaning. You will be in a safe place to honestly tend to your feelings and needs. I work holistically with your relational goals.

Many of us want to feel more productive, self-confident, and successful. This can be difficult when we are regularly sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply too stressed-out to function well. When we feel stuck, working with a therapist can be a great choice. Teaming up with an attentive therapist you will likely feel less alone, and problems may begin to feel more manageable. You might be surprised that when you and your therapist examine difficulties from new angles, you or your pre/teen will grow and change in ways you never expected.

Sometimes we just need someone to help us to slow down, pause, and tune in to our truest self, with the hope of learning from this deep listening, healing are wounds and creating the best expression of what our lives can be. I hope to help others understand their conditioning and then to practice new ways of engaging with oneself and the world in a way that is more in alignment with their life well lived. Feel free to message me via phone or email and we can connect to see if we might be a good fit for therapy.