Therapists in Dana Point, CA

Hello beautiful human, many of us walk through life with self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty that lead to depression and anxiety. I believe we all have the right to heal and each have the resources, tools, and strength within ourselves to do so. I find it valuable to explore thought work and consider how thoughts are impacting our functioning. This helps to then gain tools and skills on how we can intervene and support ourselves for long-lasting growth. I take on a Feminist approach to recognize how power and oppression impacts our lives and we can gain tools to disrupt and endeavor for change.
Hello beautiful human, many of us walk through life with self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty that lead to depression and anxiety. I believe we all have the right to heal and each have the resources, tools, and strength within ourselves to do so. I find it valuable to explore thought work and consider how thoughts are impacting our functioning. This helps to then gain tools and skills on how we can intervene and support ourselves for long-lasting growth. I take on a Feminist approach to recognize how power and oppression impacts our lives and we can gain tools to disrupt and endeavor for change.

If you have a child, teenager, or emerging adult who is struggling with hurt, grief, anxiety, or any other burden that appears heavy on their heart, I am here to help. It is my desire to create a space for clients to feel safe and heard within the counseling room. I believe that deep healing and change occur through a genuine and honest relationship with a caring counselor. You are warmly welcomed here.
If you have a child, teenager, or emerging adult who is struggling with hurt, grief, anxiety, or any other burden that appears heavy on their heart, I am here to help. It is my desire to create a space for clients to feel safe and heard within the counseling room. I believe that deep healing and change occur through a genuine and honest relationship with a caring counselor. You are warmly welcomed here.

"The future depends on what we do in the present." Mahatma Gandhi
As a therapist I use Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients explore and resolve current and past issues holding them back. I help clients get unstuck in their lives, learn the skill sets needed to repair and rebuild relationships, heal emotional wounds and pursue the life they envision. I reinforce personal and professional growth,self awareness and life fulfillment.
"The future depends on what we do in the present." Mahatma Gandhi
As a therapist I use Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients explore and resolve current and past issues holding them back. I help clients get unstuck in their lives, learn the skill sets needed to repair and rebuild relationships, heal emotional wounds and pursue the life they envision. I reinforce personal and professional growth,self awareness and life fulfillment.

Hello! My name is Lacey (she/her), and I work under two different practices: The Mind Health Institute (MHI) in Dana Point and Newport Beach (Supervisor: Dr. Chelsea O'Haire) and PCIT Kids (Supervisor: Dr. Ian Schere) in San Diego. I utilize a Humanistic, Person-Centered, Culturally Informed approach backed by more evidence-based practices such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based strategies.
Hello! My name is Lacey (she/her), and I work under two different practices: The Mind Health Institute (MHI) in Dana Point and Newport Beach (Supervisor: Dr. Chelsea O'Haire) and PCIT Kids (Supervisor: Dr. Ian Schere) in San Diego. I utilize a Humanistic, Person-Centered, Culturally Informed approach backed by more evidence-based practices such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based strategies.

Welcome! Therapy can be a safe place to explore your fears and worries, and also a place where you can learn new coping strategies, while finding hope and healing. Many of us have wounds from the past and often, new traumas can trigger those wounds to re-emerge. However, living the life you deserve is possible. I believe in the power of the human spirit and that it moves us towards healing. In therapy, you can find your way back to our path or create a new one. I see clients only via teletherapy.
Welcome! Therapy can be a safe place to explore your fears and worries, and also a place where you can learn new coping strategies, while finding hope and healing. Many of us have wounds from the past and often, new traumas can trigger those wounds to re-emerge. However, living the life you deserve is possible. I believe in the power of the human spirit and that it moves us towards healing. In therapy, you can find your way back to our path or create a new one. I see clients only via teletherapy.

If you struggle with unwanted, upsetting thoughts and feelings, you’re not alone and you’re in the right place. My name is Lauren Rosen, and I offer specialized care for those struggling with OCD, Anxiety Disorders and other mental health issues. While thoughts and feelings are non-negotiable parts of the human brain, I can help you to navigate your obsessive, anxious mind, live life on your own terms and reprioritize the things that matter most to you. I would be honored to help you build a fulfilling, contented life in the face of your fears and challenges
If you struggle with unwanted, upsetting thoughts and feelings, you’re not alone and you’re in the right place. My name is Lauren Rosen, and I offer specialized care for those struggling with OCD, Anxiety Disorders and other mental health issues. While thoughts and feelings are non-negotiable parts of the human brain, I can help you to navigate your obsessive, anxious mind, live life on your own terms and reprioritize the things that matter most to you. I would be honored to help you build a fulfilling, contented life in the face of your fears and challenges

Growing into a better life is done one small step at a time. Change is always possible, and it does not have to be overwhelming. My private practice is focused on individuals and their families impacted by issues related to unique academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Most of my clients are children, teenagers, and adults. My clients commonly struggle to obtain maximum performance and may need a boost of motivation to make it to the finish line. I believe in a team approach and collaborate with other professionals and family members to participate when appropriate.
Growing into a better life is done one small step at a time. Change is always possible, and it does not have to be overwhelming. My private practice is focused on individuals and their families impacted by issues related to unique academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Most of my clients are children, teenagers, and adults. My clients commonly struggle to obtain maximum performance and may need a boost of motivation to make it to the finish line. I believe in a team approach and collaborate with other professionals and family members to participate when appropriate.

Hello, I'm Kathleen Mates-Youngman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, International Speaker, & Yoga Teacher. I specialize in Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Parenting, & Life Transitions, and the author of best-selling, Couples Therapy Workbook, & Family Therapy Workbook. I am licensed in California and Texas, and offer in person as well as virtual sessions. I have been married for 38 years, and we are the parents of three children and four grandchildren. This life experience combined with my expertise allows me to connect with clients, and help them through challenges and to achieve their goals.
Hello, I'm Kathleen Mates-Youngman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, International Speaker, & Yoga Teacher. I specialize in Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Parenting, & Life Transitions, and the author of best-selling, Couples Therapy Workbook, & Family Therapy Workbook. I am licensed in California and Texas, and offer in person as well as virtual sessions. I have been married for 38 years, and we are the parents of three children and four grandchildren. This life experience combined with my expertise allows me to connect with clients, and help them through challenges and to achieve their goals.

Focus on creating a secure bond with your partner. My goal as a therapist is to support couples on the adventure of finding their way to each other. Connect with yourself and your partner as you both find insights into your relationship.
Focus on creating a secure bond with your partner. My goal as a therapist is to support couples on the adventure of finding their way to each other. Connect with yourself and your partner as you both find insights into your relationship.

Hello! My name is Janine Ferrante. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and I am licensed by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT. My approach to therapy is person-centered, providing individual therapy sessions tailored to meet the client's needs. I provide guidance and support for the management of a variety of mental health challenges as well as navigating interpersonal relationships - such as parenting, divorce, and romantic relationship concerns. I specialize in women's issues: anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, mood disorders (bipolar) OCD, trauma, and PTSD.
Hello! My name is Janine Ferrante. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and I am licensed by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT. My approach to therapy is person-centered, providing individual therapy sessions tailored to meet the client's needs. I provide guidance and support for the management of a variety of mental health challenges as well as navigating interpersonal relationships - such as parenting, divorce, and romantic relationship concerns. I specialize in women's issues: anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, mood disorders (bipolar) OCD, trauma, and PTSD.

For the past 40 years, I worked in Australia & America as a therapist and educator. I was Director of the Family Therapy Program in Sydney and later worked with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. Since I am also a writer, I see you as the main character in your personal story called to face & transform adversity into personal happiness. I help individuals overcome anxiety & depression & help couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and increase love & intimacy. I am the co-author of "Power Tools for Men: A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity" & co-author of "Fighting for Love: Turn Conflict into Intimacy."
For the past 40 years, I worked in Australia & America as a therapist and educator. I was Director of the Family Therapy Program in Sydney and later worked with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. Since I am also a writer, I see you as the main character in your personal story called to face & transform adversity into personal happiness. I help individuals overcome anxiety & depression & help couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and increase love & intimacy. I am the co-author of "Power Tools for Men: A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity" & co-author of "Fighting for Love: Turn Conflict into Intimacy."

My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.

I can help you identify and meet your deepest needs while transforming your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to have my clients become successfully independent with life-long tools for success.
I can help you identify and meet your deepest needs while transforming your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to have my clients become successfully independent with life-long tools for success.

I believe therapy is for anyone and everyone, and that seeking help is a sign of strength and resilience. I partner with clients to integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices. By creating an empathetic, safe, non-judgemental space, I am dedicated to helping clients from all walks of life incorporate their unique identity and culture into the therapeutic process. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.
I believe therapy is for anyone and everyone, and that seeking help is a sign of strength and resilience. I partner with clients to integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices. By creating an empathetic, safe, non-judgemental space, I am dedicated to helping clients from all walks of life incorporate their unique identity and culture into the therapeutic process. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.

My client's goals are to better understand his/her behaviors, thoughts, and emotions so that he/she is empowered to action, rather than reaction, in the face of life's challenges. He/she is eager to know him or herself better, to embrace the journey of self-awareness, thus leading to more freedom and grace, versus control, in interpersonal relationships. Most of all, my client wants to be truer to his or her genuine self: a better version of his/her genuine self, not a changed version. This will involve more acceptance and love of self and others.
My client's goals are to better understand his/her behaviors, thoughts, and emotions so that he/she is empowered to action, rather than reaction, in the face of life's challenges. He/she is eager to know him or herself better, to embrace the journey of self-awareness, thus leading to more freedom and grace, versus control, in interpersonal relationships. Most of all, my client wants to be truer to his or her genuine self: a better version of his/her genuine self, not a changed version. This will involve more acceptance and love of self and others.

I specialize in working with depression, grief, disordered sleep, ADHD and difficulties with communication with couples and families. I take an active approach in therapy and like to make sure our time is focused on your immediate needs. My clients typically experience improvements within the first 6 sessions. I have over a decade of clinical experience and have contributed as a researcher in Sleep science with NASA Ames laboratory for over three years!
I offer free 20 minute initial consults
I specialize in working with depression, grief, disordered sleep, ADHD and difficulties with communication with couples and families. I take an active approach in therapy and like to make sure our time is focused on your immediate needs. My clients typically experience improvements within the first 6 sessions. I have over a decade of clinical experience and have contributed as a researcher in Sleep science with NASA Ames laboratory for over three years!
I offer free 20 minute initial consults

Life can be a lot to handle sometimes and keeping it all together is hard. When you're feeling overwhelmed or need to work through a challenging time in your life, it’s important to have a space and time where the focus is on just you, and to have support in the process.
Life can be a lot to handle sometimes and keeping it all together is hard. When you're feeling overwhelmed or need to work through a challenging time in your life, it’s important to have a space and time where the focus is on just you, and to have support in the process.

Feeling overwhelmed by challenges at work? In your private life? I offer professional counseling for career and life transitions. I provide individual therapy to increase your ability to cope with life's stressors including adulting, job changes (workplace bullying, termination, promotion, new career), trauma and complex PTSD, grief due to a death or other loss, including loss of a pet, chronic health issues, relationships (current, extramarital, separation/divorce), and other life changes (empty nest, aging, retirement, menopause, midlife crisis) so you can successfully transition to the next stage.
Feeling overwhelmed by challenges at work? In your private life? I offer professional counseling for career and life transitions. I provide individual therapy to increase your ability to cope with life's stressors including adulting, job changes (workplace bullying, termination, promotion, new career), trauma and complex PTSD, grief due to a death or other loss, including loss of a pet, chronic health issues, relationships (current, extramarital, separation/divorce), and other life changes (empty nest, aging, retirement, menopause, midlife crisis) so you can successfully transition to the next stage.

NEW Clients Accepted. 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Specializations: Couples/Marital counseling, Codependency, Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Utilizing Solution-Focused therapy.
NEW Clients Accepted. 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Specializations: Couples/Marital counseling, Codependency, Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Utilizing Solution-Focused therapy.

My personal and professional experiences have shown me that society invalidates mental health struggles. This is why I've made it my mission to validate and support adults, couples, and families of all backgrounds who are struggling with their mental health. I offer specialized, evidence-based care to folks with OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and PTSD. While I tailor my approach to every individual I see, I prioritize evidence-based practices, like CBT, ACT, ERP, CPT, and PE to best help people thrive. Mindfulness is central to my practice. Getting present, non-judgmentally is a practical skill that can support recovery.
My personal and professional experiences have shown me that society invalidates mental health struggles. This is why I've made it my mission to validate and support adults, couples, and families of all backgrounds who are struggling with their mental health. I offer specialized, evidence-based care to folks with OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and PTSD. While I tailor my approach to every individual I see, I prioritize evidence-based practices, like CBT, ACT, ERP, CPT, and PE to best help people thrive. Mindfulness is central to my practice. Getting present, non-judgmentally is a practical skill that can support recovery.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Dana Point, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Dana Point, CA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
72% | Grief |
71% | Coping Skills |
66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
16 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | Aetna |
58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
49% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Dana Point, CA see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Dana Point?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.