Therapists in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA

Sometimes we need support and guidance to help us manage distress, achieve greater clarity, build better relationships and develop a healthier sense of ourselves. Most of us many times don’t want to discuss our personal problems, even with those closest to us. I would like to extend my hand to help you feel better about your life, relationships and most importantly, yourself! I am a skilled, and experienced psychotherapist who offers a supportive and non-judgmental environment for the therapeutic relationship. I provide short term solution focused or medium to long term therapy for adults and teens, depending on individual needs.

I am an expert in treating couples struggling with the traumatic betrayal of sex and porn addiction. Not sure what to do next to save your relationship? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals and couples overcome life's biggest problems. In our sessions, we will work together to improve your life and relationships, find peace and let go of old thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you stuck. Contact my office for a free 15-minute phone consultation.

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

My clients seek to go "further faster." Many are eager to perform better in their careers. They may feel they lack focus or feel strongly they are being undervalued and overworked. They also know they are capable of much more. They are typically being paid several thousand less per month than they could be. (I know, I was once there too.) I provide the needed insight, assessment, encouragement and positioning. Sometimes they need counseling to deal with blind spots, sometimes coaching, sometimes a hybrid. Does this sound like you? Let's talk and see if we are the right fit.

Nobody is broken. We all have challenges and areas where we need to grow, and it takes bravery to face those aspects of ourselves that require growth. Being truly seen and truly heard make a world of difference in accelerating that process. I would like to be that difference for you. I have over 20 years' experience and am adept at holding space with empathy, love, and compassion. My style is sincere, warm, and engaging, and I have a facility for attunement to my clients and what they struggle with. I’m here to shine light with you and to provide a safe container to express and experience what needs to be seen, felt, or released.

"You have cancer, heart disease" or any serious medical condition, are often the most frightening words a person can hear. The initial shock gives way to fear, anxiety, feeling out of control, sadness or depression. I utilize evidenced based therapies to teach methods for reducing the distress associated with illness. I am also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful psychotherapy for healing the effects of medical and general trauma associated with highly disturbing events.

Congratulations! The fact that you are searching for a therapist means you acknowledge that something needs to change. Your current approach in life no longer yields the satisfaction you desire, and you want to do something about it. Coming to this realization is the hardest part in bringing about change, and you don't have to do it alone anymore. I feel very passionate about this work. I consider it a privilege and an honor to positively affect people's lives and help them make lasting changes. We will explore the core of how your thought & behavioral patterns came to be, and what purposes they serve.

I offer individuals the acceptance and compassion people in crisis need. Utilizing evidence-based treatment, I collaborate with the client to develop positive solutions and achieve long-term results for the challenges addressed in therapy. We work in a way and at a pace that the client finds comfortable. Treatment is customized to meet the specific needs unique to every individual.

I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. I love helping individuals and families feel more competent and happy. Whether it is an issue with your preschooler or communication problems with your teenager, I can help find a solution that everyone can live with.

I have been working with children and their families for over 20 years, licensed eight years. I enjoy working with children of all ages; that is children ages 6-18 and anyone else who has had difficulty in their childhoods and is having trouble in their relationships today and anyone else which insurance refers. Basically You talk, I listen, Insurance pays ( well most of the time they do!!) I have a GREAT sense of humor and use it often. I AM NOT TAKING ANY NEW CLIENT AT THIS TIME

Is your child controlling your household with their demands, tantrums and power struggles? Are you feeling exhausted, out of control and defeated? Are you embarrassed in public and afraid that people see your child's behavior as your failure? Are you tired of fighting, struggling, and trying so hard, but getting nowhere?

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, angry, lost or stuck? Are you struggling with your daily interactions with friends, family or coworkers? Are you and your loved ones having trouble getting along? Do you want to improve your communication skills and your self-confidence? Therapy can help. Therapy works by helping you develop new understandings about yourself by gaining new insights and strategies to master your thoughts, emotions and behavior. I can help you process your feelings and emotions to overcome the challenges that are holding you back from living a life of your dreams.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with Clients who are suffering from Depression and Anxiety or have Relationship issues, Life Transitions including Early Adulthood, and Mid-Life Crisis issues. In addition, I also work with marital and pre-marital couples who want to make their relationship a happier one. I have an empathic and direct approach with helping my clients develop insight into their problems, learn new coping skills and create the life that they wish.

Hello! I'm a licensed therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, CA, who enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a range of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, self/family acceptance, relationship conflicts, and trauma. If you are feeling stuck and wanting to change, therapy is an option worth exploring. Let me help you improve your emotional well being, enhance your ability to engage in relationships, and empower you with the tools necessary to restore balance in your life.

The VCAT adhd treatment center is a brain enhancement and behavioral correction institute for children and adolescents who are struggling mentally, emotionally, and cognitively at home and school. VCAT-I, with its science-based technology and programs, facilitates an exceptional and innovative brain balance methodology in helping children and adolescents overcome the challenges of ADHD, learning disabilities, processing disorders, Asperger’s syndrome, depression, anxiety, and all other related childhood behavioral and developmental issues.

There are times when we need to explore some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when receiving the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you. And so I trust in this: Creating in your own expressive way a better life is what I know you are able—and meant—to do. Supporting you in discovering this for yourself will be a heartfelt privilege for me.

Emotional pain can often be debilitating; however because it is not as tangible as physical pain it is often suppressed or dismissed. Whether it presents itself in the form of anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship issues, emotional pain may be managed by applying the proper means of treatment. Understanding and identifying the patterns of the experienced symptoms can serve as the first step to emotional relief. In doing so, I use top-down techniques as: Jungian analysis and dream interpretation as well as bottom-up techniques such as: EMDR, brain spotting, and somatic experiencing.

Our clinicians at Cognitive Therapy Orange County (CTOC) enjoy working with individuals from early to late adulthood, couples and families to improve their quality of life. Whether the problems are short or long term, there is always reason for optimism and hope. Solutions can be found and new skills can be learned. We are extensively trained and experienced in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, and anger. We are consistently impressed with our patients' dedication to making positive changes in their lives.

Have you said to yourself "IF" I make enough money, lose weight, etc., "THEN" I will be happy, content, or joyous, only to find that you are left feeling incomplete or unaccomplished? Have you gotten to a point in your life where the "if-then" statements you make to yourself have left you feeling unworthy and critical of yourself? Do you ever find yourself fixated on your worth as a person, parent, or loved one? Using an eclectic approach I work with clients to find their worth, ease their critical voice, and create a joyous life through self-acceptance.