Lesbian Therapists in Northwood, Irvine, CA

There's no rewind button in life, but it offers you the chance to create a different ending from where you stand today. It takes courage to acknowledge that where you are right now isn't where you want to be. It's an act of bravery to face the obstacles and challenges that may have held you back, whether they're related to your personal life, career, or societal pressures. But remember this: within you lies the strength to persevere, to rise above adversity, and to shape your destiny. With each step you take, no matter how small, you're forging a path towards a brighter and more fulfilling future. Embrace your inner resilience!

Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wrestling with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, feeling controlled or humiliated by your significant other, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on these issues. With over 22 years of clinical experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!

Do you feel alone even when there are people around you? Do you feel empty inside? Do you struggle with creating and maintaining lasting relationships? I would like to help you with that. No doubt, you have tried to handle things alone, but that empty, heavy or lonely feeling is still there. If you often feel frustrated or disappointed in your relationships with others; if you have experienced a deep longing for a connection with another person and have not been able to create such a connection; if you have suffered a loss of a meaningful relationship - it is time to let someone help you.

Hello, my name is Dr. Steve Harris. I will work compassionately with you to try to help you find your way towards having more fulfilling relationships and a satisfying life. I work with a broad variety of people who are trying to get un-stuck from areas of their lives that have become counterproductive ways of coping. People frequently arrive at my office after trying out many good ideas, but have found that these changes did not reach something deeper inside that seems to get in the way.

Hello, I am Dr. Nanci Carter and I am dedicated to working with adults and couples that want to make changes in their lives and improve their relationships. Depth work offers this help in a number of ways -- self-exploration and understanding, enriched relational skills, and space to grieve one's losses. Perhaps you wonder why you can't speak your truth. Maybe you experienced abuse or neglect as a child. Our ways of being with others, laid down in childhood, can be worked through, understood and reorganized within the psychotherapy relationship.

Seeking support requires plenty of courage, strength, and determination. Taking the first steps toward change can feel both invigorating and nerve-racking at the same time. I aim to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to share your life experiences. One of our most fundamental human needs is to form connections, and I strive to utilize our therapeutic relationship as a guide for growth and healing. As a partner in your personal journey, I hope to empower you to gain the valuable insight and practical skills essential for overcoming obstacles, achieving your goals, and living a well-balanced, self-fulfilled life.

Not accepting new clients - - - I am a registered associate MFT in California and had worked in the mental health field for more than 10 years in Taiwan. With an Asian culture background, I can also speak Mandarin and Taiwanese, and I am familiar with the challenges the immigration families may have in the U.S. Either adults or teenagers may feel hard to find someone who can understand their distress. My clients always describe me as calm and warm. You will have a safe and reliable space here, feel being understood and accepted, and find your best way to move on.

As a trauma-informed systemic therapist, I take a collaborative and humanistic approach as I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. To better understand an individual's worldview, meeting them where they are, understanding their perspectives, and presenting issues that have brought them to seek therapy is vital. Connecting with people through a humanistic approach allows us to comprehend one another through fundamental connections we share, such as emotions and sensations. Through collaboration and authenticity, I utilize myself as a tool through dynamic conversations and applying skills to encourage change.

Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.

Do your feelings of sadness, anxiety, shame, irritability or jealousy overwhelm you? Do you feel stuck or doubtful of yourself? You are not alone! In treatment, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where we can identify your goals, work through the challenges in your life, and practice acceptance, self care, and self validation. Accepting the process of change may feel frightening and overwhelming, it is my goal to be beside you as you embark on a journey of growth and clarity.

You’ve been called a high achiever – goal-oriented, ambitious and driven. On paper, there are accomplishments you should feel proud of. But despite professional success, you’ve been struggling personally. Reaching goals hasn’t resulted in the personal satisfaction you imagined; relationships never seem to meet your expectations; feelings of doubt and emptiness sink in. Time and experience haven’t proven to make you feel more a part of life; in fact, you’re feeling disconnected from it. Although you pride yourself in finding answers, this time you have none. Staying busy isn’t working anymore and it’s time to admit - you need help.

It started with small things. You were anxious about a work meeting, so you made up an excuse to get out of it. Then you canceled a dinner date – you’d been looking forward to it, but the anxiety became too severe as it neared. Over and over, you let worry dictate your choices until it’s gotten to the point where you don’t even feel in control anymore. Your anxiety makes the decisions, and you’re just along for the ride. You’ve tried making changes and developing healthier habits. Constantly blaming yourself for your shortcomings, trying to criticize your anxiety into submission. But, it’s no use. This is not the life you imagined.

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR THERAPY. I love working with children, teens, and young adults. I provide evidence-based treatment for diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, etc. and also provide parent-coaching for children/teens with behavioral difficulties. My main goals in therapy are to better the quality of life of the client and their family, and to prevent future difficulties. My goals in testing are to get an accurate diagnosis and give beneficial recommendations. I work with the client, their family, and whomever else (e.g. school district, pediatrician, psychiatrist), in order to reach these goals.