Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Irvine, CA

Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.

I have been a licensed therapist since 2018. Before that I was a special education teacher, working with children in a non-public school. I have 3 years of working with children and adolescents who have history or PTSD, trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and general neglect. I have a year experience of working with adults who are working through grief, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns, and depression. I tend to use cognitive behavioral therapy in my practice, and enjoy mixing in motivational interviewing, strength based, and solution focused therapy.

WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life and make positive changes by reducing your Anxiety, Depression, eliminating stress, Addiction, and gaining back control. You will achieve a much higher quality of life in a safe, exclusive and caring environment. I will support you to discover your inner strength, and develop effective coping skills. You will experience freedom from emotional pain and feel empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. I provide CONCEIRGE care to executives and professionals.

My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.

Specialties include Depressive Disorders, Stage of Life Transition Issues and ADHD management. Using therapy styles such as CBT , CPT, ACT and DBT, I work with clients to build healthy coping skills that help people better deal with the struggles of life. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have struggles with a variety of issues (including Anxiety, Depression, Grief, ADHD, Stage of Life Transition Issues, and Substance Use/Abuse).

The decision of finding the right therapist for yourself, your child, or your family can create a lot of anxiety. Individuals and families are taking the risk of allowing me to share in their life paths and vulnerabilities. This is why I work to build a trusting, long-lasting relationship with you. I have extensive training and experience working with a variety of populations, including mild to severe mental illness, as well as diverse groups, including children, youth, adults, and families. I specialize in treating individuals with various diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, sleep disorders, and chronic pain.

I am a bilingual/bicultural licensed Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience. I believe every person has within themselves the capacity for personal growth that can lead to positive changes and a healthier, more productive, satisfying life. My goal is to empower and support you through the therapeutic process by working with you to determine the best therapeutic approach to help meet your needs. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties and stress management.

My approach to therapy focuses on building our therapeutic relationship and supporting you with an individualized treatment plan to support your needs. I am a trauma-focused therapist and believe presenting problems that bring people to therapy, are often rooted in earlier experiences. Our brains and bodies are trying to do the best they can to survive and thrive; however, their strategies can be maladaptive. I aim to bring a holistic approach to psychotherapy, looking at your whole system bringing a variety of integrative approaches to healing (Bilingual-Spanish & English).

Thuy Ulrich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 12 years of experience. She is a highly motivated and skilled solutions-oriented mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and advocacy to empower children, adolescents, and adults in need. She has a demonstrated track record of counseling diverse populations in one-on-one or group settings. She blends empathy and creativity in collaborating with her clients on the solutions that work best for them to reach their goals and potential.

Welcome to my practice. I have about 15 years of clinical experience and have been featured on NBC/KCAL/HLN as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive -behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist at Orange County Health Psychologists, I am deeply passionate about my work with individuals, couples, and families. I approach every client's individual struggles with hope and optimism that positive change can occur. While I recognize how biological and social factors contribute to mental health struggles, I believe every person that steps into my office is capable of worthwhile and lasting growth. Every person is unique; therefore, treatment will be tailored to your individual needs and goals.

I believe the ability to heal lies within each of us. Every person is resilient and resourceful in spite of their shortcomings and past. I am eager to assist and encourage my clients to live the life they deserve and to live up to their full potential. Therapy can be a tool to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression. I assist my clients in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and struggles in relationships as well as problems with addiction and co-dependency. If you have issues with your marriage, I can help you manage your relationship to become source of happiness, contentment, and support.

Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.

Has anxiety or apprehension led you to avoid more things, or begun to make your comfort zone smaller in life? Or perhaps you've noticed doubt or uncertainty make it difficult to get "out of your head" and feel connected and present in your life. If so, there are effective solutions I can help provide. I provide affirmative care and thoroughly enjoy developing an individual relationship with my clients and helping them develop the right skills to accomplish their goals. We will work together to bring greater ease, confidence, and freedom to your life!

I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients, helping each to develop the specific and unique tools necessary to cultivate a more satisfying and fulfilling life. My approach is to first actively listen, gaining a thorough understanding of the history of the situation and symptoms, the presenting challenges, and any other influences such as family history, cultural or racial factors, chronic illness, and economic stressors. We will then work together to identify treatment goals and ways to reach them. I work with a broad spectrum of clients ranging in age from 16 and above, offering individual, couples, and family therapy.

We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.

Welcome... Do you ever find it difficult stop the exhausting ongoing negative thoughts on your mind? Do you dream of having a peaceful harmonious relationship with yourself and other important figures in your life? Or, do you simply wonder if therapy works?! Comprehensive research in the effectiveness of therapy versus no therapy indicate that, in fact therapy does work! However, you may wonder how one can possibly talk to a "stranger" about his/her very inner thoughts and feelings? The answer is that it may not be easy for some but it certainly worth a try!