Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Irvine, CA

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.

Over the years I have learned that we all seek to be seen, to be heard, and to be understood. I have extensive experience working with all ages and recognize the differences in each individual to honor their unique needs. My years of research and education has influenced my style of therapy to emphasize, “what it means to be human” in order to teach my clients the skills needed to reach their goals. I know it can be difficult to ask for help so from one human to another... I'm glad you're here taking the first step for yourself. You deserve to be seen, to be heard, and to be understood.

I understand how difficult it can be to find a therapist you can trust. I provide a safe environment where you can explore and overcome your challenges to heal from your experiences. I provide therapy with a warm and empathetic approach where you can process without feeling like you are being judged. My therapy style is integrative, as I understand that human beings are unique and there is no one size fits all therapy. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger, addiction, disordered eating behaviors, and trauma. I also offer EMDR therapy.

The clinicians at Affirming Psychological Services are highly experienced in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. All of our clinicians are also trained in treating the needs of the LGBT+ community, and many of our clinicians have lived experience as part of this community. We are conveniently located in Irvine, CA, and can provide both in person and telehealth services for you and your loved ones. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological testing and diagnostic clarification services. We provide a safe, comforting environment and expert therapists to help you meet your therapeutic goals.

Sometimes we need an unbiased perspective when faced with major life changes. Explore and resolve unanswered questions about your GENDER or Sexual Orientation with a caring and experienced therapist. Learn proven techniques for managing anxiety, depression or alcohol / drug use. Does the discovery that one is Transgender, Gay or Lesbian necessarily mean the end of one's current relationship? Discover ways to challenge self limiting beliefs and relationship patterns learned during childhood and adolescence.

I believe one of the bravest things that you can do is to begin to understand your own story and heal through the journey of self-love. You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. In therapy my goal is to cultivate an environment where you will feel safe to heal from all the emotional wounds and pain you've been carrying around. Calling a therapist can be an intimidating thing to do but I hope you take a moment to pick up the phone and see how I can help.

Dr. Kang (pronouns: she/her) accompanies individuals on their journeys of self-understanding through exploring moments of connection and disconnection while empowering individuals to make decisions based on their increased awareness of the interplay among self, social, and cultural factors. Dr. Kang is skilled in mindfulness-based intervention with a focus on mind-body connection, trauma-informed therapy, and exposure and response prevention in addressing various concerns. Dr. Kang is dedicated in serving marginalized populations, including but not limited to members from ethnic/racial minority, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Sooner or later life challenges us all, and it's a relief to find someone in your corner. Whether you're worried, down, or overwhelmed by life's challenges, I will stay with you as we find your way through. I love my work and have successfully assisted people with many issues: depression & anxiety, early trauma, relationship issues, sexual & gender diversity, plus work & creativity. Online and phone sessions are easily available.

Are you ready to explore the deep complexities of your cultural experience and find support from a multicultural perspective? Do you often face feelings of isolation, struggle with self-acceptance, body-image issues, family or relationship problems, and generational trauma because of your culture? Overcoming the challenges of being multiracial can be overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship, deconstructing the POC narrative surrounding therapy, authenticity, compassion, and the use of gentle challenges to help you work towards overcoming life's challenges.

You try to be a good person and want more from life yet sometimes it feels like you're just going through the motions. You're functioning, but there's always that voice—the one telling you that you’re not good enough, don’t deserve love, peace or happiness, deserved what happened to you, and that this is it in life. Your unresolved “stuff”– the anxiety, self-doubt, trauma–keeps popping up at the most inconvenient time and causing you trouble. Relationships are hard. You can’t really relax. Anger eats at you. You’re tired of feeling “stuck" and uneasy in your own mind and body. What you really want is to finally feel at peace.

Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I am also a Yoga and Meditation Therapist and somatic Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.

With 15 years experience, I am dedicated to providing genuine, compassionate and effective care to my clients specializing in: healthy relationships, couples therapy, sex therapy, life transitions, identity, self-esteem, stress management/anxiety, and mindfulness. My belief is that therapy is one of many possible paths to self growth. I see my role as a therapist to advocate for my clients, empowering them to make healthy changes and choices by providing support and different perspectives. Witnessing my clients transcend life challenges is always inspiring and an honor.

HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN THE STRONG ONE AND FEEL THE PRESSURE TO KEEP SMILING WHEN THINGS ARE AWFUL? DO YOU CHOOSE TO STRUGGLE IN SILENCE BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THAT TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS IS A BURDEN TO OTHERS? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME UNCOMFORTABLE OR EXCRUCIATING PATTERNS REPLAYING IN YOUR LIFE, CAUSING DISRUPTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? Do you love too hard? Unsure of where you belong; emotionally, culturally, racially, sexually? Are you experiencing betrayal? Feeling embarrassed. Stuck? As a 1st generation FIlipinx American with lived experience in multicultural relationships in Western society, I can help. Experience matters.

Being a people pleaser is hard. It’s hard to say ‘no’, it’s hard to feel resentful when you overextend yourself, it’s hard to be so consumed with others that you feel out of touch with yourself and your own needs. It would be so nice (yet feels so out of reach) to just sit down, relax, and feel comfortable in your own skin. No t-do list nagging at you, able to let your shoulders comfortably relax away from being bunched up by your ears.

Dr. Colleen Daniel and her staff provide comprehensive and holistic mental health treatment for clients of all ages. Our treatment is tailored to match the individual needs of each client or family. Services include: evaluations of learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, psychological issues, neurological conditions, and accommodations for SAT/ACT/LSAT/MCAT exams; individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults.

Dr. Katie Moore is a highly experienced licensed clinical psychologist with an extraordinary ability to connect with teens and adults who have been unable to make progress, or were even unwilling to meet, with previous therapists. Additionally, she is formally trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): two of the premier evidence based treatments for trauma. Dr. Moore started her career as a therapist treating adults, including severely and persistently mentally ill adults in a locked psychiatric facility.

Queer, trans, LGBTQ+, trauma, poly - accepting new clients! I am a cisgender, bi-sexual, solo-poly woman. I have had battled through my own personal experiences of shame, anxiety, dysfunctional family relationships, institutional trauma, and have also participated in my own therapy and healing. As a therapist, I love being able to hold non-judgmental, supportive, and authentic space for my clients to dive into the depths of their pain and transform it into their personal power. I enjoy intuitively finding the strengths in each of my clients and supporting their healing journey's from a place of collaboration and compassion.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a registered Art Therapist. Are you struggling with liking who you are, feeling like you're needing a new start, or needing to look at your life in a different way? Whether it's an Eating disorder, yo-yo dieting, body image and self-worth issues, drug addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or other relationship problems stemming from family issues, low self-esteem, or trauma I may be able to help. Through our therapeutic relationship, we can collaborate on creating a foundation that allows you the to live the kind of life you want to live and restore balance.