Elders (65+) Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with post doctoral certification in psychodynamic psychotherapy from the Los Angeles Institute and Society of Psychoanalytic Studies, and the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute. I have completed additional certification in gerontology and am a MEDICARE provider for those 65+ with a supplement. My post graduate study was in the area of attachment and adoption. I offer adoption consultations and psychotherapy for all involved in the adoption triad.

At Blackhawk Family Development Center we strive to provide treatment that goes beyond symptom relief. Fundamentally, we believe that each person can achieve happiness and that happiness can be cultivated through internal resiliency. All of our services are steeped in a strength based approach. Whether we are working with a child, adolescent or adult our therapy and assessment services offer the opportunity to develop the positive self concept that promotes interactions fueled through resilience, innovation and positive intention.

Love Yourself! Love Your Life! Looking for peace? Balance back in your life? Feeling lost? Scared? Angry? Life can be a continual roller coaster of ups, downs, changing, and evolving. These are all scary times. Let me help you restore a balance and understanding in your life that can bring you peace and better health. I love to help navigate personal life circumstances as well as career choices and situations. I have many years working in the business world as well as in the school districts. I can understand the stresses and struggles of daily family life as well as career life. It seems that every day presents us with challenges.

Childhood is the single most important predictor of well being in human development. Many of us have buried painful memories into our subconscious. By approaching the issues holistically, we will help you live the life you deserve and want. Wellness, in its literal definition means a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit. My role as a therapist is to guide you toward finding that balance and connection to self. We will explore how your thoughts, emotions, body, childhood experiences, relationships, and current environment are contributing to your distress and healing.

I'm here to be your deep healing guide, transforming trauma & anxiety into peace & serenity. We will get to the underlying cause of your deep seated pain and transform your limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in unfulfilling life situations & relationships. You can have the life of your dreams. I've been helping people for 18 years find meaning, purpose, hope and fulfillment. Deep transformation is attainable! I specialize in using scientifically proven techniques to help transform your life into what you've always longed for.

Welcome! We are a team of psychotherapist who are united in our commitment to providing the highest-quality mental health care available to adults, adolescents, couples & families. We help high-functioning professionals, first responders, survivors of abuse/neglect, PTSD, and other traumatic experiences. Flashbacks, numbness, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, phobias and addictions are usually the result of unresolved trauma. Even the slightest incidents can be traumatizing, impacting us from the inside out and hijacking our ability to cope. The good news is, you can’t change your past, but you don’t have to live there.

I have had an active clinical practice for over 30 years, specializing in marital and sexual therapy, anger and stress management. Clients see me as a competent professional and a person they feel comfortable with. I like to see couples who are motivated to improve their relationship and learn skills to be better partners. I am seen as quit balanced in my approach and ''down the middle" in terms of seeing things from both gender points of view. Because of this, many husbands participate in couples therapy with me that might otherwise not feel comfortable in therapy.

My name is Crystal Gee and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a MS in Professional Clinical Counseling, a BS in Management of Human Services and an Associates in Criminal Justice. I have worked in the Human Service field for over 17 years. I spent 5 years working in a Mental Health agency where I trained and became an Evidence Based Practice Mental Health clinician specializing in Emotional and Disruptive Disorders with certifications in Trauma Focused CBT, CBT, MAP, and PCIT.

I'm a keynote speaker for law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and military, and with Covid 19, I'm opening up room for ALL ADULTS in California regardless of your work profession. I offer easy to calendar confidential video or telephone sessions from the privacy of your office or home or from the tranquility of your car. I have a cash fee $160 per session for individual adults, and $225 per session for selected couples.

Many people are wary of the therapeutic process because of fears around being judged or facing the unknown. One of my important roles as your therapist is to remove barriers that feed such fears so that you can begin to authentically express yourself and experience the type of healing and growth that is made possible through the therapeutic relationship. I hope that through collaborative exploration we can find a path that leads you to a future of greater clarity and freedom.

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

Have you, your child or a loved one been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD or PTSD? Have the treatments not met your goals? Are you searching for something beyond additional medication and talk therapy? If so I believe solutions are available. I have been treating complex behavioral problems with children, adolescents and families for over 30 years and conducting clinical therapy for over 20 years. My training and experience can be of benefit even if prior therapists and various methods have not helped. I specialize in the treatment of complex and developmental problems for children, adolescents and adults including addiction.

It is my goal to ease clients' pain and suffering, to see results in clients and to increase your level of happiness. I have effective methods that will help you resolve your issues and lead a better life. I am a caring professional who has excellent rapport with my clients. Some of my past clients have commented that I am non-threatening and easy to talk with, reducing their concerns about therapy.

I have a holistic and integrative approach to my practice. I specialize in working with individuals & couples that are stressed and overwhelmed seeking positive results in their mental, physical health, and relationships. You may be a high achiever with unattainable personal goals, a fatigued care giver, may have experienced some level of trauma, or find yourself in relationships that is not working or you just feel stuck. In any or all cases I will meet you where you are emotionally without any judgment and with a genuine warmth.

I would characterize my style as being one of openness and warmth, empathic, and having a genuine interest in the client's needs and goal. I believe that therapy should be collaborative between client and therapist and that the ultimate goal is to foster responsibility and autonomy, both of which foster a more fully functioning person who has learned through insight, self-awareness and problem-solving how to handle current and future situations.

Lately, clients are wanting help with anxiety, depression, and coping with quarantine. Many are grieving the loss of routines and want better coping skills. Relationships are fraying. Many referrals are from former clients and local churches. Practicing in Orange County for 40 years. I keep up with the research on what works best for your particular problems. Check out my new website, www.drjohnfry.com, for free resources and my approaches to different issues, based on the latest research. Call and I will be pleased to answer any questions you might have about my telehealth services for you in the convenience of your home.

Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.

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If you tend to be demanding with high expectations of yourself and others and want only the most experienced and comprehensively trained psychotherapist you can find, I might be for you. Areas of expertise and national recognition include sports psychology to enhance performance, perfectionism, working with executives who want more for themselves, spiritual issues, the psychology of online trading, and dealing with family financial inheritance issues. I have also been effective with people who've had unsatisfactory previous therapy experiences. I'm a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Read more at www.Hendlin.net