Grief Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Do you find that your identity has been strongly defined by your athletic career? Are you dealing with an injury that’s keeping you from participating in the sport you love or competing at the level you once were at? Do you wonder who you are apart from athletics now that you are nearing the end of your athletic career? Do you miss your sport now that you have retired or no longer play at the same competitive level? As a retired collegiate athlete myself, I know that being an athlete shapes your identity in a profound way. I’m here to explore how athletics has shaped who you are, even amidst adversity and challenges.

Do you believe that there is power in connection? That the healthier we are as individuals, the healthier our relationships are? I believe that it is through connection that we can heal. We must first be able to create a healthy connection with the self to be in healthy contact with others. However, oftentimes challenges such as life transitions, parenting, school, career, anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss may inhibit us from connecting with the self and others.

Through the therapeutic process, I aim to know and understand the authentic you. As collaborators, we can explore your hopes and fears, unlock what might be holding you back, and free you from old habits and patterns. I have experience in several therapeutic approaches, including Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT). Depending on your particular set of needs, I custom tailor our sessions to match your goals.

I am a bilingual English/Japanese psychotherapist with professional experience in academic and clinical settings in the US and Japan. I enjoy working with clients representing a wide range of age groups and socioeconomic status and diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. I specialize in helping clients with issues related to life transitions such as relocation, cultural adjustment, career/job challenges, relationships, family dynamics, loss, education, health, or retirement. These challenges are a part of your journey and may cause you to lose your sense of balance. Still, I believe we all have the capacity to solve our issues and the potential to grow.

Most of us go through difficult periods in our lives where we feel overwhelmed, alone, and confused. Sometimes, inevitable events in life, even happy ones, like starting a relationship, going off to college, or retirement, expose the wounds and memories from a recent or distant past that make the current situation painful and unbearable. While we survive those situations and adapt to the new realities of our circumstances, psychotherapy, specifically psychodynamic psychotherapy uses these moments as opportunities for a path for self-discovery and a chance to reevaluate our priorities and find meaning and purpose in our lives.

Hello, my name is Stephan Paul Ouellette. I have been a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California since 2000. I approach therapy from a client-centered, collaborative, empathic, and strengths-based perspective. I have 25-plus years of experience working with folks living with HIV/AIDS and from the LGBTQ-plus communities. My primary focus is helping clients to proactively respond to such conditions as depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, substance use and abuse concerns, and adjustment to chronic and sometimes life-threatening health conditions.

Finding a therapist may feel like a daunting task, yet it is important to take the time to find the therapist that is the best fit for you. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both California and Nevada, I have a genuine desire to help others which allows me to develop trusting relationships with my clients. I primarily use the evidence based practices of CBT, ERP, and Solution Focused Therapy to help you meet your goals.

Has your child or teen been struggling with anxiety, worry or feeling stressed out? Do they avoid situations that makes them anxious? Do they have difficulty sleeping? Is it hard to get them off to school in the morning? Do you find yourself wondering if they will ever grow out of this? Are you at a loss of what else to do to help your child/teen? If so, please know many kids and teens struggle with anxiety and you are not alone.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: I believe therapy is a powerful tool for change and personal empowerment. It can be difficult to make the decision to seek support, but I believe starting therapy is a courageous act of self-compassion. I aim to provide a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach when working with clients. I strive to create a connection that allows clients to be themselves and feel safe to work through any obstacles in their path. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I work with clients to build confidence and skills to navigate life stressors and to create a life they can’t wait to wake up to.

I am looking for clients who want to heal deep wounds due to childhood trauma, loss, or grief. We all have an inner knowing that guides us toward empowerment, enlightenment, and a better relationship with Self. I want to assist you back to that voice. I also enjoy working with those who are in recovery or are sober curious, and in need of additional healing or guidance during or after working the 12 steps. If you relate to ever feeling misunderstood or like you don't belong, I can provide a safe and judgment-free therapeutic container for you to share and process your life or patterns that keep you stuck.

Do you desire a meaningful relationship with yourself and others? Are life challenges impacting your quality of life? If so, you are not alone and therapy can provide you with the guidance and support needed to move toward mental, physical, and emotional balance for a healthier more successful life. I believe creating a strong therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance in the process of change and a key ingredient towards your progress in therapy. While being supportive, I’ll also challenge you to acknowledge and confront unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviors that are interfering with your personal goals.

In a world filled with constant pressures and expectations, we can feel overwhelmed. We find ourselves caught in a web of emotions, feeling stuck in the mud. And with each step we are pulled in deeper into the confusion, grief, and despair - disconnected from purpose and isolated in the struggle. We yearn to be seen and heard, to find meaning, and hope. I believe deep change is possible and recognize the profound impact of being witnessed and understood. I specialize in supporting men and couples who are feeling desperate and exhausted, and are willing to keep moving.

Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges; have you lost your way and have no idea how to steer back; do you feel like you've let yourself or others down; are you suffocating from anxiety; has grief left your heart shattered; do you want a more meaningful and fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones; do you feel like no one understands and you're all alone; are you having difficulty navigating parenthood; do you have a child who challenges you and you feel defeated; do you feel stressed because of your job, school, or marriage; have you given up on yourself; have you lost your all joy?

Specialties include Depressive Disorders, Anxiety and Borderline Personality Disorder. Using therapy styles such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I work with clients to build healthy coping skills that help people better deal with the struggles of life. Over the years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced a variety of issues (including Anxiety, Depression, Grief, ADHD, BPD, traumatic childhood, and Substance Use/Abuse).

Welcome, bienvenidos! Inside Out Counseling Services, provides bilingual mental health treatment to adults. We specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Work life balance, Parenting, Self-esteem issues, Family and Relationship conflict, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, woman’s issues, Attachment and bonding issues, Adjustment disorders and Acute Stress Disorders. We also offer support for families who are struggling and managing food allergies and food sensitivities. Treatment modalities for trauma and acute stress disorders include EMDR and other Trauma interventions. EMDR is only offered on a case to case basis.

I am here to help you change your life! I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and gain positive change. Are you feeling anxious, sad, lonely, and struggle with loss of motivation? Are you having boundary issues, relationship issues, work problems, gender identity, culture issues, and/or immigration struggles. I am passionate about working with my clients to meet their goals. Every case is unique and requires a special therapeutic approach. I tailor my approach to your specific needs.

Hi! I am so glad you are here. It takes courage and strength to find a therapist to walk with you through whatever stage of life you are currently in. I help clients overcome a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, family of origin issues, addiction, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict and life transitions. My focus is working with attachment and trauma issues with children, teens, adults, couples and families.

Hi and welcome! My name is Traysi Flores and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that therapy is a unique experience; an hour of your time in which you are able to slow down, self-reflect, look at experiences through a different lens, and focus on navigating difficult emotions and experiences in a way that fosters healing and growth. I've found that my approach is most effective with young adults and millennials facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, navigating difficult life transitions, self-esteem issues, and developmental trauma.

Seeking out therapy is an act of courage – it can be incredibly daunting to take that first step of reaching out for support! Once you start the process, however, you will find that therapy is a journey of self-discovery and improvement. I approach my role as a therapist with the goal of supporting you by creating a safe place for you to process your experiences and helping you develop healthy coping skills to change unhelpful patterns of behaviors. I also focus on fostering self-compassion and empowerment throughout the therapeutic experience. I'm currently accepting new clients and have availability on evenings and weekends.