Teletherapy for Newport Beach, CA

Are you having relationship difficulties? Do you feel stuck/hopeless? Are you suffering from a loss? Are you struggling with a life transition? Maybe you have days where you feel totally alone, overwhelmed or misunderstood. You may be holding all of this inside or maybe you've tried to talk to friends or family, but just end up confused. You don't have to struggle with this by yourself. I'd like to help guide you through your struggles and help you to find the true joy in living again (or maybe for the first time).

My mission is to help you create hope, purpose, and meaning in your life while having healthy relationships and achieving your dreams. You might be reading this after a fight or a breakup with your partner and need help understanding these out-of-control emotions. Maybe you're struggling to try to find that partner in the first place, or that career, purpose, and motivation. Tired of dealing with the same intrusive and anxious thoughts taking up your days and keeping you up at night while feeling stuck in the same place. But, you're ready for a change. Together, we can create that change and start building the life you deserve.

Are you and your partner struggling to communicate effectively? Feeling disconnected or stuck in a repetitive cycle? Have you found yourself facing a period of personal or relational uncertainty? Maybe you are facing a crisis like infidelity, midlife uncertainties, or career changes or perhaps wondering what's next. If you find yourself feeling discontent in life and/or love, it would be my honor to help you find your way back to yourself and those you love. You can't heal what you don't talk about, but figuring out the best ways to communicate can be challenging, particularly when your communication styles differ.

It's time- New year, new You. Stressed out & Burned out from everyday life and years of trauma, feels suffocating. Being fed up, defeated, exhausted, & fatigued. There's no place to recharge. It's a struggle of surviving Desi values in an all- American society HECK- being a Desi kid is hard. Adulting, juggling kids, managing parents, and a job is even harder. Life keeps getting harder and you have no choice but to keep going. Feelings of dread keep you up at night, disrupts your work, and destroys your relationships.

Are you experiencing burnout, battling anxiety, and trying to manage it all? My approach in treatment is down to earth, authentic, and compassionate. With 18 years of experience, I specialize in working with women's issues - from women in their 20's, facing dating challenges and life transitions, navigating life in a new career and post college, to helping women of all ages with anxiety/depression/stress. Motherhood and parenting are passions of mine, and I excel in assisting women in managing the emotional hurdles they encounter within themselves, and their relationships with friends and spouses.

Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.

I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship/family dynamics. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.

We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.

Are you going through a life transition such as a new baby, job stress/insecurity, worries about your relationship, or concerns around addiction? With Saturday and evening availability I specialize in getting to the root of anxiety and depression, working with you to find solutions that meet your objectives. Focused couple's training through the Gottman Institute adds tools to help enhance communication and improve your relationships. Additionally, my wisdom and clinical experiences will give you a safe, affirming, and compassionate space to navigate stressful life events and transitions that may be difficult to face alone.

I'M NOT good enough, I'M NOT lovable, & I'M not WORTHY! Sound familiar? Does it look "PERFECT" on the outside but you struggle internally? Does something feel off even though it seems life is all together? We live in a fast-paced world. The expectation is for us to have everything together: the perfect relationship, job, home, friends, body, high self-esteem, and social media life. - - - - - - - - - - - - The reality is, we have real emotions, feelings, and life challenges. Even the strongest of us need some support in forcing our inner self-sabtoging critic to sashay away. Together, let's create the life you've always wanted.

Men and women of all ages, cultures, and phases of life experience the challenges of anxiety, stress, depression, grief, loss, anger, or the affects of trauma. I’m here to provide the compassionate, caring, empowering therapeutic support you need during these challenging times. I’ve worked successfully in several professions pursing education and self-growth work, lived on several continents, and welcome diversity of all kinds. I specialize in helping people navigate difficult transitions, particularly at quarter-, mid-, or elder-life changes. These include relationship/family issues, divorce/separation, school/work/career choices.

I work with individuals who want to understand themselves better, desire improvement in the quality of their relationships, repeat unhealthy and unsatisfying patterns, are looking to navigate a current life transition, or feel stuck. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I held a corporate career in a highly competitive environment, therefore I am intimately aware of the challenges, stressors, and personalities which often trigger issues that hinder individuals from achieving their highest potential.

Life challenges affect everyone, whether you are a stay-at-home parent, working professional, or college student. Most of us are trying to manage our relationships, family, work, and self-care. These competing demands can undoubtedly be stressful. Whether you’re choosing your next career move, navigating a breakup, or deciding to have a baby, therapy can help with any change or transition you are experiencing. My clients often come to me with busy schedules, valuing the benefits of self-exploration and depth-oriented work. They know there's room for personal growth, and they seek a seasoned psychologist ready to support them.

I believe that healing becomes possible when individuals are truly seen, heard, and supported. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and work with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for relief and solutions. I value creating trust and comfort early in the therapy relationship and work collaboratively with my clients to open new avenues and perspectives.

At The Retreat Counseling Center, we provide therapy, counseling, and coaching services to Orange County's busy professionals and their families. Chances are, since you've landed on this webpage, some things in your life may not be working well. Maybe you're on the edge of a divorce? Or maybe your job is in jeopardy. Or maybe you just feel a bit lost with what you feel you're supposed to do next in life. And maybe because of reasons such as this and more, you're feeling more anxious and less happy than before. This is tough stuff, but we're glad you've landed here. We want to help.

Christine has been working in the field of psychology for the past 25 years as Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She specializes in Addictions, Relationship Enhancement, Couples, Family, Stress Management, Career Development, Mindfulness Training, Self Hypnosis, Sports Psychology, EMDR-Trauma Work, Peak Performance, Life Coaching, & Personal Development.

My name is Mastaneh (Masti) Lashkari and I am the founder of The Psychology Projects. Over the course of my professional journey, I flourished in the banking industry for a decade and later thrived in pharmaceutical sales for another ten years, mastering various sales and managerial positions. Despite my accomplishments in these fields, my fascination with psychology remained unwavering. The intricate dance between conscious and unconscious phenomena, coupled with the profound impact of emotions and thoughts, captivated my interest deeply. Motivated by this passion, I resolved to pivot my career path towards psychotherapy.

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out because of your life challenges? Going through life transitions, dealing with cultural issues, work stress, relationship difficulties with partner, children, other families and friends, sleep difficulties, and emotional challenges due to different factors including trauma — You may feel frustrated and helpless when you try to cope with these issues by yourself. I can help. Together, we will find a way to better understand the issues, process all your emotions in a safe place, and find best ways to manage them. I take great joy and pleasure witnessing you achieving your best self.

Are you going through difficult life circumstances? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you feeling uncertain and doubtful about your future? Eventhough, negative thoughts and feelings are not uncommon, if left untreated they can cause depression, uncontrolled anger and anxiety. I can help you heal and turn your life around. I can help you get from surviving to thriving. I can help you turn your negative thoughts and feelings into positive ones. This will help you make better life decisions and see life from a clearer and more positive perspective, improving your circumstances as well as your relationships.