Psychoanalytic Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

I have been a Marriage and Family therapist for over 25 years. I enjoy my work and I especially like working with couples and individuals who are having difficulty finding joy and happiness in their lives. I believe strongly that we all are trying to build a healthier life, but sometimes we need a little help understanding the things that get in our way. Often we get in a rut and repeat the same destructive behaviors and feel hopeless about ever getting what you want and need. I can help you identify negative patterns and change them.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, & Certified Neuro Specialist, who is dedicated to deepening my understanding of the human psyche and mental health, & using this knowledge to help others to achieve their full potential. I specialize in treating all types of eating disorders, acute & complex trauma, substance abuse, & anxiety disorders. I currently provide individual, family, & couples therapy, & have a concierge division of my private practice.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, & Certified Neuro Specialist, who is dedicated to deepening my understanding of the human psyche and mental health, & using this knowledge to help others to achieve their full potential. I specialize in treating all types of eating disorders, acute & complex trauma, substance abuse, & anxiety disorders. I currently provide individual, family, & couples therapy, & have a concierge division of my private practice.

Are you looking for a place to begin healing? Have you tried many other things, only to feel disappointed that life's challenges continue to be more complex than you thought? An effective therapy process creates space and understanding for the purpose of transforming life's struggles and disappointments. In the process, a renewed capacity for more satisfying relationships, greater effectiveness, resiliency and coping skills begin to emerge. Life becomes meaningful and purposeful. In a professional, caring environment, I seek to uncover the patterns and difficulties of the past and create an environment where healing and recovery can take place.

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.

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.

A psychoanalyst and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in addition to my general adult practice, I specialize in adolescents/young adults on the spectrum and their families; phase of life/human development issues, character disorders, and psychotic disorders. I also specialize in the treatment of specific developmental and emotional concerns of adolescents and young adults. Psychoanalytic therapy addresses your very specific needs and problems. The therapeutic relationship we develop will allow us to work collaboratively to find solutions and answers together. The more committed you are, the more change you will experience.

Amy Tierney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sexual Assault Victim Counselor. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders. Having worked in several level I trauma centers throughout Southern California, Amy also specializes in working with physicians, nurses, and ancillary healthcare professionals experiencing compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization.

Many of our experiences have come from a place of great suffering and fear. Often, this entails having survived harsh challenges and as a result, pieces of our personal stories may be missing, either because they are forgotten or too painful to talk about. Restoring one's personal history can prove to be invaluable in healing pain. It can our connect past, future and the present, forming continuity and reviving hope. My desire as a therapist is to provide assistance and encouragement for every one of my clients in exploring these personal stories as a way of coping with pain and finding meaning.

I am a Licensed Psychologist & have been working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I have extensive experience working w/ children, adolescents, adults, w/ specialization in trauma, depression, (social/) anxiety, autism, life transitions, codependency, self-worth, perfectionism, interpersonal/social skills, leadership skills (EQ), multicultural & family issues. As a highly compassionate & empathic therapist, I am able to provide the space you need to process on a deeper level to cultivate self-awareness so that you can fully understand yourself, experiences, & their implications, w/ development of clarity & insight.

STRESSED out & BURNED out (including Parental Stress & Burnout, Relationship Burnout, & Professional Burnout, "ABCD" Desi Burnout). Fed up, defeated, exhausted, & fatigued. No place to recharge. You feel resentment for anyone who intrudes a moment of your quiet space. Adulting is hard, 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.

I value working with the subconscious through deep self-analysis. I teach existentialism to help people find their true purpose in life and bring meaning to their world. I also have extensive experience working with adults with addiction and mental health issues in a residential setting.

Jennifer has experience working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children presenting with a wide variety of issues. She approaches her clients with a psychodynamic framework to gain understanding and build rapport based on creating a very warm, empathic, collaborative, and safe environment. Additionally, Jennifer integrates several treatment approaches such as CBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Solution Focused, and Systems Theory.

Are you stuck in a conflict or relationship loop? Do you and your partner have the same arguments over and over or does your family have a difficult time communicating? Wondering how you got here feels overwhelming and isolating. When conflict takes center stage and tensions run high we often don’t feel heard. I’m here to help you heal from unrecognized patterns, fears, or habits that inhibit you from having the relationships and life you desire. Together, we take steps that propel you towards achieving your goals. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and dreams.

You wake up one day, and you feel that life isn't as fulfilling as it once was, you go through the motions, use the same expressions to hide from the people you care about that something isn't right. That is what I specialize in, finding meaning, purpose, and building a strong sense of self that can help drive us towards our future, our goals, our hopes, and our dreams. I have always been a dreamer, and feel that learning is an essential part of our own existence, "We learn something new every day, whether we want to or not." I look forward to tomorrows lesson.

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 love working with people who experience fear. Fear of what? Fear of being yourself. Fear about expressing what's really going on in within you. Those fears that one part of you knows are irrational, but the other part of you isn't quite convinced. I also love working with people who feel riddled with anxiety—you struggle to relax, concentrating is challenging, and you feel like the world's greatest over-thinker. If you feel like you deserve a gold-medal in over-thinking, I want to work with you. I also enjoy working with leaders, couples and families who feel that their current circumstances stand in the way of the life they want.

The people who come to see me are bright and resourceful, but they struggle to feel better on their own. They are dissatisfied with one or many aspects of their lives, and often have symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. They have struggled with past relationships, and their current ones tend to be difficult and unsatisfying. As a licensed psychotherapist working with adults and older adolescents, I have the sincere privilege of helping people explore their lives and find the long-term, permanent solutions they are looking for.

Is fighting destroying your relationship, and you do not know how to stop it? Do you sometimes feel you cannot trust your partner? Maybe your partner has pulled away from you, and your scared and alone. If so, I can help. With support and empathy, we can work together, leading a more fulfilling and meaningful life and relationship. I specialize in helping individuals and couples whose personal relationships have hit a crisis point, whether due to poor communication, constant fighting, lack of intimacy, or infidelity. I actively work toward helping you create a relationship built on respect, excellent communication, and trust.