Veterans Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

My clients are ready to feel safe, calm, connected and at peace. They want to discover who they really are. They are on their way to healing and need support working though life experiences that may have been difficult. They are at times overwhelmed with emotion, sad or anxious. Are you feeling sad, grieving, or struggling with adjusting, or nervousness? Are you in a relationship but feel distant, resentful, lonely or hurt? Are you struggling to connect or communicate with your partner? Doing the hard work of talking about these feelings can be difficult but will be completely worth it.

First, so happy you are here! If you are considering, beginning, or continuing therapy it can feel overwhelming. I want to honor the steps you are taking for yourself. Whatever experiences have led you to this point I am here to walk beside you! I am here to hold space and process feelings of anxiety, depression, trauma, and pregnancy/postpartum. You may be tired, frustrated, or worn out from pushing through life's trials, or feeling alone. You do not have to do this healing alone! The change and growth you are seeking are possible, and I would love to work with you along the way. Cannot wait to connect

I didn't know I was a California girl until I moved back East to rural Maryland, right off the Chesapeake Bay.  Faced with miles of nothing but trees, a few passing cars and the occasional Amish buggy I realized I wasn’t in Southern California anymore.  Given the fact there were few street lights and even fewer street signs, I quickly realized I needed to rely on GPS.  This piece of technology made it possible for me to see where I was, and help me get to where I wanted to go. My passion as a counselor, is to help you get from where you are, to where you want be. 

I am Robert Lyons, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in California. Are you exhausted with anxiety and worry controlling your life? Are unwanted intrusive thoughts or reminders of past traumatic experiences causing you overwhelming stress? Have you tried everything to manage these issues on your own, but nothing seems to bring enduring relief? If you find yourself answering yes, I may be able to help you achieve lasting change and relief.

If you are suffering from medication resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, a combination of talk therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the answer for you. For many people, antidepressants do not fully relieve the symptoms or cause too many side effects, and it can become very difficult going through multiple medications that do not seem to work. After failed medication attempts, you are eligible to be treated with TMS and therapy together. Call our Specialists to learn more about your options.

My approach to therapy is straight forward and personable. I see symptoms or life problems as the mind's "wake-up call" signaling the need for change and growth. I enjoy working with people to help maximize their strengths and meet their goals. My thirty years of varied practice experience enable me to understand most problems and work expeditiously to help you solve them. I work together with you to help you understand your symptoms better and to make appropriate changes for symptom relief and personal growth.

I customize my client's treatment plan so that each individual can receive the maximum benefit from therapy. This might include some or all of the following: cognitive therapy, family counseling, art therapy, various types of meditation, and/or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a therapeutic method that enables patients to reprocess and overcome significant trauma in the safety of the therapist's office. Many people begin to experience significant relief from past trauma after several EMDR sessions.

At TMS Health and Wellness we specialize in the relief of symptoms caused by major depressive disorder, anxiety, grief, addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder through TMS Therapy. TMS is now covered by most Insurances and Medicare.

I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.

Addiction cannot be overcome simply by knowing what it is or acknowledging its presence in your life. Nor can it be squashed by sheer will power. Many of our clients say they have felt that they could "just handle this by themselves," but once they reached out to us and got the help they needed, they realized that even if you can "just handle this alone," no one, including you, should ever have to. By reaching out to us, you are stating you are ready to bring balance back to your life.

The healing process begins with choosing a therapist with whom you are comfortable. You may be overwhelmed by trying to manage problems, conflicts, personal performance, or transitions in your life, and find that the support of family and friends is not sufficient. My approach as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment, and to partner with my clients to not only alleviate the presenting symptoms, but also their underlying causes.

You deserve to have a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, supportive space to heal and grow with someone you trust to truly listen to you, understand you, and be there for you. You may be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing hurt or conflict with someone significant in your life, or struggling alone too long with anxiety or depression or trauma and you don't know what to do anymore. You want to do something different to feel better and function better.

The last few years have been especially challenging: COVID, changes in social structure, inflation and other unsettling issues. Do you find yourself with unsettling intrusive thoughts, confused and/or anxious? Do you feel stuck in life? Are depression and anxiety blocking you from living your life? Don't give up. You don't have to do it alone. We can do it together. There is significant strength in seeking support and guidance when you need it.

Living in a world of endless flux can make it difficult to reach out and seek help. I assess the forces that shape our psychological distress and consider how building upon empathy and connection can lead to a healthier state of being. My approach focuses on issues of identity, relationships, race, gender, class, and post-human development.

I have been very effective in helping people find relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as improving the quality of their life and relationships. I provide a thorough assessment followed by a collaboratively developed treatment plan to effectively address your individual situation. My Goal is to treat you as a whole person - biological, psychological, relational and spiritual. Often talk therapy alone will not be as effective as it could be when combined with appropriate adjunctive treatment(s) and I will refer you to the appropriate specialist(s) or resources when needed.

As founder and director of Perspectives Psychological Services, a team practice, I emphasize providing all clients with precise initial assessments to clarify their needs and specific diagnoses. My treatment style is built upon the assumption that you are the expert on you! Therefore, I focus on creating a collaborative, trusting and supportive environment, where we work together to tailor an intervention for your specific needs and strengths.

Whether you are digging for the courage to pursue your dreams, change a self destructive pattern,or live a more fulfilled life; the journey to wholeness is worth taking. I specialize with people at major cross roads in their lives who want to stop hiding, stop using, stop living in fear and begin living more fully from their heart. While I currently have a wait list, see my endorsements for other professionals sources. I am a founding board member of the Malama Collective. For sliding scale psychotherapy, visit The Malama Collective, our non-profit mental health clinic.

Currently Accepting New Online Clients - Our mission is to help people restore their inner strength, recover their sense of self-worth, and influence transformational change by promoting growth in biological, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health, together! Access specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, we're confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.

As an award-winning, highly compassionate, AND results-driven clinical psychologist, I've 28 + years of experience in: 1. Diagnostics 2. Assessment-based executive, career & organizational coaching. 3. All areas of leadership. 4. Gifted 5. Brain Enhancement and Emotional Self-Regulation. You are struggling or just looking for peace and joy. I apply Positive Psychology, Transformational Thinking & Mindfulness to business and personal results. You really can have what you want, & you deserve it. Specialties: Executives/Mgmt., cultural diversity, entertainment healthcare, VC and banking industries, and anyone who hungry to learn.