In Person Therapists in Orange County, CA
Dr. Jeremy Teschera
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
In my practice, I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and cultivate stronger, healthier relationships. I believe that the therapeutic journey is a deeply personal and transformative experience. I bring ten years of experience and expertise to my practice. But more than that, I bring empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to help you create positive change in your life and relationships.
In my practice, I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and cultivate stronger, healthier relationships. I believe that the therapeutic journey is a deeply personal and transformative experience. I bring ten years of experience and expertise to my practice. But more than that, I bring empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to help you create positive change in your life and relationships.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, life satisfaction, management of emotions, and cultural adjustment in the USA. I offer tele-therapy via HIPPA compliant web platforms. I supervise a group of interns/associates who take sliding scale fees from $30-60 per session for clients who do not have insurance or have high deductibles.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, life satisfaction, management of emotions, and cultural adjustment in the USA. I offer tele-therapy via HIPPA compliant web platforms. I supervise a group of interns/associates who take sliding scale fees from $30-60 per session for clients who do not have insurance or have high deductibles.
Whether you're a very anxious high schooler or a harried mom of school-aged kids, I look forward to helping you. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has trained at elite institutions and provides individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as parents seeking help with their child's or teen's behavioral challenges. I focus largely on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in my treatment of Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders, Eating Disorders, and ADHD and associated behavioral challenges.
Whether you're a very anxious high schooler or a harried mom of school-aged kids, I look forward to helping you. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has trained at elite institutions and provides individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as parents seeking help with their child's or teen's behavioral challenges. I focus largely on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in my treatment of Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders, Eating Disorders, and ADHD and associated behavioral challenges.
Melissa McManis, Somatica Trained Sex Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
Hello I am Melissa McManis, LCSW; Trained in EMDR and the Somatica Method of Sex Therapy and Coaching. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the sensitive issues related to erotic recovery and sex for clients who have experienced sexual trauma. Many of my clients struggle with shame. You may experience a range of issues related to your sexuality, such as: anxiety or depression related to your sexual experiences, sexual avoidance and/or relationship issues related to sexuality or intimacy.
Hello I am Melissa McManis, LCSW; Trained in EMDR and the Somatica Method of Sex Therapy and Coaching. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the sensitive issues related to erotic recovery and sex for clients who have experienced sexual trauma. Many of my clients struggle with shame. You may experience a range of issues related to your sexuality, such as: anxiety or depression related to your sexual experiences, sexual avoidance and/or relationship issues related to sexuality or intimacy.
I can see client's in person in south Orange County or virtually.
I have worked with younger children as an elementary school counselor, worked with youth with autism spectrum disorder and their families as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, and have been working with teens and young adults since 2020.
I can see client's in person in south Orange County or virtually.
I have worked with younger children as an elementary school counselor, worked with youth with autism spectrum disorder and their families as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, and have been working with teens and young adults since 2020.
Monique Valle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, QTAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Feeling disconnected in relationships where your authentic self is misunderstood or pathologized? As a neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating complex intersectional identities. Whether you're in a mixed-neurotype relationship with communication challenges, an LGBTQ+ couple seeking affirming care, or a BIPOC individual experiencing microaggressions, I see beyond mainstream approaches that often miss your unique experience. You deserve care that honors your cultural background, neurotype, gender expression, and authentic relationship patterns.
Feeling disconnected in relationships where your authentic self is misunderstood or pathologized? As a neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating complex intersectional identities. Whether you're in a mixed-neurotype relationship with communication challenges, an LGBTQ+ couple seeking affirming care, or a BIPOC individual experiencing microaggressions, I see beyond mainstream approaches that often miss your unique experience. You deserve care that honors your cultural background, neurotype, gender expression, and authentic relationship patterns.
Hello I am taking clients in person and on zoom, I prefer in person!
I am very passionate about getting results for my clients, I love my job! The ideal client for me is one who will be an active participant in the therapy process. I am definitely a therapist who will be interactive, and we will work together to achieve your goals. My areas of expertise include anxiety, marriage and infidelity issues and past trauma. I am trained in EMDR. I have been in practice over 25 years and have dealt with a wide variety of issues. My favorite part of being a therapist is building intimate relationships with my clients based on trust and mutual respect.
Hello I am taking clients in person and on zoom, I prefer in person!
I am very passionate about getting results for my clients, I love my job! The ideal client for me is one who will be an active participant in the therapy process. I am definitely a therapist who will be interactive, and we will work together to achieve your goals. My areas of expertise include anxiety, marriage and infidelity issues and past trauma. I am trained in EMDR. I have been in practice over 25 years and have dealt with a wide variety of issues. My favorite part of being a therapist is building intimate relationships with my clients based on trust and mutual respect.
Newport Beach Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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, anxious overachievers, survivors of abuse, complex trauma, PTSD, anger issues, chronic pain, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, phobias, low self worth 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.
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, anxious overachievers, survivors of abuse, complex trauma, PTSD, anger issues, chronic pain, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, phobias, low self worth 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.
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 19 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”
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 19 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Newport Beach and online via secure video.
Hi there! Are you a concerned parent looking to find support for your child? Has your once happy child become withdrawn, irritable, or anxious? As a parent, I know that there is no worse feeling than watching your child struggle without the ability to fix the problem at hand. Please know that you don't have to face your current struggles alone. I have a deep commitment to working with youth and families. I have specialized training in adolescents, parenting, and trauma.
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Newport Beach and online via secure video.
Hi there! Are you a concerned parent looking to find support for your child? Has your once happy child become withdrawn, irritable, or anxious? As a parent, I know that there is no worse feeling than watching your child struggle without the ability to fix the problem at hand. Please know that you don't have to face your current struggles alone. I have a deep commitment to working with youth and families. I have specialized training in adolescents, parenting, and trauma.
Michell Kothari Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
I offer a hybrid of in-person and virtual sessions.
Many of my clients have done therapy before and want more than a therapist who can listen and validate. I offer guidance, feedback, coping tools and mindfulness practices to help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship frustrations to enhance their confidence, resilience and interpersonal effectiveness. By responding with intention (instead of reacting from fear), you will be able to navigate decisions and respond to stress, in a way reveals new opportunities. You will emerge from our work together having peace about the past, contentment in the present and optimism for the future.
I offer a hybrid of in-person and virtual sessions.
Many of my clients have done therapy before and want more than a therapist who can listen and validate. I offer guidance, feedback, coping tools and mindfulness practices to help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship frustrations to enhance their confidence, resilience and interpersonal effectiveness. By responding with intention (instead of reacting from fear), you will be able to navigate decisions and respond to stress, in a way reveals new opportunities. You will emerge from our work together having peace about the past, contentment in the present and optimism for the future.
Meet Our In Person Therapists
I offer in-person and telehealth on Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy from a cognitive-behavioral approach. Focus on treatment for depression, anxiety, chemical dependence, smoking cessation, gambling addiction, and chronic pain management.
I offer in-person and telehealth on Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy from a cognitive-behavioral approach. Focus on treatment for depression, anxiety, chemical dependence, smoking cessation, gambling addiction, and chronic pain management.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via video.
Life brings many seasons of self—times of growth, challenge, and transformation. If you’re feeling out of sync, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true path, you may be seeking a way to restore harmony and find a more authentic, grounded sense of well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My goal is to help you cultivate clarity, balance, and self-awareness so you can move forward with confidence so that you can see light at the end of tunnel.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via video.
Life brings many seasons of self—times of growth, challenge, and transformation. If you’re feeling out of sync, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true path, you may be seeking a way to restore harmony and find a more authentic, grounded sense of well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My goal is to help you cultivate clarity, balance, and self-awareness so you can move forward with confidence so that you can see light at the end of tunnel.
I believe in human resiliency and transformation. My therapeutic style focuses on your strengths & I seek to understand your personal experiences within your cultural context. I often explore how past relationships & unresolved issues may be connected to your current concerns. By assessing your relational skills & addressing the challenges to living authentically, I can help you discover a sense of empowerment resulting in meaningful, healthy relationships & the ability to live a purposeful life.
I believe in human resiliency and transformation. My therapeutic style focuses on your strengths & I seek to understand your personal experiences within your cultural context. I often explore how past relationships & unresolved issues may be connected to your current concerns. By assessing your relational skills & addressing the challenges to living authentically, I can help you discover a sense of empowerment resulting in meaningful, healthy relationships & the ability to live a purposeful life.
My name is Jake Stowell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, California at Journeys Counseling Ministry. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Much of my experience has been with minors and adult men who struggle with issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, grief, and trauma. Counseling takes many forms, as it is important to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. When working with children, I strongly believe in incorporating caregivers as much as possible, as this helps ensure lasting health and wellness.
My name is Jake Stowell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, California at Journeys Counseling Ministry. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Much of my experience has been with minors and adult men who struggle with issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, grief, and trauma. Counseling takes many forms, as it is important to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. When working with children, I strongly believe in incorporating caregivers as much as possible, as this helps ensure lasting health and wellness.
I seek to support clients to explore the past, accept the present, and identify empowering shifts in beliefs and actionable steps to improve self-image, confidence, and hope for the future. I believe that life is a beautiful journey, but also filled with important and difficult seasons for us to rethink, refocus, and re-evaluate our purpose for more intentional living. Previous clients have shared that I am a great listener, patient, supportive, and offer helpful resources and tools.
I seek to support clients to explore the past, accept the present, and identify empowering shifts in beliefs and actionable steps to improve self-image, confidence, and hope for the future. I believe that life is a beautiful journey, but also filled with important and difficult seasons for us to rethink, refocus, and re-evaluate our purpose for more intentional living. Previous clients have shared that I am a great listener, patient, supportive, and offer helpful resources and tools.
Justin Amigo
Registered Psychological Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Justin is a passionate clinician committed to depth-oriented psychotherapy, grounded in equity and advocacy for queer communities. Justin offers a compassionate and empathetic perspective, particularly attuned to the challenges faced by marginalized groups. He specializes in trauma-informed care, helping clients uncover deeper insights into their role within relational dynamics and how others impact them. His areas of expertise encompass working with teens and young adults, LGBTQ+ populations, Asian American and Filipinx individuals, interpersonal conflict, and career counseling.
Justin is a passionate clinician committed to depth-oriented psychotherapy, grounded in equity and advocacy for queer communities. Justin offers a compassionate and empathetic perspective, particularly attuned to the challenges faced by marginalized groups. He specializes in trauma-informed care, helping clients uncover deeper insights into their role within relational dynamics and how others impact them. His areas of expertise encompass working with teens and young adults, LGBTQ+ populations, Asian American and Filipinx individuals, interpersonal conflict, and career counseling.
Feeling overly stressed, disconnected in relationships or just going through a down turn can be very uncomfortable. If you are struggling to figure your situation on your own, I can provide hope, connection and strategies to address current stressors as well as behavior patterns that may have started in childhood. Seeking a therapist thats a good fit for you can be stressful as well. Great things can happen when you do find the right fit. This is very important to me. I am down to earth, experienced in life and have a talent for bringing out the best in people.
Feeling overly stressed, disconnected in relationships or just going through a down turn can be very uncomfortable. If you are struggling to figure your situation on your own, I can provide hope, connection and strategies to address current stressors as well as behavior patterns that may have started in childhood. Seeking a therapist thats a good fit for you can be stressful as well. Great things can happen when you do find the right fit. This is very important to me. I am down to earth, experienced in life and have a talent for bringing out the best in people.
As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.
As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.
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 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.
