Therapists in Orange County, CA
Janice Avalone
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Growing up comes with its own set of challenges, and children, teens, and families often need support in navigating the emotions and experiences that shape them. My role is to walk alongside you and your child, helping them build emotional confidence, develop resilience, and strengthen their relationships in a way that feels natural and empowering.
Growing up comes with its own set of challenges, and children, teens, and families often need support in navigating the emotions and experiences that shape them. My role is to walk alongside you and your child, helping them build emotional confidence, develop resilience, and strengthen their relationships in a way that feels natural and empowering.
We are a small, specialty practice and the mental health professionals here are dedicated, talented psychologists whose work is much more than "a job." We care and we get involved. Our team is depth-oriented and holistic in our approach and we target the root issues of problems. We see a limited number of people and those who enter are cared for like family. Psychotherapy is our passion, craft, and life’s work. We look forward to getting to know you, understanding your unique challenges and meeting you exactly where you are at this time, on this day.
We are a small, specialty practice and the mental health professionals here are dedicated, talented psychologists whose work is much more than "a job." We care and we get involved. Our team is depth-oriented and holistic in our approach and we target the root issues of problems. We see a limited number of people and those who enter are cared for like family. Psychotherapy is our passion, craft, and life’s work. We look forward to getting to know you, understanding your unique challenges and meeting you exactly where you are at this time, on this day.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Masters from the Portland State University in Portland Oregon and have been practicing for 4 years as a licensed clinician.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Masters from the Portland State University in Portland Oregon and have been practicing for 4 years as a licensed clinician.
I have been a licensed therapist for 12 years and am passionate about making therapy accessible and comfortable. I have extensive experience and training in treating generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), social anxiety, school avoidance, specific phobias, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I approach therapy through forming authentic relationships and guiding people through stressful situations. I use CBT, neurodiversity affirming practices, and blend in other modalities to teach tools for symptom relief, providing skills to use in the future.
I have been a licensed therapist for 12 years and am passionate about making therapy accessible and comfortable. I have extensive experience and training in treating generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), social anxiety, school avoidance, specific phobias, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I approach therapy through forming authentic relationships and guiding people through stressful situations. I use CBT, neurodiversity affirming practices, and blend in other modalities to teach tools for symptom relief, providing skills to use in the future.
I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in California with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, relationship issues, parenting problems, LGBTQ+, motivation, self-esteem, and career challenges. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in California with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, relationship issues, parenting problems, LGBTQ+, motivation, self-esteem, and career challenges. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
Blended Family Issues Children Teens Adults Carrie Anne Cox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Have you ever wondered why you do things a certain way or why you struggle with the same things? Do you feel stressed with big changes? Does it feel like others don't understand what you're going through and that your battle will never end? When you don't have the tools to navigate big changes it can leave you feeling tired, frustrated, alone, and overwhelmed. I will help you better understand yourself and long-standing behavior patterns that are keeping you stuck. My role as your therapist is to offer support, guidance, and insight, and help you build the skills needed to navigate and cope with the many changes life throws at you.
Have you ever wondered why you do things a certain way or why you struggle with the same things? Do you feel stressed with big changes? Does it feel like others don't understand what you're going through and that your battle will never end? When you don't have the tools to navigate big changes it can leave you feeling tired, frustrated, alone, and overwhelmed. I will help you better understand yourself and long-standing behavior patterns that are keeping you stuck. My role as your therapist is to offer support, guidance, and insight, and help you build the skills needed to navigate and cope with the many changes life throws at you.
I specialize in helping children and teens navigate the difficult life situations that often feel overwhelming. I feel passionate about helping families in crisis and working with parenting issues. I am very experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, and painful life transitions for people of all ages. As a licensed marriage and family therapist for over 20 years, I have helped many families make tangible and lasting changes in their lives. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort and the most important part of therapy is the connection between you and your therapist.
I specialize in helping children and teens navigate the difficult life situations that often feel overwhelming. I feel passionate about helping families in crisis and working with parenting issues. I am very experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, and painful life transitions for people of all ages. As a licensed marriage and family therapist for over 20 years, I have helped many families make tangible and lasting changes in their lives. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort and the most important part of therapy is the connection between you and your therapist.
My passion is to help others become attuned to their most authentic self, helping them grow into loving themselves wholeheartedly. I acknowledge and validate the experiences my patients have and/or are going through, and I work with them on creating new narratives for their stories so that they can build upon their worth and identity. We all go through challenging experiences in life that is why I work hard on creating a safe place for my patients to share their struggles and pains with me. Using a person-centered approach, I will hold my patients' hands as they proceed forward with their healing journey.
My passion is to help others become attuned to their most authentic self, helping them grow into loving themselves wholeheartedly. I acknowledge and validate the experiences my patients have and/or are going through, and I work with them on creating new narratives for their stories so that they can build upon their worth and identity. We all go through challenging experiences in life that is why I work hard on creating a safe place for my patients to share their struggles and pains with me. Using a person-centered approach, I will hold my patients' hands as they proceed forward with their healing journey.
Hello and welcome to my practice.
I help women in their late 20s to 50s—independent, accomplished, and insightful—tired of carrying invisible wounds that quietly shape their lives. Beneath their success, many wrestle with anxiety, self-doubt, and the lingering impact
of childhood sexual abuse or unresolved trauma. Shame, perfectionism, and inner criticism often keep them playing small in their careers, relationships, and sense of self-worth.
Hello and welcome to my practice.
I help women in their late 20s to 50s—independent, accomplished, and insightful—tired of carrying invisible wounds that quietly shape their lives. Beneath their success, many wrestle with anxiety, self-doubt, and the lingering impact
of childhood sexual abuse or unresolved trauma. Shame, perfectionism, and inner criticism often keep them playing small in their careers, relationships, and sense of self-worth.
Hello! My passion is to work with those experiencing challenges or who need encouragement, insight and perspective. If you're ready I'm here for you. I've been privileged for over 30 years to join with hundreds of people on their healing journey. I greatly respect and honor courageous clients that decide to make important changes in their lives that benefit themselves and others they love. I specialize in working with childhood trauma, addressing the underlying issues that interfere with living a satisfying life today. Offering therapy for Individuals, Couples, Children and Teens as well as Female and Male AMAC groups.
Hello! My passion is to work with those experiencing challenges or who need encouragement, insight and perspective. If you're ready I'm here for you. I've been privileged for over 30 years to join with hundreds of people on their healing journey. I greatly respect and honor courageous clients that decide to make important changes in their lives that benefit themselves and others they love. I specialize in working with childhood trauma, addressing the underlying issues that interfere with living a satisfying life today. Offering therapy for Individuals, Couples, Children and Teens as well as Female and Male AMAC groups.
I am passionate about what I do because I have been in your shoes! I know that going to therapy and talking to someone about our issues can be scary, but I am here to tell you that it doesn't have to be. In my time of being a therapist, I have found that most people struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or PTSD. We may not even know it! My goal through therapy is not to provide you with the answers, but to help you navigate them yourself to get you to a place of self-love and empowerment.
I am passionate about what I do because I have been in your shoes! I know that going to therapy and talking to someone about our issues can be scary, but I am here to tell you that it doesn't have to be. In my time of being a therapist, I have found that most people struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or PTSD. We may not even know it! My goal through therapy is not to provide you with the answers, but to help you navigate them yourself to get you to a place of self-love and empowerment.
Meet Our Therapists
Tannaz Alagheband
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
You experience pressure to always have it together, especially as a high achieving first generation professional and/or parent. You're constantly overthinking and second-guessing yourself, and it's affecting your work and relationships. You are navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum challenges, balancing work and motherhood, and breaking intergenerational cycles. You are looking for a therapist who gets you and whom you can relate to. Most of all, you want to feel more confident, present, and connected.
You experience pressure to always have it together, especially as a high achieving first generation professional and/or parent. You're constantly overthinking and second-guessing yourself, and it's affecting your work and relationships. You are navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum challenges, balancing work and motherhood, and breaking intergenerational cycles. You are looking for a therapist who gets you and whom you can relate to. Most of all, you want to feel more confident, present, and connected.
Often, it’s too much to think, be in your head and deal with toxic relationships. Then, in thinking or feeling, or a pattern of behavior or choices that are ultimately harmful. This can lead to a feeling of heaviness and oppression about the future. Allow yourself the freedom to imagine a future filled with possibilities and opportunities. I will help you unpack the history of the problematic behavior and help you see how you actually feel about it. I intend to help you better understand the motivation underneath the patterns of thinking and behaviors that make you feel trapped and overwhelmed.
Often, it’s too much to think, be in your head and deal with toxic relationships. Then, in thinking or feeling, or a pattern of behavior or choices that are ultimately harmful. This can lead to a feeling of heaviness and oppression about the future. Allow yourself the freedom to imagine a future filled with possibilities and opportunities. I will help you unpack the history of the problematic behavior and help you see how you actually feel about it. I intend to help you better understand the motivation underneath the patterns of thinking and behaviors that make you feel trapped and overwhelmed.
Mary Lou Kerins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
Are you a working professional struggling with anxiety, depression, big life changes, or relationship challenges? I provide results-focused therapy for adults in their 20s and 30s who want to experience real, lasting change. Using modern, evidence-based tools, I help high-functioning professionals navigate mental health concerns and life’s tricky situations. As an anxiety and relationship expert, I empower my clients to develop effective coping strategies, manage stress, make confident decisions, master their mental health and build healthier more fulfilling relationships.
Are you a working professional struggling with anxiety, depression, big life changes, or relationship challenges? I provide results-focused therapy for adults in their 20s and 30s who want to experience real, lasting change. Using modern, evidence-based tools, I help high-functioning professionals navigate mental health concerns and life’s tricky situations. As an anxiety and relationship expert, I empower my clients to develop effective coping strategies, manage stress, make confident decisions, master their mental health and build healthier more fulfilling relationships.
Patti Huber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740
I specialize in supporting individuals through journeys of life transitions, family building (foster care, adoption, or reproductive medicine), aging, grief/loss, and trauma. I support you as you learn to navigate challenges brought on by significant life events, look for the lessons hiding in such challenges, and find your way back to your heart amidst them. It is always a privilege and honor to walk alongside you as you seek to live life consciously - growing, living, or aging with purpose.
I specialize in supporting individuals through journeys of life transitions, family building (foster care, adoption, or reproductive medicine), aging, grief/loss, and trauma. I support you as you learn to navigate challenges brought on by significant life events, look for the lessons hiding in such challenges, and find your way back to your heart amidst them. It is always a privilege and honor to walk alongside you as you seek to live life consciously - growing, living, or aging with purpose.
You already checked to make sure your front door was locked, and now you’re going to check again. It’s always the same struggle; an intrusive idea takes root and refuses to let go. From there, it spirals out of control, multiplying into countless variations and scenarios. You know that logically it doesn’t make any sense, but you can’t help yourself. "What's wrong with me?" you keep wondering. You’re constantly trapped in a cycle of distressing thoughts, compelled to engage in repetitive behaviors or safety measures. It's a constant battle, and you long for a life free from the grip of these obsessions and compulsions.
You already checked to make sure your front door was locked, and now you’re going to check again. It’s always the same struggle; an intrusive idea takes root and refuses to let go. From there, it spirals out of control, multiplying into countless variations and scenarios. You know that logically it doesn’t make any sense, but you can’t help yourself. "What's wrong with me?" you keep wondering. You’re constantly trapped in a cycle of distressing thoughts, compelled to engage in repetitive behaviors or safety measures. It's a constant battle, and you long for a life free from the grip of these obsessions and compulsions.
Lisa Swedlow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Are you feeling unhappy, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with relationship issues, work stress, or challenges with family members? Are you or your loved ones struggling with addiction? Together, we can explore your current behaviors and beliefs and begin to unpack how your experiences from the past may be impeding your ability to live peacefully and purposefully in the present.
Are you feeling unhappy, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with relationship issues, work stress, or challenges with family members? Are you or your loved ones struggling with addiction? Together, we can explore your current behaviors and beliefs and begin to unpack how your experiences from the past may be impeding your ability to live peacefully and purposefully in the present.
I am a licensed psychologist who has extensive therapy experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school settings. I have provided individual, family and group therapy services to, as well as conducted psychological evaluations on, children, adolescents, adults and families of varying cultures, ethnicities, religions affiliations, sexual orientations, and levels of socioeconomic status. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, relational problems,and disorders usually diagnosed during childhood. I value each client as a unique individual and tailor my treatment approaches based on individual characteristics.
I am a licensed psychologist who has extensive therapy experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school settings. I have provided individual, family and group therapy services to, as well as conducted psychological evaluations on, children, adolescents, adults and families of varying cultures, ethnicities, religions affiliations, sexual orientations, and levels of socioeconomic status. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, relational problems,and disorders usually diagnosed during childhood. I value each client as a unique individual and tailor my treatment approaches based on individual characteristics.
Amy Belanger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Whether you're beginning your healing journey or already on the path, I’m honored you're here. I’m Amy, and I believe authenticity and wholeness take immense courage. This is a space for self-discovery, growth, and healing. I create a safe, judgment-free space where connection, presence, and authenticity thrive. Together, we’ll explore the impact of your experiences on your mind, body, and spirit, fostering healing and balance. It’s my privilege to walk alongside you on this journey of self-discovery and growth.
Whether you're beginning your healing journey or already on the path, I’m honored you're here. I’m Amy, and I believe authenticity and wholeness take immense courage. This is a space for self-discovery, growth, and healing. I create a safe, judgment-free space where connection, presence, and authenticity thrive. Together, we’ll explore the impact of your experiences on your mind, body, and spirit, fostering healing and balance. It’s my privilege to walk alongside you on this journey of self-discovery and growth.
I believe every person has the right to be heard fully and deeply, with understanding and without judgment. Whatever your difficulty, my first step will be to listen until we are both satisfied that I understand you, your problems, and your dreams. As you begin to listen to yourself with this same objectivity and compassion, you may begin to see the solutions on your own. Of course, with a trained ear, I will also be able to contribute insights and perspectives you may not have considered.
I believe every person has the right to be heard fully and deeply, with understanding and without judgment. Whatever your difficulty, my first step will be to listen until we are both satisfied that I understand you, your problems, and your dreams. As you begin to listen to yourself with this same objectivity and compassion, you may begin to see the solutions on your own. Of course, with a trained ear, I will also be able to contribute insights and perspectives you may not have considered.
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Number of Therapists in Orange County, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in Orange County, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 81% | Aetna |
| 73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 60% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Orange County, CA see their clients
| 56% | Online Only | |
| 44% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |