Therapists in Tustin, CA

Do you feel unseen or unheard? Maybe you feel like you don't quite belong? Or maybe you don't feel anything at all? Maybe you feel like you just aren’t "good enough." You might feel frustrated, confused, or guilty about why you lash out at those closest to you. Maybe you feel like you have been faking it through life and hiding behind your busyness. You may feel stuck in relationships and avoid conflicts so you pretend like things are fine. Maybe you are just scared to take up space and speak up for yourself. Is childhood or complex trauma keeping you isolated, trapped, and disconnected? Therapy can help you live abundantly!

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.

Dealing with life’s challenges sometimes feels like being trapped in quicksand—the harder you fight to get out of it, the deeper you sink. Exhausting, right? When stress, hopelessness, painful incidents, or risky habits prevail, enjoying the present becomes quite difficult. Your past wounds and current hardship may take over, clouding the road to your future. You crave clarity, meaning, and validation. You want to get out of this rut to find fulfillment and happiness but are unsure how. The good news is: you can figure it out, understand yourself better, and reach your dream goals— and I’m here to guide you on that path.

I am here for you! We can easily become consumed with negative thinking and/or dysfunctional behaviors. When we don't have specific tools to cope effectively with stress, we can quickly fall into some destructive patterns. Let’s work together and find better ways to respond.

We all know life can be stressful and filled with different challenges that overwhelm us. It is only natural that sometimes you may feel lost and helpless when you try to deal with these matters by yourself, including life transitions, work stress, relationship difficulties, cultural/racial problems and so on. I would like to assist you in navigating your path to better understand these issues, find best ways to manage them, and process your emotions in a safe place, so that you can better yourself and achieve your goals through that experience. In our work together, I will help you to live a more meaningful and joyful life.

Pre-Marital Therapy: Couples who are planning on getting married/engaged/committing will benefit from Dr. Jess' pre-marital therapy interventions. Dr. Jess will guide you through the following topics: 1) Purpose as a couple 2) Communication 3) Fighting Well 4) Do's and Don'ts 5) Time-outs 6) Physical Intimacy 7) Love languages and more! Personalized recommendations and diagnostic information will be provided. Individual Therapy: Individuals seeking breakthrough from mood disorders will find it fulfilling to work with Dr. Jess. She drafts clear a treatment plan and guides interventions with each client in a personalized way.

Are you overwhelmed/stressful due to a new situation in life? Are you struggling finding a right psychologist for you? Are you a busy, successful professional who has many things going on in your life but feeling empty inside and lack of purpose/direction in life? Have you been struggling with some of life issues/mental health issues for a while? Have you been thinking of working on these issues to achieve a well-balance life? Have your untreated mental health issues made a huge impact on your work or family life? Let's connect to work on ways to improve your health. I would like to partner with you on this journey.

Struggles in your relationship can be overwhelming and confusing where you're constantly arguing over small things and feel a growing distance as a couple. "How did things get to this point and how do I fix it?" I want you to know that I understand because I have been in your shoes. I know the pain and frustration that comes with feeling disconnected in a relationship

Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.

You're hoping that maybe things can get better. They CAN. I am passionate about identifying your unique gifts to help you create healthy relationships and live a fulfilled and inspired life. I take a client-centered approach where sessions are built around your needs and strengths in an engaged, empathic, and safe environment. Since 2005, I have been helping my clients learn techniques for creating lasting, positive changes in their lives. Reach me today and I'll provide you with a free consultation that can bring you one step closer to the life you were meant to live.

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.

While I believe that all of us have the strength to overcome our own struggles, I also believe that therapy makes that process easier. With professional help, you can overcome issues with less time, less strain on your relationships, and less impact on your overall well-being. I personally and professionally, believe in the power of this process, and look forward to meeting you where you are to face your struggles together.

One of my greatest passions is helping couples in intercultural relationships. I speak English, Mandarin and Taiwanese. I've been in practice for 19 years. I use primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dr. John Gottman's research methods to help clients who struggle with communication, intimacy, various mood disorders, grief/bereavement Issues, acculturation problems (difficulties adjusting to American mainstream culture), recovery Issues (codependency, alcoholism, food addiction, substance abuse, issues relating to family of origin, etc.), and difficulty with life transitions/changes.

For men wishing to put the love back into your marriage - therapy can help to get you there. Just stop waiting. Couples in conflict wait an average of six years before getting help. And we all know how men especially avoid asking for help. Come with your wife or come by yourself, but take a step forward. With thirty years of experience and the author of three books, I’m an expert in understanding how men and women can better relate, communicate and manage conflict. Start loving, laughing and talking again. Your next step is a phone call away. Call me to get started now.

Hey there. Are you here because life's just been really tough on you? Maybe you're feeling frustrated because you're trying so hard to keep it together and it still feels like it's falling apart. You want to make changes and make yourself feel better, but it doesn't seem to be enough and you're not sure anymore. Are in a vicious loop of anxiousness, sadness, self-blame, guilt, and grief? Allow me hold space and be your sounding board. Let's talk things through so you can better cope with these emotions. Let's collaborate on a plan to equip you with tools to face life's challenges. I can promise you I am as real as it gets!

You’ve gone through pregnancy and the moment to meet your first newborn baby has arrived. As a new mom, thoughts run in your head like, “how do I take care of this baby when I can’t take care of myself,” “my body feels broken,” “I haven’t slept,” “this is how it is, so I just have to figure it out.” You feel overwhelmed and question if you’re a good mother when you go back to work. At the end of the day, you just want to feel supported and know that you’re still you as you experience being a mom. You decide what works for you and your family and not to live based on “you should do this or you’re supposed to do this.”

Aloha, Are you or your loved ones struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Do you find yourself compulsively eating, drinking, working, or seeking relationships in order to fill the inner void? Do you and your partner sometimes get caught in a negative interaction pattern that prevents you from experiencing love and intimacy? I have years of education, training, and clinical experiences to help you process painful emotions, learn new skills, and find new ways of connecting with self, others, and the world. I am licensed in Hawaii and California to see clients from both states.

Welcome to my safe and nurturing private practice! I have dedicated the last 28 years working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer with emotionally disturbed thoughts and strive to create a supportively safe environment for this healing process. My background as a Mental Health Counselor provides me with an integrative and holistic approach working with individuals, couples and families. My psychotherapy sessions focus on working with individual’s potential strengths to help them move beyond any concerns they may have.

Vulnerability researcher and storyteller Brené Brown stated once that authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be, and instead, embracing who we are. Do you feel insecure, lost, or helpless? Do you ever feel immense pressure to be someone that you are not? Do you feel depressed or anxious about life’s journey or had a loss? Do you find yourself dwelling on the past or the future, preventing you from truly living a joyous life? Have you experienced trauma or loss and are struggling to move forward? I will help you understand yourself better so you can live a peaceful and happier life.