Therapists in 92612
Trinity Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
*Please email me to schedule an appt* Have you ever found yourself asking “What was I thinking?” or thought, “I should have done this differently!” I get it, and you’re not alone in these thoughts! They are signs that you’re hoping for change. Whether you’re experiencing conflicts in your relationship, cross-cultural challenges, academic concerns, or you’re taking time for self-exploration, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, scared, anxious, or even depressed through it all. I’m here to work with you in turning these challenges into the freedom you’re pursuing.
*Please email me to schedule an appt* Have you ever found yourself asking “What was I thinking?” or thought, “I should have done this differently!” I get it, and you’re not alone in these thoughts! They are signs that you’re hoping for change. Whether you’re experiencing conflicts in your relationship, cross-cultural challenges, academic concerns, or you’re taking time for self-exploration, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, scared, anxious, or even depressed through it all. I’m here to work with you in turning these challenges into the freedom you’re pursuing.
Dr. Cassidy Blair
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
I specialize in treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar D/O, variety of Addictions, Trauma, Intimacy and Relationship Issues, Eating D/O, Life Coaching and Performance Coaching.
WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life and make positive changes by reducing your Anxiety, Depression, eliminating stress, Addiction, and gaining back control. You will achieve a much higher quality of life in a safe, exclusive and caring environment. I will support you to discover your inner strength, and develop effective coping skills. You will experience freedom from emotional pain and feel empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. I provide CONCEIRGE care to executives and professionals.
I specialize in treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar D/O, variety of Addictions, Trauma, Intimacy and Relationship Issues, Eating D/O, Life Coaching and Performance Coaching.
WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life and make positive changes by reducing your Anxiety, Depression, eliminating stress, Addiction, and gaining back control. You will achieve a much higher quality of life in a safe, exclusive and caring environment. I will support you to discover your inner strength, and develop effective coping skills. You will experience freedom from emotional pain and feel empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. I provide CONCEIRGE care to executives and professionals.
Netta Halpern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
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.
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.
Alysia St. Clair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
Alysia is a warm, compassionate, caring clinician who provides a calm safe environment to work through life's challenges. Alysia has extensive experience working with a variety of populations including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma. She uses Evidenced-Based Practices including mindfulness, DBT, EMDR, and CBT to help clients work through struggles. She is an expert on addiction and trauma based interventions. Alysia is certified as an Advanced Mindfulness Practitioner. She is genuinely compassionate and engages deeply with her clients.
Alysia is a warm, compassionate, caring clinician who provides a calm safe environment to work through life's challenges. Alysia has extensive experience working with a variety of populations including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma. She uses Evidenced-Based Practices including mindfulness, DBT, EMDR, and CBT to help clients work through struggles. She is an expert on addiction and trauma based interventions. Alysia is certified as an Advanced Mindfulness Practitioner. She is genuinely compassionate and engages deeply with her clients.
Susannah Perkins, LCSW, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling depressed or anxious? In transition or unsure about your life’s direction? Concerned about your your relationships at home or work? I have over 20 years of experience providing individual, family and EMDR therapy to adults and their families. My expertise is in treating people who are experiencing relationship issues, having difficulty setting boundaries, dealing with acute or developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, career issues and crisis intervention.
Feeling depressed or anxious? In transition or unsure about your life’s direction? Concerned about your your relationships at home or work? I have over 20 years of experience providing individual, family and EMDR therapy to adults and their families. My expertise is in treating people who are experiencing relationship issues, having difficulty setting boundaries, dealing with acute or developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, career issues and crisis intervention.
Scott Donovan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
If you're experiencing past traumas, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems and are tired of walking through these struggles alone, I may be the right therapist for you. I'll work with you with empathy, compassion, and understanding to help you through your past traumas, anxiety, and depression, so you can live in the present. You can expect a safe and down-to-earth environment, where you can express yourself without judgment.
If you're experiencing past traumas, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems and are tired of walking through these struggles alone, I may be the right therapist for you. I'll work with you with empathy, compassion, and understanding to help you through your past traumas, anxiety, and depression, so you can live in the present. You can expect a safe and down-to-earth environment, where you can express yourself without judgment.
Dianne Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
Waitlist for new clients
My special interests include religious and spiritual trauma and transitions, depression and anxiety, childhood trauma, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I'm so glad you are here! I believe that stories have immense power to influence the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. Sometimes the stories we carry with us are uplifting and hopeful. However, far too often the stories we hear in our families and culture relay a message that there is something wrong with us, that we are broken, flawed, or unworthy. I also believe that we each have a Self that is unflawed and enduring, and often what we need most is to reconnect to our Selves through healing practices, deep conversation, and re-authoring our stories in a way that is more authentic to who we are.
My special interests include religious and spiritual trauma and transitions, depression and anxiety, childhood trauma, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I'm so glad you are here! I believe that stories have immense power to influence the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. Sometimes the stories we carry with us are uplifting and hopeful. However, far too often the stories we hear in our families and culture relay a message that there is something wrong with us, that we are broken, flawed, or unworthy. I also believe that we each have a Self that is unflawed and enduring, and often what we need most is to reconnect to our Selves through healing practices, deep conversation, and re-authoring our stories in a way that is more authentic to who we are.
Dr. Alison Ahn - Telehealth Available
PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD and family or relationship issues such as dating, pre-marital counseling, marital conflict, parenting, and intergenerational problems.
What troubles your heart? Where do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged or stressed in life? I am here to listen and walk with you through your frustration, pain, loss, grief or emotional distress. You will be able to break free of your unhealthy life patterns that trouble your heart and gain new insight, awareness, strength, joy, and hope. Call me at 949-345-1073 for free consultation.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD and family or relationship issues such as dating, pre-marital counseling, marital conflict, parenting, and intergenerational problems.
What troubles your heart? Where do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged or stressed in life? I am here to listen and walk with you through your frustration, pain, loss, grief or emotional distress. You will be able to break free of your unhealthy life patterns that trouble your heart and gain new insight, awareness, strength, joy, and hope. Call me at 949-345-1073 for free consultation.
Hannah Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
I have helped clients navigate through struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, abuse, low self-esteem, grief and loss, goal attainment, life transitions and more.
Helping you journey toward self-discovery, personal growth, and true happiness is something I feel deeply passionate about. I believe that we are all self-healers and that change is always possible. There are times when life's challenges can be so overwhelming that it consumes every part of us, affecting our productivity, how we see ourselves, and how we connect to others. I am dedicated to helping my clients discover their own inner strengths and resources, gain new insights and develop new skills that can be utilized to overcome any issues or challenges and help restore confidence, peace and fulfillment in your life.
I have helped clients navigate through struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, abuse, low self-esteem, grief and loss, goal attainment, life transitions and more.
Helping you journey toward self-discovery, personal growth, and true happiness is something I feel deeply passionate about. I believe that we are all self-healers and that change is always possible. There are times when life's challenges can be so overwhelming that it consumes every part of us, affecting our productivity, how we see ourselves, and how we connect to others. I am dedicated to helping my clients discover their own inner strengths and resources, gain new insights and develop new skills that can be utilized to overcome any issues or challenges and help restore confidence, peace and fulfillment in your life.
Maher Sonbol
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, CPLC
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
I provide support for individuals who struggle with episodes of depression, anxiety.
As LMFT, Certified EMDR therapist and certified Anger Management specialist, my focus and passion is to work with both couples to create and maintain a healthy relationship and help individuals develop healthier ways to express and manage their anger. In couples and marriage counseling, I help couples overcome their differences and handle their conflicts and seek better ways to communicate, develop deeper intimacy, and experience joy in each other. Clients struggling with anger and stress related problems, I teach and process the necessary skills needed to express anger in healthier ways.
I provide support for individuals who struggle with episodes of depression, anxiety.
As LMFT, Certified EMDR therapist and certified Anger Management specialist, my focus and passion is to work with both couples to create and maintain a healthy relationship and help individuals develop healthier ways to express and manage their anger. In couples and marriage counseling, I help couples overcome their differences and handle their conflicts and seek better ways to communicate, develop deeper intimacy, and experience joy in each other. Clients struggling with anger and stress related problems, I teach and process the necessary skills needed to express anger in healthier ways.
Kyle Keffer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
I am honored to be a part of my client's journey to healing and well being. Life is often difficult, and finding the right person to work with through the lows and the highs is critically important. I bring a combination of experience, compassion, empathy and training to each session. I welcome all clients, my primary focus and expertise is with adults. If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, ADD, addiction, trauma, or any other issue, I would like to help.
I am honored to be a part of my client's journey to healing and well being. Life is often difficult, and finding the right person to work with through the lows and the highs is critically important. I bring a combination of experience, compassion, empathy and training to each session. I welcome all clients, my primary focus and expertise is with adults. If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, ADD, addiction, trauma, or any other issue, I would like to help.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612 (Online Only)
There is hope and healing – it is never too late. I am a safe place to tell your story and explore new ways of being. I can help you uncover the toxic cycles and unproductive patterns that are keeping you from living your best life. Issues like low self-esteem, conflicted relationships, life transitions and personal losses can make you feel alone, sad and uncertain about the future. Or maybe you feel stuck, anxious and stressed because you make the same mistakes over and over again. I can provide a sanctuary where you are heard, supported and grow to become the person you are meant to be.
There is hope and healing – it is never too late. I am a safe place to tell your story and explore new ways of being. I can help you uncover the toxic cycles and unproductive patterns that are keeping you from living your best life. Issues like low self-esteem, conflicted relationships, life transitions and personal losses can make you feel alone, sad and uncertain about the future. Or maybe you feel stuck, anxious and stressed because you make the same mistakes over and over again. I can provide a sanctuary where you are heard, supported and grow to become the person you are meant to be.
Maria Malo- Emdr + Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Congratulations on making the decision to seek therapy – it's a brave and important step towards improving your life. We all have moments when things just don't seem right, and the weight of our struggles can become too much to bear alone. But the great news is that you don't have to face these challenges on your own. Today, you're choosing to address those deeper issues that you might have been putting off for too long. It's like opening the door to a room in your heart that you've kept locked away. It's time to let some light in and start the process of healing and growth. Your journey towards a better life begins here.
Congratulations on making the decision to seek therapy – it's a brave and important step towards improving your life. We all have moments when things just don't seem right, and the weight of our struggles can become too much to bear alone. But the great news is that you don't have to face these challenges on your own. Today, you're choosing to address those deeper issues that you might have been putting off for too long. It's like opening the door to a room in your heart that you've kept locked away. It's time to let some light in and start the process of healing and growth. Your journey towards a better life begins here.
Don Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
In the therapy session, I work to create a safe place to be our true, human selves—where both our worst and best qualities will in time be revealed. I work in the here-and-now: exploring your present concerns and goals more than your past history. I know that empathy promotes healing and ask for feedback to be sure my clients feel understood. I provide resources, tools and skills clients can use between sessions. I also work to help people learn self-compassion (see www.self-compassion.org), since that ability is necessary to heal and grow.
In the therapy session, I work to create a safe place to be our true, human selves—where both our worst and best qualities will in time be revealed. I work in the here-and-now: exploring your present concerns and goals more than your past history. I know that empathy promotes healing and ask for feedback to be sure my clients feel understood. I provide resources, tools and skills clients can use between sessions. I also work to help people learn self-compassion (see www.self-compassion.org), since that ability is necessary to heal and grow.
Ryan Heapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
My mission is to help you create hope, purpose, and meaning in your life while having healthy relationships and achieving your dreams. You might be reading this after a fight or a breakup with your partner and need help understanding these out-of-control emotions. Maybe you're struggling to try to find that partner in the first place, or that career, purpose, and motivation. Tired of dealing with the same intrusive and anxious thoughts taking up your days and keeping you up at night while feeling stuck in the same place. But, you're ready for a change. Together, we can create that change and start building the life you deserve.
My mission is to help you create hope, purpose, and meaning in your life while having healthy relationships and achieving your dreams. You might be reading this after a fight or a breakup with your partner and need help understanding these out-of-control emotions. Maybe you're struggling to try to find that partner in the first place, or that career, purpose, and motivation. Tired of dealing with the same intrusive and anxious thoughts taking up your days and keeping you up at night while feeling stuck in the same place. But, you're ready for a change. Together, we can create that change and start building the life you deserve.
Julie Chin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Life can be difficult sometimes. For some of us, life has always been difficult. But you do not have to go through it alone. Whether you’ve struggled with challenges all your life or new obstacles recently surfaced that stymie your growth and well-being, I am here to help.
Life can be difficult sometimes. For some of us, life has always been difficult. But you do not have to go through it alone. Whether you’ve struggled with challenges all your life or new obstacles recently surfaced that stymie your growth and well-being, I am here to help.
Kaila Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612 (Online Only)
Painful experiences can leave us at a crossroads or discouraged about our faith when breakthrough has yet to occur. Have you been feeling “stuck” in negative thoughts? Ruminating thoughts and triggers are common responses to trauma and anxiety. Battling these distressing responses is not only difficult but exhausting. Trying to understand the role faith plays can be confusing. I am passionate about normalizing what you are going through and identifying barriers that are preventing you from living life fully. Everyone responds differently to distressing experiences and therefore have unique needs within the healing process.
Painful experiences can leave us at a crossroads or discouraged about our faith when breakthrough has yet to occur. Have you been feeling “stuck” in negative thoughts? Ruminating thoughts and triggers are common responses to trauma and anxiety. Battling these distressing responses is not only difficult but exhausting. Trying to understand the role faith plays can be confusing. I am passionate about normalizing what you are going through and identifying barriers that are preventing you from living life fully. Everyone responds differently to distressing experiences and therefore have unique needs within the healing process.
Dr. Sadaf Shalchian
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
You've got big dreams, yet self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy are stopping you from achieving the success and confidence you crave. It’s as though there’s an invisible weight dragging behind you, making it hard to move forward. You see other people leading purpose-driven lives, rich in financial, social, and relational fulfillment. And you so desperately want that, too. But every time you’re going to make a change or take a chance, that voice in your head pops up. “Don’t try it, what if you get rejected” it assures you. “You’re not enough.” So, you stay hidden in place, growing more helpless and hopeless each day.
You've got big dreams, yet self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy are stopping you from achieving the success and confidence you crave. It’s as though there’s an invisible weight dragging behind you, making it hard to move forward. You see other people leading purpose-driven lives, rich in financial, social, and relational fulfillment. And you so desperately want that, too. But every time you’re going to make a change or take a chance, that voice in your head pops up. “Don’t try it, what if you get rejected” it assures you. “You’re not enough.” So, you stay hidden in place, growing more helpless and hopeless each day.
Alyssa S Vergara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
I am a licensed therapist with over 9 years of experience treating individuals with post traumatic, depressive, and anxiety disorders. My approach is evidence-based, as I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for treating persons struggling with intrusive memories and triggers of painful events in their past, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and uses skills-building and behavioral tools for anyone wanting to improve their frustration tolerance, emotional regulation, and social interactions.
I am a licensed therapist with over 9 years of experience treating individuals with post traumatic, depressive, and anxiety disorders. My approach is evidence-based, as I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for treating persons struggling with intrusive memories and triggers of painful events in their past, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and uses skills-building and behavioral tools for anyone wanting to improve their frustration tolerance, emotional regulation, and social interactions.
Euriah (Dong E.) Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.