EMDR Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Everyone has an inner critic that is demanding, judgmental, and critical of the self. Some have harsher inner critics than others; however, my goal is for my clients to experience less criticism and more curiosity and self-compassion. Self-criticism is debilitating. It can lead to depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, cutting, substance abuse, infidelity and the list goes on. As I work with my clients to develop more self-awareness and self-understanding, they begin to develop more self-compassion and their symptoms begin to dissipate.

I understand how difficult it can be to find a therapist you can trust. I provide a safe environment where you can explore and overcome your challenges to heal from your experiences. I provide therapy with a warm and empathetic approach where you can process without feeling like you are being judged. My therapy style is integrative, as I understand that human beings are unique and there is no one size fits all therapy. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger, addiction, disordered eating behaviors, and trauma. I also offer EMDR therapy.

I am a trauma-informed couple counselor, who provides couple therapy for the residents of California. Whether you are going through your happiest time and need pre-marital counseling, or through the most stressful time in your life thinking about divorce, I am here for you to provide a safe-space with evidence-based techniques to support you and your family. For couples, my practice is built with the belief that the authentic relationship in your life nurture and inspire purpose in our lives. I am trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and enjoy working with various types of relationships matters.

My name is Fairy Shaw, I am a clinical Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who is passionate about helping you find solutions that work for you, accomplish your goals, and discover the true potential to attain your personal growth. I recognize the need to identify and treat the cooccurring disorders, such as anxiety, depression, codependency, trauma, grieving, life transitions, and low self-esteem.

Do feelings always feel intense and raw? Do these feelings take over and get in the way of your relationship or closeness with others? These are patterns that scream a need to survive and to protect. I am here to help you appreciate the way your body has tried to keep you safe for years while also learning how and why it shows up, whether it be in or out of the bedroom. We need to feel heard and seen in our pain and that is what I value providing in our sessions. Together, we will identify your needs and goals in order to feel balanced and connected to others.

Finding a therapist can be challenging and scary so I applaud you for taking the first step. I believe it is an honor and privilege to be a part of someone's journey and healing and want you to feel safe and comfortable so you can be yourself and explore your past, present and future self. I work from a mixture of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt and psychodynamic. However, everyone is very unique and I always meet clients where they are.

I provide in person and online therapeutic services to individuals throughout the lifespan. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms associated with depression, generalized and social anxiety, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, difficulties with life and social skills, life changes, re-discovering self, postpartum and peripartum depression, schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar depression, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Elise Collier specializes in the treatment of substance abuse and trauma, in addition to family/couple issues, CPTSD, depression and anxiety. Elise has been in practice since 2009 with years of experience working in residential treatment facilities, intensive outpatients and private practice settings. Elise has developed a specialty in the treatment of addictions, self mutilation (cutting) and complex PTSD. She has extensive training in DBT, Psychodrama, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, attachment based Somatic Experiencing and is a certified EMDR, TraumaFocused Cognitive Behavioral therapist and psychedelic assisted therapy.

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 and PTSD. Anger, numbness, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, phobias 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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Orange County and online for residents of California. I provide therapy for people with expansive and challenging experiences of intimacy, relationships, struggles with mental wellness, trauma, grief and loss. ​

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with worries and stress? You notice it affecting your self-confidence, taking a toll on your health and straining your relationships. You’re someone wants to feel happy and whole, but anxiety and fear are holding you back, preventing you from enjoying your life, and feeling hopeless & powerless to move past your triggers. You try to find peace, but overwhelming feelings rob you of your joy & contentment. Most of all, you’re tired of every day feeling like a struggle and ready to live life with ease. Healing is possible! I want to help you get there.

You're here, and it's not easy. Life's complexities have thrown you into a whirlwind of challenges – maybe it's the echoes of past trauma, the persistent tug of anxiety or depression, or perhaps it's the weight of expectations that feel impossible to carry. Originally from Austria, a former professional triathlete, and now doctoral student in MFT, I know firsthand the pressures of performance and the mental strains that come with it, I understand the delicate balance between physical prowess and mental resilience. If you are someone yearning for clarity and healing, I'm here to be your compass on this journey.

Have you lived through a traumatic experience that you are unable to move past? Are adverse childhood experiences still affecting your present day perceptions? Have you been questioning whether or not you will ever be able to move past the past? These are some of the very issues that I can help you identify and process during our work together. I have spent over 3000 hours helping children, adolescents, and adults move past their childhood and adult traumas. My goal is to help each unique individual move past their past so they may focus on the present and begin to live the very best life.

Do you feel like you keep getting into the same kind of relationship? Do you have emotional reactions that are bigger than the situation? Our past experiences shape the negative messages we have about ourselves and the world. We can work to reveal and rewrite those messages so that you can move forward toward the life you want.

Hello! My name is Crystal and I'm a Korean-American licensed therapist (LCSW 118672). Many of my clients sense that their trauma can feel like an invisible wound, where they have been invalidated by others time and time again. This may have led them to dismiss their own feelings, avoid connection/intimacy with others, people-please, or heavily distract themselves to the point where they don't recognize themselves anymore. If you resonate with this, I would be honored to provide you tools to help you reclaim your life and understand that trauma no longer has to have power over you.

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 have a strong belief that healing starts from within and encompasses the mind, body and soul. I helped many patients overcome depression, anxiety and find a peace of mind amidst a storm of stress and confusion. I provide a judgment free zone, where you can completely be yourself without fear. It is this transparency and our collaborative work together that will help you work through your problems without guilt or shame. My approach to therapy is one of creativity, compassion, accountability and empowerment.

Have your personal/familial relationships become a struggle? Are you noticing negative patterns in your life? Have you had traumatic experiences in your life? Many challenging areas in life stem from how an individual relates to others as well as, of course, life stress. I have worked with many adolescents, parents and individuals in tackling troubling issues that have resulted in marital discord, negative thoughts, behavioral problems and relationships that are less than satisfying. I take a team approach with my clients to assist them in gaining confidence, insight, and developing tools that can be utilized in the future.

I believe that in order for therapy to be effective, there has to be intentional effort made to learn about you and learn from you - this is your life and your investment! Alongside hearing about your past difficult experiences and current challenges, I also hope to be a cheerleader in the goals you achieve and highlight the strengths you possess. I value creating a therapeutic space where you have the ability to speak unfiltered without fear of judgment, and I acknowledge that this atmosphere will take time to build - you set the pace!