Therapists in University Town Center, Irvine, CA
Dr. Alison Ahn - Telehealth Available
PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Town Center, 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.
David Steven Shapiro
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
Are you unsatisfied with one or more areas of your life? I partner with my clients to empower them to make the changes necessary to bring their realities in line with the lives they truly want. In this way, I collaborate with each individual, couple, and family with whom I work to craft their own individualized success plans. To accomplish this, I draw upon years of experience, as well as a very strong foundation of training in a range of techniques and strategies. Perhaps equally important are the personal qualities that I bring, which include intelligence, genuineness, compassion, and a commitment to the highest standards.
Are you unsatisfied with one or more areas of your life? I partner with my clients to empower them to make the changes necessary to bring their realities in line with the lives they truly want. In this way, I collaborate with each individual, couple, and family with whom I work to craft their own individualized success plans. To accomplish this, I draw upon years of experience, as well as a very strong foundation of training in a range of techniques and strategies. Perhaps equally important are the personal qualities that I bring, which include intelligence, genuineness, compassion, and a commitment to the highest standards.
Mandana Shahoveisi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
Are you overwhelmed with negative feelings causing you to have depression and anxiety? Are you repeating the same behavioral patterns in your relationships? Would you like to learn new life skills such as coping skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills? Do you like to build up your self-esteem, self-confidence, self-love, and self-esteem? Or simply do you need to talk to someone objective and non-judgmental outside the circle of your family and friends? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, please pick up the phone and call me at: 949-350-5780
Are you overwhelmed with negative feelings causing you to have depression and anxiety? Are you repeating the same behavioral patterns in your relationships? Would you like to learn new life skills such as coping skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills? Do you like to build up your self-esteem, self-confidence, self-love, and self-esteem? Or simply do you need to talk to someone objective and non-judgmental outside the circle of your family and friends? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, please pick up the phone and call me at: 949-350-5780
Mishan Pourshirazi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, #129492
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, and I am also a certified Biofeedback and Neurofeedback practitioner and currently practice in Irvine. My approach is client-centered, and evidence-based interventions to help adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, and I am also a certified Biofeedback and Neurofeedback practitioner and currently practice in Irvine. My approach is client-centered, and evidence-based interventions to help adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
Sogol Philipson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
I utilize a biopsychosocial approach to fully understand my client within the context of family, friends, and community.
How is your past showing up in your present? How are your perceptions of events and circumstances? How do you want to feel from the inside out? My passion lies in uncovering any experiences/stressors that has had an impact on your emotional, physical, mental well-being. I want to connect with you on your journey of healing, insight, and self-love. I strive for my clients to know they are enough just as they are.
I utilize a biopsychosocial approach to fully understand my client within the context of family, friends, and community.
How is your past showing up in your present? How are your perceptions of events and circumstances? How do you want to feel from the inside out? My passion lies in uncovering any experiences/stressors that has had an impact on your emotional, physical, mental well-being. I want to connect with you on your journey of healing, insight, and self-love. I strive for my clients to know they are enough just as they are.
Julia Chen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
Life's challenges may seem overwhelming at times: you may find yourself stuck in an unproductive pattern, not getting what you want in life, whether it involves your relationship with your family, your significant other, or your children, life lost its happiness.
We can work towards positive change and build on strengths as you seek what is really important to you. Change can shift our thinking and behavior patterns. Change may be connecting with others in an authentic way. Change may mean managing your emotions in a way that empowers you, not weakens. Change can be realizing your own strength and potential for the first time.
Life's challenges may seem overwhelming at times: you may find yourself stuck in an unproductive pattern, not getting what you want in life, whether it involves your relationship with your family, your significant other, or your children, life lost its happiness.
We can work towards positive change and build on strengths as you seek what is really important to you. Change can shift our thinking and behavior patterns. Change may be connecting with others in an authentic way. Change may mean managing your emotions in a way that empowers you, not weakens. Change can be realizing your own strength and potential for the first time.
Hassan Karimi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
I do believe each person and family has unique resources to activate healing processes. Brief Therapy requires a highly collaborative approach between therapist and clients, and focuses on practical solutions and clear communication. Brief Therapy offers a maximum of 10 sessions but usually don't need that many to promote change in the problem that is presented. I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of problems: marital conflict and affairs, depression and anxiety, children and adolescent problems, addiction, eating disorders, stress and work related problems. I also provide online/Skype therapy if you needed.
I do believe each person and family has unique resources to activate healing processes. Brief Therapy requires a highly collaborative approach between therapist and clients, and focuses on practical solutions and clear communication. Brief Therapy offers a maximum of 10 sessions but usually don't need that many to promote change in the problem that is presented. I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of problems: marital conflict and affairs, depression and anxiety, children and adolescent problems, addiction, eating disorders, stress and work related problems. I also provide online/Skype therapy if you needed.
Kali Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
Kali is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Individual Family Systems (IFS).
Kali Riley is a Licensed Psychotherapist who obtained her Bachelor's of Social Work and Master's of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana. Kali specializes in adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Kali is a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) and Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP).
Kali is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Individual Family Systems (IFS).
Kali Riley is a Licensed Psychotherapist who obtained her Bachelor's of Social Work and Master's of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana. Kali specializes in adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Kali is a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) and Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP).
Sharmeen Mahmud
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
This may not be an easy time in your life and I respect your courage to reach out for help. Hiding fear of failure or family pressure to be perfect and make it look effortless is a daily struggle. I know you can be overwhelmed. Frustrated and angry. I have lived it and have decades of experience. After facing the pressure from parents, peers, or yourself, you need a place to sort out who you are and how you fit into these pieces. You may be looking for a safe place to work through your challenges, such as when you are experiencing anxiety or depression, or even a unique cultural experience that you feel nobody understands.
This may not be an easy time in your life and I respect your courage to reach out for help. Hiding fear of failure or family pressure to be perfect and make it look effortless is a daily struggle. I know you can be overwhelmed. Frustrated and angry. I have lived it and have decades of experience. After facing the pressure from parents, peers, or yourself, you need a place to sort out who you are and how you fit into these pieces. You may be looking for a safe place to work through your challenges, such as when you are experiencing anxiety or depression, or even a unique cultural experience that you feel nobody understands.
Christine Chae
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
Kirk Michael Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and bereavement. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. I have been licensed as an LMFT for 29 years. I appreciate how difficult it is to seek help and will treat you with respect, dignity and the highest ethical standards. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, The Pragmatic Experiential Method of couples counseling, and the tracking of non-verbal cues and communication.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and bereavement. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. I have been licensed as an LMFT for 29 years. I appreciate how difficult it is to seek help and will treat you with respect, dignity and the highest ethical standards. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, The Pragmatic Experiential Method of couples counseling, and the tracking of non-verbal cues and communication.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
He will help you embrace new perspectives and effective communication for improved connections with your partner and family.
Are you struggling to communicate with your significant other or child? Are your best intentions at reaching out leading to frustrating arguments? Do you struggle to find the right words to express your desires and are surprised by how your loved ones react? Or are you feeling growing tension and hoping to prevent any further distancing in your relationship? Are past traumas making you hesitate in being truly open with your most important relationships? If you feel stuck in your relationships and as a result have growing feelings of depression or anxiety, talk therapy with Robert Belanger, LMFT may be what you need.
He will help you embrace new perspectives and effective communication for improved connections with your partner and family.
Are you struggling to communicate with your significant other or child? Are your best intentions at reaching out leading to frustrating arguments? Do you struggle to find the right words to express your desires and are surprised by how your loved ones react? Or are you feeling growing tension and hoping to prevent any further distancing in your relationship? Are past traumas making you hesitate in being truly open with your most important relationships? If you feel stuck in your relationships and as a result have growing feelings of depression or anxiety, talk therapy with Robert Belanger, LMFT may be what you need.
Lisa Enneis, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617
I have over thirty years of experience working with couples, families, children and teens. If you need help with your special needs child or troubled teen, I'd be happy to talk to you to determine if an evaluation or assessment would benefit you or your family member. I'd love to tell you about the tools I have in my tool chest (neurofeedback, EFT, EMDR.) that could help all your relationships improve, as well as the quality of your relationship with your child. I have the expertise you need; let me collaborate with you to solve your problems.
I have over thirty years of experience working with couples, families, children and teens. If you need help with your special needs child or troubled teen, I'd be happy to talk to you to determine if an evaluation or assessment would benefit you or your family member. I'd love to tell you about the tools I have in my tool chest (neurofeedback, EFT, EMDR.) that could help all your relationships improve, as well as the quality of your relationship with your child. I have the expertise you need; let me collaborate with you to solve your problems.
Maria Darcy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617
My particular strengths are working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship and Intimacy Issues, LGBT issues, Trauma, Family Dynamics, Sexual Concerns, Sexual Dysfunction.
Hello, I'm Dr. Maria Darcy, Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist. I have recently relocated my practice to Newport Beach and Irvine California. I have worked with individuals and couples in the United States and Europe for the past 15+ years. My therapeutic approach is integrative with a strong emphasis on relational factors. Ultimately I tailor my approach to each individual client and their situation.
I incorporate a multicultural understanding into my approach by paying attention to social and cultural factors (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation etc.) that impact individuals' experiences and their choices.
My particular strengths are working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship and Intimacy Issues, LGBT issues, Trauma, Family Dynamics, Sexual Concerns, Sexual Dysfunction.
Hello, I'm Dr. Maria Darcy, Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist. I have recently relocated my practice to Newport Beach and Irvine California. I have worked with individuals and couples in the United States and Europe for the past 15+ years. My therapeutic approach is integrative with a strong emphasis on relational factors. Ultimately I tailor my approach to each individual client and their situation.
I incorporate a multicultural understanding into my approach by paying attention to social and cultural factors (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation etc.) that impact individuals' experiences and their choices.
Gary Quan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617 (Online Only)
I have been fortunate to have had ample opportunities to work with a variety of populations in my individual, couples, group, and family work. These experiences have been bolstered by my work with people from a wide diaspora of backgrounds in academia over the last 7+ years. My approach is collaborative in nature and I bring a mix of hope, encouragement, humor, and earnestness to this critical work to help others heal.
I have been fortunate to have had ample opportunities to work with a variety of populations in my individual, couples, group, and family work. These experiences have been bolstered by my work with people from a wide diaspora of backgrounds in academia over the last 7+ years. My approach is collaborative in nature and I bring a mix of hope, encouragement, humor, and earnestness to this critical work to help others heal.
Isabel Rothschild Bartel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a safe therapeutic environment with a focus on developing lifelong skills. Working together, we will formulate attainable goals and strive towards greater self-acceptance. My theoretical orientation is primarily through a humanistic lens using strength-based and solution-focused interventions. I believe every individual has specific needs that can be tailored in a collaborative process through treatment. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my treatment plan, as well as aspects of Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a safe therapeutic environment with a focus on developing lifelong skills. Working together, we will formulate attainable goals and strive towards greater self-acceptance. My theoretical orientation is primarily through a humanistic lens using strength-based and solution-focused interventions. I believe every individual has specific needs that can be tailored in a collaborative process through treatment. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my treatment plan, as well as aspects of Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness.
Alejandra Ibarra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617 (Online Only)
Therapy is the most effective through collaboration. In treatment, I strive to build a therapeutic alliance filled with trust and empathy, which ultimately paves the path to healing, growth, and insight. Through my years of experience working with individuals, children, and families I have been trained in many therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-focused Therapy, mindfulness, and family systems. I now use these different modalities based on each person’s personal needs and goals. The main question is always, what do you want to get out of therapy?
Therapy is the most effective through collaboration. In treatment, I strive to build a therapeutic alliance filled with trust and empathy, which ultimately paves the path to healing, growth, and insight. Through my years of experience working with individuals, children, and families I have been trained in many therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-focused Therapy, mindfulness, and family systems. I now use these different modalities based on each person’s personal needs and goals. The main question is always, what do you want to get out of therapy?
Jared Wilke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617
Jared Wilke, Psy.D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. He is currently practicing at Family Counseling Center, which has served the North County community in outpatient counseling for over 25 years. Dr. Wilke enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, their families, as well individuals and people seeking marital therapy. **Please note that currently for residents of Texas, I am only able to do appointments by video/phone. These options are also available for residents of California if needed or requested.
Jared Wilke, Psy.D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. He is currently practicing at Family Counseling Center, which has served the North County community in outpatient counseling for over 25 years. Dr. Wilke enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, their families, as well individuals and people seeking marital therapy. **Please note that currently for residents of Texas, I am only able to do appointments by video/phone. These options are also available for residents of California if needed or requested.
Maddison Herrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92617
Some of the modalities I pull from include Internal Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based, and I am trained in EMDR therapy.
Our lives are filled with so much unknown and mixed emotions. My goal is to help guide clients through this journey and get out of the feeling of being "stuck". I see all ages and have a passion for working with teens, young adults, and individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic illnesses, self-esteem, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or relationship conflicts. I enjoy taking a collaborative and empathetic approach with my clients to best provide a safe and open space to explore whether it be their first time in therapy or visiting again.
Some of the modalities I pull from include Internal Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based, and I am trained in EMDR therapy.
Our lives are filled with so much unknown and mixed emotions. My goal is to help guide clients through this journey and get out of the feeling of being "stuck". I see all ages and have a passion for working with teens, young adults, and individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic illnesses, self-esteem, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or relationship conflicts. I enjoy taking a collaborative and empathetic approach with my clients to best provide a safe and open space to explore whether it be their first time in therapy or visiting again.
Aram Amini Nejad
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
University Town Center, Irvine, CA 92612
Welcome... Do you ever find it difficult stop the exhausting ongoing negative thoughts on your mind? Do you dream of having a peaceful harmonious relationship with yourself and other important figures in your life? Or, do you simply wonder if therapy works?! Comprehensive research in the effectiveness of therapy versus no therapy indicate that, in fact therapy does work! However, you may wonder how one can possibly talk to a "stranger" about his/her very inner thoughts and feelings? The answer is that it may not be easy for some but it certainly worth a try!
Welcome... Do you ever find it difficult stop the exhausting ongoing negative thoughts on your mind? Do you dream of having a peaceful harmonious relationship with yourself and other important figures in your life? Or, do you simply wonder if therapy works?! Comprehensive research in the effectiveness of therapy versus no therapy indicate that, in fact therapy does work! However, you may wonder how one can possibly talk to a "stranger" about his/her very inner thoughts and feelings? The answer is that it may not be easy for some but it certainly worth a try!
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.