Most of my clientele are insightful, high achieving individuals who excel in their professional lives, but struggle in their personal lives. I specialize in helping clients achieve healthy relationships with others, and most importantly, with themselves. Clients that choose to work with me are curious to learn about how their unique upbringing influences their current adult struggles, they want to be more effective in managing relationships (romantic, family, professional, social), and develop the confidence to live life with more purpose.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professor of Psychology. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to parenting support, couples counseling, individual therapy, and psychological testing. I offer my services in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere in English and Farsi.

While I specialize in treatment of trauma/PTSD, substance use disorders, active duty and retired military, and first responders, I am comfortable treating a wide range of presenting problems experienced by adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Base on your needs, I integrate a variety of approaches to therapy, including Emotion-Focused Therapy due to its focus emotional healing and its warm, supportive stance. In addition to more traditional approaches to therapy, I integrate holistic practices, such as yoga and meditation.

I am a well trained and highly experienced clinical psychologist with CURRENT OPENINGS in my schedule for new clients. I established my practice in Newport Beach in 1983, after serving as a psychologist for the U.S. Navy following completion of internships at the Orange County Mental Health Department and National Naval Medical Center Bethesda Maryland. I am past President of the Orange County Psychological Association, and former member of the Board of Directors of the California Psychological Association. I am a proud Viet Nam War veteran who retired in 2001 after 30 years of combined active duty and reserve service with the rank of Commander. I am an expert at assessing complex cases. I help people cope with stress and adapt to difficult life situations. I specialize in both short term solution-focused counseling as well as longer term intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy. When necessary, I refer to competent psychiatrists for medication. Therapy is a big investment, and I have the utmost respect for my clients' time and money.

A confidential law enforcement sensitive service for active duty military, veterans, law enforcement, first responders, health care professionals and their families. Sliding scale payment options are available for military and law enforcement. Parking in the complex is free. The office is located inside Stevens Square - there is additional parking located behind Rutabegorz.

Homework taking 3 hours per night? Is your child struggling in school? Or maybe your child is not acting like themselves and everything you do does not help. I understand how this can worry a parent and what you may be going through. This is where a psychological evaluation is beneficial and can assist you and your child because ultimately your child has the potential to succeed. A psychological evaluation can provide insight into issues that may be difficult to uncover simply through talk therapy.

I have many years of experience helping individuals to overcome major life stress, transitions, anxiety, depression, or unresolved past traumas. I know that no matter how distressed you feel right now, there is hope. I specialize in helping you to identify the root of the problem and reach the other side, finding the path to create the life you envision for yourself. I work with both adults and adolescents to address a variety of issues.

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering supportive, strength-based therapy to adults, teens and couples in Newport Beach, California. I truly love what I do and feel that it is such an honor to be included in the lives of my wonderful clients. It is also a responsibility I take very seriously. I therefore balance my practice with continued research to ensure that my expertise is based on the most current and effective evidence-based practices; bringing my clients real results.

Welcome! We are a team of psychologists and residents who are united in our commitment to providing the highest-quality mental health care available to adults, children, couples & families. From early childhood developmental evaluations to the Gottman Method of couples' counseling- we strive to offer the very best, most effective resources to improve the lives of every client.

Family in crisis? Everyone in the family is impacted by the stressful environment when children refuse to follow directions and develop behaviors such as verbal aggression (disrespectful communication, degrading comments, verbally threaten others), emotional outbursts (yelling, temper tantrums), physical aggression toward self (i.e., cutting and/or burning self) or others (pushing and/or hitting others, destroying property), suicidal ideation (threat to self) and/or homicidal ideation (threat to others), and/or running away (AWOL). As a result of feelings of sadness and anger, children and parents often engage in power struggles.

A compassionate, exceptionally skilled and caring psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I am focused on helping you deal with life's challenges. I work with clients seeking to improve their lives and assist them in healing from current and past trauma and stress, finding better tools to address problems, and improve your overall life satisfaction. An expert in the field of trauma and dissociative disorders including sexual trauma & abuse, traumatic accident or injury, difficult or abusive relationships, divorce and parent-child issues. I am an engaging therapist who listens, provides useful input, and meets you where you are.

We all have what we need to change within us...we just need someone to help us bring it out. And I would like to be that someone for you. I work with adolescents and adults, from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, assisting them with decreasing emotional discomfort while increasing coping skills and building self-esteem/confidence to help manage life's challenges at school, home, work and with relating to others.

My name is Dr. Sukhjit Mann and I am a Psychologist who is licensed to practice in the State of California. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic, and psychodynamic based approaches in my clinical work. I have a background in working with a diverse population of clients, providing psychotherapy and conducting psychological assessments for outpatient and forensic populations, with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. I strongly believe in the power of psychotherapy and I think we all have the ability to help heal and better ourselves throughout each stage of our lives.

Are you in emotional pain? Stressed, stuck in worry, exhaustion, or anger? Are you repeating the same type of relationship, pattern, or life situation, wishing you could change something or break the cycle? Or maybe, you've noticed that little things have become much more frustrating or stressful than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what is causing our distress, but we can sense that we're not reaching our full potential for health, happiness, or success. And, even if we do know what the issue is, sometimes change can still feel impossible. That's where I can help. I can teach you practical tools you can use to change your life.

My focus is on providing psychotherapy exclusively to adult women and individuals in law enforcement. Women face unique challenges in society. In turn, women often find themselves depressed, anxious, unhappy in relationships, and in some cases, victims of abuse and harassment. I believe relationships are an integral source of psychological health and well being. Thus, my treatment approach is integrated, and relational, drawing upon the principles feminist and psychodynamic theory. Forensic assessments and neurocogntive evaluations, are a large part of my practice, and I am POST certified to work with law enforcement.

I am easy going and engaging and I believe in helping to empower individuals. I love the feeling of connecting with clients and walking through the therapeutic journey. I have experience working with many demographics and cultures and creating a safe and confidential environment for expression and intellectual freedom. I work primarily with adults and adolescents, as well as couples and family work.

In need of a safe place to process a new or ongoing challenge? I am here to support you.

Why Me? Counseling Services believes that our true gifts and talents are hidden within the walls of our experiences, our pains, our disappointments and our triumphs. We are the sum total of our experiences. In combining proven and effective therapeutic techniques with a compassionate, understanding and intimate approach that embraces all of your life's experiences, you will discover and be equipped to unlock your hidden gifts and talents. Complete healing and wholeness is possible. You will experience a renewed passion for life enabling you to accomplish your dreams and goals catapulting you into your destiny with confidence."

Are you experiencing a life situation that requires extra support and guidance? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you long for a deeper connection, intimacy and understanding from your partner? As a trained psychotherapist, I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy. Allow me to help you find solutions and discover the right path in life. I utilize a diverse approach to address your individual needs. Together, we will work at achieving your goals.