Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Congratulations! You are taking the first step in moving your life forward by visiting my profile. With 37 years experience in this field, I want to celebrate your life's journey and be a catalyst for your awakening to new levels of well-being. I have many tools to assist you, from Law of Attraction, Attachment Theory and Neuroplasticity, CBT, Dreamwork, Voice Dialogue, Gottman Method, Jungian Archetypal Stories, to all the Expressive Arts Therapies - Art, Writing, Poetry, Music, Dance, Drama, Guided Imagery, Sand-Tray, Myth and Ritual. My deepest desire is to be present for you as you open the doors to your dreams.

If you have tried to resolve relationship issues or other life complications on your own and things still haven't changed, I can help get you to where you want to go. I specialize in working with adults (individuals & couples) regarding relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, divorce, parenting problems and difficult life transitions. Every client is different and your treatment plan will be personalized to meet your needs. We will work together to develop the strategies that will be most effective for you.

I have spent the last year working at the Mariposa Center in a school-based program with adolescents and a community-based program with adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, gender, and sexual identity. I am now in a small group practice where I provide services to individuals and couples. I am a Level 3 Trained Gottman Method Therapist and I am pursuing certification with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) to work with adults and couples as they navigate the many aspects of sexual dysfunction, intimacy issues, and family dynamics.

I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.

I understand that life can be challenging, and at some point, we all face struggles. Whether it's dealing with depression, anxiety, adjusting to a new phase in life, coping with loss, or navigating relationships, I'm here to offer you the extra support you need. I believe that therapy should be tailored to your unique life experiences because we all have different stories to tell. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment where you can openly talk about your struggles and work through them. Together, we'll collaborate to find solutions that are tailored to fit you and your life.

Accepting new clients for face to face in Texas and Virtual. Are you looking for someone trustworthy who can help? Why just survive when you can thrive. True change & healing come from deep within and is a process requiring respect and love of yourself. If you are seeking change for yourself or in your relationships, I can help you envision and implement strategies to get you to a better mindset. My empathetic, energetic, motivational style, allows even the difficult topics to be explored. I love the Gottman Method to improve relationships and am fascinated by the unconscious mind. I have been helping couples for over 15 years.

If you are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or PTSD symptoms, relief is possible. I will help you learn to reduce the impact and influence of unwanted thoughts and learn to develop the capacity to observe and feel and make use of your emotional and physical experience. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure therapy, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy to help you learn to stop fighting with your feelings and thoughts, and allow them to come and go without a struggle. This frees up energy to live a full, rich, connected life. You can overcome panic and anxiety and heal and grow after trauma.

You've realized your relationship isn't getting better, it's getting worse. Just when you think things are more peaceful, a difficult topic comes up, and the conversation devolves into another argument. You can't talk about anything important, important to you at least. When you do try to talk again, one of you feels defensive with strong emotions, the other of you feels disrespected or picked on. How do you communicate if you can't get past the start of a conversation? Your partner feels too fragile, so you just shut down to protect yourself and your partner from difficult emotions.

I work with teens, adults, couples/partners and families. I utilize research backed therapies in my practice including but not limited to Family Systems, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method.

At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.

I specialize in providing therapy for motivated individuals & couples of all demographics who are dealing with various challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & relationship issues. My focus is on empowering my clients to overcome their difficulties and achieve meaningful growth. As a virtual therapist, I have the privilege of serving clients throughout CA, allowing convenient access to therapy from the comfort of their own homes. I am deeply committed to helping clients who are ready to actively engage in their therapeutic journey, providing a supportive and transformative space for their personal and relational healing.

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.

Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Are your past experiences obstructing your thoughts regularly? Do you relive past traumatic experiences in your mind? My priority as a therapist is to help you develop skills and resilience in order to not only cultivate healing in your present, but to also ensure that you have tools for the future. I see couples and individuals who want help reconnecting, managing conflict, navigate the complexities of cultural expectations, talking through hurts and identifying what's standing in the way of them effectively communicating their needs.

Accepting new Referrals! I am passionate about providing the tools and support to make rapid changes in your life, relationships and break unwanted patterns. I have a strong reputation for joining with honesty and speaking to what is needed to move forward. As a relationship therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about guiding couples towards deeper connections and individuals towards healthier relationships. With over a decade of experience, my goal is to help you communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and foster intimacy within your partnerships.

When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.

I believe that we can get stuck in the mire of hopelessness when we feel overwhelmed, or when our circumstances are more than we can handle. If you struggle with navigating your emotions, finding meaning/purpose, overcoming difficult or painful circumstances of the past (flashbacks, avoidance, fear, triggers) or even the present (arguments, emotional angst, numbness, irritation, anxiety, worry, hypervigilance), I want to support you. I specialize in anxiety; depression; eating disorders; relational issues; sex therapy and education, as well as helping folks work through general/sexual trauma using somatic or body-centered methods.

Establishing a solid therapeutic relationship includes safety, confidentiality, respect, validation, support, patience,hope and a clear focus of therapy goals. I am interactive and collaborative in therapy sessions, helping individuals explore unhelpful coping strategies, heal attachment disorders, & explore the psychodynamics of what is really causing trouble below the surface. I employ both experimental and empirically validated methods that have been developed from the studies of the neurobiology of attachment, trauma, consciousness and mindfulness, as well as complementary traditions of mind-body healing. Partnering with my patients in the transformational process produces resilency that is needed for substantial change.

Reaching out for help can be a scary first step, and you are so courageous to be doing so. Every person will face challenges in life in their own unique way. Sometimes we experience so much difficulty dealing with them and end up feeling sad, anxious, frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are and help you navigate whatever life has thrown your way. I integrate various therapuetic modalities based on the needs of my clients with the goal to help them reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, better understand themselves, build healthy coping skills, and improve their interpersonal relationships.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing attuned and compassionate therapy. I will help guide you in making mindful and healthy adjustments in order for you to gain a better understanding of yourself. Through a collaborative connection, we will carefully explore the layers of who you are and discover the crucial elements that will enable you to reach your full potential. Ultimately, I want to join you in building a life characterized by connection and attunement to yourself and your loved ones.