Dr. Julian Marc Opena
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD-MFT, LMFT, I-O
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (949) 749-6329
Available both in-person and online
20377 SW Acacia St. Newport Beach, CA 92660
A core focus of my practice is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Identity Development. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD. ERP helps you gradually face feared thoughts, sensations, or situations while learning to resist the compulsions that keep OCD stuck. Over time, this allows the nervous system to recalibrate, so intrusive thoughts lose their power and your life opens back up. My approach to ERP is both structured and compassionate—firm enough to create change, and gentle enough to honor how difficult this work can be.
Identity development is a period marked by identity confusion, emotional intensity, and pressure to “figure yourself out.” Many people feel trapped in patterns shaped by earlier experiences. I can help you understand how trauma, attachment, and early relationships shape your sense of self, anxiety, and relationships.
Whether you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, anxiety, trauma, or a feeling of being lost in who you are becoming, therapy can be a place to build clarity, resilience, and self-trust. My goal is to help you feel more grounded in yourself, more free in your choices, and more connected to the life you want to live.
Call or Email Dr. Julian Marc Opena now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 749-6329
Let's Connect (949) 749-6329
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network
Dr. Julian Marc Opena
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD-MFT, LMFT, I-O
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 749-6329
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 149937 Julian Marc Opena
- In Practice for 7 years
- Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) 145181
- Certificate from NOCD Academy ERP Trained
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Julian Marc Opena
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD-MFT, LMFT, I-O
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (949) 749-6329
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Dr. Julian Marc Opena
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD-MFT, LMFT, I-O
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (949) 749-6329
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family Systems
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Julian Marc Opena
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD-MFT, LMFT, I-O
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (949) 749-6329
Location
Nearby Areas
Dr. Julian Marc Opena
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD-MFT, LMFT, I-O
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 749-6329