Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
Mark Hurrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I also have a credential in school psychology and work with parents of children or adolescents with ADHD, autism, behavior problems, learning disabilities, mental illness and other challenges to have a more harmonious home.
My successful client is interested in bettering themselves, is open to suggestions and is willing to work hard to improve their life. I would enjoy assisting you in bringing joy, adventure and romance back to your relationship. Are you stuck in a job where you feel unfulfilled? I can help you create a position, or market yourself to find satisfaction in your job. Is depression or anxiety hindering you from doing things you enjoy? You're likely to respond to my CBT based program to assist you in recognizing patterns that are holding you prisoner and keeping you from your dreams.
I also have a credential in school psychology and work with parents of children or adolescents with ADHD, autism, behavior problems, learning disabilities, mental illness and other challenges to have a more harmonious home.
My successful client is interested in bettering themselves, is open to suggestions and is willing to work hard to improve their life. I would enjoy assisting you in bringing joy, adventure and romance back to your relationship. Are you stuck in a job where you feel unfulfilled? I can help you create a position, or market yourself to find satisfaction in your job. Is depression or anxiety hindering you from doing things you enjoy? You're likely to respond to my CBT based program to assist you in recognizing patterns that are holding you prisoner and keeping you from your dreams.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
Andy Truong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Resurface Group
LMFT, ASW, AMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Resurface Group was founded based on a shared belief that individuals and families experiencing even the most complex mental health and behavioral challenges can achieve long-term change and lasting well-being with the right care and support. Our mission is to deliver alternative solutions to people battling mental and behavioral health challenges. We inspire even the most complex individuals and family systems to create positive, healthy changes with innovative approaches and proven clinical techniques.
Resurface Group was founded based on a shared belief that individuals and families experiencing even the most complex mental health and behavioral challenges can achieve long-term change and lasting well-being with the right care and support. Our mission is to deliver alternative solutions to people battling mental and behavioral health challenges. We inspire even the most complex individuals and family systems to create positive, healthy changes with innovative approaches and proven clinical techniques.
Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Sessions Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, Adam S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
It can be so discouraging to feel that you have put everything you have into a relationship and still find yourself unhappy on a daily basis. No matter how many different ways you have tried to approach your loved one, there seems to be no improvement. You have heard the full array of promises, excuses and arguments, and begin to believe it is all your fault at the end of the day. Perhaps you have made attempts to get your spouse into couples therapy, or agonized over whether to make your teen to go to therapy or not. Despite your best efforts, the situation continues to deteriorate, and your wellbeing along with it.
It can be so discouraging to feel that you have put everything you have into a relationship and still find yourself unhappy on a daily basis. No matter how many different ways you have tried to approach your loved one, there seems to be no improvement. You have heard the full array of promises, excuses and arguments, and begin to believe it is all your fault at the end of the day. Perhaps you have made attempts to get your spouse into couples therapy, or agonized over whether to make your teen to go to therapy or not. Despite your best efforts, the situation continues to deteriorate, and your wellbeing along with it.
Michael Mazzarino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
If you are facing anxiety, depression, or uncontrollable emotions I am here to help. I am passionate about my work with individuals, families, couples, & children/teens. I aim to help my clients make positive improvements both inside & outside the therapy room. My work as a therapist is to help support individuals in gaining more insight about environmental stressors & to improve communication.
If you are facing anxiety, depression, or uncontrollable emotions I am here to help. I am passionate about my work with individuals, families, couples, & children/teens. I aim to help my clients make positive improvements both inside & outside the therapy room. My work as a therapist is to help support individuals in gaining more insight about environmental stressors & to improve communication.
Mitchell Pohl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hello! My name is Mitch Pohl, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Garden Grove and working with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work primarily with adults (18+), and have a broad background of experience working in community mental health, hospital outpatient, and private practice settings to help my clients learn to both cope and thrive no matter what struggles and stressors they are currently encountering.
Hello! My name is Mitch Pohl, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Garden Grove and working with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work primarily with adults (18+), and have a broad background of experience working in community mental health, hospital outpatient, and private practice settings to help my clients learn to both cope and thrive no matter what struggles and stressors they are currently encountering.
Miguel Garza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (Online Only)
If you want to chat and get something off your mind or put it ease, I'm here to support you. Maybe you're looking to become more confident and loving of yourself or you feel stuck and want to move forward but just can't seem to find a way to do it. I enjoy helping others learn more about themselves and how the world around us can really have a significant impact on mental health. Identity and attachment issues, addictions, past traumas, significant life transitions, and general anxiety and depression can be really overwhelming and it isn't always something you can do on your own. I work primarily with individuals 11-65 years old.
If you want to chat and get something off your mind or put it ease, I'm here to support you. Maybe you're looking to become more confident and loving of yourself or you feel stuck and want to move forward but just can't seem to find a way to do it. I enjoy helping others learn more about themselves and how the world around us can really have a significant impact on mental health. Identity and attachment issues, addictions, past traumas, significant life transitions, and general anxiety and depression can be really overwhelming and it isn't always something you can do on your own. I work primarily with individuals 11-65 years old.
Jake Stowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
My name is Jake Stowell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, California at Journeys Counseling Ministry. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Much of my experience has been with minors and adult men who struggle with issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, grief, and trauma. Counseling takes many forms, as it is important to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. When working with children, I strongly believe in incorporating caregivers as much as possible, as this helps ensure lasting health and wellness.
My name is Jake Stowell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, California at Journeys Counseling Ministry. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Much of my experience has been with minors and adult men who struggle with issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, grief, and trauma. Counseling takes many forms, as it is important to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. When working with children, I strongly believe in incorporating caregivers as much as possible, as this helps ensure lasting health and wellness.
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Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I am a licensed and board certified psychologist with over 20 years of experience in faith-based counseling and university settings. I enjoy partnering with my clients to help you recognize your strengths, come up with solutions that align with your values, and experience greater freedom and peace in your life.
I am a licensed and board certified psychologist with over 20 years of experience in faith-based counseling and university settings. I enjoy partnering with my clients to help you recognize your strengths, come up with solutions that align with your values, and experience greater freedom and peace in your life.
Jeremy Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
A main focus of my therapy is joining clients in what they are going through. Therapeutic workbooks are great, but there is a big difference between opening up to a workbook versus opening up to a human being. When we open up to another person we make ourselves vulnerable. That is when true growth begins. I set out to try and help people deal with the core issues, as well as enhance their core strengths. When there is recovery in the core, the symptoms can be dealt with. Our problematic situations and behaviors are but a symptom. Website: jeremyharveymft.com
A main focus of my therapy is joining clients in what they are going through. Therapeutic workbooks are great, but there is a big difference between opening up to a workbook versus opening up to a human being. When we open up to another person we make ourselves vulnerable. That is when true growth begins. I set out to try and help people deal with the core issues, as well as enhance their core strengths. When there is recovery in the core, the symptoms can be dealt with. Our problematic situations and behaviors are but a symptom. Website: jeremyharveymft.com
Jeremy Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
A main focus of my therapy is joining clients in what they are going through. Therapeutic workbooks are great, but there is a big difference between opening up to a workbook versus opening up to a human being. When we open up to another person we make ourselves vulnerable. That is when true growth begins. I set out to try and help people deal with the core issues, as well as enhance their core strengths. When there is recovery in the core, the symptoms can be dealt with. Our problematic situations and behaviors are but a symptom. Website: jeremyharveymft.com
A main focus of my therapy is joining clients in what they are going through. Therapeutic workbooks are great, but there is a big difference between opening up to a workbook versus opening up to a human being. When we open up to another person we make ourselves vulnerable. That is when true growth begins. I set out to try and help people deal with the core issues, as well as enhance their core strengths. When there is recovery in the core, the symptoms can be dealt with. Our problematic situations and behaviors are but a symptom. Website: jeremyharveymft.com
Kevin S. Thomas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Therapy is a transformational process. If you are having a difficult time, you are going to need help navigating the struggles in your life. Two of the most common reasons that people come to therapy are they LACK BALANCE in their lives and have NOT BEEN HONEST with themselves. I can certainly empathize with clients who are anxious about or even fear change. Ambivalence regarding change is a common human struggle. However, if you are truly committed to eliminating your current distress, I would love to help in your journey toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life.
Therapy is a transformational process. If you are having a difficult time, you are going to need help navigating the struggles in your life. Two of the most common reasons that people come to therapy are they LACK BALANCE in their lives and have NOT BEEN HONEST with themselves. I can certainly empathize with clients who are anxious about or even fear change. Ambivalence regarding change is a common human struggle. However, if you are truly committed to eliminating your current distress, I would love to help in your journey toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life.
Ryan Heapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
My mission is to help you create hope, purpose, and meaning in your life while having healthy relationships and achieving your dreams. You might be reading this after a fight or a breakup with your partner and need help understanding these out-of-control emotions. Maybe you're struggling to try to find that partner in the first place, or that career, purpose, and motivation. Tired of dealing with the same intrusive and anxious thoughts taking up your days and keeping you up at night while feeling stuck in the same place. But, you're ready for a change. Together, we can create that change and start building the life you deserve.
My mission is to help you create hope, purpose, and meaning in your life while having healthy relationships and achieving your dreams. You might be reading this after a fight or a breakup with your partner and need help understanding these out-of-control emotions. Maybe you're struggling to try to find that partner in the first place, or that career, purpose, and motivation. Tired of dealing with the same intrusive and anxious thoughts taking up your days and keeping you up at night while feeling stuck in the same place. But, you're ready for a change. Together, we can create that change and start building the life you deserve.
Kyle Harwick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Does the stress of life, work, or relationships feel overwhelming? People may look at you and think you’ve got it all together but you don’t feel that way on the inside. You might feel caught up in the pressure to perform at work or school. If you’ve recently experienced a big life change like a new job or becoming a parent, stress, and uncertainty might be showing up in brand new ways. Or maybe you don’t know what’s going on…you just know you’re not at your best. You’ve done everything you know to do to manage these things—gone to the gym, changed up your diet—but the people closest to you are noticing a difference in you.
Does the stress of life, work, or relationships feel overwhelming? People may look at you and think you’ve got it all together but you don’t feel that way on the inside. You might feel caught up in the pressure to perform at work or school. If you’ve recently experienced a big life change like a new job or becoming a parent, stress, and uncertainty might be showing up in brand new ways. Or maybe you don’t know what’s going on…you just know you’re not at your best. You’ve done everything you know to do to manage these things—gone to the gym, changed up your diet—but the people closest to you are noticing a difference in you.
Ross Fortier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Managing the demands of our lives can often be challenging, leaving us feeling disconnected or discouraged. At times, you may find yourself feeling the need for added support to help navigate the challenges of work, family, relationships, the traumas of the past, and our expectations for ourselves. My hope is to provide a safe environment, where we can work together to find healing, achieve your goals, and experience connection with others in your life.
Managing the demands of our lives can often be challenging, leaving us feeling disconnected or discouraged. At times, you may find yourself feeling the need for added support to help navigate the challenges of work, family, relationships, the traumas of the past, and our expectations for ourselves. My hope is to provide a safe environment, where we can work together to find healing, achieve your goals, and experience connection with others in your life.
Hong Jeong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
Erick Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.