Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

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Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

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19712 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92612

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19712 MacArthur Blvd Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92612

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Are you a high achiever who looks like you have it together but internally feels overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhausted? I work with adults in their 20s–30s experiencing high-functioning anxiety, burnout, overthinking, and relationship stress. Clients often describe a mind that won’t slow down, feeling productive externally but exhausted internally, difficulty relaxing, and issues managing stress. They report always striving for the next thing and not enjoying their accomplishments. I provide results-driven therapy for high-functioning professionals seeking real, lasting change—not just short-term coping strategies.

Using modern approaches, I help clients quiet racing thoughts, reduce mental load, and break cycles of overthinking and perfectionism. We work on regulating anxiety in real time, understanding deeper patterns behind burnout, and building healthier relationships. My approach is direct yet compassionate, integrating CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.

I️ use an app to track your progress to ensure we are targeting your goals. Clients often report feeling more in control of their thoughts, more emotionally grounded, and confident navigating relationships and life decisions. If you’re ready to stop living in constant overdrive, therapy can help you create a calmer, happier, more sustainable way of living.

Call or Email Mary Lou Kerins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 423-6329

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

19712 MacArthur Blvd

Suite 110

Irvine, CA 92612 map

(949) 423-6329

My website

I️ offer therapy Mon-Wed afternoons and evenings to accommodate working people and students. I️ am licensed in both CA and VA.

I specialize in Anxiety, Professionals Ages 18-35 and High Achievers, Burnout, Perfectionism

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (949) 423-6329

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

19712 MacArthur Blvd

Suite 110

Irvine, CA 92612 map

(949) 423-6329

My website

I️ offer therapy Mon-Wed afternoons and evenings to accommodate working people and students. I️ am licensed in both CA and VA.

I specialize in Anxiety, Professionals Ages 18-35 and High Achievers, Burnout, Perfectionism

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Out of Network
PPO Plans

I do not bill insurance, but I do offer a superbill which you can submit to your insurance and request full/partial reimbursement.

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

I do not bill insurance, but I do offer a superbill which you can submit to your insurance and request full/partial reimbursement.

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 131373 Mary Lou Kerins

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 8 years

Attended Cal State University, Long Beach, M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Trauma Institute International 2020

Certificate from Evergreen- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional 2023

I️ am a certified anxiety expert working with high-functioning anxiety and relationship stress. I help clients reduce overwhelm, quiet overthinking, and create more clarity, balance, and emotional steadiness in daily life. I'm licensed in both CA and VA.

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Professionals Ages 18-35
High Achievers, Burnout, Perfectionism

Expertise

Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

For anxiety and/or trauma therapy, I️ usually recommend 6-12 consecutive weekly sessions to build a foundation of CBT, DBT, and solution-focused coping tools. At that point, I️ want you feeling hopeful and stable. Typically, clients remain weekly for about 10-16 weeks, and then switch to bi-weekly when they start to REALLY see and feel the positive and lasting changes from our work together.

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

7 Endorsements

Joshua Pickett

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTS-I

Mary Lou is a wonderful clinician. She elegantly blends humor, humanity, and precise clinical work into her therapeutic style. She has a gift for this field and her passion is apparent in every aspect of her work.

Nathalie Maggio

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP

Mary Lou is a highly skilled therapist who I’ve had the pleasure to work with for the past 6+ years. She is warm, authentic and uses a results driven approach. She can help you build coping tools as well as dig deeper to address root issues.

Rebecca Hoetzel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Mary Lou's work is result driven and outcome focused. She provides tools and helps clients find answers to core questions. Above all however, Mary Lou assists clients become the best version of themselves.

Colleen Perry(Young), MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

I highly endorse and recommend Mary Lou Kerins as a warm, empathic, and personable therapist. One of the many qualities I admire about Mary Lou is her passion for each of her clients to grow and make the most progress as possible while in her care.

Brittany Taylor

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC

Mary Lou is a wonderful person and therapist. She truly cares about her clients and the people around her. We were co-workers a few years ago, and I was able to see her therapeutic skills up close. I highly recommend her for your therapy journey!

Debbie A. Freeman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Mary Lou is a talented therapist who brings warmth, empathy and skill to all of her clients. She has a lot of depth and breadth as a therapist and you will not go wrong in trusting your concerns with her. I highly recommend Mary Lou.

Alexis Lynne (Jardine) Flores

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC, LPC, EMDR

Mary Lou is so personable and considerate. She has the inherent ability to be so warm and present, leaving anyone feeling heard, understood, and cared for. Between those traits and her knowledge of effective therapeutic care, you're in good hands.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

I integrate CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy for individuals and Gottman Method for couples. I support clients as a "second brain," helping them navigate decisions, manage anxiety, and build practical tools to feel calmer, more confident, and more present in everyday life.

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 423-6329

Location

Primary Location

19712 MacArthur Blvd

Suite 110

Irvine, CA 92612

(949) 423-6329

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Cities

Counties

Orange

Zips

Neighborhoods

Business District

I️ offer therapy Mon-Wed afternoons and evenings to accommodate working people and students. I️ am licensed in both CA and VA.

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call for a free consultation now - (949) 423-6329

I️ offer therapy Mon-Wed afternoons and evenings to accommodate working people and students. I️ am licensed in both CA and VA.

Mary Lou Kerins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Call for a free consultation now - (949) 423-6329

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