Teletherapy for Newport Beach, CA

Shirley Furman is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Sleep Specialist, Hypnotherapist, Therapist and Quit Smoking Specialist with over 20 years experience. She is still constantly learning and attending workshops and retreats to stay up-to-date on the latest science and research and has always had a deep passion for knowledge and developing her mind. Shirley specializes in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, OCD, sleep issues and even sports plateaus. She also helps her clients quit smoking cigarettes and wean off anxiety medication (benzodiazepines) and sleeping pills.

Are you having relationship difficulties? Do you feel stuck/hopeless? Are you suffering from a loss? Are you struggling with a life transition? Maybe you have days where you feel totally alone, overwhelmed or misunderstood. You may be holding all of this inside or maybe you've tried to talk to friends or family, but just end up confused. You don't have to struggle with this by yourself. I'd like to help guide you through your struggles and help you to find the true joy in living again (or maybe for the first time).

You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances that challenges in your life may have caused. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you! Accepting new clients.

Calling all Athletes, Performers and Parents of Athletes and Performers! Is the stress never ending? Do racing and overwhelming thoughts keep you feeling stuck? The high expectations and the pressure to "be perfect" are so intense its hard to even breath? If you or a loved one is having difficulty with their performance anxiety, focus, life transitions, or finding a healthy balance in all aspects of life i.e. sports, work, family, school, I'm here to HELP. If you are frustrated that everything else you have tried up to this point has made no improvements or significant changes, please reach out to me and make healthy changes TODAY!

Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm here to help! I would imagine you're here because you are struggling with one or more issues in your life right now. It may be that you've been stuck in the gripping bonds of anxiety for quite some time and everything you've tried is not helping. It may be that you're tired of feeling numb and constantly on autopilot where the days just seem to blend together without joy or happiness. Or you may have an adolescent that is having a hard time coping with the stress our teens experience with the pressure to get good grades, fit in, and excel in sports. If this sounds familiar, I can help.

I'd love to help you understand yourself better. I find that that is often the starting point for change as you begin to develop more compassion for yourself. You may be experiencing pain in your life, but the beliefs, thoughts, and feelings you have about your pain can add to your suffering. I'd like to help you understand where these beliefs come from so that it can change the way you react to situations and develop a more positive and adaptive belief. And with increased insight and awareness, you may find that you're able to have more meaningful and satisfying relationships.

I am a certified CBT therapist with over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. If you're struggling with significant anxiety or painful sadness and are finding it hard to move forward with the things that are important to you, I can help. We'll work together to better understand your unique situation and develop a plan to enable you to cope more effectively with what you're going through. You'll learn tools to better manage your difficult emotions so that they're no longer getting in your way. I know how overwhelming severe anxiety can feel, and I’m here to serve as your guide for navigating through this rough terrain.

The people in your life see this strong and positive side of you, but on the inside you're feeling lost, confused, isolated, and like you don't know how much longer you can keep up this façade before the suffering starts to leak out and you lose complete control. Most clients with whom I work are struggling with depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and disability, general stress, and/or trauma/PTSD, problems which often come to the forefront following recent relational, work, and life stressors. I'm here to help you find your truth and commit to the meaningful journey of reaching your most empowered and authentic self.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with worries and stress? You notice it affecting your self-confidence, taking a toll on your health and straining your relationships. You’re someone wants to feel happy and whole, but anxiety and fear are holding you back, preventing you from enjoying your life, and feeling hopeless & powerless to move past your triggers. You try to find peace, but overwhelming feelings rob you of your joy & contentment. Most of all, you’re tired of every day feeling like a struggle and ready to live life with ease. Healing is possible! I want to help you get there.

It's time- New year, new You. Stressed out & Burned out from everyday life and years of trauma, feels suffocating. Being fed up, defeated, exhausted, & fatigued. There's no place to recharge. It's a struggle of surviving Desi values in an all- American society HECK- being a Desi kid is hard. Adulting, juggling kids, managing parents, and a job is even harder. Life keeps getting harder and you have no choice but to keep going. Feelings of dread keep you up at night, disrupts your work, and destroys your relationships.

No one is born with a playbook for life, but you have the power to write your own. Some people I work with recognize that they feel anxious, depressed, possibly reliving trauma, or are generally unfulfilled, while others are not sure why they are unhappy, nervous, not enjoying life. I’m here to help you get more out of life. More love, more joy, more peace. Change isn’t always easy. I offer a space where you can explore your emotions, fears, anger, and experience new-found hope, plus get real solutions, and thrive!

Boundaries are essential to maintaining our mental health. We set boundaries every day - at work, with our social circle, with our families and even with our inner selves. I am here to support you in learning how to identify your emotions, determine your needs and collaborate with you to communicate your boundaries in a way that feels authentic to YOU. In this process, you may discover people pleasing tendencies or reflect upon times you have felt unheard. I am here to validate these experiences while cheering you on to create new patterns that will set you free from stress and overthinking.

My name is Dr. Estera Borcsa, I am here to help you overcome your past, focus on the present and plan your future. I am a neuroscience expert and focus on teaching reflective practices based in neuroscience to help you manage stress and know yourself so well that you can predict how you will react to the next crisis in your life. Life will keep handing you problems and difficult situations I want to teach you how to manage them well.

I provide in person and online therapeutic services to individuals throughout the lifespan. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms associated with depression, generalized and social anxiety, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, difficulties with life and social skills, life changes, re-discovering self, postpartum and peripartum depression, schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar depression, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Are you experiencing burnout, battling anxiety, and trying to manage it all? My approach in treatment is down to earth, authentic, and compassionate. With 18 years of experience, I specialize in working with women's issues - from women in their 20's, facing dating challenges and life transitions, navigating life in a new career and post college, to helping women of all ages with anxiety/depression/stress. Motherhood and parenting are passions of mine, and I excel in assisting women in managing the emotional hurdles they encounter within themselves, and their relationships with friends and spouses.

Are you getting what you want out of LIfe, Love, & Relationships? Your personal peace and contentment in these areas is truly my passion! We'll do more than simply talk about challenges— We'll talk about solutions! We'll discover what you really want in your life, love and relationships. We'll quiet the inner critic, develop positive patterns, and lay the foundation to become the best version of "You" in all interactions. I believe you will improve in your confidence, compassion, and communication and be on your way to asking for what you need and want whether you are in a restaurant or in a relationship! I believe in YOU!

I provide a collaborative, safe space for my clients to feel heard and supported as we work through overwhelming feeling states and life challenges. I have a great deal of experience helping individuals deal with mental health such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, loss, illness and life transitions. Young adults often need support with anxiety, self-worth, relationships and becoming equipped to achieve life goals. I help couples feel understood, resolve conflicts, and re-ignite intimacy. I offer personal therapy to masters level Psychology students (Vanguard University, Brandman/Chapman, Concordia).

Are you going through a life transition such as a new baby, job stress/insecurity, worries about your relationship, or concerns around addiction? With Saturday and evening availability I specialize in getting to the root of anxiety and depression, working with you to find solutions that meet your objectives. Focused couple's training through the Gottman Institute adds tools to help enhance communication and improve your relationships. Additionally, my wisdom and clinical experiences will give you a safe, affirming, and compassionate space to navigate stressful life events and transitions that may be difficult to face alone.

Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.