Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief or difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, family therapy, relational therapy, psychoeducation, CBT and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.

Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.

I find it a privilege to work with individuals during periods of growth, transition, or challenge in their lives, and have been in private practice for 20 years. I work primarily with the diagnoses of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating issues, adjustment disorders, and relationship difficulties. My approach to psychotherapy is primarily psychodynamic and depth-oriented. I also have a strong interest in contemporary and relational psychoanalysis. I believe in the therapeutic process for symptom relief, for personal insight, for experiencing new ways of being, and for the deepening of human relationships.

Pretending everything is fine is exhausting. Coping with everything life throws at you, juggling different roles, and trying to be all things to all people. You feel guilty and inadequate and worry that someday all those plates you're spinning will come crashing down. Maybe you're an amazing "somebody" who often feels like an invisible and overwhelmed "nobody." Or maybe if they see you, they will know that you're not enough. Your body is not enough. Your relationship is not enough. You're incapable of fixing everything yourself. You feel lost and alone, living in silent despair.

In life, we often encounter challenges and painful experiences. With these challenges, you might have found yourself in a place of feeling stuck. Your familiar relational and emotional patterns of coping might not be as helpful as they previously were. Relationships might have become more difficult rather than life giving. As your therapist, my goal is to come alongside of you during this hard time in your life and guide you toward a place of peace and balance.

With a background in forensic psychology I provide assessment and evaluation services to attorneys, parents, and individuals. Whether you are preparing for a court trial or need special services for your child, psychological evaluations are sometimes necessary. As a psychotherapist I work with adults and children in a safe, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I have a Level 1 eCertification in Trauma in addition to a doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. I am a licensed psychologist with the state of California and have experience in forensic and clinical settings.

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.

It's an honor to be let into the hiddenness that keep people from experiencing freedom. Working from an attachment perspective, I help my clients heal from past wounds & experiences that affect their current relationships. I enjoy working with individuals through challenging life & faith issues, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, trauma, and anxiety. I help clients stuck in old paradigms learn new thought patterns that radically change their lives. I am relational & want this to be a place of hope & safety. I enjoy integrating faith into our sessions, being sensitive to their goals & belief system.

I would love to work with you towards healing and growth in your relationships and everyday life. Whether from life events, circumstances, relational difficulties, or a negative voice from within of ourselves, we can sometimes find ourselves stressed, anxious, depressed, burnt out, or having trouble living the way we wish we could. I work from a psychodynamic approach, which will explore your current pain and challenges, while also aiming to bring insight to present and past experiences that are contributing to pain and struggles.

Things in your life feel off, emotions overwhelm you daily, your relationships suffer, and nothing feels like it can change for the better. Taking action to get help feels hard but you know something needs to change. Therapy is an evidence-based approach that will get to the root of what's going on and allow for meaningful change.

Whether it is courage or curiosity that has brought you to this space, I am so grateful that you are here. While these two virtues are unique in their expression, they are both invaluable companions in the therapeutic process.

Helping you achieve a balanced sense of well-being is my primary goal as a therapist. No matter what you might be concerned about that brings you to this search, I am interested in helping you gain, not only relief, but also the tools needed for your future beyond therapy. I treat children, adolescents, and adults using individual, couple, family, and/or group psychotherapy.

Emotional pain can often be debilitating; however because it is not as tangible as physical pain it is often suppressed or dismissed. Whether it presents itself in the form of anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship issues, emotional pain may be managed by applying the proper means of treatment. Understanding and identifying the patterns of the experienced symptoms can serve as the first step to emotional relief. In doing so, I use top-down techniques as: Jungian analysis and dream interpretation as well as bottom-up techniques such as: EMDR, brain spotting, and somatic experiencing.

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 that 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 experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.

Hi and Welcome! My name is Lorraine Sanchez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Certified Life Coach whose mission is to improve, add value, and practical strategies and coping skills to the lives of my clients that will help them to Nurture, Heal, Cultivate & Thrive in all areas of their lives! When you have a higher sense of awareness about yourself, and what is happening to you, and why, you are able to manage and regulate your emotions, improve your decision making and listening/communication skills, overall performance, and have a higher sense of self-acceptance, self-esteem, and self confidence.

Everyone deserves a place to feel seen, heard and fully known; a place to explore the parts of yourself that need care and extra attention. As a therapist, it is an incredible honor to be able to sit with you as you begin the hard work of allowing all the parts of yourself…the parts that have been tucked away, the light and dark, to take up space and experience lasting healing. I approach therapy through a wholistic lens that gives attention to mind, body, and spirit.

I work with individuals and couples to deepen their connection to themselves and others. Relational distress, depression, anxiety, and trauma are some of the issues that can get in the way of feeling connected to oneself and others. No one should have to go through these experiences alone. Together, I will walk alongside you and explore how to lessen their effects while healing the bond you have with yourself and your closest ones. My priority is a strong therapeutic relationship based on safety and empathy. My hope is that the individuals I work with feel seen, heard, valued, and supported.

Is your marriage or partnership struggling with communication issues? Do you feel misunderstood, under appreciated, or stuck in the same pattern? Would you like more intimacy and connection with your partner? Has trust been lost over an infidelity? Perhaps parenting has created division? I provide education and new strategies for relating and communicating, so you can have deeper connection with both yourself and your partner. I help you see your pattern, help you understand where it came from, and teach you REAL skills so that you can have more effective, loving, and honest conversations.

I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.