Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

Would you like a full assessment including psychological testing? Perhaps for ADHD? Is stress or anxiety impacting your sleep, work, health & your relationships? Perhaps you're wondering if it's ever going to get better. You may fear that you are "going crazy." You've tried to do it on your own with different coping skills but it does not seem to work. You are not alone! Anxiety and depression is a brain disease and it is quite common, but there is hope! There are many successful and evidence-based ways I can help you experience a sense of peace and get back to doing the things you want to do!

Are you going through tough time, feeling stressed out and get overwhelmed easily? do you suffer from anxiety and depression? do you feel that life is just too hard to handle right now? Are you struggling in your relationships? do you feel like you can't get over the painful memories and hurt from your past trauma and abuse? These are common feelings and you are not alone. I'm here for you and would love to come along side of you in your journey of healing to have a better and fulfilling life. I provide unconditional acceptance, genuine compassion, and a safe haven for you to tell your story without being judged.

If you are experiencing emotional pain or suffering and daily stress, I am here to support you. I will take the time to understand your unique situation. With reflective listening in our weekly conversations, we will address maladaptive patterns that stem from past experiences and underlie presenting symptoms, while working on practical solutions to immediate problems.

Individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy from a cognitive-behavioral approach. Focus on treatment for depression, anxiety, chemical dependence, smoking cessation, gambling addiction, and chronic pain management.

Are you tired of the dating game, feeling like you're stuck on the sidelines while everyone else finds love? I'm here to help you break free from the cycle of disappointment & heartache. As a dating psychologist expert, I specialize in guiding individuals who have faced difficulties in finding a meaningful relationship. Whether you've been hurt in the past or are simply afraid to take the plunge, my goal is to empower you to overcome these obstacles and embark on a fulfilling romantic journey. It's time to turn the page, leave behind the old patterns & start a new chapter in your love life. Don't let fear hold you back any longer.

I practice general psychology and works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, prenatal and postpartum issues, anger, parenting challenges, and couples issues. I also have a concentrated interest in the family of origin trauma.

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.

I provide several types of psychological, employment-related, psychoeducational, developmental, and neuropsychological evaluations. State-of-the-art methods including TOVA and interactive iPad-based tests for efficient and accurate services. I am insurance-contracted and work with diverse populations and testing purposes. If you are recommended, requested, or ordered to undergo assessment, please reach out. You will receive a high-quality, scientifically informed evaluation, with a comprehensive report, feedback, and recommendations. I am a practicing clinical and professorial member of the International Neuropsychological Society.

We all deserve to experience joy, have a voice and discover our most authentic selves. I want to support you in learning how to hone your strengths and leverage your power to feel fulfilled in your life journey. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, had an “aha” moment, want insight to a pattern, or whether someone is encouraging you to seek support; we will spend time exploring your unique circumstances and possible solutions to alleviate your distress. I believe in our need to be connected, loved and to feel whole and that the absence of these feelings can be the basis for some of our struggles and suffering.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I think that all humans including patients desire to be seen, heard and valued. When I bring compassion, empathy, and healing into my therapy room, my patients are more motivated to do the work necessary to heal from whatever pain has brought them to therapy. This may include relationship issues, anger issues, depression, anxieties or panic attacks, PTSD symptoms, OCD, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, etc. The patient’s goal is usually to just feel better or resolve the issue as quickly as possible. My job, as I see it, is to meet them where they are and provide them with the tools they need to begin their healing journey.

It is my objective to create the connection and trust with each client to help them work towards their individual goals. My experience has been in a variety of settings with adults, teens, couples and children, and includes a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, improving relationships, navigating life transitions, children's behavioral problems, and those suffering from chronic medical conditions.

Accepting new Referrals! I am passionate about providing the tools and support to make rapid changes in your life, relationships and break unwanted patterns. I have a strong reputation for joining with honesty and speaking to what is needed to move forward. As a relationship therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about guiding couples towards deeper connections and individuals towards healthier relationships. With over a decade of experience, my goal is to help you communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and foster intimacy within your partnerships.

One of my greatest passions is helping couples in intercultural relationships. I speak English, Mandarin and Taiwanese. I've been in practice for 19 years. I use primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dr. John Gottman's research methods to help clients who struggle with communication, intimacy, various mood disorders, grief/bereavement Issues, acculturation problems (difficulties adjusting to American mainstream culture), recovery Issues (codependency, alcoholism, food addiction, substance abuse, issues relating to family of origin, etc.), and difficulty with life transitions/changes.

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.