Adults Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

My therapeutic practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques and a holistic understanding of each individual's unique experiences. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults, helping them navigate developmental stages and challenges. By fostering a supportive environment, I aim to empower them to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve personal goals.

Dr. Tajbakhsh (Dr. T) provides holistic psychotherapy to patients who look for non-pharmaceutical treatment towards recovery, mental wellness, and optimal performance. For almost a decade, Dr. T has served diverse populations, ranging from patients of all ages with mild to severe mental health conditions, young adults with substance use problems, to college students going through life transitions. Currently, Dr. T provides assessment and guidance to adults and youngsters who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, chronic pain, personality disorders, and substance abuse.

Natalie works especially with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral problems. Natalie is experienced in working with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, helping them to succeed at home, in social relationships, and in educational settings.

Whatever life may be putting you through, I am glad you found your way here. Maybe you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, poor body image, intense emotions, or a whole list of other struggles that may feel unacceptable. As a client centered therapist, I am overjoyed to welcome all parts of you with open arms, warmth, and kindness. My goal is never to change you, just simply to know you.

Depression. Anxiety. Relationship and career problems. These very real difficulties of living represent potent opportunities for growth and transformation. In reality, this is not always easy to see. A key step is developing insight, combined with a willingness to accept increasing levels of personal responsibility. As a therapist and coach, my orientation is holistic. I incorporate a whole-person approach that emphasizes physical, mental, emotional, and interpersonal factors. I view human experience as an inherently creative process, and work to empower clients to harness their innate potential to create meaningful and fulfilling lives through committed action based on personal values.

Has a horrible event happened to you? Or maybe don't even remember, but your body doesn't feel the same? Do you feel at times like you are floating through life? Then it may be time to seek professional help. Trauma for children or even adults is devastating and impacts many different areas of our lives, such as relationships, jobs, work, and family. I specialize in working with young adults who have encountered childhood trauma, sexual trauma and/or situational trauma. Or do you and your partner seem to struggle to communicate at times, feel criticized ,feel iced out and struggling to understand each other ?

Everyone struggles with the challenges of life and everyone can use some help once in awhile to get through a difficult period. Challenging times can be scary and overwhelming, but they can also present an opportunity for growth and positive change if managed appropriately. In my practice, I work collaboratively and interactively with teens and adults to help identify and solve problems that get in the way of achieving life aspirations. The goal of therapy is to empower people to live richer and more satisfying lives. I use a compassionate approach when helping people make changes in their lives.

Have you lived through a traumatic experience that you are unable to move past? Are adverse childhood experiences still affecting your present day perceptions? Have you been questioning whether or not you will ever be able to move past the past? These are some of the very issues that I can help you identify and process during our work together. I have spent over 3000 hours helping children, adolescents, and adults move past their childhood and adult traumas. My goal is to help each unique individual move past their past so they may focus on the present and begin to live the very best life.

We are a small, specialty practice and the mental health professionals here are dedicated, talented psychologists whose work is much more than "a job." We care and we get involved. Our team is depth-oriented and holistic in our approach and we target the root issues of problems. We see a limited number of people and those who enter are cared for like family. Psychotherapy is our passion, craft, and life’s work. We look forward to getting to know you, understanding your unique challenges and meeting you exactly where you are at this time, on this day.

Shanna Farmer specializes in providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents and adults with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder. Shanna is also experienced in working with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders and Learning Disorders. These disorders often co-exist with anxiety and depressive disorders.

The people who come to see me are bright and resourceful, but they struggle to feel better on their own. They are dissatisfied with one or many aspects of their lives, and often have symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. They have struggled with past relationships, and their current ones tend to be difficult and unsatisfying. As a licensed psychotherapist working with adults and older adolescents, I have the sincere privilege of helping people explore their lives and find the long-term, permanent solutions they are looking for.

Are you feeling helpless as your teen battles anxiety, low self-esteem, or overwhelming school stress? It’s painful to watch them struggle, unsure how to help. I guide teens, young adults, and families through these tough moments with compassion. Specializing in anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD, I create a nurturing space for your child to find their voice, grow, and thrive. Together, we’ll help them face challenges, overcome obstacles, and build confidence. Imagine your child strengthening relationships, handling stress with resilience, and thriving in school.

I love helping teenagers and young adults with Autism/Asperger's navigate the social world around them by teaching skills to make and keep friends. I am also good at helping them deal with anxiety, depression and controlling their behaviors. I understand traditional talk therapy is not very effective for those on the spectrum so I modify the treatment by using different methods to increase understanding and learning. I believe in working with family members that care for the individual on the spectrum so I welcome you to join us in learning how to be the best form of support.

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.

Are you overwhelmed/stressful due to a new situation in life? Are you struggling finding a right psychologist for you? Are you a busy, successful professional who has many things going on in your life but feeling empty inside and lack of purpose/direction in life? Have you been struggling with some of life issues/mental health issues for a while? Have you been thinking of working on these issues to achieve a well-balance life? Have your untreated mental health issues made a huge impact on your work or family life? Let's connect to work on ways to improve your health. I would like to partner with you on this journey.

My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.

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.

You can't seem to get over worrying about the many things on your plate. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning, and there's just no motivation for anything. To make things worse, your partner seem to not care at all, getting on you about everything and making it even harder for you. They don't seem to understand you, and you don't know what to do. I get it. You feel stuck... But, better is possible, and I'm here to help. I have a passion for helping individuals in personal growth and couples thrive in their relationship…

I help individuals who want to feel better about themselves and couples who want to improve their communication and experience successful repairs during conflict. Perhaps you are struggling with self-doubt or worry and want to feel confident in yourself and how you interact. Or maybe you feel stuck during conflict with your partner and long to feel close again. Together, we can improve your relationship with yourself or your partner to a place where play, intimacy, vulnerability, and exploration flourish. My priority is a strong therapeutic relationship based on safety and empathy where you feel seen, heard, valued, and supported.