Somatic Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

If you are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or PTSD symptoms, relief is possible. I will help you learn to reduce the impact and influence of unwanted thoughts and learn to develop the capacity to observe and feel and make use of your emotional and physical experience. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure therapy, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy to help you learn to stop fighting with your feelings and thoughts, and allow them to come and go without a struggle. This frees up energy to live a full, rich, connected life. You can overcome panic and anxiety and heal and grow after trauma.

I believe that everyone has an innate desire to heal, whose potential can be unlocked with the right conditions of safety and non-judgmental support. If we can slow down enough to notice what needs our attention, each of us can heal ourselves. I view therapy as a weekly, collaborative ritual in which clients can reconnect with their intuitive abilities and reach their highest potentials. Integrating tools from mindfulness-based practices, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed psychotherapy. I offer a holistic approach in which we function collectively to uncover your inherent wisdom and reclaim total authenticity.

Along with my MFT license, I have extensive training in yoga and meditation. In my practice I combine personal counseling with strategies derived from mindfulness training and body-mind integration practices. I help you become deeply aware of your long held patterns of thought, emotion, behavior, and relationship that may be creating difficulties and impeding your health and well-being. By engaging in this way, you will develop a friendship and intimacy with yourself, and feel more effective and free to solve your life's problems.I have made it my mission to use my training & experience to help those feel connected and open-hearted.

I provide in-person and tele-health psychotherapy with specialization in trauma, depression, anxiety, life transition, family systems and eating disorders. If you are uncertain whether you need therapy, I also offer coaching options and courses with specializations in life transitions, perfectionism, family dynamics and career growth. I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Somatic Experiencing and am informed by a deepening and expanding spiritual practice, which may incorporate natural, holistic and community approaches to healing.

Hello, I’m Melanie! My name is Melanie Hunt. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego; CA. I serve clients within the state of California via telehealth. I work with adults 18 years and older. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma utilizing therapeutic modalities such as Narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and attachment theory to improve the lives of my clients.

Welcome! I am a psychotherapist striving to deliver high-quality therapy that is holistic and tailored to you. My priority is providing a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship. This foundation is the groundwork that allows my clients to take risks in therapy and discuss what is really getting in the way of the life they want to lead. Therapy with me means going beyond the surface of thoughts and behaviors to access underlying emotions that are often at the root of feeling stuck. As an attachment-based therapist, I help my clients explore their relationships and their emotional and behavioral patterns.

I work with adults, adolescents, and families through individual, group, and family therapy. I treat a variety of clinical presentations, but specialize in treating those seeking help for issues related to Eating disorders, addiction, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and infertility. My hope is to help you find your own innate ability to heal through a variety of therapeutic techniques integrating principals from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Attachment Theory, and The Twelve Steps.I provide clinical supervision to MFT trainees and AMFTs as a CAMFT certified supervisor.

Welcome to my page. I'm Meghann Torres. I'm a licensed psychotherapist ( (LCSW No. 87304) in the state of California. I am certified in Somatic Psychotherapy. I have based my practice on the exploration of integration as the key to healing. I encourage sharing your story to expand your understanding and realize your potential. I partner with each client to move toward a more integrated, balanced, hopeful, and self-aware way of being. Therapy ​builds skills and confidence and offers the possibility of lasting change. Starting therapy can be challenging. Therapy takes curiosity and the willingness to explore emotions to gain insight.

Martha Brito, licensed marriage and family therapist. In my 10 years of experience, I had worked with a wide range of clients from different backgrounds. I’m comfortable working with clients with trauma, and other mental health issues. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc. I like brief, and holistic approaches. I feel that one modality does not fit all clients. I like to use a variety of approaches to fit the client's needs. Trauma, somatic, and holistic. My communication style is one that is welcoming and non- judgmental. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients.

Are you an adult that finds yourself unfulfilled? Do past experiences continue to play a role in your present day life; old relationships, family dynamics, behavior patterns and emotional reactions continue to hold you back from reaching your full potential? Or maybe you are parent that is trying to navigate raising children in this ever evolving society. If you are motivated for change and need guidance in navigating goal achievement, overcoming depression or anxiety, healing from PTSD and need a safe place to heal and explore, seek no further.

Feeling stuck? Do you find yourself spiraling between depression and anxiety? Trouble with relationships, making decisions, being truly 'present' in your daily life, or emotionally overwhelmed? Are you acting out in ways that do not serve you? The truth is, when we experience chronic stress or trauma, especially early on in life, our nervous system can get stuck - often causing us to feel completely out of control or completely shut down. My commitment is to help you get un-stuck. I'd love to help you heal.

Do you feel stuck in a rut? Have you tried what feels like everything and it still is not working? I am here to help. The therapy room is a great place to explore yourself and find growth. My style is warm and accepting, and I like to work from my clients' perspective.

Riley is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with those who struggle with mood disorders, trauma, OCD, eating disorders, and life transitions. She uses CBT, DBT, ACT and evidence-based practices based on the individual’s needs. When appropriate, Riley also incorporates various mindfulness-based and somatic experiencing practices as she has found that this can help provide a more holistic treatment. Riley is passionate about helping others to find hope and clarity in (what can be) an overwhelming healing process.

I work predominantly with first & second generation Asian-American millennials seeking help with perfectionism, people pleasing, career burnout, and challenging family dynamics. One of the most important things to know when you are struggling is that you are not alone. As a biracial (Chinese-Irish) therapist, I'm familiar with the nuances of overcoming current stressors while understanding the influence of cultural identity issues and intergenerational trauma.

I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA with over 15 years of hands on mental health case management and clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, family units, and parents struggling with mental illness, substance abuse recovery, self-harm, suicidality, parenting, unresolved trauma, and other behavioral and emotional issues pertaining to all areas of their lives.

Welcome! I am a EMDR Therapy Certified therapist specializing in anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD. My goal is to help clients experience greater calmness and gain relief from fear and worry. EMDR Therapy is a well researched psychotherapy that has been shown to be very effective for reducing anxiety as well as helping people recover from the symptoms of traumatic experiences.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! At this time I am not accepting new couples clients. If you would like to be added to my waitlist for couples therapy, please send me an email. My approach to therapy is non-pathologizing and client centered meaning I believe my clients are the experts of their own story. I work to collaborate with my clients on ways to approach their issues from a place of empathy and compassion. I place emphasis on my clients strengths and work to uncover areas in which my clients may not be able to see their skills being used.

Hi! I’m Kelly, a dedicated & compassionate licensed therapist with over 5 years of experience supporting women on their journey to emotional well-being & personal growth. Based in Orange County, I am passionate about empowering women to overcome life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. With a deep understanding of the unique pressures & experiences we face today, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts & feelings openly. My approach is holistic & client-centered, combining evidence-based practices with a warm, empathetic touch to tailor each session to your individual needs.