Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

I believe that if we do not cope and deal with trauma that happens in our life, trauma will take over and infiltrate into all areas of our life. I have experience in counseling stroke survivors and survivors of sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse. In addition, I’m experienced in helping clients work through grief and loss issues. My approach is diverse and client specific focusing on empowerment and becoming active participants in our life. By utilizing a variety of psycho-therapeutic techniques consistent with CBT, DBT, IFS and Trauma informed care, clients will feel supported through their mental health journey.

Have you experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, or negative self-worth? Have you become stuck in negative patterns of poor self-care, disordered eating, or interpersonal relationships that are draining or even abusive? I have dedicated my practice to helping others heal and break free from negative cycles of abuse - both within and outside oneself.

When you’ve been in an emotionally abusive relationship or have experienced coercive or narcissistic abuse, it’s destabilizing. Not only do you have to go through the difficult process of ending the relationship, but now you also have to unlearn those self-limiting beliefs and narratives that you were made to believe as being true. You have to learn how to trust yourself again and rebuild your self-esteem and confidence. It’s overwhelming, but I promise you that it can and will get better. I can offer you the space to do this very work. I am here to help you break free from the abuse and reclaim your power and voice.

A compassionate, exceptionally skilled and caring psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I am focused on helping you deal with life's challenges. I work with clients seeking to improve their lives and assist them in healing from current and past trauma and stress, finding better tools to address problems, and improve your overall life satisfaction. An expert in the field of trauma and dissociative disorders including sexual trauma & abuse, traumatic accident or injury, difficult or abusive relationships, divorce and parent-child issues. I am an engaging therapist who listens, provides useful input, and meets you where you are.

INTERRACIAL COUPLES…. Culturally diverse factors may exist but the underlining issues threatening your happiness are the same as any other relationship. Emotional detachment leaving you feeling isolated and disconnected when there has been a shift in focus to career, friends, children, hobbies or social activities. Your partner fails to express gratitude or appreciation for the contribution you make to the relationship leaving you agitated and bitter. Sensing a loss of sexual intimacy or struggling with physical affection. Toxic Masculinity or Femininity may have left you defenseless against verbal or physical abuse.

Do feelings always feel intense and raw? Do these feelings take over and get in the way of your relationship or closeness with others? These are patterns that scream a need to survive and to protect. I am here to help you appreciate the way your body has tried to keep you safe while also learning how and why it shows up, whether it be in or out of the bedroom. I help clients struggling with: low self-esteem, anger, sexual shame, trauma-responses (flashbacks, nightmares, hyper-awareness), and difficulty feeling heard with partners or family. We will identify your needs and what barriers make it feel too vulnerable to get them met.

Wel-Mor Psychology Group is dedicated to helping people help themselves to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships. We aim to assist people in exploring the root cause of their struggles and finding alternative and healthier ways to cope. We provide a variety of outpatient therapy and counseling options including private individual, couples or family therapy, and group counseling at a number of locations throughout Orange County, California.

I offer a safe place to explore current your barriers and hardships. If you find yourself with feelings of guilt/shame, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, low motivation, fear, and hypervigilance it may be time to seek help to allow yourself to reach your full potential and find happiness. I have worked with survivors of domestic abuse (emotional, psychological, and physical), substance abuse, grief and loss, and trauma (childhood or current events). It is important to examine yourself to overcome limiting thoughts, barriers, and behaviors. The goal is connecting with yourself and others to improve your quality of life.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am committed to my work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. Honoring individual differences, I create an atmosphere in which personal discovery feels safe, encouraged and welcomed.

Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with all eating disorders, body image struggles, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, LGBTQ concerns, domestic violence, and identity/self-esteem struggles. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked at various levels of care—from residential to outpatient treatment. In session, Megan has a warm, caring, non-judgmental, explorative, and honest approach. She utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and various other evidence-based practices, tailoring each intervention to suit your unique needs.

Hi there, Thank you for checking out my profile. First of all, I want to let you I truly admire your courage to seek therapy because I know how hard it is to ask a stranger online for help with personal issues. Also because I was once in your position, I can tell you that it was one of the most life-changing decisions I have made. I was so glad for the help I received. From my personal journey, experiences and training with therapy, my belief for my work with the clients is this; I will never take my client to places that I am not willing to go. That being said, I consider this opportunity to work with you as my honor.

Life can be really hard and painful. Perhaps you feel stuck, confused, frustrated or overwhelmed. It is important to develop effective tools and strategies to strengthen our capacity to move through difficulty better, with more clarity and better decision making ability. Maybe you have reached a point in life where you cannot keep doing what you are doing because it is no longer working. You need to try a different strategy for better results. I also have a unique understanding and depth of narcissism and how to heal from narcissistic abuse.

I'm here to be your deep healing guide, transforming trauma & anxiety into peace & serenity. We will get to the underlying cause of your deep seated pain and transform your limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in unfulfilling life situations & relationships. You can have the life of your dreams. I've been helping people for 18 years find meaning, purpose, hope and fulfillment. Deep transformation is attainable! I specialize in using scientifically proven techniques to help transform your life into what you've always longed for.

My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a master’s degree in professional clinical counseling, a bachelor’s in management of Human Services and an Associate in Criminal Justice. I've helped clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations. My populations of focus are adults, survivors of abuse, ethnic minorities, and individuals with mental illness, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems. My focus is psychotherapy with a Cognitive Behavioral and integrative approach.

Hello !!!. Are you looking for an amazing therapist? Feeling "stuck"? Are you ready for growth? Are you struggling with your relationships? Are addictions, alcohol/drug abuse, trauma, anger, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, or mood swings getting in the way of living your life to your full potential?

Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We specialize in treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma (specifically, victims of crime) and substance abuse. If needed, we can assist you with applying for the California Victim Compensation Program. We accept VOC, Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, Kaiser, United Healthcare/Optum, and private pay clients. We conduct individual, conjoint, and family therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.

I provide supportive therapy services to clients struggling with all kinds of issues, and all different levels of functioning. Whether you have several issues you wish to process in just a few sessions with an objective ear, or you have just been released from higher psychiatric levels of care, I have space and availability for you. I am very flexible sometimes seeing clients online or in person, sometimes once per month or once per week. My ideal clients strongly desire to change their lives, explore parts of themselves, or use our time and space to build on the hard work they have already done.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 plus years as a counselor, author, consultant and therapist. My expertise is working with women to address self esteem, depression, anxiety, toxic relationship dynamics and creating healthy boundaries, assertiveness, self confidence, finding one’s purpose and achieving life goals.

Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.