Psychodynamic Therapists in Newport Beach, CA
Yulia Stepanova
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I have extensive training in evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic modalities.
I provide in person and online therapeutic services to individuals throughout the lifespan. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms associated with depression, generalized and social anxiety, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, difficulties with life and social skills, life changes, re-discovering self, postpartum and peripartum depression, schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar depression, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
I have extensive training in evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic modalities.
I provide in person and online therapeutic services to individuals throughout the lifespan. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms associated with depression, generalized and social anxiety, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, difficulties with life and social skills, life changes, re-discovering self, postpartum and peripartum depression, schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar depression, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Kelly Lundquist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Nicole Logan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I utilize CBT, psychodynamic theory, EMDR, and narrative therapy to target feelings of dread, abandonment, isolation, anxiety, fear, hopelessness, and helplessness.
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
I utilize CBT, psychodynamic theory, EMDR, and narrative therapy to target feelings of dread, abandonment, isolation, anxiety, fear, hopelessness, and helplessness.
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Newport Beach CA and a graduate of Pepperdine University. My primary treatment approach is psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is designed to help clients understand how their unconscious thoughts and feelings affect how they act, react, think, feel and relate. Ideal clients are adult individuals who are committed to doing the emotionally challenging work of psychotherapy.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Newport Beach CA and a graduate of Pepperdine University. My primary treatment approach is psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is designed to help clients understand how their unconscious thoughts and feelings affect how they act, react, think, feel and relate. Ideal clients are adult individuals who are committed to doing the emotionally challenging work of psychotherapy.
Finding a therapist can be challenging and scary so I applaud you for taking the first step. I believe it is an honor and privilege to be a part of someone's journey and healing and want you to feel safe and comfortable so you can be yourself and explore your past, present and future self. I work from a mixture of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt and psychodynamic. However, everyone is very unique and I always meet clients where they are.
Finding a therapist can be challenging and scary so I applaud you for taking the first step. I believe it is an honor and privilege to be a part of someone's journey and healing and want you to feel safe and comfortable so you can be yourself and explore your past, present and future self. I work from a mixture of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt and psychodynamic. However, everyone is very unique and I always meet clients where they are.
Brittany Minna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
You can also visit my website for further information about my psychodynamic approach.
Life is full of difficulty and uncertainty, as a therapist, I work towards creating a safe space for my clients to explore themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to help them heal through self discovery. My hope is to provide them with the necessary understanding to create change and minimize suffering. I invite my clients to explore their earliest relationships to help them identify how those dynamics may be impacting their current life. I believe by bringing awareness to what is unconscious, my clients will have a better opportunity to make healthier lasting change with understanding.
You can also visit my website for further information about my psychodynamic approach.
Life is full of difficulty and uncertainty, as a therapist, I work towards creating a safe space for my clients to explore themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to help them heal through self discovery. My hope is to provide them with the necessary understanding to create change and minimize suffering. I invite my clients to explore their earliest relationships to help them identify how those dynamics may be impacting their current life. I believe by bringing awareness to what is unconscious, my clients will have a better opportunity to make healthier lasting change with understanding.
Shannon Forbes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I work from an integrative psychodynamic approach to help you discover ways you have, unknowingly, prevented yourself from getting what you want in life.
Everyone has an inner critic that is demanding, judgmental, and critical of the self. Some have harsher inner critics than others; however, my goal is for my clients to experience less criticism and more curiosity and self-compassion. Self-criticism is debilitating. It can lead to depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, cutting, substance abuse, infidelity and the list goes on. As I work with my clients to develop more self-awareness and self-understanding, they begin to develop more self-compassion and their symptoms begin to dissipate.
I work from an integrative psychodynamic approach to help you discover ways you have, unknowingly, prevented yourself from getting what you want in life.
Everyone has an inner critic that is demanding, judgmental, and critical of the self. Some have harsher inner critics than others; however, my goal is for my clients to experience less criticism and more curiosity and self-compassion. Self-criticism is debilitating. It can lead to depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, cutting, substance abuse, infidelity and the list goes on. As I work with my clients to develop more self-awareness and self-understanding, they begin to develop more self-compassion and their symptoms begin to dissipate.
Madison Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
You have likely landed on this page in search of a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I know looking for the “right fit” can feel daunting, but you are worthy of feeling safe with the person you develop this therapeutic relationship with. So, in the spirit of making your search a little easier, let me tell you about myself. I utilize a collaboration of client-centered and psychodynamic therapy to help you explore the different parts of self that may be experiencing distress. Together, we will work to bring understanding and insight to the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that may be causing confusion.
You have likely landed on this page in search of a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I know looking for the “right fit” can feel daunting, but you are worthy of feeling safe with the person you develop this therapeutic relationship with. So, in the spirit of making your search a little easier, let me tell you about myself. I utilize a collaboration of client-centered and psychodynamic therapy to help you explore the different parts of self that may be experiencing distress. Together, we will work to bring understanding and insight to the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that may be causing confusion.
Hi there, I'm Amy! I work with families and individual family members in the form of family therapy sessions, marriage or couples counseling, domestic violence issues, depressive disorders, anxiety, and conduct disorders. I utilize psychodynamic and behavioral cognitive techniques including hypnosis, visualization imagery, relaxation, and systematic desensitization. I also administer psychological tests and write psychological assessment reports. My approach to therapy is from a developmental perspective and I do well with challenging cases.
Hi there, I'm Amy! I work with families and individual family members in the form of family therapy sessions, marriage or couples counseling, domestic violence issues, depressive disorders, anxiety, and conduct disorders. I utilize psychodynamic and behavioral cognitive techniques including hypnosis, visualization imagery, relaxation, and systematic desensitization. I also administer psychological tests and write psychological assessment reports. My approach to therapy is from a developmental perspective and I do well with challenging cases.
Rachel Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hello! I'm Rachel and I am so happy you are stopping by. I work with Adults, Teens and Couples struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. My training is grounded in psychodynamic theory and a genuine curiosity into the human experience. I am influenced by the belief that within each of us lies powerful insights, and through courage, honesty, and trust we are able to access that wisdom.
Hello! I'm Rachel and I am so happy you are stopping by. I work with Adults, Teens and Couples struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. My training is grounded in psychodynamic theory and a genuine curiosity into the human experience. I am influenced by the belief that within each of us lies powerful insights, and through courage, honesty, and trust we are able to access that wisdom.
My expertise also extends to Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, complementing my psychodynamic approach to foster deep emotional connections within relationships.
Hello, I'm Serena McCormick, LMFT, a psychotherapist deeply committed to guiding individuals, couples, adolescents, and teens toward transformative change. My specialization includes addiction counseling, couples therapy, and adult mental health, with a particular focus on providing support to those who have experienced trauma. My primary therapeutic modality is psychodynamic therapy, an empathetic approach that explores the unconscious to understand and resolve emotional conflicts.
My expertise also extends to Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, complementing my psychodynamic approach to foster deep emotional connections within relationships.
Hello, I'm Serena McCormick, LMFT, a psychotherapist deeply committed to guiding individuals, couples, adolescents, and teens toward transformative change. My specialization includes addiction counseling, couples therapy, and adult mental health, with a particular focus on providing support to those who have experienced trauma. My primary therapeutic modality is psychodynamic therapy, an empathetic approach that explores the unconscious to understand and resolve emotional conflicts.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
In my academic journey, I focused on Jungian Psychology and Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytical approaches during doctoral internships.
Navigating significant changes in life or grappling with mental health challenges can be an overwhelming journey. If you find yourself seeking emotional and psychological support during these times, or if your current support doesn't quite meet your needs, consider exploring the transformative benefits of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Whether you're looking for support in overcoming challenges or pursuing self-exploration and improvement, psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a unique and lasting impact on your mental well-being.
In my academic journey, I focused on Jungian Psychology and Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytical approaches during doctoral internships.
Navigating significant changes in life or grappling with mental health challenges can be an overwhelming journey. If you find yourself seeking emotional and psychological support during these times, or if your current support doesn't quite meet your needs, consider exploring the transformative benefits of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Whether you're looking for support in overcoming challenges or pursuing self-exploration and improvement, psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a unique and lasting impact on your mental well-being.
Rachel (Rae) Schrick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
My approach is holistic, nurturing, and interactive, using various techniques like breath-work, guided imagery, inner child work, and other psychodynamic and attachment-focused processes.
Many of us have heard or believe that we're "too much" throughout our lives—too emotional, too challenging, too overwhelming, or too far gone to deserve the things, relationships, and lives we long for. This messaging can lead to difficulties setting boundaries, fear of independence, or isolation to avoid feelings of shame and disappointment when our needs go unmet. I believe that big emotions are not a sign that something is “wrong” with you, but rather are healthy signals seeking respect and attention to guide you toward your true self.
My approach is holistic, nurturing, and interactive, using various techniques like breath-work, guided imagery, inner child work, and other psychodynamic and attachment-focused processes.
Many of us have heard or believe that we're "too much" throughout our lives—too emotional, too challenging, too overwhelming, or too far gone to deserve the things, relationships, and lives we long for. This messaging can lead to difficulties setting boundaries, fear of independence, or isolation to avoid feelings of shame and disappointment when our needs go unmet. I believe that big emotions are not a sign that something is “wrong” with you, but rather are healthy signals seeking respect and attention to guide you toward your true self.
Cheryl Graybill Dale
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I work with each person from an individualized perspective, addressing issues from a psychodynamic, cognitive and psychoanalytic framework.
Are you looking for a place to begin healing? Have you tried many other things, only to feel disappointed that life's challenges continue to be more complex than you thought? An effective therapy process creates space and understanding for the purpose of transforming life's struggles and disappointments. In the process, a renewed capacity for more satisfying relationships, greater effectiveness, resiliency and coping skills begin to emerge. Life becomes meaningful and purposeful. In a professional, caring environment, I seek to uncover the patterns and difficulties of the past and create an environment where healing and recovery can take place.
I work with each person from an individualized perspective, addressing issues from a psychodynamic, cognitive and psychoanalytic framework.
Are you looking for a place to begin healing? Have you tried many other things, only to feel disappointed that life's challenges continue to be more complex than you thought? An effective therapy process creates space and understanding for the purpose of transforming life's struggles and disappointments. In the process, a renewed capacity for more satisfying relationships, greater effectiveness, resiliency and coping skills begin to emerge. Life becomes meaningful and purposeful. In a professional, caring environment, I seek to uncover the patterns and difficulties of the past and create an environment where healing and recovery can take place.
Cristina Arenales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
As a Queer Woman of Color, I work best from an integrative psychodynamic approach while offering a culturally sensitive space to examine your thoughts and feelings.
Our creative and determined psyche allows us to “make it through” whatever life throws our way. We develop ideals, patterns, behaviors, and ways of thinking about the world, ourselves, and others. These things that at one point were meant to be protective and preserve us can overtime unknowingly to us be the very thing that gets in our way preventing us from living the life we ultimately desire. It can manifest itself in ways such as feeling frustrated with ourselves, feeling stuck, disconnected from our body, or even frozen with anxiety, depression, and maybe suicidal thoughts.
As a Queer Woman of Color, I work best from an integrative psychodynamic approach while offering a culturally sensitive space to examine your thoughts and feelings.
Our creative and determined psyche allows us to “make it through” whatever life throws our way. We develop ideals, patterns, behaviors, and ways of thinking about the world, ourselves, and others. These things that at one point were meant to be protective and preserve us can overtime unknowingly to us be the very thing that gets in our way preventing us from living the life we ultimately desire. It can manifest itself in ways such as feeling frustrated with ourselves, feeling stuck, disconnected from our body, or even frozen with anxiety, depression, and maybe suicidal thoughts.
Rachel Fenning Baker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Waitlist for new clients
We offer individual and family/parenting interventions, utilizing a developmental approach that includes behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and family-systems approaches.
B.A., Psychology: Yale University; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UCLA. Fenning & Baker Psychology is dedicated to providing empirically-based psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. We specialize in child, family, and young adult clinical psychology, with particular expertise in: 1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ASD, ADHD, learning and language disorders, intellectual disability and developmental delay 2. Anxiety and related difficulties 3. Behavioral challenges and emotion regulation issues 4. Parenting support, coparenting, and family therapy.
We offer individual and family/parenting interventions, utilizing a developmental approach that includes behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and family-systems approaches.
B.A., Psychology: Yale University; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UCLA. Fenning & Baker Psychology is dedicated to providing empirically-based psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. We specialize in child, family, and young adult clinical psychology, with particular expertise in: 1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ASD, ADHD, learning and language disorders, intellectual disability and developmental delay 2. Anxiety and related difficulties 3. Behavioral challenges and emotion regulation issues 4. Parenting support, coparenting, and family therapy.
Laura Weber
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I am experienced in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, trauma-informed, as well as LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming therapy.
I understand that life can be challenging, and at some point, we all face struggles. Whether it's dealing with depression, anxiety, adjusting to a new phase in life, coping with loss, or navigating relationships, I'm here to offer you the extra support you need. I believe that therapy should be tailored to your unique life experiences because we all have different stories to tell. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment where you can openly talk about your struggles and work through them. Together, we'll collaborate to find solutions that are tailored to fit you and your life.
I am experienced in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, trauma-informed, as well as LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming therapy.
I understand that life can be challenging, and at some point, we all face struggles. Whether it's dealing with depression, anxiety, adjusting to a new phase in life, coping with loss, or navigating relationships, I'm here to offer you the extra support you need. I believe that therapy should be tailored to your unique life experiences because we all have different stories to tell. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment where you can openly talk about your struggles and work through them. Together, we'll collaborate to find solutions that are tailored to fit you and your life.
My orientation is cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, gestalt and interwoven with my background in positive psychology and creative arts.
I TREAT AFFAIRS- I invite you to pause and pay close attention to your inner voice. You have managed to avoid your concerns yet know at some level you are not satisfied. Do you sense your partner is cheating? Are you? Does your relationship lack intimacy and passion and feel alone when together? Sexual problems? Can't stop compulsive shopping or cybersex behavior? Emotionally exhausted from pointless dating? Lonely and disconnected? Missing"Hygge" in your home? When you look in the mirror are you dissatisfied? Life racing by leaving you feeling old and defeated? Longing to age gracefully? Can't sleep? Feeling bored professionally?
My orientation is cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, gestalt and interwoven with my background in positive psychology and creative arts.
I TREAT AFFAIRS- I invite you to pause and pay close attention to your inner voice. You have managed to avoid your concerns yet know at some level you are not satisfied. Do you sense your partner is cheating? Are you? Does your relationship lack intimacy and passion and feel alone when together? Sexual problems? Can't stop compulsive shopping or cybersex behavior? Emotionally exhausted from pointless dating? Lonely and disconnected? Missing"Hygge" in your home? When you look in the mirror are you dissatisfied? Life racing by leaving you feeling old and defeated? Longing to age gracefully? Can't sleep? Feeling bored professionally?
I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques such as family systems, solution focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral.
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.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques such as family systems, solution focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral.
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.
The method of conducting therapy is Psychodynamic and is oriented through the medium of art, play therapy and family therapy.
Is your child experiencing the following symptoms as a result of parental divorce or separation? (sadness, anxiety, regression in sleeping, toilet training, thumb sucking, difficulty leaving primary caretaker, clinginess, crying, temper tantrums, feelings of guilt, loneliness, shame, anger, bedtime anxiety, loyalty conflict and physical complaints). If your child is experiencing the above mentioned symptoms, psychotherapy that helps the child and family feel safe and supported is essential to healing. I am a Board Certified licensed Clinical Psychologist with eight years of clinical experience and specialize in children ages 0-12 who are struggling as a result of parental divorce or separation.
The method of conducting therapy is Psychodynamic and is oriented through the medium of art, play therapy and family therapy.
Is your child experiencing the following symptoms as a result of parental divorce or separation? (sadness, anxiety, regression in sleeping, toilet training, thumb sucking, difficulty leaving primary caretaker, clinginess, crying, temper tantrums, feelings of guilt, loneliness, shame, anger, bedtime anxiety, loyalty conflict and physical complaints). If your child is experiencing the above mentioned symptoms, psychotherapy that helps the child and family feel safe and supported is essential to healing. I am a Board Certified licensed Clinical Psychologist with eight years of clinical experience and specialize in children ages 0-12 who are struggling as a result of parental divorce or separation.
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