Psychodynamic Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Dr. Clinkenbeard is committed to helping those who have been impacted by addiction, especially sexual addiction, understand how they got to this place and find a path to growth and healing. She knows that many partners/spouses facing betrayal from infidelity or sexual addiction experiences unique pain and she desires to provide them a safe place to process their story and help them find hope. Dr. Clinkenbeard is here to help those struggling with general sexual health issues, life transitions, spirituality, grief, and impaired professionals.

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.

I find great joy in creating a unique therapeutic experience that is tailored to you, which is why I integrate different approaches into my practice. I meaningfully aim to provide you with a different perspective on your situation that can help you obtain clarity and peace. I support you by increasing your awareness of the deep fears and strong emotions that may be holding you back and leaving you feeling stuck.​ Through my extensive work in the field for over the past eight years in various settings and with diverse populations I have developed a multi-faceted approach to helping families, couples, and adults heal.

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.

Do you feel like you keep getting into the same kind of relationship? Do you have emotional reactions that are bigger than the situation? Our past experiences shape the negative messages we have about ourselves and the world. We can work to reveal and rewrite those messages so that you can move forward toward the life you want.

I understand how difficult it can be to find a therapist you can trust. I provide a safe environment where you can explore and overcome your challenges to heal from your experiences. I provide therapy with a warm and empathetic approach where you can process without feeling like you are being judged. My therapy style is integrative, as I understand that human beings are unique and there is no one size fits all therapy. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger, addiction, disordered eating behaviors, and trauma. I also offer EMDR therapy.

I work with a wide range of patients with a primary focus on creating a space to allow for the work to start to acknowledge, engage and integrate different parts of themselves - leading in time to a more fulfilling and informed life. This is difficult, often painful work. In a way, you come in to this to have to fail, to let go of who you think you should be (past and present) and find ways to see where you are rather than where you are not.

Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.

“Our hands empty except for our hands.” ― Ocean Vuong, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous. I work well with clients and couples who are high achieving in their fields, but have difficulty speaking up to advocate for themselves or putting words to complex emotions. I help people explore how their past and early childhood relationships have affected their present anxieties, relationship challenges, and depression. I also offer practical skills that may shift your day-to-day. I have worked primarily with creative adults, LGBTQ+/gender spectrum identified people, and kink/poly/BDSM communities, and people of color.

Christine has been working in the field of psychology for the past 25 years as Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She specializes in Addictions, Relationship Enhancement, Couples, Family, Stress Management, Career Development, Mindfulness Training, Self Hypnosis, Sports Psychology, EMDR-Trauma Work, Peak Performance, Life Coaching, & Personal Development.

Are you weary from your infant/toddler's crying, tantrums and "not listening" behaviors. Has your child/teen experienced a really stressful or traumatic event and needs help coping? Are you wanting to have a better relationship with your child/teen with greater periods of connecting and feeling close to each other. I believe each of us has a spark inside of us that can build our resiliency through difficult times and cultivate daily joy. I helping children and families move through the therapy process to strengthen their relationships and learn coping skills to "do hard things" that we all encounter in life.

You're here, and it's not easy. Life's complexities have thrown you into a whirlwind of challenges – maybe it's the echoes of past trauma, the persistent tug of anxiety or depression, or perhaps it's the weight of expectations that feel impossible to carry. Originally from Austria, a former professional triathlete, and now doctoral student in MFT, I know firsthand the pressures of performance and the mental strains that come with it, I understand the delicate balance between physical prowess and mental resilience. If you are someone yearning for clarity and healing, I'm here to be your compass on this journey.

Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults and adults, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including couples work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.

At Bliss Psychotherapy, we provide therapy and life-coaching services. We work with individuals, couples and families who are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic Disorder, Burnout, low self-esteem and Relationship Challenges. By identifying unproductive and destructive thoughts and behavior patterns, the therapists will assist in removing the barriers to achieving success and overcoming the obstacles that prevent you from living the life you desire and relationships you long for. We offer tools and coping mechanisms to overcome life's challenges, eliminate emotional suffering and help you feel hopeful and motivated.

Welcome to my space! My name is Emily and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I work through a collaborative lens where we focus on our therapeutic relationship and together, build a safe and nurturing space that empowers, brings hope, and helps individuals gain a sense of control again. Through out our time together, you will learn valuable coping skills, techniques, and a better sense of self. Therapy with me will give you the opportunity and voice to express your thoughts, feelings and struggles while we navigate it together. You are the expert in your own life and I am here to hear your stories.

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!

Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.

Each individual experiences life's journey in a personally unique manner while weaving the tapestry of lived experience into a meaningful and beautiful pattern reflecting their journey. As most of us have discovered, however, sometimes the actual experience can be fraught with anxiety, depression, anger, regret and disappointment. As a therapist, I use my education and life experience to help clients reconnect with their hopes, dreams, personal and professional goals using their undiscovered strengths and natural resilience. We will work together to find practical strategies to make life energizing, meaningful and rewarding again.

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.