Psychodynamic Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

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.

Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Newport Beach. I believe at the core of therapy is a relationship between the therapist and the patient, and I aim to partner in their healing. Over the course of my career, I have gained valuable experience working in various settings, including non-profit organizations, substance use facilities, and private practices. I have extensive experience with relationship issues including divorce counseling and single parenting. I believe by using combination of techniques learned in therapy, my clients are able to access the power within them and end their struggles and sufferings.

Are you ready to be happier and healthier? I consider it a privilege to guide others in their pursuit of a better life and strive to provide competent and compassionate care in a comfortable setting. Everybody has individual strengths that can be harnessed when trying to deal with difficult and distressing periods in life. Together we'll identify these strengths, clarify your priorities and work on strategies to make life more manageable and meaningful. With my professional assistance, you can recover from past disappointments, cope better with challenging situations and seek out more positive experiences and relationships.

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.

I work mainly with adults and late adolescents, individually, in couples and in groups. The areas I specialize in are sexual issues (individuals or couples), adults molested as children, emotional intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, self-awareness, and deep and lasting character change. In my 45 years of practicing counseling and psychotherapy I've worked with a wide variety of people of different ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, and those with physical challenges. I find it immensely rewarding to work with people who are actively seeking to resolve problems through increased self-awareness.

Julie is a psychology enthusiast and dedicated professional deeply committed to assisting individuals through challenges including trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her expertise spans diverse groups, highlighting her adaptability in providing support. Staying current with the latest therapeutic methods. As an active member of both CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) and AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Julie actively engages in the broader therapy community, continually evolving as a compassionate and effective mental health professional.

You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict, relationship issues, trauma, and/or loss among other conditions. My approach assumes that underlying core patterns of relating from childhood may continue to impact present day perspectives. My training includes a focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma work (EMDR), and addressing faith-based concerns, if applicable. We will work on enhancing your self-awareness and improving your coping skills.

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.

You're probably here because you feel stuck, you know you want to make some changes, but don't know where to start. Maybe you struggle with anxious thinking spirals or find it's hard to draw boundaries with people. Lately you feel more easily triggered and just overwhelmed by life. Maybe small tiffs feel like big conflicts with your partner, friends, or family, or perhaps you feel disconnected in your relationship. We get stuck in these patterns for very specific reasons, and we repeat what we don't repair. I can help you break these cycles and get back on track to thinking, feeling, and being the optimized version of YOU.

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.

Relationships surround us - we are all in relationship with others and with ourselves. At times these relationships can be overwhelming; impacted by the tangible and intangible parts of living. Contact me, it's my honor to enter the sacred space that feels tender, unknown, disorganized, overwhelmed, and at times, even hopeless. My hope is to host a space where clients are freely able to share and explore their complexities in their unique experiences, values, and hopes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I find it a privilege to work with individuals during periods of growth, transition, or challenge in their lives, and have been in private practice for 20 years. I work primarily with the diagnoses of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating issues, adjustment disorders, and relationship difficulties. My approach to psychotherapy is primarily psychodynamic and depth-oriented. I also have a strong interest in contemporary and relational psychoanalysis. I believe in the therapeutic process for symptom relief, for personal insight, for experiencing new ways of being, and for the deepening of human relationships.

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 specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, and major life changes. I use a blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential modalities with an emphasis on developing mindfulness and increasing distress tolerance and emotional regulation.