Therapists in Irvine, CA
When it comes to finding a therapist, Irvine, CA seems like the place to look. With a large population and close proximity to LA, counseling services shouldn’t be difficult to find. However, it isn’t always so easy finding the right therapist to meet your needs. With all of the evidence-based therapeutic approaches available, there’s no guarantee that a therapist who practices the one that works best for your mental health needs will be nearby, or even taking new clients.
Online therapy through a platform like BetterHelp allows you to connect with over 30,000 mental health professionals who work with mental wellness across a number of specialties, including marriage/family therapists for family conflict, therapists who treat mood disorders, including guidance during and after ketamine therapy, and therapists who are experts on healing the effects of trauma and other emotional stress. By filling out a simple online questionnaire, BetterHelp will match you with a therapist to meet your individual needs. And because therapeutic alliance is an essential factor in success, if for any reason you don’t feel that your therapist is a good match you can switch at no extra cost.
Online therapy can also be a convenient option for many. Sessions can easily fit into a busy schedule, and video chat, phone, and text messaging options allow you to talk to your therapist from the comfort of your own home or office.
Mental wellness is a common goal for most of us, and while there is help available, often the first step of the healing process is the most difficult one to take. Whether you’re looking for a compassionate therapist to help you manage symptoms of a mental health condition, heal a past trauma, or simply want to take a more holistic approach to your overall health and well-being, BetterHelp can offer support and guidance in taking that important first step.
Monica Englander
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
23 years offering treatment
I'm an LCSW with 20 years experience in counseling individuals, couples, families and groups. I specialize in issues of Self Esteem, and healing our own sense of being able to manage our lives, our relationships, and our feelings in positive and effective ways. I'm also very familiar with Corporate and EAP counseling, and supervising Interns who are working towards their license. My clients come from all backgrounds and life experiences, all kinds of careers, and often, clients who themselves work in the helping professions, from therapists to doctors and nurses, to teachers and caregivers. I'm respectful of culture, self-identity, and of beliefs: who you are and what has meaning for you are crucially important, and to the degree that these things are valued by you, the are valued by me. I believe in the dignity and human rights of all people. My counseling style is inquisitive and interactive -- I want to know what you need to tell me. I want to know what is causing your life to be anything less than pleasant, safe, and manageable. I want you to be okay, to feel okay, and to be confident in yourself and in your choices: I want you to feel safe, and that it is good to be you. Most of my clients present with some degree of past trauma, or injury to their sense of being worthy and needed -- there are wounds in all of us, whether we consider them minor or overwhelming. Life is not easy, and if we are carrying unhealed wounds, every setback, every disappointment can re-trigger those pains of the past. I find that once the major wound of how we see ourselves is healed -- when we see ourselves as someone we like and accept -- someone we trust --- then the rest of life's problems are much easier and quicker to resolve. Thanks for taking the time to read about how I can work with you. Not every therapist is a good fit for every client. I hope you've seen here something that clicks, that makes sense, and that feels safe and good to you. I'm very communicative, and I'll always want to know how you feel, what you think, and what you want. Your needs need to get met. I hope that I can help you do exactly that. I'm wishing you all the best, now and always. I believe all that it takes is a little help for us to find our way. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon.
Steven Smith
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT,MA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression
8 years offering treatment
I am a licensed marriage and family counselor, practicing in the state of California. My focus is with individuals and couples. I have a bachelor's in Psychology, and a Master's in Clinical Psychology. I have 6 years of experience working with clients of varying ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. I work well with, but am not limited to; clients struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar, and PTSD. I use a client centered, existentialist approach, which essentially means that I work with you to help you be the way you want to be. I listen to your needs, and work with you to set your own goals. I am not here to "fix" people, and I am not focused on changing people. Instead, I hope to assist you in your path toward life satisfaction, and to not be overwhelmed by your symptoms.
Henna Brar
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, career difficulties, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Claudia Diaz
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
12 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Mara Green Tapia
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Keri-Anne Colberg
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorder
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Jodi Ashton
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Dr. Amy Wytiaz
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
11 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience as a Clinical Psychologist, as well as 6 years of experience treating adolescents and adults with addictions. I have expertise in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions and family members' addictions, family and relationship issues, attachment difficulties, personality disorders & trauma and abuse. In addition to working with individuals, I specialize in providing couples' therapy using Emotion-Focused Therapy and a combination of other techniques. I have diagnosed and treated clients with a broad range of mental health conditions, and I will help you clarify and understand any prior and/or current clinical conditions. I have worked with veterans in a number of settings within the VA and appreciate the unique needs of veterans seeking care. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I also strongly believe the relationship and trust between client and therapist is essential in creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere! I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, taking into account your worldview, background & cultural experiences. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and commitment. I am here to support you in that process.
Arin Bass
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with eating disorders, body image issues, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with life stressors and changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Jeanette Garza
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 28 years of professional work experience in the area of perinatal mental health. I have provided emotional support to countless clients adjusting to new parenthood, processing birth trauma, and coping with unexpected events during and after delivery, including having a premature or medically fragile baby in the NICU. I also have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
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Types of therapists available to clients in Irvine
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Irvine that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Irvine available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Irvine therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Irvine therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Irvine region and in the state of California.
How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want
Therapists in Irvine can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Irvine may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
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