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Winnie Yuwei Fleming
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
It is my passion and calling to strengthen families, one relationship at a time, especially your relationship with your self.
Hello there! As scary and uncomfortable as it may be, I'm glad you're here. We are all a collection of our experiences. And sometimes those experiences can be painful and disorienting. Things can happen, relationships can be strained, and we can become overwhelmed, exasperated, devasted, or all of the above, at the same time. I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with severe trauma or substance abuse, adjusting to a significant change or loss in your life, or struggling in relationships, I would be honored to be on this journey with you.
It is my passion and calling to strengthen families, one relationship at a time, especially your relationship with your self.
Hello there! As scary and uncomfortable as it may be, I'm glad you're here. We are all a collection of our experiences. And sometimes those experiences can be painful and disorienting. Things can happen, relationships can be strained, and we can become overwhelmed, exasperated, devasted, or all of the above, at the same time. I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with severe trauma or substance abuse, adjusting to a significant change or loss in your life, or struggling in relationships, I would be honored to be on this journey with you.
(657) 571-1746 View (657) 571-1746
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Through the Sea Marriage & Family Counseling Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Through the Sea offers professional licensed therapists and compassionate certified Biblical counselors to help you navigate your life. We provide couples, individual, child, and family counseling. Specialities include depression, anxiety, ptsd, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, infidelity recovery, parenting, spiritual issues, or simply adjusting to changes in life.
Through the Sea offers professional licensed therapists and compassionate certified Biblical counselors to help you navigate your life. We provide couples, individual, child, and family counseling. Specialities include depression, anxiety, ptsd, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, infidelity recovery, parenting, spiritual issues, or simply adjusting to changes in life.
(714) 905-5931 View (714) 905-5931
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Lea Reyes | Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92657  (Online Only)
Struggles in your relationship can be overwhelming and confusing where you're constantly arguing over small things and feel a growing distance as a couple. "How did things get to this point and how do I fix it?" I want you to know that I understand because I have been in your shoes. I know the pain and frustration that comes with feeling disconnected in a relationship
Struggles in your relationship can be overwhelming and confusing where you're constantly arguing over small things and feel a growing distance as a couple. "How did things get to this point and how do I fix it?" I want you to know that I understand because I have been in your shoes. I know the pain and frustration that comes with feeling disconnected in a relationship
(619) 932-5167 View (619) 932-5167
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Shawn Montoya
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92657
I have worked with children, teens, families, and couples to learn to communicate better with one another, develop healthy boundaries, and create a harmonious home environment.
Although we come from many different walks of life, your story matters. I am here to assure you that your journey does not have to be navigated through alone. My goal is to work together with you in discovering who you once were, who you are now, & who & where you want to be. I believe we can learn to control our thoughts & emotions in order to heal, discover peace, & find empowerment. In this journey of self-discovery, I hope to provide you with a non-judgmental & supportive, safe space while focusing on developing genuine trust & connection.
I have worked with children, teens, families, and couples to learn to communicate better with one another, develop healthy boundaries, and create a harmonious home environment.
Although we come from many different walks of life, your story matters. I am here to assure you that your journey does not have to be navigated through alone. My goal is to work together with you in discovering who you once were, who you are now, & who & where you want to be. I believe we can learn to control our thoughts & emotions in order to heal, discover peace, & find empowerment. In this journey of self-discovery, I hope to provide you with a non-judgmental & supportive, safe space while focusing on developing genuine trust & connection.
(562) 512-6866 View (562) 512-6866
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T Joshua Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
(949) 229-4798 View (949) 229-4798
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Audrey Hu
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
(949) 284-2931 View (949) 284-2931
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Hui Sophia Reccow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, Coach, Teacher
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660  (Online Only)
Personal freedom and well-being is possible Now. I address the systems of body, heart, and mind, using them as vehicles to gain greater insight, self-awareness, and freedom. The body system entails the physicality of life. The heart system encompasses the spacious awareness of love, compassion, and joy. The mind system holds the mind-states of emotion, thoughts, and patterned beliefs that either turn us away from Light or towards suffering - and when there is alignment and integration through all these systems healing occurs. Learn how to create the life you want & be able to enjoy it too!
Personal freedom and well-being is possible Now. I address the systems of body, heart, and mind, using them as vehicles to gain greater insight, self-awareness, and freedom. The body system entails the physicality of life. The heart system encompasses the spacious awareness of love, compassion, and joy. The mind system holds the mind-states of emotion, thoughts, and patterned beliefs that either turn us away from Light or towards suffering - and when there is alignment and integration through all these systems healing occurs. Learn how to create the life you want & be able to enjoy it too!
(949) 536-9287 View (949) 536-9287
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Katherine Ko
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Ko is an interactive, solution-focused psychologist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are commit
Dr. Ko is an interactive, solution-focused psychologist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are commit
(949) 342-5914 View (949) 342-5914
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Tracy F Kuo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Not accepting new clients
I am a highly goal focused clinician committed to helping my patients overcome difficult life situations and lead satisfying lives. I use a variety of techniques grounded in health psychology, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), interpersonal and psychodynamic theories to help my patients. Psychological/mental health services I offer include assessment, consultation, counseling, psychotherapy, and neuropsychological evaluation for anxiety, depression/mood disorder, stress, poor job/academic performance, and problems stemming from relationship, immigration, chronic illness, life transition and career-life balance. I am also a sleep disorders specialist for all ages. I was a faculty member at Stanford University.
I am a highly goal focused clinician committed to helping my patients overcome difficult life situations and lead satisfying lives. I use a variety of techniques grounded in health psychology, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), interpersonal and psychodynamic theories to help my patients. Psychological/mental health services I offer include assessment, consultation, counseling, psychotherapy, and neuropsychological evaluation for anxiety, depression/mood disorder, stress, poor job/academic performance, and problems stemming from relationship, immigration, chronic illness, life transition and career-life balance. I am also a sleep disorders specialist for all ages. I was a faculty member at Stanford University.
(949) 407-5813 View (949) 407-5813

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Photo of Jamie Liu, Marriage & Family Therapist in Newport Beach, CA
Jamie Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
我是Orange County Health Psychologists的婚姻與家庭治療師。我從小在台灣長大,後來到新加坡以及美國讀書和工作,我了解融入不同文化和新環境的掙扎和挑戰,以及和孩子在東西文化溝通上的拉扯和緊繃。
我是Orange County Health Psychologists的婚姻與家庭治療師。我從小在台灣長大,後來到新加坡以及美國讀書和工作,我了解融入不同文化和新環境的掙扎和挑戰,以及和孩子在東西文化溝通上的拉扯和緊繃。
(949) 997-1092 View (949) 997-1092
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Yi Yang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
作出看治疗师的决定,需要巨大的勇气。因此我首先确保的是提供一个令你感到安全的环境和一份值得你信赖的关系。人是很复杂的;你的家庭背景、成长经历、个性特征、价值观、性取向、信仰等等,都是我非常重视的。我会认真地聆听你,深刻地理解你。我们将一起找到你真正的需求,以及实现你需求的最佳途径。我们将让你从过往的难与痛中获得力量,让你活得更鲜活舒展,对自己有更多的爱与理解,为你的人生创造出更多崭新的意义来。如果你是家长,我为儿童青少年提供有关抑郁、焦虑、社会情绪能力的治疗,也为家长提供方法、帮助你来帮助孩子。
作出看治疗师的决定,需要巨大的勇气。因此我首先确保的是提供一个令你感到安全的环境和一份值得你信赖的关系。人是很复杂的;你的家庭背景、成长经历、个性特征、价值观、性取向、信仰等等,都是我非常重视的。我会认真地聆听你,深刻地理解你。我们将一起找到你真正的需求,以及实现你需求的最佳途径。我们将让你从过往的难与痛中获得力量,让你活得更鲜活舒展,对自己有更多的爱与理解,为你的人生创造出更多崭新的意义来。如果你是家长,我为儿童青少年提供有关抑郁、焦虑、社会情绪能力的治疗,也为家长提供方法、帮助你来帮助孩子。
(617) 420-7651 View (617) 420-7651
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Irene Su
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92697
你好,我是Irene。錯綜複雜的生活可能都具有挑戰性,然而,優先考慮到我們的心理健康可以為我們鋪平道路,培養韌性和整體健康且獲得幸福找到內在的和諧。 基於我的背景和培訓,我相信以人為中心的心理健康方法,讓個體有能力解開他們生活中的困擾。 透過心理治療,我努力幫助人們面對和克服創傷,引導生活中遇到的困難並應對挑戰。 當你垮出那一步,生活就已經開始在改變了。 我將為面臨挑戰的你、夫妻或家庭提供全面的支持和指導。 包括焦慮、憂鬱、創傷、關係問題、家庭紛爭和生活壓力。 在我們的治療過程中,我提供一個有安全和保密的空間,我的傾聽讓你有幾會探索你的想法和情緒。 無論你面臨什麼樣的挑戰,你都不是孤獨的。我們可以一起踏上自我發現與轉變的旅程。 你值得過著充實、真實和有意義的生活,我在這裡幫助你一起實現目標。
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Sally Xie
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, MA, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
谢倩影(Sally)是 Align Psychology 的助理心理治疗师,Sally专为专为十二岁以上儿童及青少年、成人、和夫妻提供专业辅导和心理治疗。 Sally致力于帮助Sally的客户处理心理问题从而改善他们的心理健康以及个人成长。 Sally能说多种语言,也曾在许多国家生活以及工作过,所以Sally有丰富的经验为来自不同文化、民族和种族背景的客户提供咨询。 Sally治疗的方式主要以以建立关系、对话、沟通、深度自我探索、行为改变等的技巧来达到治疗目标。 Sally在Asbury Theological Seminary取得心理健康辅导硕士学位,也在加拿大维多利亚大学(University of Victoria) 获得心理学学士学位。 Sally是美国心理咨询协会 (ACA) 的成员。 Sally对帮助他人的热诚和承诺源于她以前的工作经验。在成为心理治疗师之前,Sally曾担任了 10 多年的招聘顾问,帮助求职者提高求职技能和协助雇主进行招聘以满足其人力资源方面的需求。移居美国之前,Sally在香港的一家国际教会工作,帮助弱势群体和边缘化社区的人,其中包括来自不同种族、性别和经济背景的各个年龄段的人。所以,Sally对于多元文化更有洞察力和更深的理解。 Sally精通英语、粤语、普通话和中级日语。
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Nina Tsao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92701
生命中的複雜性常常讓我們陷入懷疑、壓抑的情緒和不完整的感覺。每個人在生命的某個階段都會面臨情緒或心理健康的挑戰,這是人類經驗的一部分。我為那些與憂鬱、焦慮和壓力作鬥爭的人提供一個安全、無評判的空間;也為面臨溝通問題或衝突的夫妻和家庭提供幫助。身為心理治療師,我的目標是支持個人、夫妻或家庭來解決和克服情感上的問題,並修復受損的依附關係。
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Jacky Tse
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPhil, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92618  (Online Only)
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(714) 316-7056 View (714) 316-7056
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Tzu-Yin Inga Yeh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
(目前不接受新個案,請見諒)人生佈滿荊棘。在不同的人生階段,難免有一些試煉,是我們耗盡心力也難以獨自跨越。無關乎聰明、無關乎社會成就、更是無關乎道德與品格,我們只是需要專業的協助。
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Annie Lin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92603  (Online Only)
您是否感到焦慮,沮喪,恐懼或壓力?您是否對自己的職業 或人際係感到不滿意? 您過去是否經歷過創傷事件?是否覺得自己處於失控,無法擺脫生活中的某些行為模式?
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Lan Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
你好!當你感到抑郁或焦慮時,你會覺得生命在逝去,但你無法抓住它,更不用說掌控和享受了。 我的熱忱是幫助人們解決由各種問題引起的情感痛苦,這些問題包括原生家庭,人際關係問題,自尊心低落,失去親人,創傷,生活轉變等。我的目標是幫助我的客戶改善情緒,感到有能力處理生活的困境,並在人際關係中成長和進步。
你好!當你感到抑郁或焦慮時,你會覺得生命在逝去,但你無法抓住它,更不用說掌控和享受了。 我的熱忱是幫助人們解決由各種問題引起的情感痛苦,這些問題包括原生家庭,人際關係問題,自尊心低落,失去親人,創傷,生活轉變等。我的目標是幫助我的客戶改善情緒,感到有能力處理生活的困境,並在人際關係中成長和進步。
(949) 313-2738 View (949) 313-2738
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Ting Qin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
I'm on a mission because I've seen couples bounce back from the brink, reignite that spark, and build a love fortress.
“Love and anger are such a puzzle!" Mr. Rogers exclaimed, "It’s the people we love the most who can make us feel the gladdest . . . and the maddest! It’s hard for us, as adults, to understand and manage our angry feelings toward parents, spouses, and children, or to keep their anger toward us in perspective. It’s a different kind of anger from the kind we may feel toward strangers because it is so deeply intertwined with caring and attachment." Does this sound familiar? You are not alone.
I'm on a mission because I've seen couples bounce back from the brink, reignite that spark, and build a love fortress.
“Love and anger are such a puzzle!" Mr. Rogers exclaimed, "It’s the people we love the most who can make us feel the gladdest . . . and the maddest! It’s hard for us, as adults, to understand and manage our angry feelings toward parents, spouses, and children, or to keep their anger toward us in perspective. It’s a different kind of anger from the kind we may feel toward strangers because it is so deeply intertwined with caring and attachment." Does this sound familiar? You are not alone.
(949) 541-5691 View (949) 541-5691
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All Things Relationship, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92617
Thank you for taking the time to find out if I am the therapist to work with you. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee pursuing my master’s degree at National University. I operate under the clinical supervision of Beatriz Garcia (LMFT Lic. 113315). In the private telehealth setting, with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, we can explore the sources of your stress, change destructive behaviors, and the root of thought patterns, relationship interactions, and overall life improvement together.
Thank you for taking the time to find out if I am the therapist to work with you. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee pursuing my master’s degree at National University. I operate under the clinical supervision of Beatriz Garcia (LMFT Lic. 113315). In the private telehealth setting, with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, we can explore the sources of your stress, change destructive behaviors, and the root of thought patterns, relationship interactions, and overall life improvement together.
(714) 202-9554 View (714) 202-9554

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.