Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

I am available weekends and evenings. I am taking in person clients as well as virtually. I take a holistic approach to counseling working with the whole person helping one understand their life’s journey, the past, dreams and what brings them to present, I believe that being fully present and understanding, brings forth life change. I am EMDR trained and am trained in induction. I enjoy working with couples, families, adults, teens, and groups of all ages, ethnicities, cultures and religions. I am certified in Domestic Violence training through the State of California.

Have you found yourself struggling with issues that affect you at work or school and in your relationships? Do negative thoughts and feelings seem to take over and permeate your whole existence? Finding the right therapist can be hard, but I'm here to help you stop those unhelpful thoughts and feelings and take back control of your life! I am passionate about empowering clients to identify their core beliefs, values, and insight into their behaviors that might be at odds with their goals. Through collaborative problem solving with a supportive therapist, you can accomplish your goals and live a more fulfilling life!

Are you overwhelmed/stressful due to a new situation in life? Are you struggling finding a right psychologist for you? Are you a busy, successful professional who has many things going on in your life but feeling empty inside and lack of purpose/direction in life? Have you been struggling with some of life issues/mental health issues for a while? Have you been thinking of working on these issues to achieve a well-balance life? Have your untreated mental health issues made a huge impact on your work or family life? Let's connect to work on ways to improve your health. I would like to partner with you on this journey.

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.

Is your marriage or partnership struggling with communication issues? Do you feel misunderstood, under appreciated, or stuck in the same pattern? Would you like more intimacy and connection with your partner? Has trust been lost over an infidelity? Perhaps parenting has created division? I provide education and new strategies for relating and communicating, so you can have deeper connection with both yourself and your partner. I help you see your pattern, help you understand where it came from, and teach you REAL skills so that you can have more effective, loving, and honest conversations.

I am honored to be a part of my client's journey to healing and well being. Life is often difficult, and finding the right person to work with through the lows and the highs is critically important. I bring a combination of experience, compassion, empathy and training to each session. I welcome all clients, my primary focus and expertise is with adults. If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, ADD, addiction, trauma, or any other issue, I would like to help.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost or not enough? Do relationships never seem to go your way? Perhaps you have a hard time identifying what you want and struggle with how to communicate it. Maybe you feel alone and overwhelmed in your pain. My therapeutic focus is to help you understand how these problems came to be and help you strengthen your inner voice. My goal is to help you overcome your current setbacks so you can live your best life, full of connection and new patterns of meaning.

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.

Welcome my name is Denise Bonner, I am licensed therapist, working with individuals and couples for over 20 years. My purpose and intention is to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients within a framework of non judgement and complete acceptance. This enables my clients to feel safe and comfortable to reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings.

I believe that healing becomes possible when individuals are truly seen, heard, and supported. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and work with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for relief and solutions. I value creating trust and comfort early in the therapy relationship and work collaboratively with my clients to open new avenues and perspectives.

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).

A bridge uncrossed is like a life never lived; a door never opened; a gift never given; a love never shared. Do your challenges paralyze you from moving forward? Working with me will enable you to identify your innate strengths and coping skills to take steps forward. With support and new found insight, you will cross your own bridge to enhanced wellbeing, effective communication, more meaningful and satisfying relationships and work, and ultimately, a more purposeful life.

With over a decade of experience as a LCSW and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Sarah is an expert in her field who has found purpose in helping others find freedom, safety, and peace. She specializes in treating EDs, trauma, SUDs, OCD, and anxiety/depression. In session with Sarah, you'll benefit from her humanistic and psychoanalytic therapeutic approach, and implementation of CBT, DBT, ACT, & EMDR (when indicated). Using compassion, authenticity, and humor, Sarah creates a space where honesty and growth is encouraged. With this approach, you'll feel supported, and simultaneously challenged to take steps toward your goals.

Are you waking up every day and realizing that your life is not where you want it to be? Are you feeling stuck in certain areas of your life and not able to find a solution? I am able to help you by providing you a safe environment where you can express yourself without feeling judged or criticized.  I have been helping people find peace, calm, and hope in their lives. 

Are you feeling out of sorts, uncertain about what path to take? Are you stuck in a routine that leaves you feeling irritable or discouraged or questioning your own reactions? Do you want more self awareness and peace? I have spent nearly two decades working directly with families and individuals in crisis and uncertainty. With empathy and directness, I seek to bring attention to your strengths and develop your flexibility and capacity for life's complications. I teach clients to explore their inner world with curiosity and practice self compassion to confidently exist. I am committed to your needs and goals for healing.

For over 30 years I have been helping my clients to discover new ways to deal with their problems and to begin thriving rather than merely surviving in their lives. My greatest strength is moving people from crisis to change. My openness and forthright style with clients provide them the opportunity for understanding, personal growth, and change. I view therapy as an educational as well as therapeutic experience. My style is primarily interactive. I am supportive, caring and process oriented. I have extensive experience with mental health, hospitals and schools. I love working with people in all stages and ages of their lives!

Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.

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!

Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief or difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, family therapy, relational therapy, psychoeducation, CBT and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.