Business Details
Experienced Clinical Psychologist in Newport Beach
As a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in depth therapy that uncovers unconscious motivations and addresses the root causes of emotional and behavioral challenges. My practice focuses on helping individuals understand how past conflicts influence current patterns, offering personalized treatment for depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and trauma. I work collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths, foster personal growth, and achieve lasting change through psychoanalytic psychotherapy and forensic expertise. Services
Clinical Assessments
Stress Management
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Grief Counseling
Relationship Issues
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Therapy
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Forensic Psychology
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of expertise in psychoanalytic therapy and forensic psychology.
- Our approach prioritizes personalized treatment tailored to individual emotional and relational needs.
- We specialize in uncovering unconscious motivations to address root causes of distress.
- Our practice combines clinical assessments with evidence-based methods for lasting change.
- We serve diverse clients across Orange County with compassionate, confidential care.
Services
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy explores unconscious motivations and past conflicts shaping current emotional and relational challenges. This approach helps clients achieve lasting change by addressing root causes of depression, anxiety, and trauma through personalized, long-term treatment. Ideal for analytical individuals seeking self-understanding.
Clinical Assessments
Clinical assessments determine suitability for psychoanalytic treatment by identifying unconscious factors contributing to anxiety, depression, or behavioral patterns. This collaborative process helps clients understand their unique emotional history and develop strategies for personal growth and symptom relief.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy addresses the lasting effects of childhood or adult sexual abuse, assault, and PTSD. Treatment focuses on resolving underlying trauma while addressing coping mechanisms like substance abuse or eating disorders through evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery combines 12-step program support with individualized therapy to address root causes of substance abuse. Treatment explores how trauma, depression, or anxiety contribute to addictive behaviors, fostering sustainable recovery through psychoanalytic insights and behavioral strategies.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling provides a supportive space to process loss and navigate emotional challenges associated with bereavement. This service helps clients develop coping strategies for unresolved grief, integrating psychoanalytic understanding to address complex emotional responses and promote healing.
People
Newport Beach Depression & Anxiety Treatment
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Newport Beach Depression & Anxiety Treatment is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over 25 years of experience specializing in depth therapy. She works with adults and adolescents to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational challenges through personalized treatment rooted in psychoanalytic principles.
Questions
How can therapy help, and who benefits from psychoanalytic treatment?
Therapy helps by uncovering unconscious motivations and resolving past conflicts affecting current behavior. Psychoanalytic treatment benefits analytical individuals seeking deep self-understanding and lasting change through personalized exploration of emotional patterns.
Do I really need therapy if I handle problems independently?
Therapy offers valuable support during challenging times, providing tools to avoid triggers and redirect harmful patterns. Seeking therapy demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to growth, even for those who typically manage problems independently.
What issues do people typically address in psychotherapy?
Clients seek therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, substance abuse, and life transitions. Psychotherapy also supports personal growth, improved communication, and enhanced self-esteem through evidence-based, individualized treatment approaches.
What does a typical therapy session involve?
Sessions explore current challenges, personal history, and progress toward goals. Treatment may be short-term for specific issues or longer-term for deeper pattern changes, with weekly sessions and active client participation to integrate insights into daily life.
How does psychotherapy compare to medication for mental health?
While medication treats symptoms, psychotherapy addresses root causes of distress. An integrative approach combining therapy and medical care often provides sustainable growth, with therapy focusing on behavioral patterns and emotional understanding for lasting improvement.
