Business Details
41 Years
experience
Christian Counseling & Therapy Services in San Clemente
With over four decades of dedicated practice, I have established myself as a trusted licensed marriage and family therapist serving individuals, couples, and families in San Clemente, CA. My career spans 40+ years of clinical work, university teaching, and contributions to therapeutic methodology, including recognition in the top 1% of therapists nationwide for client outcomes. I specialize in evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques, tailored to address complex challenges from ADD/ADHD to grief counseling.My practice integrates mind-body-spirit wellness, informed by academic leadership at institutions like Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University. Committed to advancing the field, I've consulted on state licensing exams and maintain active memberships in professional organizations including the American Association of Christian Counselors. Every service I provide reflects a lifetime dedication to restoring mental health, strengthening relationships, and empowering clients to achieve lasting personal growth.
Services
ADD/ADHD Counseling
Alzheimer's Counseling
Bereavement Therapy
Career Counseling
Christian Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Family Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Stress Management
Anxiety Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of clinical experience treating complex mental health conditions
- Recipient of Pacificare Behavioral Health Lampert Award for therapeutic effectiveness
- Former university professor shaping counseling education for 28 years
- Specialized in cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy techniques
- Licensed MFT with expertise in integrating spiritual wellness with mental health
Services
Marriage Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples facing relationship challenges. Combines communication training, conflict resolution techniques, and emotional connection rebuilding. Addresses issues from premarital preparation to divorce prevention, helping partners develop healthier interaction patterns and mutual understanding.
Christian Counseling
Integrates psychological principles with spiritual guidance for clients seeking faith-centered mental health treatment. Addresses depression, anxiety, and life challenges through biblically informed therapeutic approaches while respecting diverse spiritual perspectives.
Bereavement Counseling
Supports individuals coping with loss through structured grief processing techniques. Helps clients navigate emotional trauma from death, divorce, or major life changes while developing healthy coping mechanisms and restoring daily functioning.
ADD/ADHD Treatment
Comprehensive treatment for attention-deficit disorders across the lifespan. Combines behavioral strategies, organizational skills training, and medication management consultation to improve focus, impulse control, and life management capabilities.
Stress Management
Teaches evidence-based techniques for managing chronic stress and anxiety. Includes cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, and lifestyle modifications to reduce stress-related symptoms and improve overall mental well-being.
People
Rick McCarthy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With over 40 years of clinical experience, Rick McCarthy holds a Master's degree from Loyola Marymount University and California MFT license #18461. Recognized by Pacificare Behavioral Health for top 1% therapeutic effectiveness, he combines academic expertise from 28 years of university teaching with practical counseling experience treating individuals, couples, and families.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and trauma-informed care, integrating spiritual wellness with evidence-based mental health treatment.
Do you accept health insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider, offering documentation for potential insurance reimbursement but not directly billing insurance companies.
What counseling formats are available?
Individual sessions, couples counseling, and family therapy are available in flexible formats tailored to client needs.
How do you address spiritual components in therapy?
While Christian counseling is available, I respect all faith traditions and incorporate spiritual elements only when clients identify them as important to their healing.
What experience do you have with relationship counseling?
With 40+ years as a licensed marriage and family therapist, I've helped countless couples improve communication and resolve conflicts using proven therapeutic techniques.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Standard hours apply, but I work with clients to accommodate scheduling needs within available time slots.
