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Your Trusted Therapist in Newport Beach for Anxiety & Trauma
With over 25 years of experience, I provide personalized psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship challenges. My approach integrates psychoanalysis, cognitive therapy, and body/mind techniques to address deep-seated patterns affecting mental well-being. Holding a doctorate in psychoanalysis and a license in marriage and family therapy, I combine clinical expertise with spiritual integration when requested.

My Newport Beach practice serves clients from Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine, and Laguna Hills, offering a safe space for self-discovery and lasting behavioral change through tailored therapeutic strategies.
Services
Individual Therapy Anxiety Treatment Depression Therapy Couples Counseling Eating Disorder Recovery Adolescent Therapy Trauma Recovery Grief Counseling Self-Esteem Building Spiritual Integration
Highlights and features
  • Over 25 years of experience in mental health therapy
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
  • Integrates body/mind techniques with psychoanalytic approaches
  • Specialized training in eating disorder recovery and trauma treatment
  • Combines psychological and spiritual health perspectives when requested
Services
Individual Therapy
Psychotherapy for self-discovery and behavioral change addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma through personalized sessions. Using psychodynamic and cognitive approaches, we explore unconscious patterns affecting your relationships and daily life. With over 25 years of experience, I help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and achieve lasting personal growth in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Therapy for Anxiety
Specialized anxiety treatment targets racing thoughts, panic attacks, and chronic worry through evidence-based techniques. We address biological and psychological factors while developing practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on identifying anxiety triggers and transforming negative thought patterns to restore emotional balance and improve daily functioning for lasting relief.
Therapy for Depression
Comprehensive depression treatment addresses persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional exhaustion through personalized therapy. We explore underlying causes while developing practical solutions for symptom management. Combining medication support with psychotherapy, this approach helps clients rediscover purpose and rebuild meaningful connections in their personal and professional lives.
Therapy for Couples
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and resolving conflicts through structured sessions. We address relationship patterns rooted in childhood experiences while developing new interaction strategies. This approach helps partners create stronger emotional connections and navigate life transitions together more effectively.
Nourish Her
Specialized program for eating disorder recovery addresses anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating through compassionate care. We tackle body image issues and emotional triggers while developing healthier relationships with food. This holistic approach combines nutritional guidance with psychological treatment to achieve lasting recovery and improved self-esteem.
People
Cheryl Dale
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Dr. Dr. Cheryl Dale is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience. She holds a doctorate in psychoanalysis and integrates body/mind techniques with spiritual health perspectives. Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent therapy specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship issues using integrative approaches.
How does your therapy approach work?
My approach combines psychoanalysis, cognitive therapy, and body/mind techniques to uncover harmful patterns while building resilience and healthier relationship dynamics through personalized treatment plans.
Do you treat eating disorders?
Yes, I specialize in treating eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating through Nourish Her, addressing body image issues and underlying emotional triggers.
Can you help with relationship problems?
I help couples rebuild intimacy, improve communication, and resolve conflicts using evidence-based techniques that address both partners' emotional histories and current challenges.
Is spiritual integration part of therapy?
Spiritual integration is available upon request, combining psychological treatment with exploration of faith and spiritual health to support holistic well-being.
What are your therapy session costs?
Please contact my Newport Beach office directly for detailed pricing information and insurance verification as specific rates aren't listed publicly.