Therapists in Irvine, CA
When it comes to finding a therapist, Irvine, CA seems like the place to look. With a large population and close proximity to LA, counseling services shouldn’t be difficult to find. However, it isn’t always so easy finding the right therapist to meet your needs. With all of the evidence-based therapeutic approaches available, there’s no guarantee that a therapist who practices the one that works best for your mental health needs will be nearby, or even taking new clients.
Online therapy through a platform like BetterHelp allows you to connect with over 30,000 mental health professionals who work with mental wellness across a number of specialties, including marriage/family therapists for family conflict, therapists who treat mood disorders, including guidance during and after ketamine therapy, and therapists who are experts on healing the effects of trauma and other emotional stress. By filling out a simple online questionnaire, BetterHelp will match you with a therapist to meet your individual needs. And because therapeutic alliance is an essential factor in success, if for any reason you don’t feel that your therapist is a good match you can switch at no extra cost.
Online therapy can also be a convenient option for many. Sessions can easily fit into a busy schedule, and video chat, phone, and text messaging options allow you to talk to your therapist from the comfort of your own home or office.
Mental wellness is a common goal for most of us, and while there is help available, often the first step of the healing process is the most difficult one to take. Whether you’re looking for a compassionate therapist to help you manage symptoms of a mental health condition, heal a past trauma, or simply want to take a more holistic approach to your overall health and well-being, BetterHelp can offer support and guidance in taking that important first step.
Virginia Ballantyne
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment
PLEASE NOTE: If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1. I generally check messages here a few times per day and will respond as quickly as I can. I am currently accepting new clients who RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA. I am available for sessions BY PHONE, VIDEO or LIVE CHAT. Hello and Welcome! Let me introduce myself. I am Virginia A. Ballantyne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #98267). I identify as a bi-racial woman and my pronouns are She/Her. My specialties include working with people who have experienced intimate partner violence, trauma/PTSD, anxiety and depression, or grew up in an environment where they were negatively impacted by a family member's substance use or mental illness. I have received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Solution Focused Therapy. I practice from a strengths-based, client-centered approach that focuses on empowering each person to access their inner wisdom and move toward mental wellness. My counseling style is non-judgmental and my theoretical orientation is best described as humanistic/eclectic and unique to each person’s situation and background. I provide a sex positive environment where issues around sexual intimacy, sexual identity, and sexual desires can be discussed without judgement. I consider myself to be an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and an ally for LGBTQ+ individuals and sexual/gender minorities. I have many years of experience working with a variety of disadvantaged populations through work in both non-profit and county services. I value social justice, authenticity, and each person’s right to self-determination. I will provide you with support, help you consider different perspectives, and we will work together as a team to help you develop new skills to help you manage stressors and live your best life! Are you ready to get started? Let’s connect. I look forward to working with you.
Mark Daniels
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
43 years offering treatment
Hello, my name is Mark A. Daniels, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 45 years of direct clinical experience in the public and private sector. I have worked with consumers with a wide range of challenges and concerns that include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career issues, and anger management. I also have expertise working with culturally diverse consumers, and consumers who have experienced physical and emotional trauma. I have also worked extensively with consumers within the forensic psychiatric arena including state prisons, county jails, and state hospitals. My therapeutic interventions are supportive, interactive, validating, and nonjudgmental. I embrace treating everyone with respect, compassion and with unconditional positive regard. My approach combines cognitive behavioral interventions, humanistic, mindfulness, and psychosocial interventions. I will tailor our dialogue, and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Everyone has value and are important in life's journey, sometimes we need to share each other's strength to make it from Monday to Tuesday. Congratulations on your decision to seek empowerment and to enhance your current emotional being. I appreciate your courage and look forward to assisting you on this journey. Together we will work to access your inner strength, wisdom and talent to help you become stronger and better than ever before. You don't have to do this alone. Sincerely, Mark A. Daniels, LCSW
Todd Mangini
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
20 years offering treatment
Ponder this: I have certain goals or hopes for the future based on who I am today, but once I reach those goals I may be a different person. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(MFT)in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I am a 67 year old gay man. My pronouns are he/him. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes. I also offer support to parents who are struggling with parenting challenges, those who are caring for aging parents or relatives, as well as those with loved ones who battle serious chronic mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, who need help navigating care issues and their relationship with their loved one. The therapeutic process can provide you with a unique opportunities to explore, learn, and express what is happening inside. The things you experience and learn during therapy can help you move forward and lead to better self-esteem, increased ability to get back on a positive track, and experience the joy of a better relationship with yourself and others. I work with my clients to create an open and safe space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Everyone has a powerful system of thoughts and feelings connected to their mind and body. Therapy is a great place to look at that system and grow healthier in the process. Taking the first step to address personal challenges and seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Dr. Rita Dumas
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Lyana Murrell
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment
Welcome. You've made it this far, and this tells me you already have the most crucial tool to take care of yourself. Still, are you feeling powerless about the realities of your life? Is your body, soul, and/or support systems exhausted in a manner that makes it hard to imagine another way of being? I am a psychotherapist who is committed to uplifting every unique person's vision for, dignity within, and care of themselves. I am licensed in California with over 7 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups seeking relief from pain rooted in trauma or violence, grief or loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, disruptions in identity or phase of life development, persistent relationship struggles, and lifestyle burnout. Today, taking any step to seeking a more fulfilling as well as easier life takes courage. With the variety of therapeutic approaches I use, in all I believe that you are the driver of your story and can best determine what your path to healing will look like throughout your life. I am here to support and accompany you as you take on this difficult, but meaningful shift.
Pauline Gray
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
18 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Ligia Pacheco Paz
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
John Breslin
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Jessica Amarante
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: GriefCompassion fatigue
13 years offering treatment
Hello, and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, with 13 years of professional experience. I specialize in chronic illness, grief support, palliative care, caregiver support, and navigating life’s most challenging transitions. Grief and serious illness can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. My approach is compassionate, patient-centered, and rooted in creating a safe space where you can process your emotions at your own pace. Whether you’re coping with loss, facing end-of-life concerns, or supporting a loved one, I’m here to help you find meaning, resilience, and a sense of peace amidst uncertainty. You don’t have to go through this alone. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Tareen Mekany
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
I’m a licensed therapist in California with 6 years of professional experience, supporting clients through life’s challenges including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, and major life transitions. I approach therapy with compassion, respect, and collaboration, tailoring each session to your unique needs. Whether you’re navigating change, building confidence, or seeking support, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and strength. Taking the first step can be hard — and I’m proud of you for starting.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Irvine?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Irvine that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Irvine available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Irvine therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Irvine therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Irvine region and in the state of California.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Irvine can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Irvine may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Irvine offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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