Psychodynamic therapists in Fountain Valley, California CA
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Psychodynamic
Scheyden Herold
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #137593, MS
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burdened by depression, or struggling to trust again after betrayal, you may be looking for more than temporary solutions. You want to be heard, understood, and supported in finding real relief from what's holding you back. Whether you're working through trauma, facing challenges with self-esteem, or hoping to strengthen your relationship, you deserve a safe space where your experiences matter and healing can begin. Together, we can focus on helping you regain a sense of control, recognize your value, and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California
Psychodynamic
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe therapy is most healing when it feels like an authentic human relationship—one where curiosity, honesty, and courage can coexist. My role is to help you slow down enough to hear yourself, to notice old patterns that no longer serve you, and to create space for new ways of relating to yourself and others. I work collaboratively, with a balance of compassion and directness, to help you gain clarity about your needs and build a greater sense of agency in your life. Together, we work toward a kind of transformation that feels both deeply personal and sustainably real. Reach out to schedule a free 20 minute consultation call to see if we are a good fit for your therapy needs.
10 Years Experience
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, explore your experiences with honesty, and build the confidence to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Holding Space Therapy, I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. Whether you're living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, burnout, grief, or the effects of chronic stress, you don't have to navigate it alone. I strive to meet each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect, recognizing that every person's story is unique.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Together, we'll work to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, process difficult experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and build a stronger connection with yourself and the life you want to create.
I have extensive experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds, including first responders and their families, healthcare professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of BIPOC and Latino communities. I am committed to providing culturally responsive, affirming care where your identity, values, and lived experiences are respected and honored.
Healing isn't about becoming someone different—it's about reconnecting with the strengths that have always been within you. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel supported, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
6 Years Experience
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Counseling For Couples, Families and Children, Dr Mickey
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT
When DIVORCE feels like the answer, and that thought breaks your heart...overwhelmed by shock, anger, disappointment, regret and deep sorrow...frozen by confusion, fear, humiliation and hopelessness...exhausted by the constant flooding of these feelings which lead to bitter battles, and sleepless nights. Trying to engage in meaningful conversation is frustrating and enraging. An experienced, understanding counselor can help calm your emotional tidal waves, stop intrusive, hurtful thoughts, and help you find your way again. Even if the cause is an affair, an addiction, a bitter betrayal, a stressful life or difficult in-laws.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fountain Valley, CA
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California
Psychodynamic
Emily Echeverria
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS
In childhood, we develop a number of coping mechanisms to adapt to the world we have been born into: people-pleasing, perfectionism, addiction, achievement, avoidance of conflict or uncomfortable feelings, codependency, etc. Usually, we seek therapy when these coping mechanisms that worked so well in our younger years are now actively harming us or our relationships, or are no longer successful in helping us deny our sadness, fear, anger, or loneliness.
My practice goes beyond symptom management and deep into the depths of the unconscious to help clients understand how unprocessed trauma and long forgotten stories are effecting their daily thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will use imagery, dreams, and story-telling to help you rediscover that which has been lost - hope, intuition, self-trust, confidence, safety, love. Our goal, if you allow me to travel alongside you, will not be for you to become a better version of yourself or just feel better, but instead to know yourself on a deeper level and love all the different parts of you so that you can move forward in life more authentically, whole-heartedly, and peacefully!
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fountain Valley, CA
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California
Psychodynamic
Juliette Kuhlmann
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist experienced with working with adult neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD), anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and addiction.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fountain Valley, CA
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California
Psychodynamic
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), crisis intervention therapy, and interpersonal therapy with a focus on anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, dramatically, so that you enjoy your life much more fully.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fountain Valley, CA
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California
Psychodynamic
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fountain Valley, CA
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California
Psychodynamic
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Therapy is a place to talk through what’s been weighing on you and start to understand it a little better. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress, it can be hard to sort it out on your own.
In our work together, the focus is on helping you make sense of what you’re going through and finding ways to move forward that actually feel doable. I use approaches like EMDR and Gottman-informed therapy, but just as important is having a space where you can be open and feel understood.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start. We can take it one step at a time and go from there.
4 Years Experience
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is committed to providing a positive approach to health and wellness that includes interventions designed to support you in achieving optimal health in body, mind, and spirit. I started Orange County Health Psychologists with the goal of hiring some of the best therapists in Orange County and providing a safe and nurturing therapy environment for individuals, couples, and families. Today, we have over 20 highly skilled and compassionate providers in three Orange County locations.
All of our health care providers are adept at treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. What sets us apart is that each of our providers also has expertise in a unique sub-specialty including chronic pain, EMDR, sleep disorders, neuropsychology, grief and loss, terminal illness, cardiac-psychology, geropsychology, women's health, rehabilitation psychology, caregiver stress, psycho-oncology, energy psychology and eating disorders.
We provide a variety of testing and assessment services including those for ADD/ADHD, memory loss, surrogacy, Asperger's and high-functioning autism, pre-marital assessment, and bariatric surgery.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fountain Valley, CA
Online in Fountain Valley, CA California
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Fountain Valley, California Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Fountain Valley, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (69%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 69% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Stress |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Christian |