Parenting therapists in Irvine, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Irvine, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Dr. Carla DeFraine
Therapist, M.Ed, Ph.D.
I trained at Harvard and Vanderbilt, I have a sense of humor, and I am dedicated to the people who enter my office. If things were fine the way they are you would not need me, so be prepared to be challenged, and be prepared to work hard. I will be with you every step of the way.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Parenting
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting can be both meaningful and overwhelming, often bringing up stress, uncertainty, and strong emotional reactions. I work with parents to better understand their responses, communication patterns, and the dynamics within the family system. Therapy focuses on building clarity, improving connection, and creating a more stable and supportive environment for both parent and child.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA
Parenting
Shellee Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.F.T., M.S., M.A.
Don't spend more time in therapy discussing your childhood than it took to live it! Learn problem solving techniques to reduce: depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADD, behavior problems. WALK AND TALK THERAPY IRVINE; office location Irvine; or phone sessions. Please call for a free consultation.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92606
Parenting
Ms. Carol Jean Timmons
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
From my own experience of parenting and grand parenting comes a heart for parents to learn how to effectively deal with their children! Never before in history has there been so much information available on the subject of parenting! And never before has there been so much confusion on the part of parents as to how best to parent - especially in this era of social media! We tend to replicate or react to the parenting we received as children. But there are tested and proven principles of parenting that can help parents learn the art and skill of dealing effectively with their children. Our goal is to raise responsible adults, not just obedient children.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA
Parenting
Emily Echeverria
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS
I know you love your child more than anything, and I also know that in addition to being infinitely rewarding, being a parent can also be pretty dang hard. Balancing your own needs with the needs of everyone else who relies on you is not an easy task. I help parents with parenting techniques and improving the parent-child relationship, but my main focus is emotional support. I firmly believe that in order to take care of others, we must take care of ourselves. The kinder and more patient you are with yourself, the more kind and patient you can be with your child - and the more you can model for your child how they can be good to themselves. You are already doing an amazing job, let's work together to decrease conflict in the home and increase the well-being of you, your child, and your family.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Parenting
Dorrie Robles MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with parents in learning ways to communicate with children in a healthy way to work on relationships.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Parenting
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and most challenging roles an adult can take on — and yet it is one of the areas where people are least likely to ask for help. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I work with parents navigating parenting stress, child behavioral challenges, co-parenting conflict, blended family dynamics, parenting after divorce, and the emotional weight of raising children through difficult seasons. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic insight, and solution-focused intervention, I help parents develop practical tools, healthier communication patterns, and greater confidence in their role. Telehealth parenting therapy available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
Parenting can evoke deep attachment patterns and stir unresolved emotions from our own childhoods. I work with parents to understand these dynamics, increase self-compassion, and cultivate relational attunement that supports both their children and themselves.
10 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I support parents navigating stress, identity shifts, and family dynamics. Therapy focuses on emotional regulation, boundaries, communication, and building confidence in parenting roles.
11 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Provia Psychology
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
When counseling parents, we try to emphasize good communication skills as part of the foundation of any parental relationship and utilize our vast training and experience to help families break negative cycles and see themselves as being on the same team, rather than as adversaries as they work through specific issues that are a challenge to having a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Irvine is one of the wealthiest and most planned cities in the United States — anchored by UC Irvine and home to the regional headquarters of dozens of major corporations — with a therapy community shaped by the intersection of high-achievement academic culture, tech and finance sector burnout, and a large East Asian population that brings distinct cultural dimensions to help-seeking and mental health. The city's majority-minority population — with Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Iranian communities among the most prominent — drives strong demand for multilingual therapists who can work across multiple cultural frameworks. Hoag Hospital and the UCI Health system provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-established private practice community serving Irvine's planned residential villages. UCI's clinical psychology doctoral program contributes new clinicians to the broader Orange County ecosystem.
Parenting therapists in Irvine, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Irvine, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 30% | Christian |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |