Women therapists in Irvine, California CA
Irvine Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
|
| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 65% | Depression |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Stress |
| 51% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Women's Issues |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
We are proud to feature top rated Women therapists in Irvine. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Serving Women
TREATMENT AND TOOLS FOR TRAUMA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
My background is in both psychoanalysis and neuroscience (doctorate) and I am also a Certified and Licensed Psychoanalyst. So I am able to bring both a background in research into mind/brain issues, and I am trained as a clinician. I have been working with trauma for many years, and most recently (2016) I have been working with traumatic brain injury patients (including professional athletes). I am grateful for my dual background in mind/brain, because all brain injured patients require both perspectives. In August of 2023 I published "The Complex Architecture and Healing of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Listening to The Brain" with Cambridge Scholars Publishing in the UK. This is the story (based on case histories) of the journey to find a "healing road" for all persons who have had serious disruptions in brain functioning. This is very, very challenging territory to work in. And in my experience, requires a great collaboration between doctor and patient. I am also the author of "Moon Over Seaville," the story of the hunt for a serial arsonist in Southern California (in 4 Episodes). Available everywhere under "Mystery/Thrillers." I have patients all across the country (via phone). Brain injuries can be healed!
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA California
Serving Women
Nina Marikian
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Life can leave you feeling shaken—betrayal, relational abuse, or divorce can erode trust, shake your sense of self, and make relationships feel unsafe. It’s normal to feel hurt, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I also specialize in sex therapy and intimacy work. Whether sexual desire feels distant, connection feels confusing, or intimacy brings anxiety, we can explore what’s getting in the way and work toward sexual confidence, satisfying closeness, and authentic connection.
In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we’ll address the patterns holding you back, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and take practical steps toward safer, more fulfilling relationships and intimacy—so you can feel heard, valued, and connected again.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA California
Serving Women
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 in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA California
Serving Women
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
Serving Women
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
As an EMDR-certified and perinatal mental health certified therapist, with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in:
-EMDR for Childhood Trauma in High-Functioning Adults (e.g., adults who had "good enough" childhoods but still feel anxious, struggle with imposter syndrome and/or feeling not good enough, relationship issues and attachment wounds)
-Birth Trauma & Traumatic Medical Experiences (e.g., C-section trauma, emergency delivery, NICU stays, OB complications, feeling “robbed” of birth experience, intrusive memories of labor)
-High-Achieving New Moms with Anxiety (e.g., intrusive thoughts and worry, difficulty adjusting, feeling like a failure, feeling like you lost yourself, bonding experience not what was anticipated, etc.)
11 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Serving Women
Dr. Stefanie Tweedly
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My goal is to help individuals move toward better being; to grow and be healthier. To this end, I assist individuals in improving their emotional well-being through warm, genuine, non-judgmental exploration of their experiences. In this exploration, I work with the individual in a collaborative process to guide them to heal their core wounds and struggles. This process not only helps improve current symptoms and distress, but also provides the individual with skills that help them navigate future challenges.
In addition to using more traditional therapeutic interventions, I also incorporate a holistic approach; generally in considering all aspects of the individual, including mind, body, and spirit, and specifically in using interventions such as mindfulness, meditation, body awareness work, and yoga.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA California
Serving Women
Emma Esper
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
As a therapist and clinical counselor, I help to hold the weight of anxiety, trauma, depression, and relational conflict, and encourage self acceptance. There is beauty in showing up for yourself, and bravery in turning towards struggle. When we deny our struggle, we deny a part of us that is longing to be seen. Struggle and suffering are hard to face, as it often leaves us feeling broken. Many of us were never taught to embrace our flaws and imperfections. What if we could see the broken pieces of ourselves, the parts of us that are scarred, and view them with compassion? What if we saw our scars as marks of courage and resiliency?
The journey towards wholeness includes accepting each part of ourselves, the part that is joyful, the part that laughs, the part that hurts, the part that feels empty. My work is based on the hope that we can step into our authentic selves, to feel without shame, accept our darkness, live mindfully in our own light, and recognize that who we are is enough.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA California
Serving Women
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 Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA California
Serving Women
Dorrie Robles MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Dorrie is the director of Marriage and Family Therapy Center of Orange County. She is a licensed therapist, (as a Marriage and Family Therapist) with a broad range of therapy experience in Orange County. Among her professional affiliations is certification as a Sex Therapist.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Serving Women
Tanya Desloover
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CADCII
If you are looking for support and guidance to resolve issues which have left you feeling powerless, or if you are just hitting a rough spot in your life, I believe that through therapeutic approaches, together we can conquer your fears to resolve issues from your past that are contributing to behavior patterns (e.g., anxiety, depression) and negative perceptions that keep you from feeling empowered. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I am passionate about collaborating with clients so they can become empowered to become their authentic selves. As an EMDR therapist, my perspective is helping clients get past their limiting beliefs, negative thoughts and feelings about themselves.
My background of 20 years spent as therapist and Clinical Director of a southern CA program, and in private practice, treating clients with substance use disorders, has informed my practice to help others address, not only that issue, but the underlying disorders that accompany substance use (anxiety, depression, transitions). It takes courage to face your fears, and I offer a nonjudgmental, secure holding place to heal. We will work together to support you becoming empowered to courageously face your challenges.
I am primarily offering telehealth/online counseling from the comfort of your confidential home location, through a secure, confidential network platform.
21 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)