Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Therapists in Santa Ana, CA

I love helping people let go of the codependent/people-pleasing strategies that often arise in response to a difficult family member. Seeing my clients find more confidence and inner strength is why I do this work.

I have worked in the field of psychology for 26 years now in various capacities, including group homes for children and community mental health centers; I've acted as the Director of Mental Health at a large urban preschool for many years, and also with people of all ages in private practice. My work in the last 5 years has focused more on trauma/EMDR and nervous system regulation (Polyvagal Theory with Stephen Porges) for adolescents and adults as well as parenting support with a speciality in parenting neurodivergent chilren. I have also spent time supervising both psychology trainees and marriage and family interns. I truly love what I do and am always adding to my professional skills over time.

Caring-hearted, when painful experiences disrupt you, find peace. Helping Good-Hearted Confident People Recover from a Life Shock! If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is here. While you have achieved some success and happiness, a curve ball has changed your emotions. You wish for life to feel like a warm hug or uplifting event but instead you are exhausted from grief and perhaps, confusion. This leads to loneliness. You long to find peace.

Santa Ana is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States and has an overwhelmingly Latino population — predominantly Mexican American, with significant Central American communities — making Spanish-speaking and bicultural therapists not a specialty but a baseline requirement for meaningful access to care. The city's families navigate a complex mix of immigration stress, economic precarity, and the particular challenges of raising children across cultures, and therapists fluent in both language and cultural context serve an essential community function. CHOC Children's and the broader Orange County healthcare system provide institutional mental health resources, though access can be limited by insurance and immigration-related barriers. Telehealth has meaningfully expanded therapy access for Santa Ana residents who prefer culturally matched care over what is available locally.

Gender ID

100%

Female

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Codependency
100%	Depression
100%	Loss or Grief
100%	Stress
67%	Self Esteem
67%	LGBTQ+ Issues
67%	Emotional Abuse

Ages Served

67%	Young Adult
67%	Teen
67%	Adult
67%	Senior

Client Focus

67%	LGBTQ+
67%	Hindu
67%	Native American
67%	Sikh
67%	Asian

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapists in Santa Ana, California CA

Julie Levin

Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC

Laurie Moore