Psychodynamic therapists in Seal Beach, CA
Browse Psychodynamic therapists in Seal Beach, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychodynamic
Holly Hall, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I very much feel therapy is about my clients journey and I like to help assist their heeling in the most prudent fashion. I have a very direct, but empathetic and compassionate approach. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples and families who are working through life changes, grief, stress, anxiety, depression or trauma. I understand that every situation is unique, and taking the next step can sometimes feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can explore your needs and work toward meaningful solutions together. If you feel ready to take that first step, I’m here to listen and walk with you on your journey toward positive change.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
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 Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Psychodynamic
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many folks I work with reach out because they're tired of being held back by patterns that aren't serving them. Whether you've felt stuck in cycles of anxiety or self-criticism, by unhealthy use of substances or the legacy of past traumatic or distressing experiences, or feeling lost in midlife, moving through life differently is possible. I ground my work in a range of research-informed approaches, including EMDR, to help you improve your well being and connection with others, enhance your self-understanding, and be more present in important areas of life. Please note, I am based in the LA area though occasionally able to provide in-person therapy in the Bay Area, where I lived for 15 years.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Psychodynamic
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe therapy is most healing when it feels like an authentic relationship—one where curiosity, honesty, and courage can coexist. My role is to help you slow down enough to hear yourself, challenge you to notice old patterns that no longer serve you, and offer the scaffolding 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 Seal Beach, CA (Online Only)
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 Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
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 Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
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 Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
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 Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Psychodynamic
Dr. Mitch Keil, PsyD
Psychologist, Keil Psych Group
We don’t just treat symptoms here, we work with lives. The therapy we offer here is personal, involved, and active. We help you get to the heart of the issues and we won’t hold back. Therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck.
Psychotherapy is a healing process that allows people to not only start feeling better but gain insight, awareness, and ultimately begin trusting their experience and intuitions. We want to help you get to know yourself and move past whatever it is that is holding you back from the life you imagine you could have.
Dr. Keil has assembled an incredible team of clinical psychologists in Newport Beach. We are active, involved therapists whose life’s work is aimed at providing insight, growth, and healing for those that enter our practice. Our teams strengths are honesty, authenticity, and compassion (in greek literally means “to suffer together”). It is our goal to get you better as fast as possible.
We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality mental health care to the people in this community. We have a heart and passion for this work and care deeply for the people that come to see us. We look forward to getting to know you, understanding your unique challenges, and meeting you exactly where you are.
We have an incredible team here. In fact, we joined together as a team because of our shared love for psychotherapy and the art of providing quality psychotherapy. We are not the head-nodding, passive, always-in-agreement type. You can expect to be deeply understood, engaged, and cared for but you will also be challenged in many ways. We will be real, involved, depth-oriented, and the antithesis of the classic distant armchair professional. We don't rely on a blanketed approach and create a unique therapy to each person we meet. We often hear this praise and enjoy our reputation as such.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Psychodynamic
Piyola Derbarseghian- Sex & Relationship Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and connected in your relationships, in your body, and in your sense of self. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, sexual challenges, cultural expectations, or past trauma, therapy can be a powerful space for healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and polycules who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and help them move toward deeper intimacy, emotional clarity, and self-trust.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care with a deep respect for culture, identity, and lived experience. As an Armenian therapist, I understand the weight of generational patterns, unspoken family rules, and the tension between tradition and individuality. If you come from a background or a culture where emotions or sexuality are hard to talk about, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this alone.
You bring the strength. I bring the tools. Together, we can create space for you to reclaim your voice, your relationships, and your sense of wholeness.
4 Years Experience
Online in Seal Beach, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Seal Beach, CA Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Seal Beach, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 49% | Stress |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 43% | Senior |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 26% | Christian |
| 23% | Asian |