3 Best Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

"Jennifer De Francisco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in improving relationships when only one person in the relationship is willing to come to counseling. Her goal is to improve communication while reducing anger, resentment, and negativity. Jennifer De Francisco has experience in couples therapy, individual therapy, relationship therapy, depression counseling, and divorce therapy, helping individuals and couples bring connectedness and happiness back to their lives. She uses an eclectic, psychodynamic-based approach and, with unconditional positive regard, helps her clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She is bilingual in Spanish and is comfortable working with diverse ethnic populations. She has conducted workshops throughout Newport Beach and the Orange County area, including Divorce Recovery and Improving Relationships. Jennifer De Francisco offers a free 15-minute consultation.

"Arolyn Burns is a dually licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who is certified in EMDR as well as certified in hypnotherapy. She has authored the book Anxiety Annihilated and contributed to a number of other books and articles. She specializes in treating anxiety, phobias, trauma, and chronic pain. She pulls from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, and is solution-focused. Her philosophy is that good therapists adapt to clients' needs and provide tools to help their clients heal and thrive. Arolyn Burns incorporates sound, light, energy, and other advanced holistic modalities in conjunction with psychotherapy. She is dedicated to providing each client with the best of care. She has been assisting clients to increase self-confidence, heal trauma, grow emotionally, and make positive emotional progress since 1997. Arolyn Burns sees clients in person in Newport Beach, as well as virtually. She has coaching and hypnotherapy clients throughout the world. Her passion is to help clients recognize their value, realize their purpose, overcome trauma, and conquer their fears. Her counseling style is warm, empathic, direct, candid, and genuine, and you may find yourself laughing through tears. She offers both in-person and online counseling. You can call for a free 15-minute phone consultation.

"Sophia Clauss completed her Master’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University. She is also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a trauma-focused approach. She specializes in EMDR training tailored for teens and young adults. Sophia Clauss takes immense pride in being an unwavering advocate for her clients, whether guiding teens, understanding family dynamics, or supporting young adults with their unique challenges. She helps her clients in adopting new coping mechanisms, understanding past and present contexts, and fostering healthier relationships. She practices at Care Concepts Therapy. The center's therapists specialize in a range of therapeutic services designed to meet your unique needs and offer a free 20-minute consultation.