Carla DeFraine, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
15615 Alton Pkwy., Suite 450, Irvine, California 92618 | 949-357-4206
Dr. DeFraine received her degrees from Harvard and Vanderbilt. She is warm, intelligent, kind, and incredibly effective.
John Kane, AMFT, APCC
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Life is hard and everyone has to deal with suffering and challenges. But you do not need to go through things alone. I provide a safe and understanding environment for you to grow and face any challenge you need or want to process or overcome! Accepting new clients!
Tonia Vojtkofsky, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
As an experienced psychologist, I believe there is hope for you, no matter what you are struggling with. Together we can find strategies to help you feel better and develop the life you want to live.
Julie Wells, M.S., LMFT
Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist
7545 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200, Irvine, California 92618 | 949-391-3505
I offer a FREE consultation, so call today and schedule an appointment to learn more about how I can help you begin the healing process. After a brief assessment, I will outline a customized plan to help with your personal or relationship issues.
Rochelle Green, PhD, RPS
Research Psychoanalyst Candidate
222 W. Main St., Ste. 203, Tustin, California 92780 | 949-375-2235
I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment in order to help clients achieve their goals and gain awareness about themselves and their relationships.
Anny Papatheodorou, MA, MA, MSc
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
I strive to practice with depth, heartfelt curiosity, integrity and humility. You can think of me as a guide in your inner quest to seek a more meaningful sense of self, sense of relationship with others, sense of community, and sense of being in the world around us.
Brenda Gesell, Individual, Couples and Family
Gesell Psychotherapy
1000 Quail Street, Suite 275, Newport Beach, California 92660 | 714-421-1975
We understand the amount of pain and frustration that can build before deciding to take the first step to enter into therapy. We would love to help you take that first step and begin working with you toward creating a more healthy and satisfying life.
Gail Desilets, MA, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
4000 Barranca Parkway, Suite 250, Irvine, California 92604 | (562) 477-2530
Are you SUCCESSFUL IN BUSINESS, but need a little assistance in your personal life? I specialize in helping busy professional INDIVIDUALS and COUPLES improve their life at home.
Mary Ann Nugent, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
4199 Campus Dr. Ste. 550, Irvine, California 92612 | 949-300-2337
Living life to its fullest is easier said than done. What are the obstacles in your way? Let's talk!
Sue Shepard, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
2900 Bristol St., Suite G-201, Costa Mesa, California 92626 | 714-751-0888
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I can help empower you with the tools necessary to improve your emotional well-being. To learn more about my services or my fees, please visit my website at www.TherapyBySue.com
Tammy Hyland, LMFT92625
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
4010 Barranca Pkwy, Ste 252, Irvine, California 92604 | 949-750-4777
Making the choice to get help isn't easy for some. Truth is, life throws us curve balls. While we are normally able to handle these ups and downs of life, sometimes we could use some unbiased compassionate support. It doesn't mean we are weak, it means we are human!
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City of Irvine
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Therapy Irvine, CA
East Irvine, Woodbridge, El Camino Real, University Park
Residents of the town enjoy some of the best public schools in the United States. The vast majority of the schools in the city are in the Irvine Unified School District. One recent outstanding achievement of the 4 high schools in the district was being granted six year accreditation--the best possible accreditation status. Newsweek has repeatedly named the high schools to the top high schools in the country list. This honor means that the schools are in the top 4% in the U.S. Elementary and middle schools in the city are also excellent. Two alternative elementary schools offer residents the chance to attend year round school. Another distinctive of the district is the well-regarded music program that starts in fourth grade. Every student in grades four through six participates in either instrumental or vocal music.1
Mental Health in Irvine
As one of the most livable cities in Orange County, Irvine is home to some of the best schools and housing facilities in America. Residents of Irvine reap the benefits of impressively low crime rates and a variety of physical and mental health facilities. Because Irvine is a planned city, officials have taken great care to ensure that residents feel supported in an environment conducive to both family and individual lifestyles.
Following depression, alcohol and drug abuse is one of the leading causes of mental illness among the nearly 12% of the Irvine population living below the national poverty level.2 Nearly 20% of all adults above the age of 21 develop some degree of dependency on alcohol or drugs. The number of suicide hotlines and crisis services available by telephone has increased substantially in the last few years in order to provide residents with the option of anonymity when seeking help.
The Anaheim Memorial Hospital Safe Place offers 24-hour telephone support at 714-774-145.
For information regarding the several mental health services available, residents can call the Community Service Programs Hotline at 949-831-9110.
Current Initiatives
The National Institute of Mental Health has carried out extensive research in order to further understand the patterns of mental illness that exist in California. The University of California at Irvine launched several new initiatives in the last decade in order to educate people about the mental health services at their disposal.3 The UC Irvine�s Medical Health Center is a level one trauma center and supplies a widespread range of mental health services, including substance abuse treatment and counseling. Whether they want VIP facilities or affordable treatment, recovery advisors in the city can help people plan the perfect rehabilitation program to meet their needs.4
References
1. City of Irvine. (2017). Irvine, CA. Retrieved from http://www.cityofirvine.org/2. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - Irvine, California. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0636770.html
3. Counselling Center. (2017). University of California, Irvine. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.uci.edu/community/public.aspx
4. Recovery. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.recovery.org/browse/irvine-ca/
Irvine is located in Orange County, California. It has a land area of 65.58 square miles and a water area of 0.34 square miles. The population of Irvine is 256,927 people with 87,235 households and a median annual income of $92,278. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Irvine, CA
Very Affordable
Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Irvine is not a large financial issue for the majority of people in this area. Sustaining a commitment to mental health treatment is easily accessible for the average family, but ask your therapist if there are any concerns as many will accept insurance or even offer sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Irvine public health department.