Counseling in Laguna Beach, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

Sierra by the Sea is a premier provider of individualized addiction therapies designed to address the unique needs of our patients.

As a Clinical Psychologist in Newport Beach with over 14 years of experience working with adults in (individual, family and couples) therapy, I specialize in anxiety/depression, self-esteem, family conflict, parenting, grief/loss and marital/dating issues.

This isn’t what you signed up for…It’s just not working. Together, we can get you through this tough time…stuck place…lousy situation.

Our specialty is in anxiety and related disorders. If fear or panic or anxiety are interrupting your regular life, we want to help. Average treatment is 14 weeks. Treatment is highly specialized and highly personalized.

Building trust, deep connection, and creating a safe space that feels warm and accepting is important to the therapeutic and healing process. Together we will work towards healing, achieving desired outcomes, and exploring your lived experiences and unique needs!

Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.

Grey Matters International, Inc and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.is not counseling or the professional practice of psychology. We help the brain do the changing with powerful technology that can dramatically reduce time,frustration, and money spent on your goals

I feel very lucky. My clients invite me into their lives, often sharing personal and sometimes painful experiences. Despite the concerns the individuals, couples, and families face, I am grateful to offer support, hope, and I am impressed by their courage.

Dr. DeFraine received her degrees from Harvard and Vanderbilt. She is warm, intelligent, kind, and incredibly effective.

I aim to help patients talk honestly, with the goal of discovering the source of their suffering; that way, we can find the right path to a fulfilling life. 

I believe everyone can be helped when motivated and understanding the methods to change. People fall into habits, but with the newest research in neurobiology, we understand how the brain and emotions can be changed effecting personal growth and relationships.

LMFT who combines talk, creative arts, and play to address personal hurdles and unspoken pains with my clients. I offer mutually co-created opportunities for change through creative arts therapies because sometimes words aren't enough, no matter your age.