Couples, Families, Individuals using Emotionally Focused Therapy
I specialize in working with men. Men have feelings too, even if they don't always recognize it! And sometimes, those feelings (or ignoring them) manifest as anger, control, drinking or using drugs, failed relationships, cheating, apathy, procrastination, and feeling like a failure. I work with men who need someone to talk to in order to make sense of what has been happening in their lives. My clients have struggled with problems for years that they didn't even know were problems until things got bad - the communication that has been on the decline for years, the lost goals and dreams, the negative thinking that has eroded all confidence and self-esteem. My clients see me because they know they can't keep doing what they are doing, even if they have no idea where to start.
Dr. Alpert specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, relationship and family communications. She is dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families who are experiencing conflict and crisis find practical tools that work. Her primary therapeutic modality is cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), which is based on the concept that the way we think about things affects how we feel. It is a relatively short-term therapy, with an emphasis on changing current maladaptive thought patterns/beliefs and behavior. Dr Alpert works with individuals to increase their conscious awareness of and to gain control over these destructive thoughts/beliefs which often fuel or trigger anxiety, stress, and depression.
Closed now
Walk Intuit
Walk Intuit's Costa Mesa location is housed at the OC Fairgrounds Equestrian Center, home to our nine therapy horses, a chicken coop, and outdoor therapeutic spaces alongside two indoor therapy offices. This is where our equine specialists offer Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and ecotherapy, in addition to somatic therapy, EMDR, sand tray, talk therapy, play therapy, and art therapy. Horses offer an attuned, honest relational mirror that supports nervous system regulation and embodied trauma healing in ways talk alone cannot reach. As a nonprofit, we offer sliding scale fees, most major insurance, and community funded scholarships. Serving Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, and Orange County, with telehealth available throughout California. All clinicians are LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Closed now
Are you interested in finding peace? Are you wishing you could live with greater freedom in your relationships? Do you wish your life felt more authentic? Together, we can help you build a life that meets these goals. I help my clients discover self-compassion, establish boundaries, and take hold of joy in their daily lives. I have particular passion for the following types of clients: People struggling with perfectionism or obsessive-compulsive tendencies Young women in the process of establishing identity / differentiating from family of origin Couples working toward solid communication patterns I provide a superbill for clients with out-of-network insurance benefits. Currently, appointments are available on Mondays (including evenings) and Saturday mornings.
OC Republic
Oc republic is a sober living. It is a home for men who are ready to be fully engaged in society, but wish to live in a safe, sober environment that offers accountability and structure. All residences are active in a 12 Step program. Each home and garden is designed for individuals who have laid down a foundation for recovery and are now interested in transitioning towards a less formal structure, yet still seek a fellowship of mutual support and shared values.
Open now
