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Therapists licensed in California, available online across the state

LPCC Therapists Available in Irvine

This page lists Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) available to clients in Irvine. It is for people looking for online therapy from counselors licensed in California. Compare each LPCC’s areas of focus, therapeutic approaches, and experience with issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, or trauma. Note that a California license covers the whole state, so a provider’s physical city is not a barrier to serving you in Irvine. Use the listings to narrow choices and contact counselors directly to ask about fit, session format, and any practical questions before starting.

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  1. 1. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy

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  2. 2. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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  3. 3. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, coping, and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  4. 4. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  5. 5. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  6. 6. Baotran Amanda Nguyen, LMFT, LPCC

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    Trauma-informed LMFT and LPCC in California

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  7. 7. Sally Press, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LPCC therapist for life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  8. 8. Aparna Bell, LPCC

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focused on recovery and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy

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  9. 9. Erica Brown, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English, Swedish · Female

    Erica Brown LPCC for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  10. 10. Susan Merletti, LPCC

    39 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LPCC for Trauma and Relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Addictions

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  11. 11. Niesha Turner, LPC, LPCC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced counselor for trauma and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Niesha Online sessions

  12. 12. Jennifer Rondeau, LPCC

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC specializing in stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  13. 13. Dr. Demi Shugrue, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC for anxiety and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

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  14. 14. Rosanna Thai-Unitt, LPCC

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC supporting stress and relationship challenges

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Coping with life changes · ADHD

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  15. 15. Korina Echeverria, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About professional clinical counselor therapy for people in Irvine

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Irvine can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

166 therapists match this page, all of whom name professional clinical counselor among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Irvine

Irvine has a population of about 307,670. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does an LPCC licence allow a counselor to do in California?

An LPCC licence authorizes a counselor to provide clinical counseling services in California. LPCCs diagnose and treat mental health conditions, offer psychotherapy, and work with adults, adolescents, and families depending on their training. They follow state practice rules and scope of practice defined by California licensing boards.

How should I compare LPCCs on this page if I need help with college stress and career decisions in Irvine?

Look for LPCCs who list experience with young adults, educational transitions, or career-related stress. Check their stated therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral or solution-focused methods, and any notes about working with students or early-career professionals. Contact a few to ask about their experience with your specific concerns.

Are LPCCs different from psychologists or LCSWs when addressing clinical issues?

LPCCs, psychologists, and LCSWs have different training paths and licensure standards. LPCCs focus on clinical counseling and psychotherapy. Psychologists often have doctoral training and may do testing; LCSWs emphasize social systems and case management. Consider each provider’s experience and approach rather than licensure alone when choosing care.

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