Individual therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counseling, at Redeemed Mental Health in Newport Beach, CA, is a form of mental health treatment where a person works one-on-one with a trained therapist or counselor. It provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to work towards personal growth, healing, and positive change. During individual therapy sessions, the therapist and the client engage in a collaborative process to address a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues. These may include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, grief and loss, stress management, self-esteem issues, and many others.
Therapy helps individuals develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This self-awareness can provide insights into patterns and dynamics that contribute to their challenges.
Therapists assist individuals in developing healthy coping mechanisms and strategies to manage emotional distress, stress, and difficult life situations.
Therapy, with identified treatment goals, can help individuals work through past traumatic experiences and heal emotional wounds. Techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and other trauma-focused approaches may be used.
Individual therapy can address relationship issues by exploring communication patterns, conflict resolution skills, and enhancing emotional intimacy and connection.
Therapy can help individuals develop a positive self-image, build self-confidence, and cultivate self-acceptance.
Therapists assist individuals in identifying their personal goals and developing strategies to achieve them. This may include clarifying values, improving decision-making skills, and establishing action plans.
Individual therapy sessions typically occur on a regular basis, usually once a week, although the frequency may vary depending on the individual’s needs and the treatment plan and may also be performed via tele-health. The duration of therapy varies as well and can range from a few sessions to several months or longer. It’s important to note that individual therapy is a collaborative process, and the success of therapy depends on the active involvement and commitment of the individual receiving treatment. The therapist provides support, guidance, and expertise, but the individual is ultimately responsible for their own growth and progress.
Mental health treatment encompasses various approaches and modalities aimed at supporting individuals in managing and improving their mental health. Here are some common types of therapy used in mental health treatment:
CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health issues. It helps individuals develop healthier coping strategies and achieve positive behavioral changes.
This approach explores how past experiences and unconscious processes influence current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Psychodynamic therapy aims to increase self-awareness and insight into underlying conflicts or unresolved issues.
DBT is often used to treat borderline personality disorder and other conditions involving emotional dysregulation. It combines elements of CBT with mindfulness techniques, helping individuals develop emotion regulation skills and improve interpersonal relationships.
ACT focuses on accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with personal values. It emphasizes mindfulness, values clarification, and behavior change.
These therapies, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), incorporate mindfulness practices to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce stress and anxiety.
Family therapy involves working with families or couples to address relational dynamics and improve communication and problem-solving skills. It can be beneficial for resolving conflicts, dealing with family changes, and enhancing overall family functioning.
Group therapy involves individuals with similar concerns coming together under the guidance of a therapist. It provides a supportive environment to share experiences, gain insights, and learn from others facing similar challenges
EMDR is a specialized therapy used to treat trauma-related disorders. It involves utilizing bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or sounds) to facilitate the processing and integration of traumatic memories.
Art therapy utilizes creative processes, such as drawing, painting, or sculpting, to help individuals express and explore emotions, reduce stress, and promote self-discovery and healing.
Therapists may also integrate different approaches and techniques based on the individual’s unique needs and goals. It’s important to work with a qualified mental health professional who can assess your specific situation and recommend an appropriate treatment approach.
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Sean Leonard is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. He received his master’s degree in adult geriatric primary care nurse practitioner from Walden University and a second postmaster specialty in psychiatry mental health nurse practitioner from Rocky Mountain University. Sean has experience working in various diverse settings, including an outpatient clinic, inpatient detox and rehab, psychiatric emergency, and dual diagnosis programs. His specialty areas include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD.
Sean Leonard works primarily with adult populations but has been trained across the lifespan, from children/adolescents to geriatric. He offers medication management, crisis management, and psychotherapy with extensive experience in anxiety/OCD, depression, mood disorders, attention deficit disorders, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. He believes that “everyone can benefit from therapy and that many may find great benefit from medicine. Therapy is cornerstone to my practice, medicine or not.”
Dr. Andrea M. Wagner, Psy.D., is the backbone of Redeemed Mental Health. With a wealth of experience across various settings, Dr. Wagner brings a unique perspective to mental health treatment. She is passionate about making complex therapeutic issues easily understandable and provides a roadmap to mental well-being that is tailored to each individual’s unique journey.
Dr. Wagner strives to provide an easily understandable approach to difficult and complex therapeutic issues. She will translate complicated concepts related to mental health concerns into basic and simplistic strategies aimed to achieve the results you desire based on your individual needs.
She currently practices at Department of State Hospitals (California in-patient forensic psychiatric hospital) as an active member on multiple committees. She earned a Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has experience in various settings including the United States Army, UCI Medical Center (Partial Hospitalization Program; Adolescent), Juvenile Recovery Court (Substance and Behavioral Treatment), and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. She specializes in a broad range of psychiatric arenas in evaluations and treatment of multiple major mental illnesses.
Dr. Wagner specializes in treating adults struggling with the more severe ramifications their major mental health issue causes in their daily lives. She has extensive experience in psychological assessment to include personality, intelligence, developmental, and assessment of learning disabilities. She has the ability to treat an array of mental health issues ranging from Schizophrenia to codependency and coaching through life difficulties. She has specialty with psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
Kaylee brings a gentle approach to Redeemed Mental Health. She incorporates kindness and a soft approach to those suffering in the grips of mental illness. She acknowledges that, for most people, they are coping in the most difficult period of their lives and should be treated with respect.
Kaylee Crafton earned a Master’s degree in social work from University of Southern California. She achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University where she trained with social, emotional needs, and justice involved clients.
As the Director of Admissions and Marketing for Redeemed Mental Health, she oversees social media content and marketing strategies to provide a seamless experience for clients and their families from visibility to initial communications.
Lee Breitenbach is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys providing interventions in a warm, relatable manner to others. He will breakdown the goals of therapy through education while building rapport and engaging individuals in the present moment.
He currently practices at the Department of State Hospitals as the program assistant to the Trauma Informed Care (TIC) program. He is heavily involved in culturally based committees/workgroups, program development, intervention implementation, and trauma research. He attended California State University, Fullerton to earn a BA in Psychology followed by a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. He individually possesses over 20 years of experience practicing in the field of mental health. His skills range from his experience providing therapy in Group home settings, substance abuse programs, trauma groups for Veteran’s Affairs, Long Beach, hospice settings, and currently in-patient mental health care. He specializes in trauma recovery and group dynamics.
Dr. Habermehl (“Dr. Dee”) earned her medical degree at New York University. She then completed an internship at Brown University, followed by a residency at Stanford University, in Palo Alto, California. She also earned her MBA with a Healthcare Focus at Yale University School of Management.
Dr. Habermehl is a specialist in Addiction Medicine and is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and Gynecology and Obstetrics. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine as well as the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
