Improving Relationships
and Healing Trauma

Our approach uncovers unmet childhood needs beneath the surface, guiding you to real peace and wellbeing.

Monica Huston, LMFT, Founder
Healing Reimagined: Blending Traditional and Modern Therapy
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How To
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We know you’ve been looking long and hard. Our highly trained therapists are here to end your search for help.

1Complete Questionnaire

Tell us about your needs, how we can help you and what you are looking for in a therapist.

2Get Matched

We will review your information and match you with a therapist best suited to your needs.

3Get Started

We meet with you to formulate a treatment plan that will help you reach your goals.

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90%
Of couples who complete therapy with a highly trained therapist report an increase in emotional well-being.
75%
Of people report stronger relationships after family-focused therapy sessions.
70%
Experience relief from trauma through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
19M
Adults face relationship challenges linked to untreated anxiety or trauma.
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Irvine Family Counseling

Why Choose Us

At Irvine Family Counseling, we believe in more than just managing symptoms—we aim to create lasting change. Our team is trained to handle even the most severe mental health issues with compassion and expertise, ensuring that every client is seen, heard, and understood.

Irvine Family Counseling Team

We believe in the power of real transformation

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Meet Our Therapists

Our therapists are robust and dynamic - diverse in approach yet focused, and deeply personable yet professional. They are here to support you through every step of your healing journey.

Monica M. Huston, LMFT
Founder, Clinical Director & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Olivia R. Carr, AMFT, APCC
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Caitlyn M. Marr, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Natalie M. Janji, APCC
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Lisa M. Naugle, PhD, MFA, RPS
Research Psychoanalyst Student
Laima S. Sappington, PhD, RPS
Research Psychoanalyst Student

What Clients Say About Us

“I cannot recommend Monica enough. It’s tough to find a good therapist, but when you do, it changes your life. Monica was that therapist for me.”

Client Seeking Individual Therapy

Why Irvine Family Counseling Stands Out Among Online Therapy and Private Practices

Irvine Family Counseling

Other Private Practices

Online Therapy

In-Person & Virtual Session

Highly trained therapists available for in-person and virtual appointments

Provides both in-person and virtual appointments.

Provides virtual appointments only

Personalized Therapy Experience

Policies and treatments are adapted to client needs from start to finish.

Custom therapy approaches offered to meet individual needs.

Generic therapy models with less personalization.

Child friendly Office Spaces

Rooms may accommodate kids as early as 5 years old.

Rooms may accommodate kids as early as 5 years old.

Online therapy is not best suited for kids.

Therapist Accountability

Therapists are required to grow personally and professionally to support meaningful transformation in clients.

Are self-accountable for their quality of work.

May not require clinicians to be in supervision or personal therapy.

Multiple Services Offered In One Place

Services may be provided for each family member, the entire family or a subset of the family.

The same provider cannot provide multiple services.

Multiple services may be offered through the same online platform (excluding child work).

Continuing Education & Development

Clinicians are constantly improving through ongoing training and teamwork.

Clinicians are constantly improving through ongoing training and teamwork.

Clinicians are constantly improving through ongoing training and teamwork.

Flexibility in Switching Providers

Easy to switch therapists with a focus on continuity of care and maintaining therapeutic alliance.

Cannot switch providers while remaining within the practice  

Can switch providers while remaining within the practice.

Faith-Based Leadership

Led by Monica Huston LMFT, providers are trained with respect to Catholic/Christian values & psychoanalytic methodologies.

No specific religious leadership or training in psychoanalysis.

No specific faith-based approach; general therapy services.

More Than Talk Therapy: Real Transformation Begins Here

A Space for Deep, Lasting Personal Change

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