Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Newport Beach, CA
Yulia Stepanova, LMFT, is a dedicated psychotherapist committed to guiding individuals, families, and couples toward healing and personal growth. With a foundation in clinical psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and extensive clinical experience at institutions like College Hospital and private practices, she combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders. Her client-centered approach prioritizes autonomy and resilience, creating a safe space for clients to explore complex emotions and life challenges.Yulia integrates insights from neurobiology and psychology to tailor interventions to each client's unique needs, fostering long-term coping strategies. Her practice extends to supporting families navigating chronic illness, grief, and life transitions, emphasizing empowerment and post-traumatic growth. With a background in nonprofit work and a passion for creative therapeutic methods, she brings depth and adaptability to her practice, helping clients thrive in an ever-changing world.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Counseling
Couples Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapy using evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
- Our client-centered approach prioritizes your autonomy and long-term resilience.
- We specialize in treating complex trauma, personality disorders, and chronic illness challenges.
- Therapy sessions are available in-person and online across the U.S. and internationally.
- Our therapist brings diverse clinical experience from hospitals, nonprofits, and private practice.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #128646
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized therapy for adults addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. Using evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT, we help clients develop coping strategies and improve mental well-being. Sessions focus on self-discovery, emotional resilience, and overcoming life challenges through a client-centered approach.
Family Counseling
Support for families navigating separation, trauma, or life transitions. We address communication breakdowns, boundary-setting, and emotional support systems. Therapy focuses on strengthening family bonds while respecting each member's individual needs and growth within the family unit.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples facing communication issues, emotional distance, or trust concerns. We work with diverse relationships including LGBTQIA+, interracial, and polyamorous partnerships. Sessions focus on improving intimacy, resolving conflicts, and building stronger relationship foundations through evidence-based techniques.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for PTSD and complex trauma using EMDR, DBT, and ACT therapies. We help clients process traumatic experiences like abuse, domestic violence, and loss. The focus is on transforming trauma narratives into empowerment while developing practical coping mechanisms for daily life.
Stress Management
Therapy addressing chronic stress and burnout through cognitive-behavioral techniques. We teach practical tools to manage work-related stress, family pressures, and health impacts. Sessions focus on developing personalized strategies to reduce physiological stress effects and improve overall well-being.
People
Yulia Stepanova
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with expertise in CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapies. Holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton. Former intern at College Hospital and private practice experience in Newport Beach. Specializes in trauma recovery, personality disorders, and chronic illness counseling.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, family, and couples therapy using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic approaches for anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, I offer virtual therapy sessions for clients throughout California and internationally via secure video conferencing platforms.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact me through the website contact form or call (714) 485-6222 to schedule your first session or request a free consultation.
What payment methods do you accept?
I accept cash, checks, Zelle, Apple Pay, and SquareUp payments for therapy sessions, payable on the day of service.
Do you accept insurance?
While I am a licensed therapist, my services are typically self-pay. Coaching sessions are not covered by insurance as they are not medical treatments.
