Service Spotlight
Online and In-Person: Individual counseling is recommended…
when a person wants to work on their goals one-on-one with a therapist.
I provide in-person counseling for adults who live in Newport Beach and nearby cities such as Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa.
I provide online counseling for clients who live in other parts of Orange County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, and anywhere in California & Florida using Google Meet, a HIPAA compliant, secure platform.
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Types of problems
individual counseling can help:
Anxiety disorders, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Attacks
Anger
Work and career stress
Depression
Negative effects of experiencing trauma and critical incidents
Addictions to substances (alcohol and drugs) & behaviors (sexual addictions)
Communication problems in marriage & problems in dating relationships
Marriages that are on the brink of divorce
Career Stress for law enforcement officers, including police officers, deputy sheriffs, federal agents, correctional officers, and other first responders including firefighters and paramedics
Introduction
Benefits of
individual counseling
Less depression & anxiety and more happiness
Less anger & resentment and more peace
Better relationships with friends and partners
Ability to refuse cravings for unhealthy substances or behaviors
More satisfaction in your marriage & better relationships with your children
A toolbox of emotion regulation skills
Reverse burn-out at work and have a better work/life balance
Skills to manage trauma triggers in helpful ways
Individual Counseling
Treatment timeline
for individual counseling
First Session
I learn about your background and the problems you want to work on, and we start creating your goals.Second Session
We create a plan to achieve your goals and take some first steps. I routinely assign homework to be done between sessions to reinforce what we worked on in the previous session.Following Sessions
We discuss the efforts you made since the last session to work on your goals.Nearing Graduation
We discuss ways to avoid slips back into unhelpful patterns and what to do if a slip occurs.Graduation
You and I review and celebrate the work that was done and the progress that was made!
How long are sessions of individual counseling, and what is the typical length of treatment?
Initial sessions for individual counseling are 90 minutes. Follow-up sessions are typically 55 minutes. The number of sessions depends on what type of problem you are struggling with and what your goals are. As clients make progress toward their goals, I reduce the frequency of sessions. I work short-term with some clients and long-term with others. I want my clients to learn new skills, achieve their goals, and then “fire me” when I’m no longer needed.
What is the rate for individual counseling sessions? How do I pay for the sessions?
My session fee is $175 for 55-minute sessions, and $262 for 90-minute sessions. The first appointment for individuals is 90 minutes. Subsequent sessions are typically 55-minutes.
Check, cash, electronic check, Zelle, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) are all accepted for payment. There is a 3% convenience fee for using a credit or debit card. There is no fee for using check, cash, electronic check, or Zelle.
Do you offer in-person and online individual counseling sessions?
Yes, I offer both online and in-person individual counseling sessions. In-person counseling sessions are at my Newport Beach office located at:
1001 Dove Street, Suite 180,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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(near the Orange County/John Wayne Airport. )
Phone: (949) 933-5872
I also provide secure, HIPAA compliant, online therapy sessions with clients anywhere in California and Florida using Google Meet.
What about insurance?
Although Brian Whitley does not bill insurance companies directly, services may be reimbursed in full or in part by your PPO health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
Do I have mental health benefits?
What is my deductible, and has it been met?
How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
Is approval required from my primary care physician?
All Services and Therapies.
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Individual Counseling
I’m an active and directive therapist and focused on helping you achieve your goals.
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Marriage Counseling
Consistent effort and intention is required to have a good marriage. We are all either working on our marriage or our divorce. I give spouses practical tools to improve their marriage.
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Discernment Counseling
Your marriage is in trouble and either you or your spouse is considering divorce. You may be the one who wants to save the marriage, or you may be the spouse who is considering divorce but also unsure if this is what you really want.
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Counseling for Police Officers & Other Law Enforcement
As a former police officer for 11 years, I understand how your career as a first responder can negatively impact your personal life.
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Addictions to Substances and Behaviors
I believe that we are not powerless over addictions. By learning and practicing new skills, we can break the chains of addiction. I support clients that use 12-Step resources and alternative programs such as SMART Recovery.
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Family & Friends of Those Struggling with Addictions
Addiction impacts the entire family. I can teach you how to use the power of your relationship to facilitate positive change and how not to make things worse.
