| Office: |
MaryAnn Brown, MFT
2030 East 4th Street, Suite 134C
Aspen Woods
Tustin, CA 92705
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| Phone: |
(714) 648-0963
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| Fax: |
(714) 648-0963
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| Cell Phone: |
(562) 260-2983
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| E-mail: |
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Employee Assistance Counseling
Individual, Couples, Group Psychotherapy
Self-Care and Creativity Groups for Women
Art Journaling, Creativity Counseling for Individuals
Specialized training in Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgendered Issues
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| Practice Description: |
You can feel better!! I like to see my clients get better and I am committed to helping ease the emotional/mental pain you may be feeling. No matter how much you are suffering, we can work together to lessen your pain and increase your sense of happiness and satisfaction in your life. Good psychotherapy is LIFE CHANGING in positive and lasting ways. You may be suffering needlessly and alone, hiding your pain and pushing yourself to meet the expectations of others (and yourself!) that are created in our modern, fast-paced culture. I invite you to have a therapy experience where you can truly be yourself in a non-judgmental atmosphere of safety and trust.
Studies have shown that a good match between client and therapist far outweighs the type of therapy that you choose in predicting a successful course of treatment. I have a high level of commitment to my clients and my aim is to provide an atmosphere of acceptance, warmth and emotional safety. Together, we will work toward an understanding of your unique experience and the life issues and emotional pain that bring you to seek therapy. I will work with you to design a treatment plan based on your particular needs, strengths and sensitivities. I will help you to understand the ways that your childhood/family history may be affecting you in your current life, showing up in dysfunctional relationship patterns, poor self-care, substance abuse, poor physical health, depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. This may involve grieving the past and I will support you along the way. I will help you to learn healthier coping strategies and to make choices that empower you to create a happier life.
I specialize in working with adult individuals or couples who are struggling with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems. I have been able to help many clients to gain a higher level of happiness and mental health. I was a kindergarten teacher for many years and I believe that this experience prepared me for being a therapist who is empathic, non-judgmental, warm and hopeful. I often use humor and a playful attitude with my clients and I genuinely like everyone with whom I work. I consider my work a sacred responsibility and am consistent and supportive in my care of my clients.
Therapy requires a significant commitment from both parties and I will educate you about the importance of this factor when we have our intake session. The process works best when both people are motivated, with a high level of engagement. I believe that this transformative process is very much worth the investment of self, time and money and can provide a return that will serve you for the rest of your life.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Gay/Lesbian Issues
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Co-dependency
Crisis/Trauma
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Personal Growth
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Somatoform Disorders
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Art Journaling for treatment of mood disorders
Enhancing Communication in Couples
Creativity and Self-Care Groups for Women
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Art Therapy
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Developmental
Eclectic
Family Systems
Feminist
Intersubjective
Object Relations
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Self Psychology
Somatic
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Women/Feminist
Artists/Writers/Performers/Actors
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| Education: |
M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Los Angeles, 1998
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
East Texas State University, 1977
B.S. in Secondary Education (English major)
University of Tulsa, 1973
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| License #: |
MFC39628 |
| License State: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Institute of Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Santa Monica, Ca.--completed two year training program.
Newport Psychoanalytic Institute--completed two years of training. |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists | | Orange County Association of Marriage and Family Therapists |
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| Fee Schedule: |
My fee for a 45-50 minute therapy hour is $125. The initial intake session is billed at $190 and lasts 75 minutes. (Insurance companies are aware of the need for additional time for intake sessions and will pay accordingly.) I accept Visa and Mastercard, cash and personal check as payment for my services. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO
I am an out-of network provider for all PPO plans
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I will provide you with a Superbill which includes all of the necessary information and codes for your insurance company. If you bring in a claim form from your insurance company, I will even assist you in filling it out, attaching the Superbill and mailing it in. Any questions about using your insurance can be discussed with me either in our first phone conversation or our intake session. |
| Office Hours: |
M-F 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
| Driving Directions: |
Located near the juncture of the 55 and 5 freeways and also, quite close to the 22 fwy. FROM SOUTH ORANGE CO.: Take the 5 N. to the 55 East (toward Riverside). From the 55 East, take the very first exit (so stay to the right): 4TH ST--IRVINE BLVD. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left (4th Street) crossing over the freeway. Go to the 2nd stoplight which is Golden Circle. Get into the far left lane and make a U-turn back onto 4th. Get immediately to the right lane and turn right into the first driveway. Park right away and take the ramp up to the sidewalk. Suite 134C is the 3rd door on the left.
FROM THE 55 SOUTH: Take the 1st Street--4th Street exit and at the end of the ramp turn right onto 4th Street. Go to the second stoplight (Golden Circle) and follow the above directions.
FROM THE 22 EAST: Take the 22 East to the 55South exiting Right toward Newport Beach. Take the 2nd exit which is 1st St.--4th St. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto 4th Street. Then follow the above directions.
FROM THE 5 SOUTH: take the 22 East to the 55 South (toward Newport Beach.) Then follow the above directions from the 55 South. Call 714-648-0963 for assistance with directions.
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| Additional Comments: |
Please feel free to contact me by telephone or e-mail and I will be happy to speak with you on the phone to answer questions about my practice. It is my aim to help you understand the therapy process so that you know what to expect when you come in for your first session. I find that this eases any fears or anxieties you may have in considering entering therapy. |
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