Individual Therapy in Newport Beach
When life feels overwhelming or unclear, individual therapy offers space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported. Together, we’ll work to help you reconnect with your strength and move forward with more clarity and ease.
Common Concerns I Work With
Explore a few of the areas I frequently support clients with. You don’t have to know exactly where you fit — therapy can help you figure that out, too.
Depression & Anxiety
Learn tools to manage emotional overwhelm, self-criticism, and persistent worry — while rebuilding confidence and inner calm.
Grief & Loss
Whether from a death, divorce, life transition, or other loss — therapy can help you move through grief with compassion and care.
Stress Management
Together we’ll identify your stressors, explore how they affect your body and mind, and create healthier ways to respond.
Work & Career Issues
If your career is causing anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt, therapy can help you reclaim your sense of purpose and boundaries.
Addiction & Recovery
We’ll look at the underlying emotional pain driving the behavior and work on sustainable, shame-free strategies for healing.
Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder
Learn how to regulate your nervous system, reduce fear cycles, and feel more in control of your responses.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Therapy with me is never one-size-fits-all. Our work together will be grounded in compassion and curiosity, shaped by your goals and pace. I draw from person-centered, mindfulness-based, and DBT-informed approaches, which means we may explore patterns, build practical coping skills, or simply hold space for what you're going through. You don’t have to come in with a plan — just a willingness to show up.
You Might Benefit from Therapy If…
What Clients Say
“Working with Irene felt like a deep exhale. I didn’t have to explain everything perfectly — she just understood. Her calm presence helped me feel safe right away.”
What Clients Say
“Therapy helped me get out of my own head and into my life again. Irene is warm, thoughtful, and always knew when to gently challenge me.”
What Clients Say
“After a few months, I not only felt better — I actually knew why I felt better. Irene helped me understand parts of myself I had ignored for years.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is each therapy session?
Sessions are typically 50 minutes long. Longer sessions can be arranged depending on your needs.
Q: How often do we meet?
Most clients meet weekly at first, and then adjust as needed. We'll decide together what works best for your goals and schedule.
Q: Do I need to be in crisis to start therapy?
Not at all. Many clients begin therapy to explore personal growth, improve self-awareness, or navigate everyday stress. You’re welcome no matter where you are.
Q: Is everything I say confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in session is confidential, with a few exceptions related to safety or mandated reporting. I’ll go over those with you before we begin.
Q: Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for clients anywhere in California.
Let’s Connect
Therapy can be a turning point — not because life gets easier overnight, but because you don’t have to carry it alone. If you're curious about working together, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk briefly about what you're looking for and see if it feels like a good fit.
Maria Irene Alvarez de Schwartz, LMFT 155789
(949) 385-3689
Newport Beach Office
1000 Quail St., Suite 220
Laguna Beach Office
333 3rd St #6
Online Therapy
California Residents Only
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