Therapy Groups

PCIT Basics & Beyond

Fee:  $35 per person - $50 per couple

Meeting Time:  6 pm - 7:30 pm  May 10, 2018

Location: 20331 Irvine Avenue, E1, Newport Beach, CA

Contact:  Paul DePompo, PsyD, ABPP to schedule

Phone:  800.317.8010

Email:  [email protected]

This one time parenting workshop will:

    -  Provide a refresher on PCIT (Parenting Skills) having completed prior parent training programs

    -  Learn about ways to adjust learned tools as your child gets older

    -   Identify ways and practice how to engrain mutual respect as your child develops Ample Q&A time for questions, role-plays, and live demonstration

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Child-Parent Relationship Skills Workshop

Fee:  $20 per person - $30 per couple

Meeting Time: 10am - 12 noon - every Saturday

Location: 1940 W Orangewood Ave., Orange, CA 92868

Contact:  Katrina Zaleski, PhD (psychological assistant)

Contact BOP License#: PSB94022332

Phone: 951 973-2450

Email: [email protected]

This is a parenting skills based workshop in order to help parents and other caregivers:

  • Learn better ways to communicate and empathize with their child
  • Help their child develop coping strategies and self-responsibility
  • Increase their child’s self-worth and confidence
  • Learn appropriate limit setting
  • Develop the skills necessary to respond to instead of react to their child’s feelings
  •   Teach their child decision-making and self-control
  • Reduce power struggles and preserve the child-parent relationship

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PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP
 

Fee: $150 - $175 per session

Meeting Time: 4:30 pm - every Tuesday

Location: 6615 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 255, Long Beach

Contact: Anna O'Brien

Contact BOP License#: PSY 25324

Phone: 562-799-6700

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.belmontpsych.com

PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is an evidence-based social skills intervention developed by UCLA for motivated teens in middle and high school. This program is considered the gold standard for helping teens who are interested in learning how to make and keep friends. During each group session, teens are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during socialization activities. Parents attend separate sessions at the same time and are taught how to help their teen implement and practice their new skills. Enrollment is limited.


 SOCIAL ANXIETY THERAPY GROUP FOR ADULTS
Fee: $50-$90/session, depending on payment plan
Meeting time: Tuesdays at 5pm
Location: Cognitive Therapy Orange County
                 151 Kalmus Drive, Ste B/220
Contact: Dr. Bridgette Atallah, PsyD
Contact BOP License #: PSY 26225
Phone: 949-675-0545
This group follows a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model, which research has shown to be highly effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety. CBT for social anxiety is a specialized treatment designed to help participants learn to conquer their fears in social situations. This group offers a step-by-step process to help you identify your worries, build social skills, create a plan for change, and take action toward achieving your goals.

ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES

Fee:  $65 Registration. $30 Book Fee.  $35/class in 10 week session.

Meeting Times:  Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

Location:  1945 Palo Verde Avenue, Suite 202, Long Beach, CA 90815 

Contact:  Dr. Tony Fiore

Contact BOP License #:  PSY6670

Phone:  714-745-1393

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  www.angercoach.com 

Need help with anger management?  Affordable weekly and "fast track" programs for adults and couples in Newport Beach.  Structured, skill building approach based on the book "Anger Management for the Twenty-First Century."  Authored by Tony Fiore, Ph.D. and Ari Novick, Ph.D. 

Other anger-control products plus much free material (reports, articles, newsletters) available on the website.   


PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP SEMINARS

Relationship Group Seminar Series

A monthly, thought-provoking forum for exploring the psychology of relationships

This psychoeducational seminar series is designed for men and women who want to deepen their understanding of relationships—romantic, familial, and interpersonal—through a psychologically informed and reflective lens.

The group meets once per month (selected Saturdays, 11:45 AM–1:00 PM) at my Irvine office. Prior to each seminar, participants receive curated readings that frame the topic. During the meeting, I provide clinical context and guidance, followed by a rich, facilitated discussion that invites reflection, sharing, and dialogue among participants.

This is an open, drop-in seminar series—there is no requirement to attend every session. Participants are welcome to join whenever a topic resonates with them.

  • Format: Psychoeducational discussion group
  • Fee: $30 per seminar
  • Location: 2 Venture, Suite 440 | Irvine, CA

For examples of past topics, please visit the newsletter page on my website:
https://jamestobinphd.com/newsletter/

Contact Information
James Tobin, Ph.D.
2 Venture, Suite 440
Irvine, CA 92618
 949-338-4388
 [email protected]


Men’s Group Seminar Series

A monthly space for men to reflect, connect, and engage contemporary challenges

This psychoeducational seminar series is designed exclusively for men and focuses on the psychological, emotional, and practical challenges men encounter across different life stages and within today’s social and cultural landscape.

The group meets once per month (selected Saturdays, 10:15–11:30 AM) at my Irvine office. Each seminar centers on a specific theme. Participants receive preparatory readings in advance, which I integrate into a clinically grounded discussion. A substantial portion of each meeting is devoted to guided group sharing, dialogue, and reflection.

This seminar series is open and flexible—there is no ongoing commitment required. Men are welcome to attend individual sessions based on interest and relevance.

  • Format: Psychoeducational men’s discussion group
  • Fee: $30 per seminar
  • Location: 2 Venture, Suite 440 | Irvine, CA

For examples of previously explored topics, please visit the newsletter page on my website:
https://jamestobinphd.com/newsletter/

Contact Information
James Tobin, Ph.D.
2 Venture, Suite 440
Irvine, CA 92618
 949-338-4388
 [email protected]


LOVE WITHOUT VIOLENCE

Fee:  $0

Meeting Times:  6:30-8:30pm Mondays

Location:  1650 E. 4th St., Suite 101 Santa Ana, CA 92701

Contact:  Paulina Garcia

Contact BOP License #:  PSY11317

Phone:  714-667-5220

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  www.casadelafamilia.org

This bilingual group is for victims of abuse under the program called "Love Without Violence."  This includes victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and more.  No fee is required for attending this group!


DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) CLASS

Fee:  $45/Class

Meeting Times:  1 Evening Per Week

Location:  222 W Main St Suite 101,  Tustin, CA 92780

Contact:  Denise Kuhn

 Contact BOP License#:  PSY 24067

Phone:  949-229-6047

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  www.preparetochange.com/counseling

Join us in exploring new strategies for coping with life's challenges.  DBT 6 week workshop presented by trained counselors and directed by Dr. Larry Kuhn, Licensed Psychologist.

Prepare to Change counselors are trained facilitators of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program, which provides tools to overcome obstacles and realize goals and potentials.  DBT is a powerful alternative to individual counseling.

Individuals can postpone or minimize their current therapy while attending DBT Classes.


SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS GROUP

Fee:  $75/Session (negotiable)

Meeting Times:  TBA

Location:  Newport Beach, CA

Contact:  Dr. Jocelyn Francisco

Contact BOP License#:  PSY 22249

Phone:  949-891-2574

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  www.jfranciscophd.com

Helping children and adolescents:  develop strategies to communicating efficiently and effectively in a variety of settings;  to foster critical thinking, self-awareness and personal responsibility and self-advocacy.  


SAGE FAMILY COUNSELING

Fee:  $150/HOUR, Sliding scale fee 

Meeting Times:  Mon-Sat 11am-7pm

Location:  In-Home Services, Orange County, CA

Contact:  Sarah Dunn, Psy.D.

Contact BOP License#:  PSY 24948

Phone:  949-257-2435

Email:  [email protected]   

Website:  www.sagefamilyconsulting.com

Sage Family Consulting again has space for referrals.  We provide confidential in-home individual, couple, and family therapy.  We help with family changes (marriage, divorce, re-marriage), communication, ADHD, and parent empowerment.  We specialize in families with legal issues (investigation, trial, incarceration) learn to understand, navigate and grow within these unique circumstances.

Especially for families with multiple children who struggle with transportation to an office while managing other children, in-home family services also address the specific needs of a family within their context.