Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Irvine, CA
Revelation Counseling has been dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate mental health care since 1995. With over 27 years of clinical expertise, our practice specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety management, and relationship counseling using evidence-based methodologies like EMDR therapy. Our founder, Marta Hatter LCSW, brings extensive experience from roles as Treatment Director at Olive Crest Treatment Center and therapist at Orange County Rescue Mission, combining academic excellence from California State University with 3,200 hours of supervised clinical practice.We maintain active membership in the EMDR International Association and National Association of Social Workers, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of therapeutic innovation. Our virtual counseling platform extends services to California residents and international cross-cultural workers, supported by a track record of successful client outcomes documented in extensive testimonials. Our commitment to professional development ensures clients receive care aligned with the latest research in trauma treatment and mental health science.
Services
Individual Therapy
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Online Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Speaking Engagements
Grief Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 27+ years of specialized trauma therapy experience
- Our EMDR certification ensures proven trauma processing techniques
- Personalized treatment plans adapted to individual healing journeys
- Secure virtual counseling accessible across California and internationally
- Comprehensive approach integrating mind-body connection research
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
What people say
Compassionate approach
Life-changing therapy
Effective EMDR sessions
Safe therapeutic space
Highly recommend
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy addresses emotional wounds from past experiences using evidence-based techniques. Our approach helps clients process distressing memories and develop coping strategies for managing trauma symptoms. With EMDR therapy as a core methodology, we facilitate neural reprocessing to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic events. This treatment empowers clients to regain control over their lives and achieve lasting emotional healing through structured therapeutic interventions.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy utilizes bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their psychological impact. This scientifically validated approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders by targeting the brain's information processing system. Sessions follow standardized protocols to desensitize distressing memories while installing positive cognitions. Clients typically experience significant symptom reduction in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy approaches.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts between partners. Our approach addresses emotional dynamics, attachment styles, and boundary setting to strengthen connections. Through structured sessions, couples develop conflict resolution skills and deepen mutual understanding. The therapy incorporates both individual and joint sessions to address relational challenges from multiple perspectives, fostering healthier interaction patterns.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with somatic approaches to address physiological and psychological symptoms. We help clients identify anxiety triggers and develop personalized coping strategies for managing stress responses. Treatment includes education about anxiety mechanisms and practical tools for symptom regulation. Our approach emphasizes restoring clients' sense of control through gradual exposure and mindfulness-based interventions.
Depression Counseling
Depression counseling addresses persistent low mood through a combination of therapeutic modalities tailored to individual needs. We focus on identifying negative thought patterns and implementing behavioral activation strategies. Treatment incorporates strength-based approaches to rebuild self-esteem and motivation. Our therapists help clients develop coping skills for managing depressive symptoms while addressing underlying emotional factors contributing to their condition.
People
Marta Hatter
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Marta Hatter, LCSW #17540, has 27+ years of experience helping clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. She specializes in EMDR therapy and holds a Master of Social Work degree from California State University, Long Beach. Her career includes leadership roles at Olive Crest Treatment Center and Orange County Rescue Mission, with expertise in cross-cultural counseling and virtual therapy delivery.
Questions
What makes your practice unique?
Our practice combines EMDR therapy with attachment-based approaches, offering virtual sessions since before widespread adoption, integrating Christian counseling when requested, and serving cross-cultural clients globally.
What issues do you treat?
We specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and grief using evidence-based methods like EMDR therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
When should someone seek counseling?
Seek counseling when emotional struggles interfere with daily life, relationships, or work performance, or when coping independently becomes overwhelming despite your best efforts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary 15-minute phone consultations to discuss your needs and determine if our services align with your therapeutic goals.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider, offering detailed invoices for insurance reimbursement. Many PPO/POS plans cover our services, and we assist with verification.
What therapy modalities do you use?
We primarily use EMDR therapy for trauma, cognitive-behavioral techniques for anxiety/depression, and emotionally focused therapy for relationship counseling, tailored to individual needs.
