Business Details
Expert Anxiety & Trauma Therapy in Costa Mesa, CA
SoCal Psychotherapy was founded on the belief that healing begins with understanding the intricate connection between mind, body, and emotional well-being. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, our practice combines evidence-based methodologies like EMDR and Brainspotting with a compassionate, client-centered approach. We specialize in addressing trauma, anxiety, and related emotional challenges, empowering individuals to break free from negative patterns and reclaim their lives.Our founders personal journeyfrom balancing service industry work with early therapy roles to becoming a licensed professionalfuels our commitment to accessible, transformative care. By integrating body-based techniques and cognitive strategies, we help clients achieve lasting relief while fostering resilience and self-awareness. Our practice prioritizes creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their struggles and emerge with renewed confidence.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Brainspotting
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy combining EMDR and Brainspotting techniques
- Our founder brings personal experience overcoming career and life challenges
- Sessions integrate body-based approaches with cognitive behavioral strategies
- Flexible in-person and telehealth session options available
- Personalized treatment plans address root causes of anxiety and trauma
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist
- Brainspotting phases 1 & 2 trained
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Our anxiety therapy addresses persistent worry, rumination, and fear responses through evidence-based techniques. By combining cognitive behavioral therapy with body-based approaches, we help clients regulate nervous system responses and break cycles of overthinking. Sessions focus on developing coping skills to manage symptoms while addressing underlying causes like trauma or genetic predispositions.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment utilizes EMDR and Brainspotting to reprocess distressing memories stored in the body. We help clients build emotional regulation skills before targeting specific traumatic events, using bilateral stimulation techniques to reduce emotional charge. This approach enables clients to process experiences that feel 'stuck' while maintaining present-moment awareness.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy employs guided eye movements or tactile stimulation to help process traumatic memories. This method activates the brain's natural healing mechanisms, allowing clients to reframe negative beliefs associated with past experiences. Sessions follow a structured protocol to desensitize triggers and build positive self-perceptions without requiring detailed verbal recounting of trauma.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting identifies eye positions that access stored emotional trauma in the brain's subcortical regions. This technique allows clients to process difficult emotions through somatic awareness, observing physical sensations linked to negative beliefs. The process helps release chronic tension patterns while developing greater self-compassion and emotional regulation.
People
Jeff Freehill
Licensed Therapist
Jeff Freehill is a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience in mental health. He holds a Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy from Chapman University and specializes in trauma-informed care. His personal journey through career transitions informs his empathetic approach to client care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in EMDR therapy, Brainspotting, and cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and trauma treatment.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide both in-person and telehealth therapy options to accommodate client preferences.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 55 minutes, with extended 75-80 minute options available for intensive processing needs.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel appointments to avoid full session charges.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a private pay practice and provide superbill receipts for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
