Dr. Kerns is a skilled Psychotherapist in Private Practice in Irvine, California. She is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (BBS).

Dr. Kerns education includes:

2009 - Doctorate Degree in Psychology, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from CGI of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

In her Doctoral Dissertation,

A Jungian Oriented Treatment Plan for Mid-life Women’s Liminal Phase Transition into Mid-life, Dr. Kerns developed a treatment plan that was intended to serve as a guideline for therapists, as they worked from a Jungian orientation.

2007 - Masters Degree

in Psychology, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from California Graduate Institute.

2005 - Bachelors Degree 

in Business Management from University of Phoenix.

Dr Kerns has been conducting affordable psychotherapy since 2006. Her focus in graduate school was on Life's Transition Periods.

Dr. Kerns sees couples, individuals, mid-life women, and accepts Cigna Insurance and CalVCP.

Counseling Sessions Fees & Intake form

Please print, fill in, and bring Intake Form to 1st session

$150 for 55 minute session

Save - Pay for 4 at $600 and

fifth session is on me.

Insurances Accepted

On the way to my office. Currently offering Telehealth

949-285-5199

Dr, Kerns can help you and your partner learn to communicate effectively for long term satisfaction. 949-285-5199

Couples Counseling

I have a passion for couples counseling. Especially for those couples who are in crisis. I have helped many couples Mend their Broken Hearts and proceed to Creating a relationship that thrives.

This Process Begins When You

Make That First Call

949-285-5199

Couples counseling can help to change relationship patterns into dynamic interactions where relationships thrive. Sessions are designed to generate an understanding of the viewpoint of the partner. From this understanding we work together to build the relationship by a blending of the strengths and weaknesses of each partner.

Success is achieved by a consistent working through of issues, each time with the partners taking more responsibility with the tools that they have learned from previous sessions. I have helped many couples, and I can help you.

Dealing with trust, commitment, communication, addiction to prostitutes, sexting, porn, and intimacy can challenge any relationship. I would like to help you with your concerns today. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and have a Doctorate Degree in Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from CGI of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have been providing Affordable Relationship Counseling since 2008.

If you chose to work with me individually, you and I can work on short term issues that need a quick resolution and/or

we may choose a more Depth Approach.

In addition, you may want to work on Long-term character development. Skills learned in long term therapy could help you gain considerable satisfaction in how you relate to yourself and others.

Depth therapy has changed significantly from the Classical Freudian model which held the therapist in a Superior position. Today many analyst conceptualize a therapist/client collaborative approach.

The focus is on relational explanations where conflictual attachments patterns may be the concern.

We can work on issues such as:

Depression,

Anxiety,

Self-esteem,

Mid-life Transition,

Existential Issues,

Goals,

Regrets,

Partner lack of communication

Substance Abuse,

Problematic Sexual Behavior such as addiction to porn, prostitutes, sex, affairs, and sexting etc.

Many of my clients have expressed difficulty discussing their experiences with friends and family. I offer a professional counseling relationship that provides confidential, committed, and supportive therapy where my clients can tell their story, and be heard. This process helps you, the client, sort out your issues.

Counseling can help identify your:

1. Unhealthy patterns,

2. Integrate problems with solutions, and

3. Empower you to live your life with satisfaction!