Relational &
Depth-Oriented
Therapy in Orange County

California

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Dr. Kittinger
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapist

I believe therapy should create meaningful change that allows you to live more freely and fully aligned with yourself. Rather than only focusing on symptom relief, psychodynamic therapy is centered in understanding the deeper emotional patterns, past experiences, and relationship dynamics shaping your emotions, identity, and ways of relating to others. My approach balances compassion with challenge as we explore the grief, pain, and ingrained patterns that may be keeping you stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Together, we work toward greater self-awareness, self-agency, and acceptance so you can create lasting change and move through life with more clarity and connection.

Therapy Services in Orange County, California

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A soothing therapeutic image of a hand holding a bouquet of white lilies and green stems against a plain brown background in orange county.

Individual Psychotherapy

Therapy can go deeper than managing symptoms. 
In our work together, we slow down to explore the patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape your life — so real, lasting change becomes possible.
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Body Image Workshops

Body image struggles often run deeper than appearance alone. In Embodied, we explore the beliefs, shame, perfectionism, and cultural messages that shape how you see yourself — and begin building a more compassionate, embodied relationship with your body.
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Couples
Therapy

Relationship struggles often run deeper than the argument in front of you. In couples therapy we work to understand the patterns pulling you apart — and rebuild the connection that brings you back together.
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Specializing in religious trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, body image & relationships.

For those who want more from therapy.

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Telehealth therapy throughout Orange, Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach, Anaheim, Lake Forest and San Clemente.

Telehealth removes one of the biggest barriers to meaningful therapy: access. Whether you live in a busy metropolitan area or a community where specialized care is difficult to find, you deserve a therapist who genuinely fits your needs — not simply the closest available option.

For those seeking specialized support for religious trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, body image concerns, relationships, and trauma work, telehealth offers access to depth-oriented, relational care without the limitations of geography or commute time. Whether you are located in Orange County, or a smaller community throughout California where specialized therapy may be harder to access locally, meaningful therapeutic work can still happen from the comfort and privacy of your own space.