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EMDR therapist in Orange County

Lexi Cress

Psychotherapist | LPCC, LMHC

Licensed in: Washington and California

My particular calling in this work is people struggling with trauma. I specialize in C-PTSD, grief and loss, and spiritual/religious trauma. I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic model, meaning the relationship between client and therapist can be a healing vessel in your therapeutic process. I pull from attachment theory, neuroscience, somatic approaches, and utilize EMDR very often in my work. My therapeutic approach also draws from my personality, which integrates humor, playfulness, and authenticity. I am now licensed in both California and Washington and am accepting WA & CA clients virtually.

In my work with clients, I have focused on unresolved grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, abuse and trauma, issues with spirituality, mind/body connection, perinatal issues, and relationship concerns. I'm active in session and believe that we all have an inherent desire to heal and grow.

My practice respects all aspects of people including race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, body size, and ability. I strive to make my practice as safe and supportive for all.

Treatment Approach

  • Attachment-based

  • EMDR

  • Emotionally Focused

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Narrative

  • Psychodynamic

  • Relational

  • Trauma Focused

Education and Credentials

  • Masters of Counseling Psychology

    • The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology

  • EMDRIA Certified

  • LPCC - CA

  • LMHC - WA

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

  • Couple Sessions $200

I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement.

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Conner Cress

Psychotherapist | LPCC, LMHC

Licensed in: Washington and California

We all have wounds we have either learned to live with or disguise—a protective and gracious attempt at avoiding pain. Therapy is a unique setting to safely explore these past wounds and how they impact your present life and relationships. In this way, we can learn to have compassion for the parts of us that have not felt cared for. I see couples and adult individuals struggling with relationship issues, intimacy, identity development, sexual trauma/shame, grief and more. I have extensive experience working with men’s issues, executives and entrepreneurs, and consider it an honor to work with you wherever you are in your process.

I work from a psychodynamic and attachment-based perspective, believing that healing occurs most powerfully in a relational context. Our therapeutic relationship allows us to explore and address your relationship with yourself and others. Additionally, I draw from Gottman, DBT, narrative-focused, family systems, and the latest neuroscience research.

Through our time together I hope you will gain more freedom to discover yourself and live more authentically, strength to set boundaries, deeper enjoyment of intimate relationships, and greater courage to take risks and be creative.

Treatment Approach

  • Attachment-based

  • Gottman

  • Emotionally Focused

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Narrative

  • Psychodynamic

  • Relational

  • Trauma Focused

Education and Credentials

  • Masters of Counseling Psychology

    • The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology

  • LPCC - CA

  • LMHC - WA

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

  • Couple Sessions $200

I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement.