As clichéd as it sounds, life is surely filled with twists and turns, peaks and valleys.Haven’t we all wondered at some point, “What went wrong…Why me…How on Earth did I get here?” A difficult child or teen, a sick loved one, a relationship on the rocks, and unexpected job termination, a death, a divorce… these are just some of the things that can completely turn our world upside down and put us into a tailspin. Sometimes we are able to navigate through life’s struggles with strength and perseverance, other times we just need help.

Life experience is an important asset when counseling others, and I have plenty to draw from. At the age of 57 I have experienced the pain of divorce, both in childhood and as an adult. I have helped family members and friends who have experienced struggles associated with depression, anxiety, dependency, infidelity, divorce, parenting, step parenting and blended family issues. From a very early age, I had a yearning to understand human behavior and to grow through each experience.

Tammy Hyland MA, LMFT #92625
(949) 750-4777

Shahrzad (Sheri) Sepanlou is a licensed marriage and family therapist who sees clients in person and online. Sheri graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Sheri is a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who loves working with couples, individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, as well as older teens who need a safe and supportive emotional space.

Sheri considers herself a trauma informed (trained in EMDR), psychodynamic therapist and in her work with clients, works on family of origin issues, unresolved trauma, and utilizes mindfulness and CBT techniques to help clients live more fully and happily in the present. Depression and anxiety are often the result of a person’s intense preoccupation with the past or the future and learning to be more mindful and present in the moment, can result in a sense of joy and peace in many clients.

Sheri Sepanlou MA, LMFT #125432

(949) 402-5110

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the College of Psychology and Counseling at Hope International University. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in the corporate world over 25 years in the areas of education, sales, finance and most recently adoption. I discovered my passion for helping others in my role of Adoption Adviser in the emotionally charged adoption process. It is this passion and my own life challenges, healing and personal growth that served as the catalyst in my pursuit of becoming a therapist.

Entering this field later in life provided me with invaluable personal experiences which have played a key part in helping to better understand my clients and many of the issues they face. I have found my education and experience to be most effective in working with individuals, adolescents and couples that are facing various issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or relational difficulties.

Jan Covyeau, LMFT #134612
(949) 633-7885

We all want to be unconditionally loved, cared for, supported, appreciated, heard, accepted, and understood. Ultimately, we all want to be happy and want the same for our loved ones. These are all basic human needs that are crucial for the sustainability of our personal well-being. When any of these needs are unmet, we search for solutions or ways to fulfill them. As a mental health professional, my role is to join individuals, couples, and families in this search, and together identify and efficiently overcome the obstacles getting in the way of realizing one’s full potential.

Please call or text me to the number below for an initial phone consultation. I look forward to
meeting you and working together.

Ivan Casabianca, M.S. AMFT #133611
(949) 490-0167

Life is a journey that is not meant to be navigated alone, so I’m glad you found me. My own journey has not been easy, but even through the struggles in my life I have always felt a calling to help others in need.

I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and am currently providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families for issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship struggles. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and helping individuals navigate their Coming Out Journey.

Jeremiah Matters, MA, AMFT #121794
(949) 524-9362

I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about working with adolescents, couples, and families. I earned an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I am fluent in both Spanish and English.

I am passionate about helping my individual clients meet their therapeutic goals whether it be understanding themselves better, developing better coping skills, or healing from past wounds. I find that my experience and education has prepared me in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management, and grief. I also enjoy working with couples and families in repairing relationships. When working with couples and families I incorporate the practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a highly effective method for healing relationships.

Dama Perez, MA, AMFT #125463, APCC #9519
(949) 922-6647