Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Counseling Services in San Clemente, CA
OC Couple and Family Therapy has been dedicated to fostering healthy relationships across Orange County since 2001. Our practice, led by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Kerreen M. Chau, combines over 15 years of clinical expertise with a deep understanding of intergenerational dynamics to address communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, and life transitions. We specialize in evidence-based therapeutic approaches for couples, teenagers, and families, focusing on resolving conflicts, improving intimacy, and developing self-awareness. Our services include structured programs like the 28-day Teen Treatment Program and Pre-Marital Counseling, designed to create lasting behavioral and emotional changes. With offices in San Clemente and San Diego, we accept major insurance plans and offer flexible tele-health sessions to accommodate diverse client needs.Kerreens doctoral research on longitudinal therapeutic change in couples, supported by institutions like the National Library of Medicine, underscores our commitment to advancing relationship science. We prioritize personalized care, blending clinical rigor with compassionate support to help clients navigate challenges from career shifts to grief. Our approach emphasizes breaking maladaptive patterns through emotional regulation and fostering safe, nurturing environments for growth. By integrating individual, couple, and family systems perspectives, we empower clients to achieve emotional well-being and sustainable life improvements.
Services
Couples Therapy
Teenage Counseling
Family Therapy
Pre-Marital Counseling
Tele-Health Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in relationship therapy.
- Our intergenerational approach addresses root causes of family dynamics.
- Doctoral-level research informs our evidence-based therapeutic methods.
- We accept major insurance plans including Blue Shield and Anthem.
- 28-day teen program targets behavioral and emotional transformation.
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, and conflict resolution. Our evidence-based approach helps partners develop adaptive patterns through emotional regulation and structured skill-building. Sessions focus on improving intimacy, resolving recurring conflicts, and fostering long-term relational health through both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Teenage Therapy
28-day outpatient program targeting behavioral and emotional challenges in teens. Combines individual and family therapy to address self-destructive behaviors, mood management, and family dynamics. Focuses on developing self-awareness, healthy coping mechanisms, and improved family communication through daily therapeutic engagement and structured skill development.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Six-session program preparing couples for marriage through communication skill development and expectation alignment. Addresses intimacy building, conflict resolution strategies, and shared goal setting. Includes role-playing exercises and homework assignments to strengthen foundational relationship skills before formal commitment.
Family Therapy
Intergenerational approach addressing family dynamics and emotional connections. Focuses on improving communication patterns, resolving interfamily conflicts, and creating supportive home environments. Utilizes systemic perspectives to address both immediate challenges and long-standing relational patterns affecting family members.
Tele-Health Sessions
Secure virtual therapy options for couples and individuals. Provides flexible access to counseling services through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Maintains the same therapeutic rigor as in-person sessions while offering convenience for clients with scheduling or geographic constraints.
People
Kerreen M. Chau
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Doctoral candidate with 15+ years of experience in relationship therapy. Specializes in intergenerational family systems and emotional regulation techniques. Holds advanced degrees from Christian Heritage College and Alliant International University.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use for couples?
We employ evidence-based methods focusing on emotional regulation, communication skills, and breaking maladaptive interaction patterns through structured sessions.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
Yes, we accept Blue Shield, TriCare, Anthem, and all PPO plans. Contact us for specific insurance verification details.
What does the teen therapy program include?
Our 28-day program combines individual therapy, family sessions, and daily check-ins to address behavioral issues and emotional regulation.
Are tele-health sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure virtual therapy options for all services through HIPAA-compliant platforms for remote accessibility.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us directly at 949-769-0153 or use our online booking system for immediate appointment scheduling.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Orange County, San Clemente, and San Diego through both in-person and virtual sessions.
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