Business Details
37 Years
experience
Telehealth Psychotherapy Services in Huntington Beach, CA
As the founder of The Counseling Center, I bring over three decades of specialized experience in psychotherapy and mental health services. Established in 1989, our practice has evolved to meet the dynamic needs of individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional and psychological challenges. My approach integrates evidence-based methodologies with personalized care, addressing issues ranging from relationship conflicts and anxiety to addiction recovery and life transitions. With a background in academic instruction and program development, including roles at California State Universities and Orange County Department of Education, I prioritize both client growth and professional excellence.Telehealth services expand our reach, ensuring accessible care while maintaining the same HIPAA-compliant standards. We emphasize practical solutions, cultural sensitivity, and empowerment, fostering environments where clients build resilience and achieve meaningful personal development.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Life Transitions Support
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical expertise in individual and family therapy.
- Our telehealth platform provides accessible, HIPAA-compliant mental health care.
- Specialized treatment for addiction recovery and relationship conflict resolution.
- Personalized therapy tailored to each client's unique life circumstances.
- Flexible evening appointment availability for working professionals.
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized psychotherapy sessions address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Using evidence-based techniques, we develop coping strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Sessions focus on enhancing self-awareness and emotional resilience through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship conflicts, communication issues, and intimacy challenges. We help partners rebuild trust, improve dialogue patterns, and establish healthier relationship dynamics through structured therapeutic interventions. Sessions focus on mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive therapy for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with relapse prevention strategies, addressing underlying emotional issues that contribute to addictive patterns. Family involvement is integrated when appropriate for sustained recovery.
Telehealth Services
Secure virtual therapy sessions conducted through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This service provides convenient access to mental health care for clients who prefer remote sessions due to scheduling constraints or geographic limitations while maintaining the same quality of therapeutic engagement.
Stress Management
Targeted interventions for chronic stress and burnout, including mindfulness techniques and cognitive restructuring. We identify stress triggers and develop personalized coping plans to improve emotional regulation and work-life balance through practical, skills-based approaches.
People
Debbie Miranda-Bristol
Director/Owner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30+ years experience in psychotherapy, academic instruction, and program development. Specializes in relationship dynamics, addiction recovery, and telehealth therapy delivery. Former university faculty member and school-based program director.
Questions
What telehealth platforms do you use?
We use HIPAA-compliant video platforms for secure online therapy sessions. Specific platform details are provided during initial consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about mental health coverage details.
What are your cancellation policies?
24-hour advance notice is required for appointment cancellations to avoid full session charges.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer therapy sessions until 8:00 PM Monday-Thursday for working professionals.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
Limited reduced-fee services are available based on financial need assessment.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We integrate cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches tailored to each client's specific needs.
