Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Couple and Family Therapy in Orange County
OC Couple and Family Therapy has been serving Orange County since 2001, providing specialized therapeutic support for individuals, couples, and families. Our practice is led by Kerreen M. Chau, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience and advanced doctoral studies in marriage and family therapy. We employ an intergenerational approach that views relationships as emotional units, helping clients understand family dynamics and improve communication patterns. Our evidence-based methods address anxiety, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and adolescent behavioral challenges through personalized treatment plans. With dual private practices in San Diego and Orange County, we combine academic rigor from institutions like Alliant International University and Christian Heritage College with practical experience from collaborations with organizations like the YMCA and local schools.Our focus on resolving root causes rather than symptoms has helped clients achieve lasting emotional well-being and stronger family connections. We maintain active memberships with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the National Society of Leadership while contributing to longitudinal research on couples therapy outcomes through partnerships with the National Library of Medicine. Our comprehensive services include specialized programs for pre-marital counseling, teen behavioral issues, and trauma recovery, all delivered through both in-person and tele-health sessions.
Services
Couples Therapy
Teen Therapy
Pre-Marital Counseling
Family Dynamics
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Management
Communication Training
Behavioral Intervention
Life Transitions
Substance Abuse Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in marriage and family therapy
- Our therapist holds doctoral-level education with academic honors
- We implement evidence-based intergenerational family systems approaches
- We maintain active professional memberships with leading therapy organizations
- We combine private practice experience with institutional collaboration
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- National Society of Leadership
Services
Couples Therapy
Our couples therapy program addresses communication breakdowns and maladaptive relationship patterns through structured sessions. We help partners develop emotional awareness and implement adaptive communication strategies that foster intimacy. This evidence-based approach combines affective neuroscience with intergenerational family systems theory to create lasting relationship improvements.
Teen Therapy
The 28-day teen therapy program combines individual and family therapy sessions to address behavioral issues and emotional challenges. Our structured approach helps adolescents develop self-management skills while improving family communication dynamics. The outpatient program includes daily therapist check-ins and behavior modification techniques for lasting positive change.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Our pre-marital counseling package prepares couples for marriage through six targeted sessions focusing on communication, expectations, and conflict resolution. The program includes practical exercises and role-playing to build relationship resilience while addressing common marital challenges before they arise in married life.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery services address PTSD and complex trauma through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We help clients process traumatic experiences while developing coping mechanisms that improve emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships through structured therapeutic interventions.
Family Dynamics
Our family dynamics program examines intergenerational patterns and emotional connections within family units. Through this therapeutic approach, families learn healthier interaction patterns and develop improved communication strategies that address both current challenges and long-standing relational patterns.
People
Kerreen M. Chau
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Kerreen M. Chau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years of clinical experience. She holds a Master's degree from Alliant International University and is completing her doctoral dissertation on longitudinal therapeutic change in couples. Her research is supported by the National Library of Medicine and the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in intergenerational family systems theory and affective neuroscience approaches that focus on emotional patterns across family relationships.
Do you offer tele-health therapy sessions?
Yes, we currently provide tele-health therapy sessions alongside our in-person appointments for greater accessibility.
What adolescent behavioral issues do you address?
Our teen program treats substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, aggressive outbursts, and family relationship challenges through structured therapy.
Are pre-marital counseling packages available?
Yes, our 6-session pre-marital counseling package addresses communication styles, intimacy, and relationship expectations with practical exercises.
How do you handle couples therapy for affairs?
We provide affair recovery through structured mediation, emotional support, and communication rebuilding while emphasizing mutual responsibility.
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