Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Huntington Beach
At Embrace Psychological and Counseling Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally competent mental health care tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive clinical experience in addressing complex mental health challenges, including trauma, gender identity, substance abuse, and life transitions. Specializing in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, we offer bariatric evaluations, psychological assessments, and community advocacy to support holistic well-being. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients of all ages and backgroundsincluding LGBTQIA+ communitiescan thrive.Our clinicians collaborate with local organizations to ensure comprehensive care and access to critical resources. With expertise in crisis management, dual diagnoses, and gender-affirming care, we empower clients to overcome obstacles and embrace life with renewed resilience. Our commitment to education, advocacy, and community integration underscores our mission to foster mental wellness across Orange County and beyond.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Bariatric Evaluations
Substance Abuse Treatment
Community Support Groups
Telehealth Services
Psychological Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR-certified trauma specialists with advanced clinical training.
- Our team provides gender-affirming care for transgender and nonconforming clients.
- We conduct comprehensive bariatric psychological evaluations for surgical candidates.
- Our clinicians hold active California state licenses in psychology and therapy.
- We maintain partnerships with local hospitals and gender-affirming care providers.
Associations and certifications
- EMDR Certified Therapists
Services
Individual Therapy
Our licensed therapists provide one-on-one sessions addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities. Clients receive personalized treatment plans targeting specific mental health goals. This service empowers individuals to develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being through confidential, client-centered care.
Bariatric Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological assessments determine readiness for bariatric surgery, addressing emotional health and treatment adherence. Our specialists evaluate candidates' understanding of surgical risks and lifestyle changes. This service ensures patients receive proper mental health support before and after weight-loss procedures.
EMDR Therapy
Certified clinicians use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to treat trauma, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. This structured therapy helps clients process distressing memories through guided eye movements. EMDR sessions target negative beliefs and promote adaptive resolution of traumatic experiences.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Specialized counseling addresses unique mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, including gender transition and identity exploration. Our team provides letters for medical transitions and facilitates support groups. This service fosters self-acceptance while addressing discrimination-related stressors.
Community Groups
Psychoeducational groups connect individuals facing similar challenges like addiction recovery or gender transition. Facilitated by licensed therapists, these sessions build peer support systems and teach practical coping skills. Groups meet biweekly, including a dedicated transgender support program.
People
Mary G. Madrigal
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Mary Madrigal holds a California psychology license with expertise in trauma, bariatric evaluations, and LGBTQIA+ mental health. She has published research on end-of-life care and presented at national conferences. Her clinical focus includes EMDR therapy and substance abuse treatment.
Richard T. Madrigal
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Richard Madrigal, LMFT, specializes in severe mental illness, veteran reintegration, and family dynamics. With nine years of clinical experience, he treats depression, anxiety, and addiction while maintaining cultural competency across diverse populations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy, EMDR trauma treatment, bariatric evaluations, substance abuse counseling, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes California-licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and registered interns under clinical supervision.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can offer documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What community resources are available?
We provide referrals to housing, food banks, medical care, and gender-affirming service providers through our resource network.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we provide secure telemental health services for California residents unable to attend in-person sessions.
