Business Details
Mental Health Therapy in Fountain Valley, CA
Grounded Connections Counseling is a psychotherapy group practice dedicated to providing inclusive, trauma-informed mental health counseling for diverse communities. Our team of culturally competent clinicians offers personalized care through individual, couples, and gender-affirming therapy, alongside telehealth services accessible statewide in California. We prioritize quality service through regular clinical supervision and maintain a no-waitlist policy to ensure timely access to care.Our practice combines evidence-based modalities with lived experience to create a safe space for healing, focusing on emotional resilience, relationship dynamics, and gender identity exploration. With flexible scheduling and sliding scale fees available, we strive to make mental health support accessible while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Online Therapy
Gender Diverse Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our diverse clinicians provide culturally competent care informed by lived experience
- No waitlist policy ensures immediate access to mental health services
- Regular clinical supervision maintains consistent quality of therapeutic care
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth services available statewide in California
- Personalized care approach combining evidence-based practices with individual needs
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a confidential space to address anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed therapists help clients develop emotional resilience and self-awareness through evidence-based techniques. Clients explore root causes of distress while building practical tools for managing stress and improving relationships.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and intimacy in relationships. We address issues like conflict resolution, infidelity, and non-traditional relationship dynamics using research-supported approaches. Sessions help partners develop healthier interaction patterns and strengthen emotional connections through structured therapeutic interventions.
Online Therapy
Telehealth therapy offers convenient mental health support through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This service provides flexibility for clients with busy schedules or mobility challenges. Sessions maintain the same confidentiality standards as in-person visits while allowing clients to participate from their preferred environment.
Gender Diverse Therapy
Gender diverse therapy supports individuals exploring gender identity and transitioning. Our trained clinicians provide WPATH-standard care, including hormone readiness evaluations and surgery recommendation letters. The service focuses on navigating social transitions and addressing unique mental health needs within the gender diverse community.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Trauma-focused therapy addresses PTSD symptoms and complex trauma impacts using specialized techniques. We help clients process traumatic memories while developing coping strategies for emotional regulation. The service focuses on healing from past experiences that continue to affect current functioning and relationships.
People
Stacy Lim
AMFT
Stacy Lim specializes in trauma-informed care and cultural competency, bringing lived experience to her therapeutic approach while working with diverse client populations.
Madison Velasquez-Walsh-Smith
AMFT
Madison Velasquez-Walsh-Smith focuses on gender-affirming care and queer community support, integrating personal understanding with professional training to serve diverse clients.
Melanie Gonzalez
PsyD, LMFT
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez provides expert clinical supervision and specializes in trauma recovery, combining doctoral-level training with practical experience in mental health treatment.
Paola Patel
AMFT
Paola Patel offers culturally sensitive therapy with focus on minority stress and social justice issues, applying both academic training and personal perspective in sessions.
Camille Kallas
AMFT
Camille Kallas works with clients experiencing life transitions, utilizing evidence-based practices while drawing from personal understanding of navigating change.
Questions
Where is your office located?
Our physical office is in Fountain Valley, CA with primary telehealth services available throughout California.
Do you offer online counseling?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth counseling services accessible from anywhere in California.
What are your session fees?
Individual therapy ranges $175-$225 and relationship therapy $175-$250 per 50-minute session with limited sliding scale options available.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our contact form online or call us at 949-329-5233 to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
What theoretical approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based modalities including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems approaches tailored to client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Cigna, Aetna, and Lyra insurance plans. For other PPO plans, we provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
