Journeys Counseling Ministry

Journeys Counseling Ministry Journeys Counseling Ministry is a non-profit Christian Counseling Center that provides Individual, Couples and Family Therapy.

Our specialties include EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Psychological Testing.

🇺🇸 Remembering. Honoring. Healing.⁠⁠Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes, and stand with all who...
09/11/2025

🇺🇸 Remembering. Honoring. Healing.⁠
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Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes, and stand with all who were forever changed by 9/11.⁠
In memory of that day, may we continue to choose resilience, hope, and unity. ⁠
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Wellbeing Wednesday ⁠Even on hard days, gratitude can shift your perspective in just one minute.⁠⁠Here’s your reset:⁠1️⃣...
09/10/2025

Wellbeing Wednesday ⁠
Even on hard days, gratitude can shift your perspective in just one minute.⁠
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Here’s your reset:⁠
1️⃣ Close your eyes and take a slow breath in.⁠
2️⃣ Think of one specific thing you’re grateful for today—big or small (a text from a friend, your morning coffee, even the sunshine).⁠
3️⃣ Picture it in your mind. Imagine what it feels like, looks like, or sounds like.⁠
4️⃣ As you exhale, let that feeling of gratitude expand through your body.⁠
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That’s it—one minute to reset your mind and center your heart. ⁠
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What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?⁠
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Stress is something we all face—but it doesn’t have to control us.⁠From grounding techniques to healthier daily habits, ...
09/08/2025

Stress is something we all face—but it doesn’t have to control us.⁠
From grounding techniques to healthier daily habits, there are practical ways to manage stress and find balance. 💙⁠
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We’ve put together some tools and strategies that can help you build resilience and calm in the middle of life’s chaos. Read more at the link in bio. ⁠
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Meet Maddie!⁠Maddie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who loves walking alongside individuals, couples, and fa...
09/05/2025

Meet Maddie!⁠
Maddie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who loves walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and helping couples build stronger connections. 💙⁠
When she’s not in session, you’ll find her at family game night, hiking with her dog, or cozying up with coffee and a good book. ⁠
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✨ Today is National Forgiveness Day.⁠Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves—it lightens our hearts and opens the door t...
09/01/2025

✨ Today is National Forgiveness Day.⁠
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves—it lightens our hearts and opens the door to healing. ⁠
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💭 Which step toward forgiveness do you need most today: acknowledging, letting go, or practicing compassion?⁠
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Meet Melanie 🎶⛰️⁠Melanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from ...
07/30/2025

Meet Melanie 🎶⛰️⁠
Melanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and over 5 years of experience at Journeys Counseling.⁠
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She’s trained in EMDR and draws from multiple approaches—Client-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt—to meet her clients where they are. Her experience includes working with trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship challenges, substance use, and more.⁠
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With over 16 years of youth ministry experience and a past career in the TV and music industries, Melanie brings a unique blend of insight, empathy, and creativity to her work.⁠
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Outside the office, you’ll find her backpacking through the wilderness or behind a drum set. 🥁⁠
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Real healing begins where pretending ends.⁠We can’t heal what we won’t acknowledge—and sometimes the bravest thing we ca...
07/28/2025

Real healing begins where pretending ends.⁠
We can’t heal what we won’t acknowledge—and sometimes the bravest thing we can do is admit, “I’m not okay.”⁠
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This quote from Dr. Anita Phillips reminds us: honesty isn’t weakness. It’s the first step toward freedom. ⁠
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“I’m not qualified for this.”⁠“I don’t belong here.”⁠“They’ll figure out I’m a fraud.”⁠⁠If you’ve had thoughts like thes...
07/25/2025

“I’m not qualified for this.”⁠
“I don’t belong here.”⁠
“They’ll figure out I’m a fraud.”⁠
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If you’ve had thoughts like these, you’re not alone. Impostor syndrome is more common than you think—especially among high achievers and helping professionals.⁠
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In our latest blog, we’re breaking down what impostor syndrome really is, why it shows up, and practical ways to quiet the inner critic.⁠
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🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read: Coping with Impostor Syndrome – Tips for Professionals⁠
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Feeling mentally scattered? You’re not the only one. Midway through the month, it’s easy to feel like your thoughts are ...
07/23/2025

Feeling mentally scattered? You’re not the only one. Midway through the month, it’s easy to feel like your thoughts are all over the place. But the good news is—you don’t need a full reset to feel more grounded.⁠
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Try this: do a quick 5-minute brain dump 📝, step away from your screen for a short walk, and identify your top 3 priorities for the day. Small shifts like these can help you refocus and breathe a little easier. 🌿⁠
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🧠 Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—because you’re not.⁠⁠At Journeys Counseling, we offer a wide range of evidence-based a...
05/28/2025

🧠 Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—because you’re not.⁠
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At Journeys Counseling, we offer a wide range of evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, goals, and values.⁠
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Some of our specialties include:⁠
✨ Attachment-based⁠
✨ Christian Counseling⁠
✨ DBT & Mindfulness-based⁠
✨ Emotionally Focused⁠
✨ Gottman Method & Family Systems⁠
✨ Trauma-focused Therapy⁠
✨ And more⁠
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Whether you're navigating relationships, trauma, anxiety, or simply feeling stuck—we’re here to walk with you toward healing.⁠
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📍 In-person sessions available in Southern California & Dallas, TX⁠
💻 Virtual appointments available as well⁠
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Today, we pause to remember.⁠⁠In memory of those who sacrificed,⁠those who mourn,⁠and those still healing in silence—⁠we...
05/26/2025

Today, we pause to remember.⁠
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In memory of those who sacrificed,⁠
those who mourn,⁠
and those still healing in silence—⁠
we honor you.⁠
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Memorial Day is more than a moment of reflection.⁠
For many, it’s a tender reminder of loss, love, and lingering pain.⁠
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If today feels heavy, know this:⁠
You don’t have to carry it alone.⁠
Your grief matters. Your healing matters.⁠
And we’re here to support you—whenever you're ready.⁠
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You’re allowed to be strong and still need support.⁠⁠You don’t have to carry it all in silence.⁠Asking for help doesn’t ...
05/23/2025

You’re allowed to be strong and still need support.⁠
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You don’t have to carry it all in silence.⁠
Asking for help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.⁠
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Whether it’s stress, burnout, or just feeling numb...⁠
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.⁠
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📍 Journeys Counseling is here when you’re ready.⁠
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Address

1700 Adams Avenue, Ste 214
Costa Mesa, CA
92626

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17149571973

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