Newport Beach Family Development Center

Newport Beach Family Development Center Newport Beach Family Development Center provides individual, family, couples, and group therapy as well as psychological testing.

Just as a medical doctor runs a series of tests to gather the information they need to make an accurate diagnosis; a men...
04/10/2023

Just as a medical doctor runs a series of tests to gather the information they need to make an accurate diagnosis; a mental health professional uses psychological testing to accurately diagnose a mental health disorder.

Psychological testing can help a psychologist gain clarity about your diagnosis. If you’re not entirely sure what’s going on, why you’re feeling the way you're feeling, or if you just want to know more about how your brain works, testing can help you figure it all out! The more that’s understood about a person’s mental health, the more effective their treatment will be.

April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month. This month let's work to uplift those in the ASD community and challenge...
04/05/2023

April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month. This month let's work to uplift those in the ASD community and challenge harmful myths and stigma about living with Autism. 💙

Our group classes are tailored to meet our clients individual needs in a strength-based, therapeutic group environment. ...
03/27/2023

Our group classes are tailored to meet our clients individual needs in a strength-based, therapeutic group environment. Using a variety of techniques and avenues for expression participants learn about themselves in a structured environment that serves as a microcosm of their real-world experiences.

Here's to all the women doing their part to make their communities a better place as well as all the women throughout hi...
03/22/2023

Here's to all the women doing their part to make their communities a better place as well as all the women throughout history whose achievements have been overlooked. Your contributions, however big or small, will not go unnoticed 💜

Today is a good day to choose joy 💙
03/14/2023

Today is a good day to choose joy 💙

We work with every family to develop a custom therapy program for each child based on their specific needs, strengths, a...
03/10/2023

We work with every family to develop a custom therapy program for each child based on their specific needs, strengths, and goals. Our child therapists incorporate a variety of techniques based on each family and child’s individual needs including CBT, DBT, play, etc. Though sometimes, the best thing we can do is simply be a consistent, trusted adult that your child or teen can feel safe with and confide in.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been researched and proven effective in changing the way someone thinks & behaves...
02/22/2023

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been researched and proven effective in changing the way someone thinks & behaves. Most commonly used for treating anxiety and depression, some of the techniques can be daunting & boring! That's why licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Family Development Collective, Dr. Surina Mazzola, developed the online, self-guided course: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a Twist.

In this course, the user will be guided through 8 modules that provide prompts & activities designed to provide psychoeducation & transform the way you think!

Access the online course today via the link in our bio.

We strongly believe in the importance of having a home-base for healing, growth, and human-connection. Our counseling an...
02/20/2023

We strongly believe in the importance of having a home-base for healing, growth, and human-connection. Our counseling and therapy programs are strength-based, solution-focused, and customized to support the individual adult or child, the couple, or the family.

Our offices currency have availability for new clients and would love to become a part of your extended community.

For more information or to schedule a session, contact 949-779-0414.

Our founder Dr. Surina Mazzola, and our clinician Dr. Keith Bonnes had the privilege of speaking yesterday at the Mother...
02/09/2023

Our founder Dr. Surina Mazzola, and our clinician Dr. Keith Bonnes had the privilege of speaking yesterday at the Mother’s Together event for the community!

At the event they announced our new parenting group “Oxygen Mask”. This group, led by Dr. Mazzola and Dr. Bonnes, is designed to help strengthen family systems and equip parents and caregivers with practical strategies for long terms success. If you are interested in joining this 10 week parenting course, contact us at 925-984-2426.

You and your family deserve a warm, peaceful, and inviting place to spend time together as you work through the tough st...
01/30/2023

You and your family deserve a warm, peaceful, and inviting place to spend time together as you work through the tough stuff. That’s why our Newport Beach office feels like home and our individual and group therapy programs feel like social play dates. Our clinicians are also the best at what they do.

Let Newport Beach Family Development Center be your home-base for healing, growth, and human-connection. We invite all – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender-orientation, sexual-orientation, or spiritual beliefs – to join the Newport Beach village.

Family therapy can benefit anyone who wants to improve relationships with their family members. No issue is too small or...
01/26/2023

Family therapy can benefit anyone who wants to improve relationships with their family members. No issue is too small or too big to discuss. The goal of family therapy is to help families communicate effectively and work together as a unit for the benefit of each individual.

Go beyond symptom relief with customized strength-based and solution-focused therapy programs that support your entire f...
01/19/2023

Go beyond symptom relief with customized strength-based and solution-focused therapy programs that support your entire family system. Both our NorCal and SoCal clinics are accepting new clients!

In CBT with a Twist, participants of any age will virtually complete modules at their own pace that will exercise their ...
01/13/2023

In CBT with a Twist, participants of any age will virtually complete modules at their own pace that will exercise their brains and make structural changes to their neural pathways to transform the way they view the world. To sign up or for more information, visit drsurinamazzola.com/cbt-with-a-twist/ .

CBT teaches patients how to identify their own negative thinking and behavioral patterns. One of the biggest benefits of...
01/12/2023

CBT teaches patients how to identify their own negative thinking and behavioral patterns. One of the biggest benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy is that it helps patients develop skills that are useful in all aspects of life. CBT can help people gain confidence, set and meet goals, and enjoy life to the fullest without anxiety holding them back.

Children are faced with increasing transitions and new adversities in each chapter of their lives. A great child therapi...
01/04/2023

Children are faced with increasing transitions and new adversities in each chapter of their lives. A great child therapist becomes a supporting member of your child’s village, an extension to the family, who is there to navigate through the hard times and celebrate the victories alongside you.

Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year!
12/30/2022

Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year!

Happy holidays everyone! Our offices will be closed for a few days to observe the festivities and we will reopen next we...
12/21/2022

Happy holidays everyone! Our offices will be closed for a few days to observe the festivities and we will reopen next week. Have a wonderful weekend! ❄️

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychological disorders in the world. Testing ...
12/19/2022

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychological disorders in the world. Testing for ADHD and diagnosing the disorder is necessary for clients to gain access to life-changing resources. Diagnosing ADHD often involves a series of psychological tests and other modalities.

Once the appropriate testing has been completed, the information and results are evaluated by experts to determine whether the individual has ADHD. Many of the symptoms of ADHD can overlap with other disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, and specific learning disorders. This makes proper evaluation by an expert essential.

If you think you or a loved one is struggling with ADHD, Blackhawk Family Development Center can help. Our team of clinicians uses an integrative approach to diagnose and treat ADHD. We work with children and adults who are coping with ADHD symptoms in their daily life. The goal of our ADHD treatment is to give clients and their loved ones healthy, effective ways to work through the effects of ADHD. This is achieved through customized treatment plans that address each client’s unique needs. Contact us today to learn more.

Being part of a family is more complicated and dynamic than ever before. While we want to foster strong family connectio...
12/15/2022

Being part of a family is more complicated and dynamic than ever before. While we want to foster strong family connections and bonds, we also live in a time where it is critical for our children to develop autonomy and independence. There are several goals of family that aim to understand each individual family member as an independent person within the family system, while simultaneously looking at how the family functions as a whole.

Family therapy is about the delicate and diverse balance of the family team. Every individual plays their own position on the team, but each position is dependent on the other in order to achieve victory. When we shift our lens to think of it this way, family therapy becomes uplifting, supportive, collaborative and solution-focused.

Therapists are the experts in therapy, but you are the expert in your life and experiences. Sessions should be geared to...
12/13/2022

Therapists are the experts in therapy, but you are the expert in your life and experiences. Sessions should be geared towards each client's individual goals and needs which should be re-evaluated as symptoms evolve or are alleviated. There is no one-size-fits-all therapy model. The sign of a good therapist is one who not only gives clients tangible skills that they can access and use outside the therapy office, as well as consult and collaborate with their clients so they have an active role in their treatment.

Our staff had a holly jolly holiday party! Being able to have our Newport Beach and Blackhawk offices all together to ce...
12/07/2022

Our staff had a holly jolly holiday party! Being able to have our Newport Beach and Blackhawk offices all together to celebrate each other (and stuff ourselves with pasta and cupcakes) was the greatest gift any of us could have asked for ❤️

The holiday season is upon us! While the winter holidays can be filled with joy, family, and renewed hope for the new ye...
12/02/2022

The holiday season is upon us! While the winter holidays can be filled with joy, family, and renewed hope for the new year, it is also a season that brings about financial stress, highlights familial dysfunction, and general feelings of overwhelm. More than 60% of Americans report that their mental health deteriorates during the holidays. It is important to remember that keeping yourself safe, sane, and supported is worth more in the long run and will foster more joyous celebrations in the years to come.

As a reminder, our offices will be closed Thursday, Nov 24th through Sunday, Nov 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday 🍁🦃🥧  ...
11/23/2022

As a reminder, our offices will be closed Thursday, Nov 24th through Sunday, Nov 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday 🍁🦃🥧

"Children's Grief Awareness Day seeks to bring attention to the fact that often support can make all the difference in t...
11/17/2022

"Children's Grief Awareness Day seeks to bring attention to the fact that often support can make all the difference in the life of a grieving child. It provides an opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of the painful impact that the death of a loved one has in the life of a child, an opportunity to make sure that these children receive the support they need." - Caring Foundation

Thank you  and  for hosting our team at the . It was a fantastic conference with amazing speakers and we are so lucky to...
11/09/2022

Thank you and for hosting our team at the . It was a fantastic conference with amazing speakers and we are so lucky to have been a part of it!

Time to get your happy on and spread it around 💛
11/03/2022

Time to get your happy on and spread it around 💛

Happy Halloween weekend everyone!  Whether you’re the mini pumpkin collector, the horror movie watcher, or the costume e...
10/28/2022

Happy Halloween weekend everyone! Whether you’re the mini pumpkin collector, the horror movie watcher, or the costume extraordinaire, we hope you enjoy it in your own way. Have fun, be safe, and have a scary good time! 🎃👻🍭

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 11 percent of school-age children. Symptoms continue into adulthood in m...
10/21/2022

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 11 percent of school-age children. Symptoms continue into adulthood in more than three-quarters of cases. Testing for and treating ADHD is the first step to managing symptoms. Family Development Centers offer a strength-based, solution focused approach to working with our clients. We work closely with clients and their families to individually tailor their treatment plans, as no two people are the same and the support can look different from person to person. For more information or to schedule a testing consult or therapy session, contact our office at 949-779-0414.

Our Clinic Manager and Clinic Supervisor from our Newport Beach office were privileged to attend the annual Sip and Shuc...
10/10/2022

Our Clinic Manager and Clinic Supervisor from our Newport Beach office were privileged to attend the annual Sip and Shuck charity fundraiser put on by and this weekend in Laguna Beach. CASA is a private, nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who speak up for the needs and well-being of children in foster care. We are proud to support and collaborate with organizations like CASA that work tirelessly to support their communities.

Our boo-tiful Newport Beach office has undergone a frightfully delightful makeover! (And yes, we decided to trick-or-tre...
10/06/2022

Our boo-tiful Newport Beach office has undergone a frightfully delightful makeover! (And yes, we decided to trick-or-treat ourselves to several bags of delicious candy to keep around the office.) 🎃🎃🎃

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26 Corporate Plaza Drive Ste 280
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+19497790414

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