Services: Therapy & Counseling

A safe and supporting space for healing.

Therapy is rarely comfortable, but it can lead you on a transformational journey of healing, discovery, and growth. Whatever life circumstances have led you here, know that you don’t have to face it alone.

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Counseling

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Psychological Assessment and Testing

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Groups

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Speaking & Training

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Counseling • Psychological Assessment and Testing • Groups • Speaking & Training •

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Our team works with you to find the approach that aligns best with your needs and personal style of processing.

As compassionate allies, we can help you get to the root of your struggles, restore relationships with yourself, others, and God, and create long-lasting change to thrive.

  • Our expert therapists will help you tackle anything life throws at you. We provide thoughtful care in several areas including relationship struggles, depression and anxiety, addiction and recovery, trauma and abuse, parenting, grief and loss, spiritual issues, couples therapy, and more.

    • To learn more about our counseling staff, please click here.

    • To schedule an appointment, please click here.

  • Life is complex and each situation and circumstance is unique. Psychological assessment and testing can provide valuable insight into thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and help us create a plan that works for you.

    • To request an appointment for psychological testing, please click here.

  • In a safe environment, there’s space for authentic connections to flourish. Our groups provide a space for people to express their thoughts, provide encouragement, and get support from one another. We’ve previously had men’s and women’s groups on topics including parenting, identity development, anger management, sexual addiction, and more.

  • Our therapists are equipped and encouraged to lead a variety of classes, seminars, and trainings for your church staff or congregation. Click here to learn more.

"I have been seeing my therapist at CIFT for over a year now. She has listened to me without judging and offered many useful ideas to help in my recovery. I am so thankful for the time we have had together, and I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with life's problems."

— Previous CIFT Therapy Client, 2024

Our Therapists

A safe, supportive, and welcoming space.

With more than 50 highly experienced therapists with a multitude of specialties offering in-person and telehealth care, we’re able to find you the right fit, right away.

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Begin your journey.

We’re here to walk alongside you. At CIFT, find support in the way that feels right for you.

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FAQs

As you begin your journey with CIFT, get the answers you’ve been looking for.

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  • Yes! We want care to be accessible in the way that feels most comfortable for you. Most of our therapists offer both in-person and virtual sessions, and a few offer virtual-only care. You can explore the Our Therapists page to filter by location, specialty, and care format.

    Please note: CIFT therapists can only see clients who are physically located in California.

  • With over 50 therapists and five welcoming locations across Orange County and the South Bay, we do our best to meet you where you are. Our team offers sessions six days a week:

    • Monday–Friday: morning, afternoon, and evening options

    • Saturday: morning and afternoon

    • Sunday: closed

    When you submit your appointment request, simply share your availability and any preferences you have. Our team will thoughtfully match you with a therapist whose training, approach, and schedule align with your needs.

  • We offer several options so you can find a fit that aligns with both your needs and your budget.

    Our licensed therapists offer sessions in the $200–$225 range.

    We also offer support through our pre-licensed team:

     

    • Graduate trainees start at $90 per session

    • Associate therapists start at $115 per session

    If cost is a concern, let us know. We have a limited number of sliding scale spots, and we’ll do our best to see if you’re eligible.

  • Christian counseling integrates the best of clinical, evidence-based therapy with a spiritual perspective rooted in the Christian faith. At its heart, it’s about tending to the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — in a way that honors your story, your questions, and your relationship with God.

    In Christian counseling, you can expect the same high-quality therapeutic care you would receive in any professional setting, with the added freedom to bring your faith into the conversation if you choose. This might include exploring how your beliefs shape your relationships, your sense of purpose, your emotional life, or the challenges you're facing. 

    You’re always in the driver’s seat. Some clients lean heavily into spiritual themes; others simply appreciate having a therapist who understands their faith background and can hold it with respect and sensitivity.

    In short, Christian counseling offers a compassionate space where your emotional and spiritual worlds are both welcomed — and where healing is approached with clinical wisdom, spiritual depth, and genuine care.

  • No. AI tools provide information and general guidance. Therapy at CIFT is a relational, clinical process grounded in professional expertise, empathy, and genuine human connection.

  • Yes. AI cannot diagnose, create treatment plans, or determine when additional care is needed. It also cannot responsibly manage complex concerns such as trauma, safety issues, or significant emotional distress.

  • Humans are created for relationship. Our brains are wired for empathy and emotional attunement, which develop through real, human connection. While information can influence behavior in the short term, lasting transformation occurs through relationship, as God designed. The vulnerability, presence, and mutual responsiveness essential to healing require a real person and cannot be replicated by AI.