THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.
Misunderstood. Isolated in your experience, like no one gets it.
Gaslit by those around you.
"Am I overreacting?"
There are constant barriers and challenges you have to overcome to reach any level of success, yet never feeling satisfied or like you have truly earned that success.
Others are constantly scrutinizing you and your actions. Facing Micro and Macroaggressions each and every day...
This constant pressure is increasing your stress and impacting your mental wellbeing... and it's becoming overwhelming.
But things don’t have to be this way!
THERAPY WITH A BIPOC-ALIGNED THERAPIST CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE A NEW STATE OF BEING!
As BIPOC people, we often face challenges others may not see or understand. Through therapy with a BIPOC-aligned therapist, your experience will be seen.
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Our approaches offer the best insight and tools for you to get more immediate relief and change. Therapy with a BIPOC-aligned therapist can help by providing:
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✔ Cultural Competence
✔ Shared Identity & Background
✔ Intersectionality Awareness
✔ Reduced Stigma
✔ Cultural Sensitivity in Treatment Approaches
✔ Language and Communication Understanding
✔ Trust, Respect & Rapport
✔ Representation and Role Modeling
✔ Understanding of Navigating Systemic Issues
✔ Safe Space For You To Share Openly
Make a choice to transform your life. Reach out today and let's start your journey to healing.
Let’s navigate this journey together, step into the light, and create a life full of joy and contentment.
YOU CAN FEEL PEACE AND ENJOY LIFE AGAIN.
DONT LET THE PAST CONTROL YOUR FUTURE.
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH THERAPY
SET YOUR INTENTIONS.
Simply click below to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation call.
CHECK YOUR PHONE.
A representative will call, text, or email you and learn more about you and your unique situation.
STAY ACCOUNTABLE.
If it sounds like we have a therapist that is a good fit for you, then we'll schedule your first session and start on your journey to healing!
WE SPECIALIZE IN WORKING WITH THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES
We are a psychotherapy group practice dedicated to minority-identified communities that provides affirmative, culturally competent mental health counseling.
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Our affirmative, BIPOC-aligned therapists have helped many clients work through issues through a culturally competent lens.
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We strive to help create spaces that promote self exploration without judgment or bias to ensure clients feel they are able to decide who they are on their own terms.
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We can match you with a therapist who you feel comfortable with, who can guide you, and ensure your path to wellness.
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WHY CHOOSE GROUNDED CONNECTIONS COUNSELING?
YOUR EXPERIENCE. OUR EXPERIENCE
Our practice is made up of skilled clinicians, that provide culturally affirmative care and are able to relate to our clients lived experiences on a personal level.
NO WAITLIST
With a group of clinicians you are able to start your healing quicker and start feeling relief much sooner.
QUALITY SERVICE
At our practice, clinicians receive regular supervision of their work and treatment they are providing. In most cases with solo practitioners, no one is there to check the quality of service that clinician may be providing.
IN PERSON & ONLINE
We provide telehealth throughout California as well as in person services in our office in Irvine, CA.
PERSONAL FEEL
Unlike big corporate companies, like Betterhelp or Talkspace, small group practices such as ours, have the ability to connect with you one on one and receive the personalized care you deserve, while still providing you with a range of clinicians to choose from, so that it is a good fit from the start!​
 Paola Patel, AMFT |  Camille Kallas, AMFT |  Clarissa Cordova, AMFT |  Neejla Fahimy, AMFT |
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 Stacy Lim, AMFT |  Madison Smith, AMFT |  Dr. Melanie Gonzalez, PsyD, LMFT |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?
We do! Sliding scale spots are on a first come, first serve basis. Our range is from $80-175 for individual therapy and $115-$215 for couples therapy. Reach out to inquire if we have any sliding scale spots available. Sliding scale spots are not available for those requesting a Superbill for insurance reimbursement.
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?
We are in network with CIGNA and AETNA insurance. We can provide a Superbill to anyone with a PPO health plan for you to submit for out of pocket reimbursment. No other insurance providers are accepted at this time.
WHO DO YOU WORK WITH?
We work with Adults and Couples in California only. Both partners need to reside in California and be in California at time of appointments. No minors are accepted at this practice.
Contact Us
Please fill out the form with your contact information and a staff member will reach out to schedule your appointment.
Phone
949-329-5233
Address
17155 Newhope St, Suite F
Fountain Valley, CA 92708