Newport Beach, California · LMFT #162772
Brittany Minna, MA, LMFT
Depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults and couples — exploring what lies beneath the surface so that healing, growth, and lasting change become possible. In-person in Newport Beach and via telehealth throughout California.
What has been carrying meaning — often silently — asks to be understood before it can change.
My passion and interest for this work was born from the tremendous amount of relief I know can come with understanding the deeper parts of the unconscious. My wish is to provide a safe space for my clients to explore themselves, in hopes to provide them with understanding necessary to create change and minimize suffering.
I will help my clients understand their earliest relationships to help them identify how those experiences may be impacting their current life. I believe by bringing awareness to what lies deep within, my clients will have a better opportunity to make positive change in their lives.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual and couples therapy. I completed my undergraduate studies at Purdue University where I received a BA in Sociology. I went on to earn my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant University.
The unconscious is not a problem to solve — it is a story to hear.
What we experience on the surface — our symptoms, emotions, reactions, and struggles — is only a small part of a much larger whole. Beneath awareness lies a deeper landscape of early relational experiences, unconscious beliefs, and patterns that quietly shape how we live and relate today. This is the terrain we explore together.
Through a psychodynamic approach, we work collaboratively to bring into awareness what remains unseen — the underlying emotional processes, early experiences, and internalized patterns influencing your present-day thoughts, behaviors, and relationships — so that healing, growth, and lasting change become possible.
I offer a sanctuary for inner work — a space to slow down and gently bring into awareness what operates beneath the surface. As deeper layers become conscious, clarity and agency emerge.
Further Reading An Introduction to Psychodynamic PsychotherapyI work with adult individuals and couples, across a wide range of concerns. Sessions are held weekly or bi-weekly — in-person in Newport Beach or via telehealth anywhere in California.
My primary clinical focus. Together we work through chronic worry, low mood, OCD, persistent stress, and the deeper patterns that give them meaning. This is depth work — we don't just quiet the symptom, we listen to what it's trying to say.
Individual TherapyPatterns, communication, intimacy, codependency, infidelity, and the dynamics shaping how we connect — and struggle.
Individuals & CouplesGently working through the lasting impact of difficult early experiences, loss, and how the past continues to shape emotional life today.
Trauma-InformedExploring who you are, what you value, and how to live with greater authenticity, self-compassion, and freedom from shame.
Depth WorkNavigating major life changes — divorce, new parenthood, career shifts, loss — with grounded support and a warm relational presence.
Individual TherapyA quiet room in Newport Beach — warm light, natural materials, and a pace that invites you to settle in. The environment itself is part of the therapeutic container.
Sessions are held in Newport Beach by appointment, with secure telehealth available throughout California.
Insurance: I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. I am happy to provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Payment is accepted via ACH bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
The first session is a chance for us to meet, for you to share what's bringing you to therapy, and for me to begin understanding your history and what you're hoping for. It's also an opportunity to get a sense of how it feels to be in the room with me. There's no pressure to share everything at once — we move at a pace that feels right for you.
Yes. I see clients both in-person at my Newport Beach office (1101 Dove Street, Suite 260) and via secure telehealth throughout California — whatever is most comfortable for you. Many clients find telehealth a deeply effective option.
Yes — I work with both individuals and couples. Couples sessions are $225 and focus on relational patterns, communication, intimacy, and the deeper dynamics shaping the partnership. Whether you come alone or together, the approach is always collaborative and depth-oriented.
I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. I am happy to provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits. I encourage you to contact your insurance ahead of time to understand your coverage.
Absolutely. My practice is a fully affirming and welcoming space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, non-binary, and transgender individuals and couples. I am allied with all members of the LGBTQ+ community and work with clients across the full spectrum of identities, orientations, and relationship structures.
This is a depth-oriented practice, which means I work best with clients interested in longer-term exploration rather than short-term symptom relief alone. That said, the length of therapy is always a collaborative conversation. Some people work with me for a year; others for much longer. We check in regularly about how things are going.
The form to the right is a small beginning. Three quiet questions, no rush. I'll be in touch within two business days, and we can schedule a free 15-minute phone call from there.
I've received your message and will be in touch within two business days. I look forward to our conversation.
Before our first session, there are a few small things to settle — introductions, paperwork, and space to share what feels important. This is where you can log in to complete intake forms, review practice policies, and step into the work ahead.
Client Login Access your intake forms & account ↗New here? Reach out first for a free 15-minute consultation — we'll talk before any paperwork.
Healing rarely happens in a single room. I'm always interested in connecting with a trusted network of practitioners whose care complements depth-oriented psychotherapy. And alongside my private practice, I offer individual and group work with athletes, corporate teams, and students — spaces where reflection and processing are just as essential as they are within the therapy hour.
A small, curated circle of adjunct practitioners whose work complements depth-oriented psychotherapy.
Thoughtfully trained, relationally attuned, and aligned with a depth-oriented approach to healing.
Speaking, workshops, and group programs — bringing depth-oriented mental wellness into athletic, corporate, and academic settings.
Mental wellness for professional, collegiate, and high-school athletes — with a focus on the human behind the uniform. Not performance psychology. This work is about identity, pressure, transition, team dynamics, and the inner life often lost inside competitive culture. Available as individual consultations, team workshops, and athletic department partnerships.
Depth-oriented wellness programming for leadership teams, HR partnerships, and employee wellness initiatives. Real conversations about burnout, meaning, relational dynamics at work, and the inner life of high-performers. Offered as lunch-and-learns, small group sessions, or ongoing consulting engagements.
Workshops and groups for high school and college students navigating identity, transitions, relationships, academic pressure, and the unconscious inheritance of family expectations. Adaptable for student health centers, counseling departments, Greek life, and athletic programs.
Whether you're a practitioner, program director, HR partner, athletic department, or student group — reach out and tell me a little about what you have in mind.
I've received your inquiry and look forward to learning more. You'll hear from me within the next week or two.
Sessions Psychotherapy is the private practice of Brittany Minna, MA, LMFT (California license #162772), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and psychotherapist based in Newport Beach, California. Brittany provides mental health therapy and depth-oriented psychotherapy to adults and couples throughout Orange County — including Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Corona del Mar, and Huntington Beach — as well as telehealth therapy sessions for clients anywhere in California.
Brittany Minna earned her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, and holds a BA in Sociology from Purdue University. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #162772) and practices from her office at 1101 Dove Street, Suite 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Brittany's therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic, attachment-based, emotionally focused, and relational traditions. She is fully LGBTQ+ affirming and offers an inclusive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for all clients.
As a psychotherapist in Newport Beach, Brittany Minna offers individual therapy and couples therapy for clients seeking meaningful, long-term psychological work. Her Newport Beach office serves clients from throughout the 92660, 92661, 92662, and 92663 zip codes, as well as nearby neighborhoods including Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula, Eastbluff, Big Canyon, Newport Coast, and Corona del Mar.
Brittany Minna provides psychotherapy services to clients living in Irvine, California. Whether you are searching for a therapist in Irvine for anxiety, depression, couples counseling, or trauma, Brittany offers both in-person sessions at her nearby Newport Beach office (a short drive from Irvine) and secure telehealth therapy sessions for clients in zip codes 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92618, 92620, and surrounding Irvine neighborhoods including Turtle Rock, Woodbridge, Northwood, University Park, and the Irvine Spectrum area.
For clients in Costa Mesa looking for a licensed psychotherapist, Brittany Minna's Newport Beach practice is easily accessible from all Costa Mesa neighborhoods — including Mesa Verde, Eastside Costa Mesa, South Coast Metro, and the 92626 and 92627 zip codes. Telehealth therapy is also available for Costa Mesa residents preferring online sessions.
Brittany Minna provides couples therapy and marriage counseling for partners in Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and throughout Orange County. Couples sessions are 60 minutes and cost $225. In couples therapy, Brittany works with clients on relationship patterns, communication challenges, intimacy, emotional disconnection, codependency, infidelity recovery, premarital concerns, and the deeper psychological dynamics shaping partnerships. Her relational and emotionally focused approach helps couples understand not just what is happening between them, but why — creating room for lasting repair and deeper connection. Couples therapy is available for all couples, including LGBTQ+ couples and non-traditional relationship structures.
Anxiety is one of Brittany Minna's top clinical specialties. As an anxiety therapist in Newport Beach, she works with clients experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, chronic worry, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and stress-related concerns. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management, Brittany's psychodynamic approach explores the deeper roots of anxiety — the unconscious patterns, unresolved emotional experiences, and relational dynamics that give anxiety its fuel. This depth-oriented work helps clients move beyond coping strategies toward lasting inner steadiness and self-understanding.
Depression therapy is another of Brittany's core specialties. She provides treatment for clients experiencing depression, persistent low mood, mood disorders, grief, emotional numbness, loss of motivation, and the sense that something important is missing. Brittany's approach to depression therapy is rooted in the psychodynamic tradition — which views depression not as a simple chemical problem to be fixed, but as a meaningful signal pointing toward deeper emotional truths that need understanding and integration. Serving Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and all of California via telehealth.
If you are searching for mental health therapy, a mental health therapist, or psychotherapy services in Orange County, Brittany Minna at Sessions Psychotherapy offers thoughtful, individualized care grounded in the analytic tradition. Mental health concerns Brittany treats include: anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, couples conflict, life transitions, grief and loss, identity questions, self-esteem struggles, women's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, parenting challenges, divorce recovery, infidelity, codependency, OCD, and substance use concerns.
Beyond Newport Beach, Irvine, and Costa Mesa, Brittany sees clients via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions throughout the State of California — including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Bakersfield, Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno, Santa Barbara, Pasadena, and Palm Springs. Online therapy sessions offer the same depth of therapeutic work as in-person meetings.
Individual therapy sessions with Brittany Minna, LMFT are $185 for 50 minutes. Couples therapy sessions are $225 for 60 minutes. A free 15-minute phone consultation is available for prospective clients who want to see if the fit feels right. Sessions Psychotherapy is an out-of-network provider and supplies monthly superbills for insurance reimbursement. Accepted payment methods include ACH bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
To schedule a free consultation or learn more, call (949) 478-5877 or use the contact form on this website. Sessions Psychotherapy is located at 1101 Dove Street, Suite 260, Newport Beach, California 92660. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time. Follow @sessions__psychotherapy on Instagram for updates and reflections.
Brittany Minna, LMFT is a licensed therapist in Orange County, California, providing depth-oriented psychotherapy from her Newport Beach office. As a therapist in Orange County, Brittany serves clients across the county, including Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Corona del Mar, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, and Anaheim. Whether you are looking for a therapist near you in Orange County or seeking a specialized psychotherapist, her practice offers both in-person sessions and telehealth therapy throughout California.
Brittany Minna is a couples therapist in Newport Beach, California, offering couples therapy and marriage counseling for partners at every stage of their relationship. As a couples therapist serving Newport Beach, Irvine, and Costa Mesa, Brittany works with individuals and partners navigating communication difficulties, intimacy concerns, codependency, infidelity, premarital counseling, divorce recovery, and the deeper relational dynamics that quietly shape a partnership. Couples therapy sessions are 60 minutes and offered both in-person and via telehealth anywhere in California.
Sessions Psychotherapy is a fully LGBTQ-affirming therapy practice. Brittany Minna welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, pansexual, non-binary, transgender, and questioning individuals, as well as LGBTQ+ couples and non-traditional relationship structures including polyamorous and open relationships. As an LGBTQ therapist in Newport Beach offering queer-affirming therapy and gay-affirming therapy, Brittany provides a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for all clients to explore identity, relationships, family of origin, and the unique experiences shaped by being a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Brittany Minna is a female therapist in Newport Beach, CA. Many clients specifically seek out a female therapist for therapy work, and Brittany brings warmth, clinical depth, and fully affirming presence to her practice. She works with women, men, non-binary clients, and couples of all backgrounds.
Sessions Psychotherapy is a private pay, out-of-network therapist practice. Brittany does not bill insurance directly; instead, clients pay for sessions at the time of service and receive a monthly superbill to submit to their insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. This private pay model allows for greater privacy, flexibility, and freedom in the therapeutic work — without the constraints and documentation requirements that come with in-network insurance therapy.
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