Compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for trauma, anxiety, relationships, and life’s deepest challenges — in , , , and via secure Zoom sessions statewide.
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LMFTLicensed & Trained
Heidi Francine
LMFT · EMDR Certified · Gottman Trained
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with specialized training in EMDR and the Gottman Method. Helping clients across Orange County heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and reclaim their lives.
Specialized, compassionate therapy for every stage of life — from individual healing to family and couples support.
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EMDR Therapy
Proven eye-movement therapy that helps your brain reprocess stuck traumatic memories — effective for PTSD, trauma, and anxiety.
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Trauma Therapy
Trauma-informed care honoring your experience — gentle, effective approaches to reclaim safety and a sense of self.
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Couples Counseling
Gottman Method couples therapy to rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen connection.
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Anxiety Treatment
Identify triggers, calm your nervous system, and build lasting coping strategies for lasting peace and groundedness.
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Depression Therapy
Compassionate support to reconnect with meaning, motivation, and joy that may feel out of reach.
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PTSD Treatment
Specialized PTSD treatment using EMDR and trauma-focused approaches to help your nervous system heal.
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Family Therapy
Build healthier family dynamics, improve communication, and navigate conflict in a safe, supported space.
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Play & Children’s Therapy
Play therapy helps children process emotions and trauma through the language they know best — play.
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Grief Counseling
Compassionate grief support meeting you exactly where you are — loss, life change, or complicated grief.
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Remote & Zoom Therapy
Secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy sessions available to all California residents — from anywhere.
Our Philosophy
Warm, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Heidi Francine combines deep clinical expertise with genuine compassion, integrating the most effective therapeutic frameworks available.
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Trauma-Informed Care
All therapy is conducted through a trauma-informed lens — ensuring safety, respect, and your control throughout healing.
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EMDR Therapy
Reprocess traumatic memories using evidence-based bilateral stimulation — proven for PTSD, trauma, and anxiety disorders.
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Gottman Method
Research-based couples methodology that rebuilds emotional connection, communication, and lasting partnership.
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Personalized Treatment
No template sessions. Every plan is built around your unique history, goals, and pace.
“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life.”
— The guiding philosophy at Therapy & Help
Find Us Near You
Three Locations, One Mission
In-person therapy in Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Riverside — plus Zoom therapy for all of California.
Costa Mesa therapy office map
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Costa Mesa
Therapy & Help — Costa Mesa
2900 Bristol St Suite G-101 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Huntington Beach therapy office map
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Huntington Beach
Therapy & Help — Huntington Beach
16052 Beach Blvd Suite 214 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Riverside therapy office map
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Riverside
Therapy, Help & Counseling — Riverside
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Client Stories
Lives Transformed
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Heidi’s EMDR therapy helped me process years of trauma that talk therapy alone never touched. I finally feel free.
Sarah M.
Costa Mesa, CA
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After years of anxiety, Heidi gave me real tools that actually work. Warm, professional, and deeply compassionate.
James T.
Huntington Beach, CA
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With Heidi and the Gottman approach, my husband and I finally broke through. Our marriage has never been stronger.
Maria & Carlos R.
Riverside, CA
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain’s natural processing reprocess “stuck” traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge without exhaustive retelling. Recognized by the WHO and APA as a first-line treatment for PTSD and trauma.
Yes! We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant Zoom therapy sessions available to any California resident. All services including EMDR, couples counseling, and trauma therapy are available via telehealth.
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It focuses on strengthening the “Sound Relationship House” — deeper friendship, constructive conflict management, and shared meaning. Heidi is trained in this methodology.
Duration depends on your individual goals. Many clients experience significant relief in 8–12 sessions; others benefit from longer-term support. Heidi creates a personalized plan aligned with your pace and goals.
Yes. Everything discussed is strictly confidential under California law and professional ethics. Heidi clearly explains the limited legal exceptions (such as imminent harm) during your first session.
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