Business Details
Expert Psychological Services in Irvine, CA
Dr. Laura Caghan is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with nearly two decades of experience in clinical psychology and over a decade in psychoanalysis. Specializing in deep, transformative therapeutic work, she addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, gender diversity, LGBTQ issues, relationship challenges, and creative process difficulties. Her approach combines intellectual rigor with intuitive attunement, emphasizing collaboration to help clients achieve personalized solutions. She holds dual Doctor of Psychology degrees and has served as President of the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute since 2016.Dr. Caghan integrates contemporary psychoanalytic theories with neurobiology, complexity theory, and cultural insights to address longstanding patterns and foster resilience. Her practice welcomes individuals, couples, and families, with a commitment to inclusivity for gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ clients. She also provides consultation, supervision, and training for clinicians, emphasizing the development of authentic clinical identities. Her work extends to teaching and presenting at national conferences, maintaining affiliations with leading professional organizations.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Gender Affirmation Support
Psychoanalytic Training
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical psychology experience with specialized psychoanalytic training.
- Our practice provides expert care for gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ individuals with tailored approaches.
- We integrate contemporary psychoanalytic theory with neurobiology and complexity science for deep change.
- Our services include consultation for clinicians working with gender-diverse clients and complex cases.
- We maintain leadership roles in professional organizations like the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Tailored treatment for adults and adolescents addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Utilizes psychoanalytic techniques to explore unconscious patterns and develop personalized solutions. Combines emotional, cognitive, and behavioral approaches for comprehensive care.
Gender Affirmation Support
Specialized care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals navigating identity exploration, medical transition, and social challenges. Addresses minority stress, family dynamics, and legal/workplace considerations while fostering authentic self-expression and resilience.
Couples Therapy
Helps couples resolve communication breakdowns and relationship patterns through empathetic exploration. Focuses on building emotional safety, understanding attachment needs, and developing collaborative problem-solving strategies for lasting relationship improvements.
Psychoanalytic Training
Advanced training programs for mental health professionals combining theoretical instruction with practical application. Covers relational psychoanalysis, gender diversity, and complex case management through supervision and experiential learning opportunities.
Clinical Supervision
Mentorship for clinicians working with complex cases and gender-diverse populations. Focuses on developing clinical intuition, ethical decision-making, and effective therapeutic approaches through reflective practice and case consultation.
People
Caghan, Laura
Psychologist & Psychoanalyst
Licensed clinical psychologist with dual doctorates in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis. President of Newport Psychoanalytic Institute since 2016, specializing in gender diversity, trauma, and creative process challenges.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in contemporary psychoanalytic approaches, integrating relational psychoanalysis, self psychology, and neurobiology to address complex, long-standing issues through deep personal exploration.
Do you work with gender-diverse clients?
Yes, I have extensive experience working with gender-diverse individuals, including transgender, non-binary, and gender-fluid clients, providing affirming care that addresses medical, social, and psychological needs.
What types of clients do you typically see?
I work with adults, adolescents, and occasionally preteens, as well as couples and families, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and gender identity exploration.
How often do therapy sessions occur?
Psychoanalytic sessions typically occur two or more times weekly, while psychodynamic therapy may occur weekly, depending on individual needs and treatment goals.
Do you offer professional consultation services?
Yes, I provide clinical supervision, consultation, and training for mental health professionals, with a focus on gender diversity and complex psychoanalytic cases.
What makes your practice unique?
My practice uniquely combines advanced psychoanalytic training with creative process expertise, offering personalized treatment that addresses both psychological patterns and practical life challenges.
