Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Tustin, CA
At Nurturing Connections Counseling, we are dedicated to helping individuals and couples rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and find inner peace. With over five years of experience serving clients in Tustin and across California, our team of licensed professionals offers compassionate, personalized therapy tailored to each client's unique needs. Our approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful growth.We specialize in evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, trauma therapy, and Christian counseling, while maintaining flexibility through in-person and virtual sessions. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our no-waitlist policy, evening appointments, and partnerships with reimbursement programs like Mentaya. By focusing on holistic healing, we empower clients to reconnect with themselves and others, fostering lasting emotional well-being.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Child & Teen Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Christian Counseling
Premarital Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
ADHD Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer therapy services tailored to individual needs with evidence-based approaches
- Our team includes licensed therapists with specialized training in trauma and anxiety treatment
- Flexible scheduling with no waitlist and evening appointment options available
- We provide both in-person and virtual therapy sessions across California
- Partnered with Mentaya to help clients access partial reimbursement for therapy services
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions help clients navigate personal challenges through personalized treatment plans. Using evidence-based approaches, we address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while fostering self-awareness and emotional growth. Clients develop practical coping strategies in a supportive environment.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connections. We help partners address conflicts, navigate life changes, and develop healthier relationship patterns through structured, goal-oriented sessions tailored to each couple's unique needs.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy addresses the lasting effects of past experiences using EMDR and other evidence-based modalities. We help clients process traumatic memories, reduce symptoms, and develop grounding techniques to improve emotional regulation and overall well-being.
Child & Teen Therapy
Our child and teen therapy services help young clients manage emotional regulation, social skills, and life stressors. Through age-appropriate techniques, we support adolescents in developing healthy coping mechanisms while providing family guidance for continued progress.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling integrates faith principles with therapeutic practices to address emotional and spiritual challenges. We provide a supportive space for clients to explore their beliefs, values, and personal growth within their faith context.
People
Susie Ibrahim
Founder and CEO, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Susie Ibrahim specializes in adult and couples therapy with expertise in social anxiety, communication issues, and premarital counseling. She brings over a decade of clinical experience to her role as clinical director.
Katelyn Winslow
Associate Therapist
Katelyn Winslow provides therapy for anxiety, self-esteem issues, and Christian counseling. She specializes in working with first responders and couples seeking premarital guidance through evidence-based approaches.
Autumn Goss
Associate Therapist
Autumn Goss offers therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma to teens, adults, and couples. She works with clients experiencing life transitions and provides both in-person and virtual counseling sessions.
Emily Moon
Clinic Coordinator
Emily Moon manages administrative operations and client coordination. She serves as the primary contact for scheduling appointments and providing general information about counseling services and availability.
Questions
Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?
We offer both in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate your preferences and needs.
Do you accept insurance?
As an Out-of-Network provider, we work with insurance companies like Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Health Care, and Aetna. We also partner with Mentaya for partial reimbursement.
What are your fees?
Individual sessions cost $145 and couples/family sessions are $165, each lasting 50 minutes.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations; late cancellations incur full session fees.
Can I use my FLEX/HSA card?
Yes, you can use FLEX/HSA cards by providing the card number during electronic form completion.
How do I start therapy?
Book a free consultation or schedule your first session online, or contact our office directly to begin.
