Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Laguna Beach
Dr. Milena Imhof is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in providing solution-focused, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. With a career spanning diverse clinical settings including hospitals, schools, and community agencies, she specializes in addressing adolescent development, trauma, substance abuse, and family conflict. Her approach emphasizes empathetic understanding and the therapeutic alliance, empowering clients to leverage their strengths for personal growth.Dr. Imhof holds advanced training in relational life therapy, couples counseling, and psychological assessment, and has developed programs to improve mental health care for underserved populations. She maintains a commitment to accessibility through sliding-scale fees and community outreach, ensuring quality care regardless of financial circumstances.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychological Assessment
Couples Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Family Therapy
Parent Consultations
Trauma Treatment
Substance Abuse Counseling
Mindfulness Therapy
Group Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer free 30-minute initial consultations to ensure a comfortable therapeutic match
- Our practice combines evidence-based treatments with personalized, strengths-based approaches
- Specialized expertise in adolescent development and family systems therapy
- Sliding-scale fees available for clients with financial limitations
- Collaboration with schools and care providers for comprehensive treatment
What people say
Gifted and calming presence
Made an impact on my life
Helped me feel normal again
Recommended many friends
Primary driver in my recovery
Services
Psychotherapy
Solution-focused therapy sessions tailored to individual needs, addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Using evidence-based methods, I help clients develop coping strategies and gain insight to improve emotional wellbeing through a collaborative, strengths-based approach.
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive testing using validated tools to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal functioning. This service identifies learning disabilities, determines special accommodations, and informs treatment plans through detailed analysis of psychological strengths and challenges in academic and clinical contexts.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy addressing relationship patterns and communication issues. Using attachment theory, I help couples break destructive cycles, improve intimacy, and develop healthier relationship dynamics through structured, goal-oriented sessions focused on mutual understanding and growth.
Adolescent Therapy
Targeted support for teens and transitional-age youth addressing developmental challenges, family conflict, and mental health concerns. My approach incorporates attachment theory and school collaboration to create safe spaces for self-expression and improved family communication.
Family Therapy
Systemic therapy addressing family dynamics using structural and systems theory. I help families identify dysfunctional patterns, restructure boundaries, and improve communication through collaborative sessions that promote understanding and healthier relationship functioning across generations.
People
Dr. Milena Imhof
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist with 15+ years of experience treating adolescents, adults, and families. Specializes in trauma, substance abuse, and family systems therapy. Holds a PsyD from Alliant International University and has developed mental health programs for underserved communities.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, along with psychological assessments. Specialties include adolescent mental health, trauma recovery, substance abuse counseling, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider for PPO insurance plans. I can provide documentation for potential reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company about mental health coverage details.
Is there a free initial consultation available?
Yes, I offer a free 30-minute consultation by phone or in person to discuss your needs and determine if we would be a good therapeutic match.
What are your payment options?
Payment is accepted via cash or check. Sliding-scale fees are available for clients with financial limitations, including full-time students.
How do you handle appointment cancellations?
Please provide 24 hours notice for cancellations to avoid charges, except in unavoidable emergencies.
What makes your approach unique?
My practice combines evidence-based treatments with relational therapy, focusing on client strengths and the therapeutic alliance to create lasting personal growth and improved family dynamics.
