Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapist in Newport Beach, CA
Better Relationships, founded in 2000, is a private psychotherapy practice led by James Swaniger, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over two decades of experience. Our approach integrates supportive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to address individual and relational challenges. We specialize in helping clients navigate emotional pain, rebuild relationships, and achieve personal growth through evidence-based methodologies. With a focus on empathy and understanding, we empower individuals and couples to resolve conflicts, manage self-defeating behaviors, and develop healthier life patterns.Our practice serves communities across Southern California, offering tailored counseling for grief, marriage, and individual therapy. Backed by advanced training in clinical hypnosis and a commitment to ethical care, we provide a safe space for clients to explore their unique journeys toward fulfillment.
Services
Individual Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Grief Therapy
Couples Therapy
Behavioral Change Counseling
Clinical Hypnosis
Relationship Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical experience in relationship-focused therapy.
- Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and hypnotherapy techniques.
- Specialized counseling for grief, couples therapy, and individual growth.
- Proven methodology addressing self-defeating behavior patterns and emotional triggers.
- Author-led practice with published expertise in men's relationship challenges.
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized psychotherapy addressing self-defeating behaviors and emotional challenges. Our approach helps clients understand relationship patterns rooted in childhood experiences while developing practical solutions for daily life. Through six structured stages of change, we guide clients toward sustainable behavioral modifications and improved self-awareness.
Marriage Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy focusing on communication and emotional patterns. We help couples identify childhood-originating relationship templates that create conflict, teaching partners to resolve disputes constructively while maintaining individual identities within committed relationships through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Grief Counseling
Structured grief processing addressing emotional pain from loss. Our methodology guides clients through normal grieving stages while preventing prolonged grief disorders. We emphasize healthy emotional expression, social support integration, and gradual reintegration into daily life while honoring lost loved ones.
People
James Swaniger
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 20+ years experience in relationship-focused therapy. Former mechanical engineer turned author of 'Building Better Relationships: A Guidebook for Men'. Specializes in behavioral change and emotional pattern recognition.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, marriage and couples therapy, and grief counseling services tailored to each client's specific needs.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive treatment needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a private pay practice but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What is your approach to therapy?
Our methodology combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic therapy, and clinical hypnosis when appropriate for personalized treatment plans.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening sessions Monday through Friday until 7:00 PM to accommodate working professionals.
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