We’re here for you.

Meet our Orange County therapists and learn what it’s like to work with us.

Our mission

At Coastal Minds, our mission is to offer an inviting and perpetually safe place to be, regardless of who you are.

 

Above all, we do this by welcoming you just as you are: no judgment, no criticism, no standards to meet or uphold. In a world where you often have to be someone or something else, this is a place where you can show up and be really, truly you.

Because that’s when real change can start to happen.

 

THERAPY WITH US IS…

  • Each member of our team has training & experience in specific areas. We’re not trying to be jacks-of-all-trades—we’re trying to be the best possible therapists for the clients each of us serves.

  • There is power in feeling cared for. While each therapist at Coastal Minds has a particular style, we are all deeply invested in you and your growth.

  • We’re trained in a variety of different therapeutic approaches in order to provide support that’s customized to you and what you hope to achieve in therapy.

  • We take you and your privacy seriously. From the moment you begin working with us, all communication, notes, and interactions are always strictly confidential.

  • We view therapy as two humans working together: one who’s an expert in their life and one who has the expertise and training to help. Your therapist will show up to every session focused on you and ready to engage—not simply listen to you talk.

Put simply:

We’re a team of Orange County therapists dedicated to helping you, your children, and your family thrive—however that looks for you.

Meet the Team

 

 Kari Sylvester, LCSW, MED, PPSC

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER

I founded Coastal Minds Counseling because I believe that finding the right support for you or your child should be simple and tailored to you. Each member of the CMC team was chosen for their professionalism, discretion, and experience in their particular specialties. We will meet you where you are today, help you explore opportunities for growth, and build a set of skills that translate into long-term growth and positive change.

 

Schedule a free consultation

Get matched to the right therapist for you.

Your needs and goals are unique, and we believe your support should be too. Click the button below to request a free consultation with us. You’ll have an opportunity to share what’s going on and ask any questions you have about working with us. Then, we’ll connect you to the therapist whose experience is best suited to your goals.