Helping you go from waves to wellness.

Kyle Harwick LMFT #149830

Located in Newport Beach, CA.

My approach is person-centered, viewing you as the expert of your own experience. I integrate various therapeutic methods to support you in rediscovering your path.

In our sessions, your perspectives will guide our conversation. Together, we'll brainstorm and develop strategies tailored to foster tangible changes in your life.

I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Master's in Theological Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. My diverse experience spans working with clients in schools, nonprofits, and county mental health settings, allowing me to meet you wherever you are on your journey.

Taking the first step in healing takes courage. Reach out to book a free consultation.

A Personalized Approach

At Next Wave Counseling, I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, ACT, Insight-Oriented Therapy, and Inference-Based CBT, all tailored to you and your healing journey. Each of these modalities offers unique benefits, whether you're processing past trauma, managing stress, or navigating life's transitions.

Therapy Approaches

  • EMDR is a research-based therapy that helps process trauma, anxiety, depression, and other distressing life experiences. Using bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows the brain to reprocess difficult memories, reducing their emotional intensity and promoting healing.

  • CBT is an evidence-based therapy that helps people recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns that impact how they deal with stress, anxiety, and daily challenges. By exploring the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, CBT provides practical tools to break negative cycles and develop healthier coping strategies. The goal is to feel more in control, less stuck, and better prepared to handle life’s ups and downs.

  • ACT is a therapy model focused on acceptance. It helps people embrace difficult thoughts and emotions without letting them take control. Using mindfulness and practical exercises, ACT encourages individuals to connect with their values and take meaningful action, even during tough times. The goal is to build psychological flexibility, allowing a greater ability to navigate life’s challenges.

  • Insight Oriented Therapy helps people explore the deeper layers of their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences to get to the "root" of their challenges. By uncovering how old patterns influence current behaviors and feelings, it provides a pathway to understanding struggles and creating lasting change.

  • I-CBT is a research-based therapy used to treat OCD without requiring clients to engage in exposures, which can often feel overwhelming. It helps individuals understand that obsessive thoughts aren’t random but stem from doubts based on faulty reasoning. Unlike traditional CBT, which focuses on reactions to intrusive thoughts, I-CBT addresses the root of these doubts. By teaching clients to trust their senses and treat obsessional doubts like normal ones, this approach helps break the cycle of compulsions.