Therapy in Costa Mesa & online in California

Find clarity
in the chaos.

Reconnect with yourself.

Julia Gurzi, AMFT — therapist in Costa Mesa

Therapy for adults and teens ready to understand themselves and create meaningful change. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for deeper understanding, therapy is a space to slow down and make sense of what you’re experiencing.

How I work

My approach is at once warm, collaborative, and grounded.

Therapy with me is a real conversation, not a lecture or a checklist. I bring clinical expertise; you bring essential knowledge of your own experience. My style is warm and direct: I’ll meet you with compassion, but I’ll also gently challenge you when it serves your growth.

  1. 01

    Warm

    Connection is the foundation of healing.

    I won’t pretend to be a blank slate. You’ll experience me as warm, present, and genuinely invested in your growth.

  2. 02

    Collaborative

    You’re the expert on your own life.

    Therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation, not a lecture or a checklist. I bring clinical expertise; you bring essential knowledge of your own experience.

  3. 03

    Grounded

    Evidence‑based, not just intuition.

    I draw from psychodynamic therapy, ACT, attachment work, and Brainspotting, tailoring our work to what you actually need.

Areas of focus

I work with adults & teens ready to go deeper— not just manage symptoms, but understand themselves.

Below is an index of what I most often help with. None of these are walls; they’re entry points. Most of my clients arrive somewhere in the middle of two or three.

  • i.

    Trauma & healing

    Past experiences that still shape your present. Using Brainspotting and other approaches, we’ll process what’s been stored in your body and nervous system.

  • ii.

    Anxiety & overwhelm

    Racing thoughts, constant worry, or the feeling that you can’t slow down. We’ll understand what’s driving the anxiety and build sustainable calm.

  • iii.

    Relationship patterns

    Repeating cycles in friendships, romantic relationships, or family dynamics. We’ll explore the roots and create healthier connections.

  • iv.

    Life transitions

    Career changes, relationship shifts, becoming a parent, loss, or identity questions. Navigate these pivotal moments with clarity and support.

  • v.

    Eating & body image

    Disordered eating, body image concerns, or low self‑esteem. We’ll work together, often alongside dietitians and other providers, to help you heal.

  • vi.

    Women’s issues

    Navigating expectations, identity, fertility, postpartum, or finding your voice. A space where your unique experiences are understood.

  • vii.

    LGBTQ+ affirming

    A therapist who’s part of the community. No explaining yourself, no educating your therapist. Just real, affirming support.

An essay

You’re not broken.

If you’ve landed here, chances are something in your life feels off. Maybe you’re carrying more than your share of anxiety, replaying the same relationship patterns, or standing at a crossroads you didn’t ask for.

You’re not here because something is wrong with you. You’re here because you’re paying attention — because you want more than just getting by. You want to actually understand yourself and create meaningful change.

That kind of self­awareness? It’s not weakness. It’s the foundation of real growth.

Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting with who you already are, and who you’re becoming.

— Julia
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Where we meet

Serving Orange County & all of California by video.

In‑person sessions in Costa Mesa, virtual therapy throughout the state. Evening hours available.

OfficeIn‑person

Costa Mesa, California

2900 Bristol St., Building H, Suite 105
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
VirtualAnywhere in CA

Secure video sessions

HIPAA‑compliant platform. Flexible scheduling, including evenings. No commute.

Cities served (in‑person)

Costa Mesa·Newport Beach·Huntington Beach·Irvine·Santa Ana·Fountain Valley·Tustin·Laguna Beach·Orange

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