Programs · Outpatient

Outpatient Therapyin Laguna Beach

One-on-one sessions with a licensed clinician, in person in Laguna Beach or virtually, for teens and adults.

Located in Laguna Beach, California

(949) 670-9345
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  • ScheduleUsually weekly
  • SessionsOne-on-one
  • FormatIn person or virtual

What Outpatient 1:1 is

One-on-One Therapy With Your Own Clinician

Outpatient therapy at Exist means one-on-one sessions with a licensed clinician, in person at our Laguna Beach clinic or virtually. Most people start with weekly sessions. Psychological and psychiatric evaluations are also available with this service. If you need more support later, our PHP and IOP are run by the same team.

Booking starts with a free consultation, so you can ask your questions first.

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What Your Sessions Can Include

Your clinician uses the same three-part model as PHP and IOP, in one-on-one sessions. Methods include CBT, DBT, IFS (parts work), ACT, and EMDR, chosen for what you're working on.

  1. Hands resting on linen in dusk light, the somatic start of a session.

    Body

    Somatic work looks at how your body and mind affect each other, using mindfulness and other therapies.

  2. An empty chair and a closed notebook beside a window at Laguna dusk.

    Mind

    Cognitive work looks at how you think, make decisions, and see your life and the people in it.

  3. A misted profile in pale dusk light, eyes closed, wind at the window.

    Brain

    Psychoanalytical work explores your unconscious mind, so you can understand hidden patterns in how you feel and act.

  4. A person standing in the wind on a Laguna cliff path, back to camera.

    The Week

    Most people start with weekly sessions, and your therapist adjusts how often you meet as your needs change.

Our Approach

You deserve to be seen, heard, and prioritized. You won't get lost in the shuffle here.

Exist Centers

Outpatient 1:1 follows Dr. Courtney Tracy's three-part model, the same one used in PHP and IOP. If you need more support, you can move to a program with the same team.

  • Founder

    Dr. Courtney Tracy

  • Credentials

    LCSW · PsyD · CCTP

  • Accreditation

    The Joint Commission

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Conditions We Treat in One-on-One Therapy

Outpatient mental health treatment at Exist covers each of these, on its own or together in one plan. In 1:1 therapy, our clinicians also work with grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, and recovery from intimate partner violence.

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  1. Trauma

    One-on-one work on trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD, using EMDR, somatic work, and parts work.

    • PTSD
    • C-PTSD
    • Self-harm

  2. Personality

    DBT and IFS-informed sessions for borderline personality disorder, and you won't be stigmatized here.

    • Borderline
    • DBT

  3. Depression

    Behavioral activation for depression, and mood tracking for bipolar disorder, alongside your therapy.

    • Depression
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Grief

  4. Anxiety

    Exposure-based therapy for anxiety, and exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD.

    • GAD
    • Panic
    • OCD

  5. Substance Use

    Therapy for alcohol and other substance use, alongside any mental health concerns you're working on.

    • Alcohol
    • Drugs
    • Co-occurring

  6. Dual Diagnosis

    Mental health and substance use treated together, in one plan with one clinician.

    • Co-occurring
    • One plan

How Outpatient 1:1 and IOP Compare

The week

Outpatient

Usually one session a week

IOP

Three to five days, about three hours

The work

Outpatient

One-on-one sessions

IOP

Two groups a day, plus 1:1

Evenings

Outpatient

Home

IOP

Home or Truth House

When it fits

Outpatient

Weekly support is enough

IOP

You need more structure

Paying for Outpatient Therapy

We check your benefits for free and get back to you within one business day. We also accept Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser. Verification isn't a guarantee of coverage, since benefits vary by plan.

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum
  • Magellan Health
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente

  • In-Network

    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Magellan, and TRICARE.

  • Out-of-Network

    Many other plans may pay back part of the cost, usually with higher out-of-pocket costs. We'll check yours before you start.

  • Private Pay

    You can pay by credit card or set up a payment plan, and we accept CareCredit.

How to Book Your First Session

  1. 01

    Tell Us About You

    Call or text (949) 670-9345, or tell us about yourself on the form.

  2. 02

    A Free Consultation

    We reach out for a free consultation and check your insurance benefits.

  3. 03

    Your First Session

    We book your first session with your therapist, in person in Laguna Beach or virtually.

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Common Questions About Outpatient Therapy

No. IOP is a program of about three hours a day, three to five days a week, with groups and 1:1 sessions. Outpatient 1:1 is one-on-one therapy, usually once a week. Both use the same clinical model, and you can move between them as your needs change.

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Book a Free Consultation

Call (949) 670-9345 or send the form, and we'll start with a free consultation. We'll tell you honestly whether Outpatient 1:1, IOP, PHP, or a referral fits best, and what your benefits cover.

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD · Reviewed September 2026

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