Your Trusted Team of Therapists
At Irvine Family Counseling, we take a human-centered approach to mental health. Each of our therapists brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and real-life experience, ensuring you get the right care to overcome whatever you’re facing. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support, our team is here to provide the healing you deserve.
Monica M. Huston, Dual Masters, LMFT
Founder, Clinical Director & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Monica received her masters in Mental Health Counseling and Theological Studies. She completed her graduate training at the Justice Resource Institute, a non-profit organization where she provided trauma counseling to disadvantaged, under-served and severely impacted youths.
Lisa M. Naugle, Ph.D, MFA
Research Psychoanalyst Student
Lisa holds a PhD in Education and is training as a research psychoanalyst at the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute. She’s passionate about grief work and helping clients navigate loss. Her approach blends systemic insight with a collaborative, movement-based method to support self-awareness, healing, and deeper connection in relationships.
Caitlyn M. Marr, DMFT
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy
Caitlyn is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who treats individuals, couples, and families. She uses multiple disciplinary treatment approaches to fit the specific needs of each individual client. Caitlyn works with clients to discover more of who they are and how their relationships have shaped their lives today.
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Natalie M. Janji, MA, APCC
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Natalie provides clinical counseling to children as young as 5 years old and teens up to age 18. She focuses on helping young clients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of their developmental stages, including anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues.
Kristin M. Anderson, MA, AMFT
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Kristin is a warm, creative therapist who blends Art Therapy with psychodynamic practices. She supports clients of all ages through challenges like trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, offering a safe, empowering space for healing and growth.
Laima S. Sappington, Ph.D, RPS
Research Psychoanalyst Student
Laima has over 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals who suffer from psychological distress, emotional challenges, internal conflicts, negative expectations, creative challenges, cultural clashes, anxieties and resistances in face of everyday life demands, including school and work obligations.
Taylor S. Mauk| MA, AMFT
Registered Marriage and Family Associate
Taylor approaches therapy as a collaborative and compassionate journey—one where curiosity, honesty, and emotional insight open the door to transformation. She helps clients untangle the threads of their past to better understand the patterns influencing their present.
Annie C. Lockary, MA, PhD
Research Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Annie’s therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and individualized care. She believes that healing and growth happen most effectively within a safe and trusting relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Why Our Team Makes a Difference
Choosing Irvine Family Counseling means choosing a team that truly cares. Each of our therapists brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion, ensuring that your path to healing is personal, meaningful, and deeply transformative.
Compassionate Experts
Our therapists have extensive training and a wide range of diverse experiences, ensuring you receive expert care.
Personalized Therapy Plans
Whether you're working through personal challenges or navigating relationships, we create individualized therapy plans that are tailored specifically to you.
Faith-Based Approach
If desired, we can integrate Catholic-Christian values into your care, ensuring that our approach aligns with and respects your faith
