About Brown Family Counseling
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Therapy
Healing Starts With Feeling Understood
At Brown Family Counseling, we believe healing happens in safe, supportive relationships. Whether you're navigating anxiety, struggling with your relationship with food, or supporting a child through emotional challenges, you're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
We provide therapy that meets you where you are, honors your lived experience, and helps you move toward the life you want with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll create a space where your voice is heard, your body is respected, and your goals matter.
Our Clinical Approach
Trauma-Informed. Evidence-Based. Whole-Person Care.
We tailor therapy to each individual, using an integrative blend of modalities to meet your unique needs:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build emotional awareness and resilience
Brainspotting and EMDR to support deep nervous system healing
Attachment-Based Family Therapy to build safety, communication, and connection
Parts Work to explore internal conflicts and support self-integration
Health at Every Size® (HAES) and Intuitive Eating principles for eating disorder recovery
Animal-Assisted Therapy available for clients wanting additional grounded, relational presence in the therapy space
Sessions are client-led, paced with care, and grounded in respect for your full self—mind, body, and spirit.
Who We Help
We support:
Kids, teens, and adults with eating disorders
Individuals, couples, and families with trauma
Teens and adults struggling with depression or anxiety
Families needing to repair connections
Adults in life transitions
Therapists seeking supervision or consultation
What Colleagues Are Saying
“Sarah is both professional and down-to-earth, genuinely caring about her clients’ well-being and recovery. Her extensive knowledge shines through as she shares her wisdom, all while creating a safe and welcoming space.”
-A. Green, LMFT
“Chris has the ability to fully connect with his clients and provide a safe space while also integrating clinical expertise and techniques. He has trained in and highly skilled in many different modalities, particularly EMDR. He is able to balance providing support while also gently and effectively bring to light alternate perspectives on situations. Because of this I have repeatedly seen his clients make significant progress towards achieving their goals.”
-A. Prasad, MD
“If you're looking for someone to provide expert guidance on this complex topic, I highly recommend Sarah. Her passion for mental health education truly shines through, and the positive impact of her training is already evident in our workplace.”
-B. Smith, LMFT
Meet the Team
Sarah Brown, LMFT, CEDS is a warm, down-to-earth, and highly experienced therapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders across all ages, in addition to depression and anxiety for teens and adults. Her approach blends curiosity, clarity, and clinical skill with a deep respect for each client’s story.
Chris Brown, LMFT is direct yet compassionate and specializes in family therapy and the treatment of trauma. His depth and down-to-earth personality create safety for healing and growth.
Carl is a certified therapy dog through the Alliance for Therapy Dogs. He is passionate about making people feel comfortable in session, and his calm demeanor helps clients feel safe and supported.
Where We’re Located
Newport Beach, CA (in-person)
Telehealth for CA residents
We offer free 15-minute consultations to see if we’re the right fit.