Caroline Grieco is Proudly Offering Therapy in Irvine, CA and Arizona Virtually
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. For over 19 years, I’ve maintained a private practice in Irvine, where I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families facing a wide range of mental health concerns. In addition to private practice, I have extensive experience facilitating outpatient groups in higher levels of care, including hospital-based behavioral health programs.
My areas of specialization include mood disorders, trauma, and maternal mental health. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional and am currently completing my EMDR certification to further support clients navigating trauma and emotional distress.
I approach therapy with compassionate and gentle directness. My clients describe me as empathetic, caring, and effective. My goal is to help you reclaim your story with hope, resilience, and meaning—while empowering you to embrace vulnerability and navigate life’s uncertainties. Together, we will work to understand your pain and build practical tools to help you find relief. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy to support growth, self-awareness, emotional expression, and stronger relationships.
Outside of my work, I stay busy with my husband raising our three boys and keeping up with their many sporting events. I understand firsthand the pace and pressures of parenting. I’m also passionate about fitness and prioritize physical health as a key part of overall well-being.
My treatment focuses include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Maternal Mental Health (perinatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma)
- Codependency
- Couples Therapy
- Trauma
- Phase of life transitions
The only things I ask of you:
- Commit to showing up for yourself
- Understand that growth and healing can be incredibly challenging
- Be open and willing to accept what you cannot change
- Lean into vulnerability and know that I will challenge you to be brave and courageous in this space AND in your life
Education
- University of California Santa Barbara, Bachelors of Science
- California State University Long Beach, Masters of Science with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy
License, Certifications & Awards
- CA Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFC 44402)
- AZ Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT-16221)
- Certified Daring Way Facilitator™ 2019
- Specialized Training in Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders with Postpartum Support International, 2019
- Gottman Method Couples Level I & II Trained
- Gottman Bringing Home Baby Educator 2022
- Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) 2023
- EMDR Trained 2024
