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Human First, Therapist Second.

Therapy for deep feelers, overthinkers, and the grieving- no more performing, just healing.

Makayla Allen Therapy | Therapy for Grief, Anxiety & Life Transitions – Irvine, CA

Hi, I’m Makayla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#153921)

Helping you navigate grief, anxiety, and major life changes with EMDR and trauma-informed care. Serving clients in Irvine and throughout California.

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Welcome to Makayla Allen Therapy

You’ve spent so much time trying to hold it all together, to get it “right,” to be everything for everyone-even while carrying grief, loss, or change that no one else could see. Here, you don’t have to perform or perfect; you just get to be human. I work with deep feelers, overthinkers, identity explorers, and those navigating grief, whether from death, caregiving, estrangement, or major life shifts. You deserve space to slow down, feel, and reconnect with the parts of you that got lost along the way.

Trauma Recovery & EMDR

Whether you’re processing big “T” or little “t” trauma, I offer a steady, compassionate space to do the work at your pace. I integrate EMDR and other body-aware approaches to support your healing without rushing or retraumatizing.

Anxiety & Overwhelm

When everything feels like too much, we slow things down. I help clients identify what's fueling their anxiety, learn to regulate their nervous systems, and build tools for navigating stress without shutting down or spiraling.

Perfectionism & Self-Compassion

I help clients untangle themselves from the pressure to be perfect so they can show up more fully as themselves. Together, we work on letting go of harsh inner critics and making room for self-kindness and imperfection.al well-being and quality of life.

Identity & Self-Discovery

Sometimes therapy is about peeling back layers to rediscover who you are underneath all the expectations. I support clients in exploring identity, values, and what it means to live in alignment with their truth.

Relationships & Boundaries

You deserve relationships where you can be your full self. I help clients explore patterns in their relationships, strengthen their boundaries, and communicate more clearly—without guilt or over-explaining.

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Grief & Loss

Whether you’re facing the death of a loved one, life transitions, or unseen losses, I offer a compassionate, steady space to process your grief at your own pace. Together, we’ll explore your unique experience of loss and use trauma-informed, body-aware approaches to support healing without pressure or judgment.

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Come as you are- even if you’re not sure who that is yet.

Get to know me…

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Hello, I’m Makayla.

I’m glad to have you here. My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for my clients. I create a safe space where individuals freely express themselves and explore their emotions without fear of criticism or shame. I am an anti-racist, anti-sexist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

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