Allison Merrick,PhD, PsyD, Research Psychoanalyst

Allison Merrick,PhD, PsyD, Research Psychoanalyst

Telehealth Available
Professions: Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a registered professional.
Primary Credential: Research Psychoanalyst
Telephone: 714-519-2483
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Offices

222 W Main Street
Suite 203
Tustin, California 92780
Irvine, California 92612

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My Approach to Helping

Have you ever been told you’re “too much”—or maybe not enough? Are you exhausted by the ongoing pressure to hide who you really are? Do you struggle to fit into social, academic, or corporate spaces?

Many of us live under inherited expectations—unspoken “shoulds” about how we’re supposed to think, feel, or exist in the world. These pressures can lead to shame and a deep sense of inauthenticity.

Trained in psychoanalysis and existential philosophy, I specialize in working with individuals who have internalized these demands. Together we will explore how cultural norms, early relationships, and moral values have shaped your identity —and how they may now be holding you back. Our work together is about recognizing these patterns and reclaiming authenticity. I bring warmth, rigor, and a steady presence to our work together, and I welcome all of you —especially the parts that have felt unseen or too much elsewhere.

More Info About My Practice

Finding a therapist who is right for you is important. If you are curious about what it is like to work with me, please get in touch. I'd be happy to set up a time so that we can get to know each other.

Services I Provide

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Industries & Communities Served

  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • Education
  • LGBTQ+

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Body Image
  • Borderline
  • Career Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Identity Issues
  • Individuation
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worthlessness
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Types of Therapy

  • Depth Therapy
  • Psychoanalysis / Modern Psychoanalysis
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Self Psychology

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