Psychotherapy Practice – Coffee with Christy
Coffee with Christy is a Southern California counseling practice operating from two office locations: 333 Third Street, Suite 5, in Laguna Beach, CA 92651, and 19772 Macarthur Boulevard, Suite 260, in Irvine, CA 92612. The primary clinician is Christy Hill, who holds credentials as a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#139486) and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#13876). Hill is employed and supervised by Kay Wenger, LMFT #38183.
Services offered at the practice include individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and play therapy for children. An additional and distinctive offering is beach therapy walks conducted along the Southern California coastline, combining movement and therapeutic conversation in an outdoor coastal setting. Telehealth sessions are available for clients who prefer remote appointments, and in-person sessions can be scheduled at either the Laguna Beach or Irvine office, giving clients geographic flexibility based on location and personal preference.
The practice addresses a range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, identity development, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. The therapeutic approach centers on building a strong therapeutic alliance, with collaboration described as a foundational element of the clinical work. Sessions are framed around helping clients access inner strength and resilience through self-awareness, guided reflection, and ongoing personal development. The practice describes therapy as fostering self-awareness, healing, and personal development.
The Laguna Beach location provides a coastal setting that complements the beach walk option available to nearby clients, while the Irvine suite extends access throughout the broader Orange County area. The two-location model allows the practice to serve clients across a wider regional footprint without requiring a single fixed office.
Contact is available by phone at (949) 281-6763. A “Book a Session” link on the website allows clients to schedule appointments directly. No information regarding insurance acceptance or self-pay session rates is stated on the page. Client testimonials on the site describe Hill as warm, empathetic, and genuinely invested in clients, with references to her scientific background and attentiveness within sessions. The practice serves clients seeking support across individual, couple, and family contexts, as well as parents of children who may benefit from play therapy.