Psychologist and Therapist in Brea, California Dr. Dean Lim, Psychologist
License: PhD
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Dr. Dean Lim, PhD
Dr. Dean Lim is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2014. Dr. Lim makes it a point to work with his patients as a teammate. His intention is to help people explore the issues that are bringing them pain, fear, anger, or hopelessness in a safe and controlled environment. Dr. Lim believes that psychotherapy is hard work and will be there to be a guide and support as people challenge themselves to grow or adapt to the problems they are facing in their lives. Outside of the office, Dr. Lim enjoys weightlifting, hiking and seeing national parks, eating good food, watching TV shows and movies, listening to and playing music, and spending time with family and friends.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- MediNcrease
- MHN
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- CBT for Insomnia
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Parenting Skills
- Psychological Testing
Populations
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dean Lim. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Dr. Dean Lim generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Dr. Dean Lim's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dr. Dean Lim:
- Aetna
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- MediNcrease
- MHN
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Dr. Dean Lim is a psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Dr. Dean Lim works at:
Yes, Dr. Dean Lim does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Dr. Dean Lim is currently offering In-office visits.