Kelly Lin, LMFT
Kelly Lin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a distinguished career spanning 15 years in the behavioral and mental health fields. She earned her B.S. in Criminology from the University of California, Irvine, and her M.S. in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. Kelly’s extensive experience encompasses a wide range of specialties, including substance abuse treatment, trauma, dual diagnosis, personality disorders, and life transitions.
Her career has been marked by her work with diverse populations, from special needs youth in educational settings to individuals facing severe emotional distress in specialized facilities. Kelly’s expertise in addiction and couples therapy has garnered her recognition within these fields. In addition to her clinical work,
Kelly has served as a communication expert, consultant, and clinical supervisor at various local agencies in Orange County. She employs an eclectic approach in her practice, integrating evidence-based treatments and tailoring modalities to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families.
Her therapeutic techniques include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humanistic, experiential, and psychodynamic methods.
What Kelly Brings to Recovery
Addiction & Dual Diagnosis
Couples & Relationship Work
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
Meet the Team
Meet the dedicated team behind Higher Purpose Recovery! Our experienced professionals are committed to compassionate, quality care. Learn more about us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Higher Purpose Recovery specializes in treating a range of complex mental health challenges, including, low-functioning family systems, mood disorders, thought disorders, neurodivergence, trauma, behavioral challenges, family embedded dysfunction, enmeshment, lack of connection, communication skills, social isolation, failure to thrive, relationships, and life skills.
Many of our clients have felt hopeless and frustrated with traditional methods of dealing with these challenges. Services are often either too overwhelming or unsustainable when reintegrating into daily life, at Higher Purpose Recovery we offer multiple different times for groups & individualized therapy that works around your daily life.
The professionals who provide therapy at Higher Purpose Recovery include a diverse range of psychologists & psychotherapists. Our team ensures that clients receive comprehensive and specialized care based on their individual needs.
Yes, you can reach out to us to verify if your insurance provider covers online therapy services with our licensed therapists. We accept a variety of health insurance providers and work closely with clients to navigate the complexity of coverage.
Higher Purpose Recovery supports long-term care for mental health conditions through our comprehensive and long-term approach. Our aim is to make the transition to healthier mental well-being unnoticeable and help individuals avoid crisis situations rather than simply managing problems. We prioritize family participation in the therapeutic process, recognizing its importance in achieving long-term success.
What sets Higher Purpose Recovery apart from other online therapy providers is our diverse style of licensed clinicians that specialize in mental health care. We offer a multifarious style of mental health groups & individualized therapy for our clients.
A virtual IOP for trauma is an online therapy program that provides structured, trauma-focused care through group and individual sessions.
Yes, trauma therapy can be done virtually using secure video platforms with licensed therapists trained in trauma-informed care.
Yes, many people find virtual trauma treatment just as effective as in-person care, especially with consistent sessions and the right support system.
Anyone struggling with PTSD, complex trauma, or emotional distress who needs flexible, intensive care can benefit from a virtual IOP.
Programs typically last 6–12 weeks, depending on individual needs and progress.
Many insurance plans cover virtual IOPs; we can help verify your coverage during a free consultation. Call Higher Purpose Recovery today at 949-844-3813 and verify your coverage for treatment.
