Services

Initial Phone Consultation

Prior to our first session, I provide a free phone consultation to get to know you, as well as discuss some of the reasons why you are seeking therapy. This is also your opportunity to ask me questions about the therapy process, bring up any concerns about treatment, and gauge whether or not we are a good fit. As therapy progresses, we will continue to build a sense of trust within the therapeutic relationship.

Please also take a look at some frequently asked questions about setting up an initial appointment.

Individual Therapy

I meet with many adults one-on-one to discuss issues such as:

• depression, anxiety, or other mood issues

• career, relationship, or other life transition questions

• models, athletes, and Asian American challenges

Individual therapy is a safe space for you to begin to explore how your family history impacts your choices and current behaviors.

​Couples Therapy

Couples in different stages of their relationship often come to see me for help with:

• improving communication

• conflict resolution

• relationship transitions such as engagement, marriage, or parenthood

• navigating multicultural relationships

Couples therapy is a neutral place for both partners to be able to express their feelings and receive validation for their experiences. At times, each member of a couple may be seen for individual sessions.

Family Therapy

Many families make appointments with me to address concerns regarding:

• conflict between parents and/or siblings

• major life changes such as blended families, divorce, or death

Meeting with the entire family, or at times with certain subsets of family members, can be extremely helpful to understand the relational dynamics that may be contributing to the problem. Family members can also work together to identify and maintain positive changes.

Online Video / Phone Sessions

I am also accepting new clients that are in the state of California via HIPAA compliant video sessions and phone sessions.

Treatment Model

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you recognize unhelpful/inaccurate thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, and replace them with more constructive ones. CBT is especially effective in treating anxiety and depression, but also helps with general stress management. The goal in CBT is for the clients to overcome their conditions and see significant improvement in how they feel towards life overall, moving beyond temporary coping and endurance.

CBT is a problem-focused, evidence-based, and skills-based treatment that not only provides a framework for understanding what maintains problems, but also teaches practical tools and strategies for breaking unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns. CBT is backed by extensive research over the past five decades that exhibit strong evidence for effectively treating anxiety and depression.

How long does CBT take?

Throughout treatment, we will measure progress to ensure that the skills learned are effective and helping you reach your goals. While each case is unique to the people involved and the treatment goals might vary over time, many problems can be addressed in 12 to 20 weekly therapy sessions.

Cost

My fee is $180-$250 per session. A portion of my practice is dedicated to sliding scale clients. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to talk to me about your personal circumstances. Unless otherwise arranged, payment is due at the time of service. I accept cash, check, and credit card.

Cancellation Policy

I request the standard 24-hour notice to cancel an appointment. This amount of notice could help another client get an appointment. If 24-hours' notice is not given, or you miss an appointment, you may be charged the full fee for your session. 

ISSUES I WORK WITH

• Anxiety

• Asian American Issues

• Business professionals

• Depression

• Relationship Issues

• Career Counseling

• Coping Skills

• Infidelity

• Internet Addiction

• Life Coaching

• Life Transitions

• Marital and Premarital Therapy