Therapists in 94550

Reaching out for help is not an easy decision, so when you build up the courage to make your first call, or your fifth call, you need to be met with warmth and compassion. Life's transitions at different stages of life can be painful and challenging. You might be adjusting to "adulting," exploring gender identity, or navigating the phases of life women face in a society that can sometimes feel harsh. If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, stressed, confused, unhappy, or tired of life as it is right now, it might be time to seek help from a compassionate non-judgmental therapist.

Often our own stress and racing thoughts can be disabling, causing us to feel frozen and keeping us from managing even simple tasks. Excessive worry and anxiety can lead to emotional suffering and strained relationships.

Life can be stressful, especially if you have a diagnosis of Autism/Aspergers. Navigating your social world and relationships can be confusing when you see the world through a different lens than your peers. However, with coaching and practice, social situations, relationships, school and work can be less intimidating. If you're a parent of a child with Autism, receiving a diagnosis of autism shatters a parent’s dreams. You wonder if you child will ever learn to talk, have friends, get a job, or live independently. You need support and advice from a trusted professional who can guide you on this difficulty journey.

People often seek therapy because something in their life is causing them pain and discomfort. I often work with individuals who "from the outside" look like they "have it all together," but on the inside, they feel like they are falling apart. When you permit yourself to ask for help to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, you create more room for yourself. You don't have to hold everything so tightly. My therapeutic approach is warm, active ( I won't just sit and stare at you), and collaborative (therapy requires work and personal responsibility).

Are you feeling lonely, sad, frustrated, unhappy? Experiencing difficulty with relationships, personal or in the work place? Have you recently experienced a loss of a loved one or a relationship and are having difficulty navigating the emotional impact? Maybe you are feeling stuck in how to manage a life change or just stuck in your own mind? Struggling with connecting with others and communicating your needs? Possibly having difficulty in recognizing the person looking back at you in the mirror or not liking what you see?

Are you struggling to live the life you want and hope for? Are your relationships failing, or bringing you disappointment and pain? Are you feeling defeated? I've walked alongside clients for over 15 years and I know that by the time a person/couple/family reaches out to a therapist, they really need help. I consider it a privilege to work with clients and I do so in a collaborative, compassionate, educational and efficient manner. Therapy utilizes precious resources (time, money, energy) and I respect and honor clients through ethical, quality care that brings about healing and growth at the deepest levels.

Welcome to Heale! Learn, Grow and Heal... Individuals have the strength and resources to meet their needs and solve their unique problems. Oftentimes, we get stuck in patterns of communication and/or behaviors which no longer meet our needs. Change occurs when individuals are provided the safety and security of expression, validation, exploring problems, underlying patterns of behaviors or unmet needs and identifying solutions. I work to empower individuals to take steps towards recovery.

Sometimes we can deal with life's challenges on our own and sometimes we can use a helping hand. Human beings are inherently social and our well-being depends on our ability to relate to others. Our meaningful connections enable us to grow and thrive. When we feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, out of control, panicked, or otherwise emotionally dysregulated, it can be difficult to effectively participate in society. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to work with you to increase your well-being and to help you function at your highest level.

I provide psychological assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, and psychoeducational tests to children, adolescents, and adults in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin. The goals of psychological evaluations include 1) diagnostic clarification, 2) identification of one's strengths and limitations, 3) understanding of the implications of biopsychological symptoms, sociocultural experiences, and personality traits on various functioning domains, and 4) offering recommendations to improve functioning. I also offer Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) and Immigration Psychological Evaluations.

Sometimes you feel like you can't breathe. There are so many demands and not enough time to get it all done. You feel like you're just surviving and wonder how you got here. Thoughts of "what about me and what I want and need" seem selfish which drives you deeper into despair. Negative thoughts, fears, feelings of hopeless can shake foundations and relationships.

You appear to have everything together, but they have no idea what you’re carrying on the inside. There is a constant voice in your head telling you that you’re not good enough, and if people really knew you, they’d reject you. You struggle with your mood and don’t know if you’ll ever feel better. The way you react to others is confusing and you wish you had more control. You hide everything from the world because it’s too overwhelming to admit what’s really going on. It often feels like if you can’t get it together, you’re never going to make it. I want you to know it does not always have to be this way.

I provide a safe place where you can learn tools to break negative patterns and toxic cycles so that you can feel empowered to get healing and transform your life. I utilize EMDR, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFit) and several other modalities, while incorporating a Somatic approach in sessions. I want to walk alongside of you to bring healing by helping you investigate triggers, release the hurt you are carrying, get the comfort you need, and get connected to love and self-compassion. Please note I am VIRTUAL only.

Are you having difficulties personally or in your relationships causing you sadness, irritation, depression, anxiety or general discomfort and don't know what to do? Would you like to change those compromising circumstances or learn to manage them more effectively? Choosing to enter therapy can be your avenue to resolving your problems and creating the life you desire. I would like to help you achieve your goals. I am dedicated to my profession and passionate about the work. Let's set up a consultation. We can meet in person and talk about your personal wants and desires.