Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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9 Endorsed

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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You’re not too sensitive, too dramatic, or imagining things. You were raised to question your reality. You've spent your life people-pleasing, overthinking, and walking on eggshells to not upset others. You may look high-functioning on the outside, but inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of what you really want. The self-doubt, guilt, confusion keep you up at night and spiraling about what you should do. You deserve more than just surviving. You deserve to feel whole. I help anxious women, especially daughters of narcissistic parents, untangle toxic family dynamics that lead to anxiety and people-pleasing.

Together, you'll learn to trust your intuition and rebuild a relationship with yourself. Our work blends insight with action. You’ll learn how your upbringing shaped your patterns, then take practical steps to set boundaries, reduce guilt, and regulate your nervous system. Together, we’ll create a version of “you” that’s no longer shaped by fear or shame.

Therapy with me is warm, nonjudgmental, and grounded...but honest. I’ll call out the lies you were taught to believe, and help you reclaim the parts of yourself that were never nurtured. My goal is to help you feel safe: in your mind, your body, and your relationships. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation.

Call or Email Kirsten Cheong now for a free 15 minute consultation - (951) 338-8682

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Balance and Boundaries Therapy

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(951) 338-8682

My website

Championing women who look put together on the outside but drowning in anxiety within to become more confident and capable self-advocates.

I specialize in Anxiety, Narcissistic abuse and Women's Issues

$220 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

I help anxious people-pleasers learn how to set boundaries. Free yourself from anxiety by learning how to protect your time and energy.

Let's Connect (951) 338-8682

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Balance and Boundaries Therapy

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(951) 338-8682

My website

Championing women who look put together on the outside but drowning in anxiety within to become more confident and capable self-advocates.

I specialize in Anxiety, Narcissistic abuse and Women's Issues

$220 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

I help anxious people-pleasers learn how to set boundaries. Free yourself from anxiety by learning how to protect your time and energy.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $220

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Optum
Oxford
Out of Network

I work with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. Visit my FAQ page for more.

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 121725 Kirsten Cheong

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 6 years

Attended Brandman University , M.A. Psychology, Graduated 2018

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Evergreen Certifications 880899 / 2025

I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) trained by a world-leading expert in narcissistic abuse, Dr. Ramani Durvasula.

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) trained by a world-leading expert in narcissistic abuse, Dr. Ramani Durvasula.

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Narcissistic abuse
Women's Issues

Expertise

Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
People-pleasing
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I specialize in anxious women who struggle with people-pleasing but want to learn how to set boundaries and say 'no' without guilt, shame, or fear. I use trauma-informed approaches to help clients understand how unmet needs from childhood and other significant relationships have taught women that people-pleasing absolves their anxiety and makes them feel worthy and lovable.

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

9 Endorsements

Zenaida McNally

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Kirsten is a very talented therapist with a huge capacity for compassion and understanding. She is a wonderful resource if you need help navigating the anxiety that comes with living daily life and navigating life transitions. I highly recommend her.

Heather Seguin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Kirsten is highly skilled at helping people who grew up with difficult or hard-to-please parents. Her expertise in narcissistic abuse recovery makes her exceptional at helping people set and stick to their boundaries. She is warm, funny, and compassionate.

Melissa Anne Behrends-Gelfman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I admire Kirsten's ability to relate to the client and customizing their care through the use of EMDR and other strategies that have proven helpful to her clients, time and time again. I am grateful for my experiences learning from her.

Hannah Fraley

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, APRN, PMHNP

Kirsten is a highly skilled, compassionate, caring adult psychotherapist specializing in narcissistic abuse-related anxiety, relationship traumas, boundary-setting, and deep healing. I highly recommend Kirsten at Balance and Boundaries Therapy!

Lisa Franks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ART, EMDR

I highly recommend Kirsten for individuals seeking support around childhood trauma, relationships, and boundaries. She is grounded, approachable, and deeply committed to helping clients build confidence and healthier relationships.

Dr. Joseph Olvera

Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT

Kirsten offers the perfect combination of relatability and professionalism in a therapist. Her warm presence makes it easy to share personal experiences. I highly recommend reaching out and connecting with her!

Hannah Jones

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC

I highly recommend Kirsten for individuals healing from narcissistic abuse and unhealthy relationship dynamics. She provides a safe, validating space where clients can rebuild trust, strengthen boundaries, and process complex trauma.

Meredith Gleason

MS, LEP, NSCP

Kirsten is an engaging and knowledgeable therapist who just "gets" you when meeting her. She is very intuitive, empathetic and authentic. I highly recommend her if you are processing a traumatic upbringing and/or narcissistic parents.

Cindy Chou

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Kirsten is a funny, down-to-earth, calls-it-like-she-sees it kind of therapist. Her ability to balance warmth with a gentle push is the perfect combo for evoking necessary change. I have admired and appreciate her courage to challenge the status quo.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I am firm and direct when necessary to ensure that overthinking and rumination are finally put to an end. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a useful treatment to help reduce ruminating thoughts and internalization. After my clients master the skill of reducing irrational thoughts, I borrow from Internal Family Systems to help get to the root of the anxiety: unmet childhood needs, trauma, shame, etc.

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-8682

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Balance and Boundaries Therapy

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(951) 338-8682

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Championing women who look put together on the outside but drowning in anxiety within to become more confident and capable self-advocates.

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (951) 338-8682

Championing women who look put together on the outside but drowning in anxiety within to become more confident and capable self-advocates.

Kirsten Cheong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (951) 338-8682

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