FAQ
What can I expect during my visits with you?
We will have 50 minutes together per session.
That time is about you. Here, you can let yourself freely talk about absolutely anything without judgment. Over time, as we work together, we will:
Try to understand together what you need support with.
Help you recognize what you are doing unconsciously that may spark or prolong your suffering.
Be curious together as to why you are doing it.
Gain clarity about the issue you are bringing to me, and then decide whether you want to make a change.
Sessions are held once a week and require a commitment to a regularly scheduled time and day. The duration and frequency of sessions may be adjusted as needed. In my experience, therapy is most effective when it is prioritized and consistent.
Do you accept Insurance?
No. I am considered an Out-of-Network provider, which means that you may receive partial reimbursement for our sessions, depending on your plan. I am happy to provide you with a Superbill for your use in reimbursement claims and/or towards your insurance deductible.
What is your theoretical orientation?
I practice psychoanalytic psychotherapy. It is based on a model of human psychological development that begins at birth, in the relationship between the child and their caregivers, and continues throughout the entire life cycle.
Essentially, this means that you and I will have the opportunity to explore patterns that trouble you in other significant areas of your life. Unlike other relationships, however, in the unique and safe environment of therapy, we have the opportunity for a corrective experience.
Many patients will have already tried short-term psychotherapy before seeking this kind of help, which addresses more complex unconscious psychologies.
I have over 16 years of experience and a special interest in working with adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger management, and cultural issues. I believe it is essential to address these issues because they can have a profound impact on our relationships. My work is also rooted in my cultural history. As a bicultural and bilingual individual, I’m familiar with the psychological challenges faced by immigrants and others with bicultural identities and backgrounds. I offer therapy in English and Vietnamese.
Email me or call for a consultation: (415) 938-7670