Experiential Therapy in Arcadia, CA

Welcome! Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I am so glad you have made your way here. Everyday living can bring us to experience loss, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and much more. Some experiences knock us down and shake us around a bit. As humans, we are wired for survival. So, when we are going through traumatic experiences our mind will go into survival mode sending such experiences to our subconscious to help us continue.

I am a firm believer that I cannot do my clients’ work for them. It is a collaborative effort, in the best interest of the client, and with the client who is ready for change, and willing to do the work. Therapy is a commitment, a risk, and takes courage. Finding connections to our emotions and behaviors keeping us from living the life we want, gives us hope and new perspectives for positive change.

Are you an INDIVIDUAL or COUPLE who's having INTENSE FEELINGS lately? Anxiety, anger, confusion, and being overwhelmed can be caused by normal life changes. Professional support can help when relationship surprises, overwork, parenting, financial challenges, or uncertainty looms.

Hey! I'm Laura. I'm glad you are here. If you're feeling stuck in a certain area of your life and thinking of taking the first step in doing something about it-Good for you! My goal in therapy is not only to provide you a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space to express your thoughts and concerns, but really, to also help you create a shift in your perspective that will have lasting effects on your life. My intention is for you to walk out of my office and have gained clarity, strength, freedom and a renewed energy to accomplish your goals. Many of my clients express that they feel "lighter," at the end of our sessions.

Do you want to dig deeper? Are you repeating behaviors or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Are you or your partner struggling with mismatched communication, attachment, intimacy, reactions, vulnerability, desire, culture, or conflict resolution styles? Sometimes, we're not sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. Without judgment, my job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, & teach you practical tools to help change your life.

Sona is not only a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but also a dedicated Doctoral Candidate, passionately committed to expanding her expertise and enhancing her ability to support her clients. Her presence in the therapy room embodies a nurturing and transformative relationship, fostering trust and deepening the therapeutic bond with her clients. Through her exemplary modeling of healthy interactions, Sona cultivates an environment conducive to insight, tangible progress, and profound healing. She emphasizes the importance of clarifying the therapeutic journey, assuring steadfast support throughout the process of personal grow

I am a bilingual/bi-cultural, therapist with experience working with a diverse population over the course of my education and training. I work with adolescents and adults who have trouble with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, difficulty processing and/or coming to terms with history of trauma, and individuals questioning the source of their self-doubt and/or self-criticism. I use an eclectic approach of integrating evidence based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Treatment and Motivational Interviewing

Jacqueline Hong, LMFT124664, has extensive knowledge and experience working with adults with undiagnosed/diagnosed ADHD. I also work with disorders comorbid with ADHD, such as anxiety, panic, and depression with anxious features. My approach to therapy is mainly psychodynamic and relational, but also integrative since the needs of the client are all different. My approach to therapy is integrative. I mainly use psychodynamic and relational approaches. However, I use CBT for initial symptom reduction.

Though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dream, and will eventually startle us back to the truth of who we are. - Rumi

Learn how to express yourself so that you are heard and understood by the ones you love. I work with families, couples, and individuals to break generational patterns that no longer serve them. We all deserve to be connected with ourselves, our children, and our loved ones and I hold a special place in my heart for co-parents who want to put their children first but can't figure out how to collaborate effectively. In collaboration, we create a safe space to connect and relate from intentional intimacy.