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HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
45 minutes per session. I also provide 75 to 90 minute sessions.
WHAT ARE YOUR THEORETICAL ORIENTATIONS?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I utilize psychodynamic, attachment, client-centered, and humanistic theories. I also provide Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing treatment.
WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIALTIES?
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and acculturation issues.
DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?
No, but I can provide resources that may help.
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?
I am a Lyra provider. I do not accept other health insurance, but I provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
WHAT ARE YOUR RATES?
Please email for more information.
DO YOU HAVE WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS?
No, I work only Monday through Friday.
CAN I MEET EVERY OTHER WEEK?
Your frequency of therapy depends on the presenting issues. I see clients once a week, once every other, or ad hoc. I require meeting with new clients weekly for the firs month.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT MY FIRST SESSION?
Expect to talk about your current life circumstances, sharing your goals in therapy, and giving a background of your family, work, and relationships.
WILL MY WORK KNOW THAT I ATTEND THERAPY?
No. Your relationship with me is confidential.
DO YOU SPEAK CHINESE?
No, but I understand elementary Cantonese
DO YOU WRITE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL LETTERS?
Yes, if you have been in treatment with me for a minimum of three months. I only write ESA letters for residences. I do not provide letters for airlines, other transportations or employment places.
WHAT'S YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
I require 48 business hours' notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
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Emergencies happen and most people can't control their environments that may make them miss an appointment with less than 48 hours notice: kids are sick, Bay Area traffic, a work emergency, flus and colds. That's why I waive the first late canceled or missed session for each treatment year. After that I strongly adhere to the policy.
SHOULD I EMAIL YOU TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
You can email me or visit the client portal to find open appointments.
DO YOU HAVE IN-PERSON SESSIONS?
Yes, I am trying out in-person sessions. For now, I meet with clients in Los Gatos on Wednesdays. I'll assess whether or not to continue to do in-person or stick to virtual.