ABOUT THERAPY
Why do people come to therapy?
People have many reasons for seeking the assistance of a trained psychotherapist. They may be:
- Going through life transitions
- Experiencing a life crisis
- Searching for self-identity
- Wanting to improve relationships with others
- Seeking relief from emotional pain
- Needing to break up old patterns that no longer serve a purpose
- Requiring parenting skills training
Who comes to therapy?
Mature adults, young adults, adolescents, and children.
What types of therapy or consultation are available?
Individual therapy, couples counseling, family and group therapy, in addition to consultation with organizations and groups regarding specific issues.
How does therapy work?
As a Chinese American bilingual English/Cantonese psychotherapist, my first task is to “meet clients where they are” — by listening and understanding their concerns. I can then proceed to help them formulate therapy goals and objectives. Together we will determine the most relevant mode of therapy (i.e., individual, couple, family, or group). Depending on what the presenting issues are, the type of therapy (for example, solution-focused brief therapy, relational, family systems, psychodynamic, behavioral, or cognitive-behavioral therapy [CBT] approaches) that will best serve the client’s purposes will be identified and explained thoroughly.As we proceed, goals and objectives will be reviewed periodically to keep us on track and make sure therapy is accomplishing the goal, whether it’s changing or improving the client’s life, or providing support to maintain a desirable situation.
For a detailed list of issues we can address, visit Practice Areas.
To learn more about my approach and experience, visit About Losa.
For more information or to arrange an initial consultation, contact Losa Wong, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Oakland, California.
