Complex Trauma Therapy in Fremont, CA

What is complex trauma? Complex trauma refers to exposure to repeated or prolonged traumatic events, usually of interpersonal nature, that typically occur in early life and have long-term effects on a person's development, identity and relationships.

Untreated complex trauma makes one prone to the following:

Emotional: Prone to anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, numbing

Cognitive: Difficulty concentrating, memory issues, negative sense of self, others and the future

Physical: Somatic symptoms (fatigue, headache, GI issues)

Relational: Social isolation, dissatisfying relationships

Behavioral: Avoidance behaviors, substance use, dissociation, self-harm, suicidal ideation

When one or both partners are survivors of complex trauma, they face an extra layer of challenges in how they manage uncertainty, conflict, and disappointment in their relationship. The way one partner expresses his/her emotions, vulnerability and attachment-related needs can easily trigger the other partner's sense of threat and danger, which in turn impact the conclusion the reaching partner makes about their partner, themselves and their relationship.

Let me help you to process and make sense of your experience and struggles through the lens of attachment and trauma and support you in finding your footing in this overwhelmingly unsettling reality.

Sessions are available in English and Mandarin at our Fremont office.

Call 510-766-1660

How can therapy help me?

There are a number of benefits you may receive from participating in counseling. Below are some of the benefits including but not limited to:

Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values.
Developing skills for improving your relationships.
Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy.
Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety.
Better managing anger, grief, depression and other emotional pressures.
Improving communications and listening skills.
Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones.
Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage.
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self confidence.

The benefits you obtain from counseling depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learned.

How much do you charge for counseling services?

The fee for the initial intake (80 mins) is USD330. The fee for the regular session (45-50 mins) is USD280. Payment is due in the beginning of each session.

Do you offer a sliding scale?

Yes. Sliding scale is available depending on the client's income level. Your therapist will discuss this with you during the pre-screening process.

Do you take insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider. If you have out-of-network mental health benefits that cover the counseling work that we do together, I can provide a monthly summary receipt which you can submit to your insurance company to request for partial reimbursement.

What is your cancellation policy for scheduled session?

A 48-hour advance notice is required to cancel a scheduled session without any penalty. If cancellation is within 48-hour of the scheduled session, you will be charged a full regular session fee.

Does what we talked about in therapy remain confidential?

Confidentiality is one of the most important component between a client and therapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office. You can expect that what you discussed in session will not be shared with anyone. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information with someone on your health care team, but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission. State law and professional ethics require therapist to maintain confidentiality except for the following situation:

To report suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, dependent adult and elders to the authorities, including child protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral services.
When a client presents a danger to self, to others, to property, or is gravely disabled.

What is therapy like?

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress or any new insights gained from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly). It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learned in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process. People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.

Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?

People have many different motivations for coming to counseling. Some maybe going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce etc) or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. Therapy can help to provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking counseling are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.

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