Tina Ho, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Tina!

Starting therapy can feel like a risk, especially if you're used to holding it all together. I work with thoughtful, driven adults navigating anxiety, relationship tension, or trauma. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and somatic. If you're ready, we can start there.

My focus

I work with thoughtful, driven adults facing anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and the pressure to keep it all together. I support you in building awareness, resilience, and practical tools to manage stress and navigate life’s challenges. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels meaningful and achievable.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, grounding, and trauma-informed. I use attachment-based, strengths-focused, and somatic practices to help you explore patterns and build awareness. At times, I may gently challenge you or hold up a mirror to support growth, always moving at a pace that feels safe and focused on your goals.

My communication style

I communicate with honesty, warmth, and respect, balancing directness with empathy. I listen deeply to understand your experience and offer clear, straightforward feedback to help you see patterns and make progress. When tough topics come up, I stay calm and grounded, holding space with patience and care.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began with a deep interest in how trauma and attachment shape us. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, but my focus is on adults facing anxiety, relationships, and trauma. I’m motivated by helping clients reconnect with their strengths and grow through life’s challenges.

My goals for you

I view therapy as a partnership where we set meaningful goals together, whether improving relationships, managing anxiety, or healing trauma. As you gain insight, your goals may change, and I’ll help adjust our plan. I provide support and tools to help you make steady progress, even when it gets challenging.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and discuss what brought you to therapy. I’ll ask about your background and current challenges to understand how to best support you. It’s normal to feel nervous. We’ll take it step by step, moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, South East Asian
Buddhist, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 14 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Coastal TPA
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Vietnamese

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) from John F Kennedy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tina Ho