Christina Wong, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Christina!

I use an eclectic, person-centered, and humanistic approach to meet clients where they are. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. Of particular interest are immigrants or children of immigrant families.

My focus

I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, life stressors, stage-of-life issues, immigration, acculturation, and family and relational struggles. My bilingual and bicultural background makes me particularly effective in treating immigrants or the children of immigrant families.

My approach

Empathy, genuineness, and authenticity are the cornerstones of building safe and trusting therapeutic experiences. My goal is to help clients deepen their understanding of themselves, heal from life wounds, and expand their resources to cope with life stressors so as to live content and fulfilling lives.

My communication style

Using empathetic responses and validation, I create a safe, accepting, and trusting environment for you to express your struggles. I respect your unique perspective and listen to your story non-judgmentally. When you feel heard, seen, and understood, you are enabled to create new and positive experiences.

My journey to mental healthcare

Providing family therapy with troubled teens and their families remained the primary focus of my practice for more than a decade. I am humbled to witness the positive impact brought to my clients when a renewed sense of self is obtained, and the innate ability to solve problems is fostered.

My goals for you

Clients are the experts in their own lives. As a therapist, my role is to encourage clients to determine their areas of concern and to develop therapeutic goals with them.

Our first session

The primary focus of the first session is on getting to know you and making you feel comfortable and safe. You are encouraged to share your struggles and stressors. It is my hope that by the end of the session, you will establish a good therapeutic alliance and begin forming therapeutic goals.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian, Interfaith

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

+ 7 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 72 more

Languages spoken

English, Cantonese, Chinese

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Hull and a Social Worker (SW) from Hong Kong Shue Yan University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christina Wong