Deanna Wong (She/Her)

LMFT 120844
Accepting Clients

Hi there! I am Deanna, a Chinese-American bilingual (English & Cantonese) California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 120844).

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in , CA

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients are from various cultural backgrounds, young adults, college students, & teens because I believe these populations are often unseen and struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions and intergenerational trauma. Asian Americans from immigrant families hits close to home! I believe therapy is for you if you are seeking support and personal growth, and if you are feeling lost, burnt out, and alone. I aim to help you improve your life and regain control over your mental health.

My Background and Approach

As an Asian American woman of immigrant parents, I've gained insight into the systemic barriers and common problems faced by marginalized groups such as limited access to quality care, limited awareness of mental illnesses, loss of identity, perfectionism, harsh inner criticism, imposter syndrome, and "feeling behind." My therapeutic style emphasizes genuine interactions, lighthearted humor, empathy, and collaboration while being direct and action-focused. I specialize primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhealthy thoughts, behavioral patterns, and to assist you to manage distressing emotions and symptoms. I incorporate trauma informed care as needed. I can also be solution-focused. Depending on your specific needs I utilize other approaches that are grounded in empirical evidence to help you build insight, gain new coping skills, access resources, improve self-reflection, and achieve personal growth.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone needs a personal space to be fully seen, heard, and validated in order to address life's challenges. I create this by being supportive and non-judgmental while empowering you to explore and process your struggles. My goal is to guide you to deconstruct negative views that originated from your difficult experiences or upbringing. Some sessions will involve us diving in deeper to learn how your negative patterns and self thoughts developed. Other sessions will involve a cathartic release or a good cry. Therapy can seem daunting, but I'm here to figure it out with you. Understanding and validation can be the deepest healing experience for anyone.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English, 中文 (广东话)
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

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