Welcome! 

My name is Dr. Cecile 혜원 Bhang (she/her) and I am a licensed psychologist in California (PSY32184) & New York (#025740), U.S.A., and an Assistant Professor at Sonoma State University. I received my Masters degree (M.A.) in Psychology from Pepperdine University, and my Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. I have worked with diverse individuals and families in various mental health settings including community mental health agencies, private practice, and University counseling centers with an emphasis on providing culturally sensitive mental health services which include bilingual counseling in Korean and English.

Currently, I am offering counseling services to clients in California, New York and South Korea. 

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THERAPY STYLE 

In supporting the client’s growth and change, a healthy therapeutic alliance is at the core of my approach and I work to build a genuine, empathic and mutually growth fostering therapeutic relationship. 

I favor the use of client-centered, strengths-based counseling while integrating core concepts and techniques from evidence-based approaches such as Relational Cultural, CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT (Dialectic behavioral therapy). By utilizing this integrative approach in my clinical work, I am able to understand clients’ concerns more comprehensively, and I can apply a wide range of clinical interventions that are specific to the client's needs with this multi-theoretical approach.

I recognize the importance to understand clients as cultural beings who are experts in their own experience and as individuals who possess inner resources for growth and I strive to empower my clients to develop an internal locus of control and a sense of hope.

My name is Dr. Jeong-Eun Suh 서정은 (she/her) and I am a licensed psychologist in California  (PSY34530) and a Postdoctoral Leadership Fellow in AAPA. I received my B.A. in English Language and Literature (Summa Cum Laude) and M.A. in Educational Counseling from Seoul National University, Korea, and received my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (honor of distinction) from Loyola University Chicago. I completed my doctoral psychology internship at Stanford University CAPS and a postdoctoral fellowship at Santa Clara University.

I have worked with diverse emerging adults in five different university counseling centers, both in Korea and the US. In addition, as an immigrant mother of a 7-year-old child, I have been deeply immersed in the joy and sorrow of immigrant families. I am passionate about supporting BIPOC communities, especially LGBTQ+, immigrant parents, and first-gen and international students. 

THERAPY STYLE

I take an integrative approach combining Gestalt Therapy, Relational and Cultural therapy, ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy) and CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy), and Internal Family System therapy. I truly enjoy collaborating with my clients so that they discover their inherent potential and values underneath their concerns. I love empowering them to reclaim freedom and leadership to live a life following their longings deep inside. For doing so, I treat clients as a whole person and help them cultivate life-giving relationships in and out of therapy, through which they can grow and thrive, beyond barriers and systemic oppressions. I aspire to instill a sense of radical hope.

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I like spending time with family and friends, watching birds and insects, and reading. I am also fluent in Korean.

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 My name is Dr. Rosa Miri Choi 최미리 (she/her), and I am a licensed psychologist in California (PSY34491). I received my doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. I completed both my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Santa Clara University. 

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I have worked with diverse individuals, mostly in the university counseling centers and the community mental health clinic (Santa Clara University, Saddleback College, Biola University, and Fuller & Psychological and Family Service). I strive to provide culturally sensitive treatment for my clients and offer therapy in English and Korean. My clinical interests include immigration and acculturation issues, identity formation, family and relationship issues, spirituality, grief, and trauma. I identify myself as a 1.5 generation Korean American and a Third culture kid (TCK) who holds both cultures within me. Thus, I love working with BIPOC individuals, immigrants, children of immigrants, and international students who may need support navigating between various cultures and processing unattended feelings associated with their life experiences. 

THERAPY STYLE

I primarily utilize a brief psychodynamic therapy while integrating third-wave therapy modalities, such as CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (Dialectical behavioral therapy). Specifically, I like to incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion in my clinical work, as many individuals struggle with self-criticism and living mindfully in such a fast-paced world. By integrating various therapeutic interventions, I aim to understand my clients holistically and tailor the treatment plan to their unique needs and goals. I strive to foster a safe emotional space for clients to increase their understanding of their internal world, relational patterns, or any concerns they may be dealing with. Through it all, I would love to support my clients to feel heard, validated, and empowered to live their lives to the fullest. 

I am a mom to my furry baby, Happy, and I love spending time with family and friends. I also love watching Korean shows and reading books on history.