I work mostly with 1st & 2nd generation Asian-American millennials seeking support for self esteem and relationship issues, career burnout, challenging family dynamics, and greater self-understanding. One of the most important things to know when you are struggling is that you are not alone. As the biracial daughter of Chinese and Irish immigrant parents, I'm familiar with the nuances in balancing Asian family systems & the immigrant experience.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
As a licensed yoga instructor & EMDR practitioner, I go beyond traditional talk therapy to utilize mindfulness and somatic exercises that work to soothe the nervous system for a greater sense of wellbeing. I offer a non-judgmental safe space to help you foster self-awareness, self-compassion, and build upon your strengths to overcome life challenges. Whether we use cognitive-based skills to recognize and challenge unhelpful 'all or nothing' thought patterns, or mindfulness skills to manage feelings of overwhelm that arise from life stressors, my clients are often looking for tangible solutions to their present problems. We work towards breaking free of limiting patterns from the past while honoring and celebrating cultural values.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I started my career working in marketing for Bay Area tech start-ups (and liked it very much!), but I was always meant for the therapy world. As the daughter of Chinese and Irish immigrants and the only American-born in my family, I have a broad lens of the world that invites contradictions, ambiguity, and a lot of cultural juggling. My graduate studies in social work closely aligned with my values and beliefs that all people should be treated with respect and compassion. It is also important to understand how larger systemic issues affect individuals on the level of workplaces and personal relationships. I completed my licensure training at a community health center, working in adult substance use programs and trauma-informed integrative counseling.
About Lorna Khoo
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Trauma Informed Care
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EMDR
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