Are you yearning to take back control of your life and shape the future you truly deserve, but unsure where to start? Life can feel like an uphill battle and every ounce of your energy is being drained just to make it through another day. You don't have to face these challenges alone. I am a queer licensed marriage and family therapist, I am clinically trained in art therapy and certified in Christ-centered counseling. I am trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I hold a Doctorate of Social Work in social innovation and social entrepreneurship and an M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy specializing in Clinical Art Therapy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session clients can expect to partake in an initial assessment aimed at establishing a baseline understanding of their struggles. This assessment serves as a collaborative process to identify therapy goals. We'll explore various aspects of your experiences, concerns, and aspirations, creating a comprehensive overview that guides our therapeutic journey. During this session, I encourage open communication and active participation to share your thoughts and feelings. The goal is to build a foundation of trust and understanding, laying the groundwork for the therapeutic work ahead. By the end of the first session, clients can anticipate having a clearer sense of the therapeutic process, and collaborative goals for moving forward in our work together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths center around my adeptness in seamlessly integrating the elements of arts, social change, and therapeutic techniques. Through innovative and creative approaches, I have cultivated out-of-the-box solutions that go beyond traditional talk therapy. This unique combination empowers me to not only facilitate personal growth but also instill a profound sense of purpose, healing, and environmental mastery in my clients. The depth of my passion for serving as a therapist, advocate, and agent of social change fuels my commitment to making meaningful and lasting impacts. I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that goes beyond the ordinary, embracing dynamic and holistic strategies to address the unique needs of each client. This commitment is reflected in my desire to foster a space where clients can embark on a transformative journey, experiencing growth, healing, and purposeful change.
About Dr. Helena Ma
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Eclectic
My approach combines the arts, social change, and therapeutic techniques to promote personal growth, healing, and a sense of purpose in individuals. I believe in the transformative power of art and its ability to unlock emotions, foster self-expression, and facilitate healing processes.
Humanistic
I believe that it is through the process of being heard and seen in a safe, non-judgmental, accepting, and supportive environment that new depth and meaning are created, change is envisioned, wounds are healed, and conflicts are transformed. My approach is relational, creative, integrative, empathetic, and person-centered.