Hello there - my name is Helen, and I'm a board-licensed psychotherapist whose work is trauma-informed and grounded in psychodynamic theory training, relational group work, and liberation psychology practice. I am highly skilled in working with depression, anxiety, and stress, which are often variations of emotion dysregulation (fear, anger, sadness, dissociation; even personality disorders and complex PTSD). I am deeply curious and enjoy exploring and adventuring, which is reflected in the the way I work as a therapist. If something is new to both of us, I am committed to learning and growing with you - as a team.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session you can expect an assessment of problems you're hoping to resolve by coming to treatment and a treatment plan that outlines what recovery looks like.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I'm thoughtful, empathic, and open minded, and willing to co-discover solutions with you AND admit + repair mistakes when I make them.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I work with all adults who seek better mental health and more emotion regulation, and especially welcome those who identify as immigrant, BIPOC, and/or queer.

About Helen Chao