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Hello, Life comes at us fast, and hardships, relationship problems, and even significant trauma can throw us off track. Seeking out therapy is a major step in self-awareness and empowerment, and just getting to this point is something to be proud of. However, a relationship with a therapist is just like any other relationship. Compatibility, understanding, and communication are key, so choosing a therapist who is right for you is important. Learn more about me, my therapy expertise, and how working with me can provide you with the tools to make the positive changes you’re looking for below. I look forward to hearing from you!
My first session is about clarity, safety, and structure. You don’t need to have everything figured out, that’s my role to help organize and guide. My job is to protect the therapeutic process and to protect the psychological process.
I am a interactive, proactive cognitive-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques from her advanced clinical military training during my years as an intern on various military base to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
When working with me in a therapy setting, you can expect to work together on understanding and resolving challenges in your life. Whether your concerns stem from negative thoughts, past trauma, or behavioral patterns, therapy can provide a helping hand to unlock a happier and more fulfilling life. Some of my most common treatments include: EMDR, CBT, grief work, and IFS informed
Cash - $250 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Scripps Health Plan
Sutter Health Plan
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is not a specific modality. It a framework that shapes how we assess, conceptualize, and deliver services so that clients feel emotionally and physically safe. It assumes that trauma exposure is common and that behaviors often represent adaptive survival responses rather than pathology.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 17, 2026
Donna knows how to relate to me (I don’t know if she can with everyone) due to our “Asian military” similar upbringing. This is crucial in how she challenges me to think differently and when she affirms my perspective. She is open to listening when I challenge her advice and we have thorough conversations whether we agree or not (mutual respect even if not from the same school of thought). She also has never pivoted from a discussion. There are times I wonder if an issue is appropriate, nope!
April 1, 2026
A good intake session. Even though I was meeting with her for the first time
March 8, 2026
Hats off to my Kaiser LMFT who took my intake and connected me with Donna. (1) her military upbringing and Asian background makes a difference as she can provide a comprehensive understanding of me (both of which I have/am) (2) I’m not easily persuaded and she convinced me that I should lean in my support, well played (I thought I’d be a burden to my support). (3) I don’t know if her solution will work, but I am open to giving her the deliverable, which may provide the perspective I need.