Online in California, Missouri
(Online Only)
Anxious, addicted, depressed people make decisions in life based on their feelings and they get worse, spiraling downward in emotional chaos and relational isolation. I help Marriages develop the emotional intelligence, relational intelligence, healthy communication, and constructive conflict resolution skills so the couple can rebuild intimacy and thrive!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, LDS/Mormon, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English, Hmong
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Social Learning Therapy Based on the idea that people learn behaviors by observing others. It applies modeling and reinforcement to encourage healthy change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: We take an integrative approach that is relationships oriented and focused. We define wellness in the context of healthy relational interaction because relationships are such an integral part of our humanity. We listen to our clients and take into consideration all of the complexities of their situation. We are broad minded so that we can think creatively about the unique and complex issues that our clients bring to us.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Aetna EAP, Optum (United Health Care, Oscar, Oxford Health, Optum EAP, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, BCBS, Kaiser NorCal, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Medicare, Some Advantage Plans
Education & Credentials
Growth and Change Counseling LMFT
- Male
- License # 134414
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Western San Jose CA
Growth and Change Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California, Missouri
- Online Therapy Details: Google Meets Platform
Growth and Change Counseling has a reputation for helping people experience lasting and meaningful change in their lives efficiently. All of our therapists utilize a core foundation that we implement with our clients and it is this foundation that has given us such consistancy in the results we are able to have with significant improvement in our clients mental wellness and social functioning. In this process, we journey with you through the hard work of getting to the roots of problems. We help you manage your symptoms while getting to the roots of your distress. To be clear, we don't treat your symptoms, we treat your problem. In this process, we are able to see clients emotionally stabilize, become relationally intelligent, and put their lives and relationships back together. We work with individuals, couples, and families. We deal with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, school refusal, grief...well just about everything, really. We are fearless in the face of the hard problems and we have been able to be a part of seeing some of the most challenged relationships get repaired and heal.