Online in California
(Online Only)
As a high achiever, work in progress people pleaser, and highly sensitive person, I enjoy working and supporting people who share these traits. Balancing family, work, and friends can be overwhelming and I am here to support your wellness journey so you can live a more sustainable and meaningful life that honors you and your inner child. If you are looking for a genuine and compassionate person, you will enjoy working with me!
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Women clients.
Languages: English and Cantonese (conversational)
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.
- 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.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- 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.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: You matter and I am here to support you as you learn to safely express your feelings and needs. Your inner child is waiting for you to understand, embrace, and heal your wounds. You no longer have to repress, ignore, minimize, and invalidate your suffering. Together we can work on understanding the impact of family and generational trauma, unlearn unhealthy patterns, reduce unrealistic expectations, set boundaries, and increase your self-compassion/self-care.
Education & Credentials
Susanna La Ph.D.
- Female
- License # PSY32480
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2013
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 270
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I believe therapy should be accessible especially with how challenging these recent years have been. I am happy to offer sliding scale if we both decide we are a good fit. We can discuss together what sliding scale rate (for example 20-25% off my current rate) that is sustainable for both of us.
- Out of Network
- Can provide superbill upon request that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Susanna La Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth through Simple Practice platform
Do you feel lost in an overwhelming world? Have you followed the roadmap given to you and did all the "right" things, but still feel deeply unhappy and unfulfilled?
I work with high achieving and sensitive women of color who are familiar with prioritizing the needs of family, career, and relationships before their own. Many clients I work with grew up in immigrant families and from an early age were emotionally neglected, abused, and parentified (taking on adult responsibilities as a child). If this sounds like your childhood, as an adult, you've likely experienced depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, and relationship problems.