Healing is Possible
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in fear, shame, and self-doubt, affecting your confidence and relationships. But healing is possible. Your brain and nervous system can rewire, building resilience and self-compassion. With the right support, you can move from survival to healing, reclaiming peace and wholeness.
About Me
Hi! I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 150503. I am based in San Diego and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am fluently in English and Chinese. I specialize in working with female trauma survivors and teens from childhood adversity, relational trauma, sexual trauma, and betrayal trauma.
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Individual Therapy
Life can feel overwhelming—whether from loss, anxiety, or self-doubt. In individual therapy, we’ll explore your story with warmth and care, tapping into your strengths while tending to fear and pain. Together, we’ll create space for healing, clarity, and compassion—helping you feel safe in your body, hopeful in your heart, and empowered to move forward.
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FAQs
The intake process begins when you reach out—either by phone or message. We’ll start with a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore your concerns, answer any questions, and see if I’m the right fit for your therapy goals.
If you’re using insurance, I offer a courtesy call to help you verify your mental health benefits and coverage. Once that’s confirmed, I’ll send you an intake packet to complete before scheduling your first session.
During the first session, I’ll walk you through important therapy policies, including confidentiality and what to expect from our work together. Most importantly, I’ll take time to really listen and get to know you—your strengths, your story, your family background, past trauma, current symptoms, and the goals you hope to achieve. This session is a safe and supportive space where we begin building a foundation for healing and growth.
I offer a sliding scale fee for individuals who are eager to engage in therapy but do not have insurance benefits or are experiencing financial hardship. Additionally, I provide discounted rates to support those pursuing mental health degrees or working in the mental health field, or faith leaders encouraging self-care as they continue their important work.
It is difficult to define exactly how long therapy will last because it depends on the severity and complexity of your symptoms, your support systems, and your treatment goals. From my clinical observation, clients often begin to experience growth around the three-month mark. However, consistency is key.
I suggest committing to therapy for the first three months and then reevaluating your progress. If you notice a reduction in symptoms and the insights you've gained are starting to make a positive impact in your life, you can then consider adjusting the frequency of sessions.
Keep in mind that forming new habits typically takes about 30 to 60 days. So, be patient with the process and practice what we work on in sessions to create lasting results.
I respect and value each person’s unique beliefs, and I’m open to learning what matters most to you. Your values, culture, and worldview are honored in this space, and they will help shape the direction of your therapy—not limit it. If your Christian faith is important to you, I offer faith-informed therapy with client's permission to intergrate faith, biblical principles, prauers, or spiritual reflection as part of the healing process.
Testimonials
“From the start, Angel met me with a gentleness and warmth I didn’t know I needed. Her safe, understanding presence helped me unpack buried pain and begin healing. With empathy, deep listening, and no judgment, she helped me trust again—in others and myself.”
Former Client-B.G.
“Mrs. Chou's workshop on depression and anxiety was insightful and easy to understand. Her expertise, clear communication, and willingness to stay for follow up questions deeply benefited and encouraged our congregation. We're truly grateful for her support. ”
Pastor from local church-A.L.
“Angel Chou is very conscientious and a skilled therapist. As an avid learner, she brings practical and helpful skill applications to her clinical sessions. I highly recommend Angel Chou to you!”
Former Supervisor-D.W.
