PSYCH FOR THE PEOPLe, pllc

Trauma-informed and evidence-based individual and couples therapy for California, New York, and Washington

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WELCOME

I’m Dr. Wong, the founder of Psych for the People.

Whatever brings you here — whether it's exploring your identities, wanting to learn more about how your past impacts your present, enhancing your relationships, or looking for coping skills to manage the ups and downs of living — you are welcome. I am committed to working with you toward building the life you want to live.

  • Psych for the People is my business and my passion. I provide trauma-informed and evidence-based individual and couples therapy and education to people of all identities and backgrounds in California, New York, and Washington.

    Trauma-informed care means that therapy with me thoughtfully and consistently prioritizes establishing safety, trustworthiness and transparency, support, collaboration, and empowerment. These qualities are integral to trauma recovery and foundational to building thriving relationships with yourself and others. Evidence-based care means that our work together is informed by current psychological research and is grounded in the cultural context of everything that makes you who you are — your identities, your history, and your communities.

    I provide expert care in helping my clients navigate a wide variety of circumstances, including complex trauma, challenging relationship hurdles, life transitions, perfectionism, anxiety, and depression. I’m here with you to help you discover who you are and journey with you to where you want to be. I bring many years of specialty training and expertise in science-backed methods of healing and recovery and I love collaborating with clients’ expertise on their lived experiences and unique strengths.

  • These core values are the heart of my practice. They stem from my commitment to social justice — I believe therapy can provide space to challenge oppressive beliefs that tell you that you have to have all the answers, that you are not enough, and that you are not worthy. These values reflect my hope that we can heal when we learn to cultivate safe and authentic relationships with ourselves and with others.

    TRANSPARENCY:

    I will be open with you about how I work, what I think, and what I value. In doing so, I hope to increase access to the ins and outs of therapy interventions and research.

    COLLABORATION:

    I develop partnerships with people I work with, drawing from my expertise while honoring the strengths people and communities inherently hold. I am committed to continually learning with you in our work together.

    INCLUSIVITY:

    Inclusivity in therapy values and affirms everything that makes you uniquely you. Our work can offer an intentional space for healing, restoration, and empowerment in your life and your communities.

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YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

“I just feel like it’s me versus myself.”

“The same fights keep coming up over and over again. We’re so stuck and we can’t find our way back to each other.”

“I’m wondering if things can ever be better.”

“How do we know when to take the next step in our relationship?”

“How do I live my life with more purpose and meaning?”

“Everything seems great on paper. So why do I feel so lost?”

Any of these sound familiar? These are the things that keep my clients up at night and the things that inspire them to take the first step towards change.

Learn more about services offered

Clients commonly come to me seeking help with:

  • Trauma

  • Identity exploration

  • Anxiety

  • Perfectionism

  • Depression

  • Body image concerns

  • Premarital counseling

  • Marriage counseling

  • Life transitions

  • Grief and loss

let’s work together

Complete the form here to schedule a free consultation call with me within a week. This free 15-minute consultation is intended to briefly explore what you are seeking from therapy, to determine if we’re a good fit, and to provide space to answer any questions.

step 1: SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION CALL.

Schedule a free consultation

Once you schedule your first session with me, I will give you access to your secure online client portal to complete consent and intake forms. Our first session is intended to comprehensively assess what you’re hoping to focus on in therapy and to establish our therapeutic relationship.

STEP 2: BOOK YOUR FIRST SESSION.

All sessions are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant video platform. I typically meet with clients weekly for our first several sessions to invest in building our relationship and to provide a high standard of evidence-based care. As we progress in our work together, we can always make adjustments as needed.

STEP 3: START TREATMENT.