Susanna La, Ph.D.

Sex/Gender: Female
Pronouns: She / Her
Ethnicity: Chinese
Bio

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. 

 

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.

 

As an Asian American woman, former people pleaser, and highly sensitive person, I hear and understand you. I am committed to 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 human/psychologist, you will enjoy working with me! 

Qualifications
License Number: PSY32480
License State: California
Practice Information
Types of Insurance Accepted: Private Pay
Location
Fremont, California, United States
Languages
Cantonese, English
Modalities
Individuals
Therapy Offered
Telehealth/Teletherapy
Types of Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based/Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Feminist, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Focused
Issues
Anxiety, Burnout, Codependency, Depression, Emotion Regulation, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Relational Concerns
Last modified: August 9, 2023

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