Therapy Services

Where transformation begins and action finds foundation.

The space where change takes shape - grounded in action, connection, and transformative growth.

Hey there ancestral liberator!

You’re finally rolling up your sleeves! But coming to this decision to take action did not come easy as I know you’ve experienced some challenges along the way.

You come from a family where boundaries barely exist and you’re trying to navigate and establish sustainable relationships in your own terms.

You’re worried about how you are impacting future generations and the only way you know how to move forward is to do your own healing from past harm.

You’ve been through the ringer and some real, heavy sh*t. You’re constantly hold the weight of your work performance, familial stress, and societal expectations. Not to mention you’re exhausted of how the various -isms (racism, capitalism, colonialism, ableism, sexism, etc.) get caught up in your life.

Let me tell you something real quick…

What if I told you we can co-create a space where we map out the systemic impact and curate what generational healing looks like for you?

After working with dozens of therapy clients, I am here to tell you that you it is possible to live your life with conviction and navigate through systems that were not built for us.

Without knowing who you are and what you stand for affects your impact in this world. It impacts the way you take action, build relationships, and heck sometimes your functioning from day-to-day.

But I always didn’t know this.

I thought I had to play the system to live the life I wanted.

Being the eldest daughter of immigrants, I’ve learned first-hand what it means to survive. I’ve witnessed my parents navigate through multiple systems (i.e. capitalism, racism, sexism) to pursue what they thought was the “American Dream.” They worked hard, often sacrificing their wellbeing to make sure my sibling and I were well taken care of.

And so I emulated my life to be the same - gain a great education, be a great employee at the companies I worked at, and climbed the corporate ladder. With this mentality came constant code-switching, hiding parts of myself that were not honored, and eventually discovering how I lived my life did not align with my values.

It took me years of therapy to come to the realization that the way my parents lived their life did not work for me, and that these systems were not built for someone like me.

And because my personal strength and passion is to analyze these systems from a bird’s eye view, I am passionate to enable healing for clients in the same way.

The Therapy Framework:

Understanding the Framework:

Current Environment/Social Impact: Considering any environmental or societal factors that impact the concepts of your life experiences, relationships, and yourself. Examples include, but not limited to: capitalism, racism, sexism, colonialism, ableism, ageism, etc.

Life Experiences: Significant life experiences that shifted the trajectory of your life and how it impacts the concepts of your relationships and yourself.

Relationships: Understanding the connections you developed over the years and how it impacts your self concept.

Self: Understanding your accountability and what is in your control.

Here’s What You’ll Get

Individual Therapy

  • Empowerment: you’ll gain skills, self-confidence, resiliency, and motivation to take control of your life

  • Awareness: learn from previous experience to be intentional with your actions and gain clarity to create change and move forward

  • Advocacy: speak with conviction, tend to your needs, and negotiate when necessary

Family Therapy

  • Relationships: create sustainable connections over time and allow the process to evolve as you grow as your authentic self

  • Lineage: learn from your ancestral descent, stories, and processes that are passed down from one generation to the next

  • Co-regulation: gain skills to create a supportive, validating container for your loved ones

By the time you end therapy, you will:

  • Be grounded in your identity, owning all parts of your story

  • Gain clarity on your values and align your actions towards the next steps

  • Feel confident with yourself and exude your presence with other people

  • Confront and challenge moments that do not align with you and advocate what you believe in

Schedule a consultation with me.

I invite you to schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation to see if we are a right fit for your healing journey.

With all the different options working with a therapist, why you?

Listen, I get it. Looking for the right therapist is important, especially knowing that you feel safe with this person to share your most vulnerable moments.

This space is not about avoiding difficult conversations or bypassing feelings. In fact, I welcome it as I am naturally a very direct person that often navigates the depth of my clients experiences. Though I honor your boundaries and capacities for certain topics in your life, I am committed to hold space for truth and growth, even when it feels uncomfortable. We can even sit in silence if you need.

This isn’t the type of therapy where you can solve your problems quickly or have a short-term, structured action plans after each session (and honestly, sometimes coaching is a better fit than therapy). In this space, healing is about recognizing and owning your experiences while embracing all the emotions that come with it. There isn’t any set timeline to it and I constantly make sure to meet you where you are at. Whether you are sitting with me doing talk therapy or in silence with brainspotting, this space transforms when you are ready to change and do the work.

Hi, I’m Ruth.

A twin toddler mom, a devoted attendee of acupuncture, a nature hike seeker, and a spy seeking to infiltrate the mental health system— here to be your catalyst for change.

You’re exactly where you need to be.

It’s no accident that you were brought here. You listened to a calling and got a sense that there is a purpose greater than yourself. You are ready to do the work, initiate your healing, and create an impact in other people’s lives.

Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation to see what I am talking about.

FAQs

  • Individual Therapy: $190 per session (50 minutes)

    Family Session: $250 per session (50 minutes, up to 3 members)

    I am in-network with Carelon and Kaiser via Grow Therapy. Click the link to learn more information.

    For others, I can offer a receipt known as a “Superbill,” which you can submit to your insurance company for your out-of-network benefits. Please check with your health insurance plan to see if you are eligible for reimbursement. Depending on your plan, usually PPO plans, you may qualify for up to 60% - 80% for reimbursement.

    You may also use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for services.

  • I participate with the Lotus Therapy Fund from the Asian Mental Health Collective and ADUA from the Filipino Mental Health Initiative - San Francisco. You can apply directly with the organization to be a recipient to receive free therapy. LTF offers up to 8 sessions and ADUA offers up to 13 sessions. Click on the links for more information.

    Next ADUA Cycle: February 5, 2025

    Next LTF Cycle: December 11, 2024

    Other than that, sliding scale fees are not offered in my practice.

  • There is no set frequency or duration for therapy treatment. This depends on varying factors like your presenting issue, your engagement in session and outside of session, and your goals for therapy. Consistent attendance and participation in therapy greatly contributes to the positive outcome of therapy.

    Usually I like to check in six months into the process to see how you’re doing and discuss next steps for services.

  • I enjoy working with clients who are:

    • Adult Children of Immigrants

    • Parents wanting to do their own healing and redefine parenting

    • BIPOC folx who experienced intergenerational trauma and navigating the various -isms in society

    • People navigating their own familial relationships and conflicts

    • Educators navigating the complex process of school systems

    Other presenting stressors I work with:

    • Activism & Workplace Burnout

    • Adjustment Disorder

    • Anxiety

    • Community Organizers & Activists

    • Compassion Fatigue

    • Cultural & Systemic Oppression

    • Depression

    • Grief & Loss

    • Identity Exploration

    • Life Transitions

    • Self-esteem & self-worth

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Attachment, Regulation, Competency (ARC model)

    • Brainspotting

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Trauma-Focused CBT

    • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

    • Mindfulness/Somatic-Based Strategies

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Strengths-Based

    • Trauma-Informed Care

  • At this time, I DO NOT offer:

    • Crisis Intervention Services

    • Court Evaluations

    • Telehealth outside of California

    • Services for children and youth under 18

    If this is a case of an emergency, please call 911 or go to your local emergency room. If you are not in immediate danger, but would like to talk to someone you can call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text "HOME" to 741741.