Beverly Wong Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Beverly Wong, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, 138944 is practicing under the supervision of Sarah Kwan (California, Licensed Psychologist, 28869) at Kwan Psychotherapy.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

As a child of immigrants, I understand that starting therapy can be difficult and confusing. Having to reconcile the contrasting values, opinions, and expectations that come with living with multiple cultures can be painful. It can be tough to know where to start, especially when you have been told to be “strong” or to push through any hardships on your own. My own experience in therapy led to the realization that identifying and expressing emotions with others is not something innate, especially when it is not emphasized or modeled at home. As an Asian-American therapist, I strive to provide a compassionate space for those who may be struggling to identify their emotions and make sense of their therapeutic journey. On my own journey, I learned the importance of accepting all parts of ourself. This experience has informed my work as a therapist, and has given me the tools and empathy to help others pave their own paths toward self-acceptance and healing. My work in the non-profit sector allowed my passion for helping individuals process their trauma and redefine their identity, to blossom.

My approach to therapy is, first and foremost, rooted in warmth and compassion. Together, we will bring curiosity into our sessions, uncovering the individual experiences, cultural values, and social systems that have shaped you and your worldview. We will create a space where you can be your authentic self and explore the nooks and crannies of your internal world. I believe therapy does not follow a one-size-fits-all model and thus I personalize therapy to you and your distinct needs. My general approach involves looking into your past experiences to gain insight into the core beliefs that influence the way you move through life and build relationships, as well as providing you with the tangible tools you can use to make changes in your daily life.

I take concepts from Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic, and attachment-based therapies to allow you to better understand your internal world. Using Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapies, you will be able to learn better ways of coping with difficult emotions, build self-confidence, and connecting to others around you.

I have 3+ years of experience providing in-person and online therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples of all backgrounds and identities. Most of my experience has been working for non-profit mental health organizations that aim to improve accessibility to quality mental healthcare. During my time, I've worked with marginalized populations through issues such as anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, life transitions, and domestic violence.