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Discover how using the Three C's [curiosity, compassion, care] can effectively help you process, heal, and grow, deepening your understanding and relationship with your self and others.
AREAS OF FOCUS
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boundaries + codependency
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family of origin + attachment
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grief + loss
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processing trauma / abuse
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integration of faith & mental health
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couples : pre-marital, marital
communication + conflict resolution
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English and Korean speaking
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I understand that looking within and doing the inner work is a great act of vulnerability and courage.
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I bring an integrative and relational approach inviting you to be honest and loving towards yourself.
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I honor your unique process, story, and experience, understanding that they are part of how you see yourself and the world and the patterns you carry.
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I walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and care when you navigate life's troubles and emotions that come.
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I offer tools and work with you together to find ways that can better serve you.
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I believe that as we grow in emotional health, we will find transformation in all areas of our lives including our relationships.
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I am committed to my own journey of inner work and therapy so that I can better support you.
APPROACH
ABOUT ME
My name is Nina Whang and I am an Asian American therapist based in Northern California, passionate about assisting individuals, couples, and families cultivate a healthy relationship with their self and others. I use the person-centered approach and encourage clients to use curiosity, compassion, and care as they process.
I am also a child of Korean immigrants, a wife of a pastor, and a working mother of two, residing in Silicon Valley. My personal journey has been learning to navigate the experiences, trauma, and pain that came with life and from many of these roles. I hope to walk alongside you and support you for your unique journey as well.
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Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #143594
Supervised by Dr. Jonathan Arnold, PSY #6390
Employed by: Christian Counseling Center, Saratoga -
MA in Counseling, Western Seminary
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Certified Enneagram Coach
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SYMBIS facilitator
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1
YOUR NEXT STEP
Sometimes the next first step is the hardest. Here are the next few steps to make it a bit easier.
STEP 1
Fill out the Contact Form for your free 20 minute phone consultation.
This is an opportunity for me to hear more about you and assess how I can support you this season. I can also answer any questions you may have about therapy and coaching.
STEP 2
Schedule your first session.
For your convenience, there are online and in-person options available. Sessions run for 50 minutes. Longer sessions for couples/families are available as well.
STEP 3
Whether you have some goals in mind or you just need a safe space to process, we can individualize and customize our sessions to fit your schedule, comfort, and needs.