1. Start with a fit call.
Free, 15 minutes, zero pressure. We talk through what's happening, fees, availability, and whether it's a fit.
Los Angeles + online across California
Therapy for deep seekers and feelers.
Evidence-based, culturally affirming therapy for anxiety, childhood trauma, family pressure & burnout.
You don't need the right words. Just come as you are.
Why this work
This is the place to stop performing — and start feeling it, including the relief of actually changing.
We guide clients from ANXIETY, PEOPLE-PLEASING & old survival patterns into GROUNDED, self-trusting women who get to CHOOSE.
Welcome, I'm Helen - a therapist who understands the culture you carry.
You can be honest here. I work with the eldest daughters, the perpetually "fine" ones, the high-achievers who forgot to ask themselves how they're doing, the quiet criers, and the people just now realizing that surviving your childhood isn't the same as healing from it.
You are not too much. You have been carrying too much.
I grew up the eldest daughter in an Asian immigrant family, learning early how to hold everything together so no one else had to worry. Somewhere in learning to heal my own story, I became a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), based in Arcadia and working with clients across Los Angeles and online statewide, who cares deeply about people carrying childhood trauma — the kind that quietly shapes how you love, work, and see yourself long after it happened. I don't just want to help you manage it. I want to help you actually heal. I consider myself lucky to be the person people let in once they're ready to stop pretending they're fine.
Meet Helen →
What may feel familiar
You keep the peace. But you're not at peace.
You look responsible, thoughtful, put-together. Underneath, you feel anxious, resentful, or numb — and tired from holding it all alone. Therapy is where that gap starts to close.
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
2. Name the pattern.
Anxiety. Guilt. Shutdown. Resentment. Family pressure. We find what keeps repeating — and why.
3. Practice real change.
Clearer boundaries. Honest communication. Repair. A peace you can actually feel — not just talk about.
You don't need a reason big enough to start. You just need to start.
Find what fits you
Made for exactly who you are.
01
Asian Women
Family pressure, identity, dating, faith, boundaries, and the burden of being the strong one.
Explore →02Childhood Trauma
Family dysfunction, emotional neglect, attachment wounds, and the patterns still running the show.
Explore →03Postpartum & New Moms
Support for identity shifts, anxiety, overwhelm, isolation, and returning to work.
Explore →04Female Entrepreneurs
Boundaries, imposter syndrome, burnout, and the person behind the work.
Explore →05Interracial Couples
Culture, communication, family pressure, conflict, and repair.
Explore →06Faith-Based
Room for prayer, Scripture, doubt, grief, culture, and honest questions.
Explore →What changes
Prepared. Clear. At peace.
You speak sooner.
Clearer language for needs, boundaries, hurt, and repair — right when you need it.
You stop confusing guilt with love.
You care deeply, without abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable.
You embody real peace.
Not the quiet, keep-the-peace kind. The kind you feel in your body, your voice, your relationships.
Speaking, partnerships & affiliations
Where Helen has shared and served.
Clinical insight, cultural conversation, and mental-health education across public programs, healthcare, and community organizations.
7+years in practice
4,732+sessions held
Universities & education
- Chapman University
- University of San Diego
- Glendale Library
Culture & community
- CalAsian Foundation
- Asian Mental Health Project
- AARP
Mental health & public service
- Mental Health America
- Department of Mental Health
- Oscar Health
Professional communities
- Ethera
Clear rates
No surprises. Just the cost.
Individual therapy
$200
50-minute session
Couples therapy
$250
50-minute session
Out-of-network
Superbills are available for possible reimbursement.
Rates & FAQ →Sliding scale
Limited availability on a case-by-case basis.
Ask about availability →Quick answers
What people usually want to know first.
Who does Sincere Practice work with?
Helen specializes in therapy for Asian women, Christian women, new and postpartum moms, and female entrepreneurs — plus interracial couples. Many clients are high-achieving, family-oriented, and new to therapy.
Is Helen a Christian therapist / faith-based counselor?
Yes. Helen is a Christian therapist who welcomes prayer, Scripture, doubt, and grief in session for clients who want that, and offers standard talk therapy for clients who don't. Faith is never required.
Do you offer online therapy in California?
Yes. In-person sessions are held in Arcadia, California, near Pasadena and Los Angeles. Online therapy is available anywhere in California via telehealth.
What does therapy cost, and do you take insurance?
Individual sessions are $200 and couples sessions are $250, both 50 minutes. Helen accepts Cigna; for other PPO plans, superbills are available for possible out-of-network reimbursement. A limited sliding scale is available case by case.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. You'll talk through what's bringing you in, fees, availability, and whether it feels like a fit — no pressure either way.
Let’s begin gently
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation.We’ll talk about what’s bringing you here and whether Sincere Practice feels like the right fit.
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