Charlene Hong, MFT
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that everyone has within himself or herself the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. I provide clients with a safe, confidential space in which to explore and develop a deeper understanding of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in their relationships.
We seek therapy for a variety of reasons: to manage life transitions, develop coping skills, establish effective parenting tools, or experience validation and support for who we are. I provide therapeutic support for clients (adults, teens and couples) who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, frustration, anger, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, and special addictions.
Areas of interest:
- Anxiety
-Parenting issues from toddlers to young adults
-Trauma and PTSD
-Depression
-Stress, Anxiety and Fears
-Grief and Loss
-Life Stage Transitions
-Self Esteem
-Gambling and Internet Gambling Addiction
Education/Training
-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
-Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology
-Facilitated group therapy for teens and grandparents
-EMDR trained therapist utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing addressing PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and disturbing memories
-OPG state trained in problem and pathological gambling addiction
-WEAVE trained in Domestic Violence
Bio
I offer both personal and professional experience in working with parents and children. For the last 6 years, I have been serving the needs of individuals, couples and families at a school-based and clinical mental health facility. I am a parent with a college age child and married for over 28 years.
Following 18 years as a human resources professional in the corporate world I completed my Masters in Counseling degree at the University of San Francisco to become a licensed therapist in order to work with individuals who are navigating through challenging transitions in their lives.
I enjoy the therapeutic relationship with my clients and will work to create experiential moments in session that inspire meaning and hope so that you can improve your quality of life. I look forward to working with you if change is what you are seeking. Be prepared to laugh and cry, to look within and discover your self and others in a new way.
Memberships
-California Marriage and Family Therapist License, MFC #47865
-CAMFT, the California Association of Marriage, and Family Therapists
-SVC-CAMFT - Board Member
-EMDRIA, The EMDR International Association
- CCPG - California Council on Problem Gambling
- Authorized provider with the state of California for Problem Gamblers offering free therapy services for the gambler and affected member.
Payments Accepted
cash,check, insurance, VOC, or free OPG/Problem Gambler
License:47865
Helpful Links
 Office of Problem Gambling offering free therapy services for the gambler of affected member:
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EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a powerful psychotherapy approach:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Addiction
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Grief and Loss
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Adolescents
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Group Therapy
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Anger Management
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Life Transitions
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Anxiety and Panic
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Loneliness
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counseling
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Men's Issues
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Body Image Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Children's Counseling
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Couples
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Depression
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Divorce
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Stress Management
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Domestic Violence
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Trauma and PTSD
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Eating Disorders
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Women's Issues
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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