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SERVICES

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

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“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”

- Rumi -

If you’re suffering or feeling stuck, I’m here to help. Through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I’m here to listen to your concerns, fears and hopes. It is from this process of opening up about our difficulties that we can begin to gain insight, strengthen our sense of self and be better able to cope with the struggles that we face.

 

I am passionate about helping individuals who are ready for change to heal, connect and thrive. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative. I work in a holistic way that starts with empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness. I combine this client centered approach with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, alleviate symptoms, and make lasting changes.

I help individuals with:

                                              

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma / PTSD

• Self-Esteem

• Grief & Loss

• Family Conflict

• Personal Growth

• Relationship Issues

• Cultural & Identity Issues

• Life Transitions

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COUPLES COUNSELING

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“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”

- Freud -

Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? I specialize in helping committed couples who are not ready to give up on their relationship to find joy, trust and connection again using effective and evidence-based methods that include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy.

 

When our trust in a relationship is disrupted, or not established in our childhood, our attempts to connect falls into negative patterns that create conflict or distance.

​Many couples fall into a cycle of blame, defensiveness and withdrawal when what they really want is connection, recognition and respect. I help couples identify and change their negative patterns, reduce conflict, gain insight, repair emotional injuries and learn effective communication skills, so that they can have a more fulfilling and secure relationship.

I help couples with:

 

• Healing Relationships

• Strengthening Connection

• Premarital Counseling

• Improving Communication

• Parenting and Co-parenting

• Reducing Conflict

• Power Dynamics

• Loss of Intimacy

• Betrayal and Infidelity

CURRENT RATES

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Individual therapy: $200 for a 60 minutes session

 

Couples therapy: $250 for a 75 minutes session

 

Couples therapy: $290 for a 90 minutes session

 

Reduced fee is available on a limited basis. 

 

I accept cash, credit card and payment through Zelle.

INSURANCE

In my private practice, I am an out-of-network provider. If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may be able select an out-of-network therapist and be eligible for reimbursement. I can provide a monthly statement for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance to find out what type of mental health services are covered before the onset of therapy.

 

While I do not accept insurance in my practice, I do offer a small number of sliding scale fees for clients who might have a financial need

 

I am also an affiliate with One Life Counseling Center in San Carlos, CA. Through One Life, I can see clients who have Kaiser insurance in Northern California.

CANCELLATION POLICY

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In order for therapy to be effective, sessions are normally scheduled once a week. A scheduled appointment means that time is specifically reserved for you. If you have to cancel your appointment, 48 hours advance notice is required, or you will be charged your regular fee.

Rebekah Kao, MA

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #49700

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #242

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