1. What is Counseling?

- Counseling is a collaborative process which involves the development of a unique, confidential, therapeutic, helping relationship. In this relationship, the therapist acts as a facilitator in helping the client to make needed changes in ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving and guide clients to understand more accurately themselves and the world around them; to better understand their feelings and behaviors; and to assist individuals in dealing effectively with problems.

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2. Is counseling only for people with emotional problems or serious issues? 

- No! Life can be quite stressful at times and many of us encounter problems that are not easily resolved, or our usual ways of handling problems aren’t working well for some reason. Counseling can be a helpful means of support to address concerns that may be interfering with people's ability to function. Discussion of whatever is important and impacting an individual's life can enable an individual to grow towards greater freedom in making mature choices and taking responsible action.

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3.  What kinds of concerns can I bring to counseling?

- People bring a range of concerns including (but certainly not limited to): depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions and adjustment, family or personal crises, interpersonal conflict with friends, colleagues, or romantic partners, educational or vocational ambiguity, grief and loss, identity development, issues related to gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, and the list goes on! If you have any questions about what you'd like to bring to counseling, schedule a free initial consultation for more info and clarification by sending an email to info@drcbhang.com. 

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4. How long are counseling sessions?

- The typical counseling session is 50-minute following the intake session, which is 75-minutes. We can discuss having a longer session like 60-minutes and 90-minutes depending on your need and availability.

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5.  What can I expect in our sessions?

- In your first session, which is called an "intake" session, I will spend some time 1) discussing the forms with you, 2) you will be asked demographic and background informational questions, 3) to describe why you are interested in counseling and 4) what you hope to get out of the experience. At the end of the intake session, I will share some of my initial observations along with recommendations and we will mutually develop your goals for the counseling. 

 

What happens during the course of your counseling experience may differ over time, based on your situation, progress, or changes in your life. I may at times suggest exploring potential solutions such as relaxation training, journaling, role-playing, talking with relevant individuals, reading assignments, or even “homework.” How the therapeutic process will progress depends on your needs and goals.

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6. Is my information confidential? 

- As a licensed psychologist, I follow the professional, legal and ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the State of California. This means that information about your counseling sessions is not shared with anyone without your expressed written permission. Only in rare exceptions when the safety of a client or other is at risk can disclosure of confidential client-therapist information take place. I can cover this in a more comprehensive manner during our initial consultation or intake session. 

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7. How do I make an appointment?

- You can contact me by submitting your form here , emailing me at info@drcbhang.com, or call me at 415-909-8083 to schedule your free 20 minute initial consultation. We will see if we are a good fit and take it from there.