Transform Your Relationship
With Yourself and Others
In person therapy in La Habra, CA and virtual therapy throughout CA to help create deep, lasting change for adults and couples.
You’re tired of constantly fighting yourself, your partner, or your family. But you have no idea how to stop.
You’ve tried everything you know how to do to find a solution:
self-help books, Reddit searches, ChatGPT, venting to friends, maybe even some therapy.
But nothing seems to last.
You are your own worst critic. You second-guess even the smallest decision you make.
You keep having the same repetitive, old fights with your partner which lead to nowhere.
You go out of your way to try to make others happy, often at your own expense.
Hi, I’m Manuela, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in La Habra, CA
I’ll be your guide to help you bring lasting change into your relationship with yourself, your partner, and your family.
Here’s how we’re going to do that:
Step 1
Request a consultation
Here, you can tell me about what you’ve been struggling with, and what you want to change. I tell you what working with me would entail. This helps us understand if we’ll be a good fit to work together. No pressure to make a decision here.
Step 2
Decide to work together
After the consultation, we can decide whether we would be a good fit to work together. If we decide to move forward, we can schedule our first session and go from there.
Step 3
One session at a time
Book your first session with me and begin your journey to transformed relationships, self-acceptance, confidence
Explore Therapy Services
In Person Therapy for Adults and Couples in La Habra & Telehealth Therapy Throughout California
Explore my services to find which option is right for you
Therapy for Individuals
Therapy for adults navigating perfectionism, people pleasing, burnout, identity, relationships, family expectations, life transitions, and other challenges.
Asian American Therapy
Therapy for Asian American adults navigating perfectionism, people pleasing, burnout, cultural identity, relationships, family expectations, life transitions, and other challenges.
Therapy for Couples
Support for couples working through communication difficulties, conflict, trust, emotional disconnection, intimacy, and relationship patterns.
Therapy for Families
A space for parents, teens or adult children, and families to communicate more openly, understand one another, and work through difficult relational patterns.
Religious Trauma Therapy
Trauma-informed support for people navigating the effects of harmful, controlling, or painful religious experiences.
No matter where you're starting from, you don't have to navigate it alone. My therapy services are tailored to your unique needs, offered in a space built on trust, compassion, and genuine care. Reach out today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward healing.
What You Can Expect Working With Me
Diverse Background
I work with clients from a diverse range of cultural, religious, and family backgrounds, with particular experience working with Asian American adults and children of immigrants.
Lasting Change
I practice depth therapy, which is a type of therapy that is geared towards long-term change and focused on self-awareness from insight over a longer period of time, rather than symptom relief and short-term solutions.
I’m a Good Fit For You If You Are:
A deep thinker who struggles with emotions
Tried other therapies and want deeper level work
Ready to commit to long term growth
I’m Not a Good Fit For You If You Are:
Looking for short-term therapy (less than 3 months) with quick results
Want practical solutions and advice, not open-ended exploration
Not interested in exploring your past
My Approach To Therapy
I specialize in working with high achieving individuals dealing with perfectionism, people pleasing, and codependency in relationships, as well as couples who are struggling with issues related to communication, trust, and emotional connection. As a second-generation Asian American, I enjoy working with those who identify as children of immigrants and all of the unique strengths and challenges associated with those identities.
My emphasis is on creating a safe space for you to heal in the context of our relationship. I believe healing begins with acknowledging our pain points for what they are and choosing to grow through the pain.
If you feel that you are ready to find your true self, let's connect. Reach out for a free consultation to see if we might be a good fit.
A LOOK INSIDE
Cultivating a safe, grounded space
for introspective work
CLEAR ANSWERS FOR PEACE OF MIND
Everything You Need to Know About Starting Therapy
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I offer in-person therapy at my office in La Habra, CA, and I also see clients virtually throughout the state of California — so no matter where you're located, we can likely find a way to work together.
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I offer three main services: therapy for couples, therapy for individuals, and therapy for families. Individual therapy sessions are $155 for 50 minutes, while couples and family therapy sessions are $175 for 50 minutes. When it comes to family therapy, I typically work with parents alongside their child, though I can work with other family members involved as well.
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I work with clients navigating burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependency, as well as those facing relationship or communication challenges, family expectations, religious trauma, or questions about their identity and faith. My focus isn't just on managing symptoms — I want to help you get to the root of what's really going on so the change you experience actually lasts.
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Yes. As a second-generation Asian American myself, I have a particular passion for working with Asian Americans and children of immigrants. I understand firsthand the unique strengths and challenges that come with that identity — including navigating conflicting cultural narratives and family expectations — and I bring that understanding into our work together.
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I draw from evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment Theory. I blend these methods together based on what fits you best, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Absolutely. I've created a non-judgmental, safe, and grounded space, and I welcome clients of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, and faith backgrounds. Wherever you're coming from, you're welcome here.
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At this time I do not accept insurance. If you have out of network benefits I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Please check with your health insurance provider to learn about your coverage and reimbursements rates. You may also want to ask about your deductible before you are able to receive a reimbursement.
Please be advised that working with insurance providers can lead to a non-clinical third party to dictate the duration and type of treatment you need in order for reimbursement. In most cases, insurance providers also require a mental health diagnosis for reimbursement which I would be required to submit and may have long term impact as it stays on your medical records. Working without insurance ensures greater privacy and provides you with more options for your own treatment.
What People Are Saying About The Healing Journey
