About Haley

EMDR-trained & trauma therapist

EMDR trained Trauma Therapist

Have you ever felt tethered to your past - an invisible force hindering the creation of healthy relationships and memories? You desire positive change, yet emotions seem unmanageable, triggered by the slightest things. Recurring bad memories cast a shadow, making you feel burdened inside and out. 

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. 

Trauma, in all its forms, casts shadows on our present, manifesting its effects into present symptoms like anxiety, depression, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. 

But what if your story doesn't have to end here? 

Hi, My name is Haley Kong.

Haley Kong, Associate Clinical Social Worker #102262 in California, Supervised by Ah Hyun Lee, LCSW105879.

I’m here to support you to find hope and healing in your story.

I am a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, under the supervision of Ah Hyun Lee LCSW. I have gained all clinical hours and am waiting to take the License exam to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

I am an EMDR trained and trauma therapist. In EMDR therapy, I draw from an attachment-focused perspective, integrating EMDR techniques with a focus on exploring and resolving attachment-related issues to promote healing and strengthen interpersonal connections. Additionally, I have experience with evidenced-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT that are effective in alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, and life stressors. 

 

Haley’s treatment approaches in therapy

  • Attachment-Focused

    Techniques with a specific emphasis on exploring and addressing attachment-related issues to enhance healing and relational well-being

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy is a highly effective treatment approach, targeting distressing memories of the past

  • DBT

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy is helpful in regulating and managing your emotions. It gives you tangible skills to practice and implement in your life

  • ACT

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy promotes embracing thoughts and emotions while guiding individuals to commit to value-driven actions for increased psychological flexibility and well-being

My approach is warm, collaborative, and accepting. As your therapist, I create a space where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and emotions without fear of judgment - a space where security and trust become the foundation for your inner work. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals in the AAPI and BIPOC communities. As a perpetual learner, I am committed to understanding how your cultural identity shapes your unique and lived experiences. Feel free to come as you are, fully authentic and emotionally honest with yourself. 

Following our sessions, you can experience positive outcomes: acceptance, self-compassion, emotional release, and relief, with a newfound sense of hope and healing. My ultimate goal is to help you gain a renewed sense of confidence that enables you to navigate your everyday life and achieve your life goals. Together, we’ll work to reclaim your past and find empowerment in your story. 

 
 

EMDR Trained Therapist for Trauma Therapy

“What is EMDR Therapy? How Do I Know If It’s Right for Me?”

EMDR Therapy is structured and trauma-focused in an expedited process with lasting results. It encourages you to attune and pay attention to all aspects of your memories and your reactions in the present moment. All aspects refer to images, physical sensations, emotions, thoughts, and beliefs. You get to listen to and care for your inner child. Its process of healing also asks you to be creative in your unique way.

As an EMDR Trained Therapist, I can help you process single traumatic incidents, such as PTSD or adjustment issues. This means if you have experienced an accident or an experience that you continue to feel stuck about, I can help you feel “unstuck” and move forward in your life.

a little bit more personal About Me: 

Outside of my life as a therapist, I am a wife, daughter, sister, friend, dog mom, and an Asian/Pacific Islander American. I was born and raised in Southern California and currently live very close to the beach. I received my education from Baylor University in Texas, but moved back home shortly after, realizing that I’m a California girl at heart. I value spending my free time with family and friends, and living an active lifestyle consisting of surfing, yoga, rock climbing, skiing, and walking on the beach trail. I'm a firm believer in the incredible mental health benefits of exercise. I’m also a sucker for reading a good book and traveling somewhere new. I’m honored to be able to step into this space together. I look forward to connecting with you!

Get started with trauma-focused therapy and trauma counseling, today.

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