Lareina Cheung, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lareina Cheung

Focus areas

Behavioral Problems

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress

Dissociative Disorder

Parenting Counseling

Stress Management

Eating Disorder

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lareina Cheung

Hi there, I'm Lareina! I have a passion for helping people through their pain and suffering by creating a space of acceptance and open respect. My goal is to help people navigate their lives and improve relationships in a healthy way. My approach I strive to provide a nurturing and safe environment where my clients can receive encouragement and non-judgmental support as I walk alongside my clients to reach their therapeutic goals. My focus I believe in meeting clients where they are and building trust and rapport through non-judgmental listening and attunement. My communication style My type of communication style is characterized by deep empathy, consistent emotional warmth, intentional care, mindful kindness, and a nurturing presence. My journey to mental healthcare I've learned and personally experienced that difficulties in life can be isolating. When we have someone whom we can trust and feel safe with, we can feel a little less lonely. So I aspire to be a therapist who can be that person to someone and walk alongside others in their most vulnerable moments, offering compassion, tools, and guidance, without taking over their journey. Being a therapist to me means being humble about the complexity of human experience, understanding that healing is not linear, and each person’s journey is unique. My goals for you I create a safe and supportive environment by building trust in a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship that allows the client to explore difficult emotions and experiences. I provide validation and encouragement to reinforce self-esteem and promote resilience. I track progress with regular check-ins to assess what is working and what isn't. There is flexibility in goals and strategies can be adapted as the client's needs evolve. My first session with you Our first session together would be to get to know one another and explore what brought you to therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Hope International University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1538915830

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Lareina Cheung work with?

Lareina Cheung works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lareina Cheung?

Lareina Cheung frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lareina Cheung on their profile.