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Sharon Hou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT (she, her)
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Irvine, CA 92612
Let's Connect (949) 681-9628
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English
| 中文 你好!Life is a long journey; we all struggle at some point. Battling with pains and dark thoughts, you long for having a breakthrough to experience healing. In chaos and confusion, you want to find your way and rebuild confidence. I am here to walk the journey of restoration with you. I will accompany you to resolve your interpersonal problems and emotional wounds. My integrative approach tailors to your needs in dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, sexual confusion, and spiritual struggles that you may be experiencing. Take action to email me for any question you have.
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I am fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. I help individuals and families understand multicultural and intergenerational differences. I guide my clients to recover from experiencing trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss, including infertility. I specialize in cultivating healthy relationships. I aim to enhance your overall wellbeing through my holistic approach.
In my therapy room, you will experience acceptance, clarity, and empowerment. The journey with me will help you gain healing, skills, and strength to overcome your hurdles and find serenity and hope again in your relationship and life. I greatly look forward to speaking with you soon and accompanying you on this restorative path to a better you.
Call or Email Sharon Hou now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 681-9628
Let's Connect (949) 681-9628
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Sharon Hou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 130618 Sharon Hou
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Certificate from CAMFT 126555 / 2012
- Certificate from The Gottman Institute Gottman Method Level 3
- Attended Azusa Pacific University, Graduated 2016
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Abortion
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Mandarin ,
Taiwanese
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Mandarin ,
Taiwanese
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotional Allignment
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 681-9628
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Sharon Hou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT