Compassionate care that moves you forward.

My care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive and identity affirming. I am committed to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued.
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Come as who you are, grow into who you want to be.

Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or a major life change, I believe healing begins with compassion—both from others and, just as importantly, from within yourself. In our work together, I create a warm, supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood without judgment. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and grounded in compassion and strengths-based care. I work with teens and adults, helping you not just cope, but gently reconnect with your own resilience and self-worth. Therapy is a courageous act of self-care. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and nurture the self-compassion needed to move forward. You deserve kindness—including from yourself.
Joanna Songcuan
Marriage & Family Therapist

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Communication Issues
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Relationship Issues

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Lyra
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Out of Network
  • Out of Pocket

Location

Where you can find me.

A street map for office location at Chula Vista, CA 91910-6587

The Compassion Corner

Chula Vista, CA 91910-6587