About Therese

As a psychotherapist, it is very important to me to create a space where you feel seen and understood. I strongly believe that a compassionate relationship is truly healing, empowering people to make changes in their lives, especially in the parts where they feel stuck. I do deep, exploratory work with patients while providing tools that will help you reflect on and process your thoughts and emotions. As we explore, a more authentic and meaningful life may emerge.

My approach to therapy is informed by my personal and professional experiences. I am a trauma-informed bilingual psychotherapist (English/Tagalog) who is relationally and psychodynamically-oriented. I look closely at how our environment, past experiences, childhood, exposure to trauma, and conscious and unconscious processes, affect us in the present. I believe in the relationship between the mind and body and explore this in sessions with patients. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) techniques in session.

Prior to private practice, I have been working in the field for more than a decade and my clinical experience consists of supervisory and clinical work in crisis and suicide hotlines, inpatient work in hospital settings, outpatient work in schools and clinics, and clinical research.

Credentials

MA in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco (CA)

Psychodynamic Training Program, Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy (NYC)

Certificate in Trauma Studies, National Institute for Psychotherapies (NYC)

Fully licensed in the states of California (#90992) and New York (#001374)

Areas of Practice

• Individual adult psychotherapy

Specializations

• anxiety

• depression

• relationship issues

• life transitions

• grief and loss

• trauma

• acculturation and cross-cultural concerns

  • I take a particular interest in working with people in depth, looking at the impact of intergenerational and cultural trauma and ways of being in one’s current life.

Getting Started

I understand that for many people unfamiliar with the therapeutic process, going to the first session may seem overwhelming. It is important to me that new patients feel safe and welcome, and I do so by creating an atmosphere of warmth and respect.

I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation for those interested in working together. Here, we will discuss issues the patient wishes to address in therapy, my therapeutic style and approach, and scheduling and fees.

In certain rare instances that I conclude that I may not be a good fit for your needs, I will provide you with referrals to other professionals and clinics who might be a better match. Throughout this process, I encourage you to bring up any concerns and questions you may have.

Fees

I am out-of-network with insurances and I have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.

Let's Chat.

Please leave a brief message with your contact information. You may also send me an email at tsocolmft@gmail.com. I will respond as promptly as I can. Thank you!