Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in San Jose
Beyond Psychotherapy was founded to provide high-quality mental health care tailored to individual needs. With over a decade of clinical experience, our licensed clinical psychologist specializes in addressing acculturative stress, bicultural identity development, and relationship concerns through an integrative therapeutic approach. Our practice combines evidence-based techniques like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. We prioritize cultural sensitivity and relational dynamics, recognizing the impact of systemic oppression and power imbalances on mental well-being. Virtual sessions ensure accessibility while maintaining the same depth of care as in-person therapy.Our founder's academic background includes research on Asian American mental health and ethnic identity development, enhancing our expertise in multicultural counseling. We collaborate with clients to determine optimal treatment duration, whether short-term interventions or long-term therapeutic relationships. While not in-network with insurance providers, we offer documentation for out-of-network reimbursement. Our approach emphasizes authenticity, mutual vulnerability, and creating safe spaces for healing and self-empowerment. We remain committed to expanding access to mental health resources through educational outreach and professional supervision.
Services
Individual Therapy
Acculturative Stress Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Career Stress Management
Self-Esteem Building
Bicultural Identity Work
Exposure Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of clinical experience in diverse mental health settings
- Our integrative approach combines ACT, ERP, and relational cultural frameworks
- Specialized expertise in Asian American mental health and acculturation stress
- Virtual sessions maintain therapeutic depth while improving accessibility
- We provide sliding scale fee options for financial accessibility
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through evidence-based techniques. Our integrative approach combines ACT, ERP, and relational frameworks to build coping skills and self-awareness. Sessions focus on creating safe spaces for exploring cultural identity, intergenerational conflicts, and personal growth while emphasizing practical tools for daily life application.
Acculturative Stress Counseling
Specialized support for navigating cultural identity conflicts and immigration-related stress. This service addresses bicultural challenges through research-backed frameworks examining model minority stereotypes and ethnic identity development. We help clients reconcile Eastern and Western cultural values while building resilience against systemic oppression and improving mental health outcomes through culturally informed therapeutic practices.
Exposure and Response Prevention
Targeted treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders using evidence-based exposure techniques. This structured approach helps clients gradually confront fears while developing healthier response patterns. Our certified practitioners guide clients through personalized hierarchies of anxiety-provoking situations, combining cognitive restructuring with behavioral experiments to reduce symptom severity and improve quality of life.
Relationship Counseling
Therapeutic support for improving interpersonal connections across personal and professional contexts. This service addresses communication patterns, boundary setting, and conflict resolution strategies tailored to each client's unique relational dynamics. We explore attachment styles and past relationship patterns to foster healthier connections while emphasizing self-compassion and mutual respect in all types of relationships.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using integrative therapeutic approaches. Our trauma-informed care focuses on establishing safety before processing traumatic memories, employing grounding techniques and emotional regulation strategies. We address complex trauma's impact on self-perception and relationships while incorporating cultural context into the healing process to promote post-traumatic growth.
People
Hanna Y. Chang
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Hanna Chang is a California-licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience in diverse mental health settings. She holds a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Loyola University Chicago and specializes in bicultural identity development and acculturative stress. Her clinical work integrates research on Asian American mental health with evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, bicultural identity issues, and relationship concerns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Are therapy sessions available virtually?
Yes, all current sessions are conducted through secure virtual platforms for your convenience and safety.
What therapy techniques do you use?
Our integrative approach combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and relational cultural frameworks.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers but can supply documentation for potential reimbursement from your insurance company.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with occasional extended sessions available upon request.
Can you help with cultural identity challenges?
Yes, our founder has specialized expertise in acculturative stress and bicultural identity development for Asian Americans.
