Business Details
10 Years
experience
Empowering Therapy for Relationships & Emotional Wellness
Founded in 2016, our practice is led by Gaik Kee 'Grace' Khoo, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience. We specialize in relationship counseling, complex trauma recovery, and emotional wellness, integrating evidence-based modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Polyvagal Theory. Our approach prioritizes cultural sensitivity, particularly for bicultural clients navigating Eastern and Western cultural dynamics.We offer bilingual therapy in English and Mandarin, emphasizing a safe, nonjudgmental space to foster self-discovery and meaningful change. With advanced training in trauma-informed care and cognitive-behavioral techniques, we empower individuals and couples to build secure connections, regulate nervous systems, and achieve emotional resilience through personalized therapeutic strategies.
Services
Marriage Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Emotional Wellness
Couples Therapy
Cultural Identity Counseling
Nervous System Regulation
Family Conflict Resolution
Self-Esteem Building
Bilingual Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- 12+ years of licensed clinical experience in relationship and trauma therapy
- Specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems
- Bilingual services available in English and Mandarin
- Culturally informed care for bicultural clients
- Sliding scale fees based on income level
Services
Marriage Counseling
Specialized relationship counseling using Emotionally Focused Therapy to improve communication and rebuild secure connections. We help couples break destructive argument cycles and develop supportive interaction patterns. Our approach addresses cultural dynamics and attachment needs to foster lasting relationship wellness through weekly sessions and personalized therapeutic strategies.
Trauma Recovery
Comprehensive treatment for complex trauma using Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory-informed approaches. We help clients process developmental trauma and regulate nervous system responses through somatic interventions. Our therapy addresses emotional dysregulation, negative self-perception, and relational challenges to restore inner harmony and improve daily functioning in both personal and professional contexts.
Emotional Wellness
Holistic emotional wellness programs combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. We address anxiety, depression, and stress management through evidence-based tools tailored to individual needs. Our services include self-esteem building, coping skill development, and nervous system regulation techniques to enhance overall psychological well-being and improve quality of life.
Cultural Identity Counseling
Specialized support for bicultural individuals navigating Eastern and Western cultural expectations. We address family legacy burdens and identity conflicts through culturally sensitive frameworks. Our therapy helps clients reconcile cultural differences, manage intergenerational trauma, and develop authentic self-expression while maintaining family connections and cultural heritage.
Nervous System Regulation
Polyvagal Theory-based interventions to improve autonomic nervous system functioning. We teach somatic techniques to manage hyperarousal and hypoarousal states caused by trauma. Our approach combines body awareness practices with emotional regulation strategies to help clients achieve physiological calmness, improve social engagement, and enhance overall resilience to stressors.
People
Gaik Kee 'Grace' Khoo
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 12+ years of experience specializing in relationship counseling and trauma recovery. Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, offering bilingual services in English and Mandarin while focusing on culturally informed care for bicultural clients.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory-informed interventions, and TEAM-CBT techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
We provide both in-person sessions at our Fremont office and virtual therapy options to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What are your session fees?
Initial 80-minute sessions cost $280, and regular 45-50 minute sessions are $230. Sliding scale options are available based on income verification.
How do you handle confidentiality?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent self-harm, harm to others, or mandated reporting requirements for abuse or neglect.
Can I use insurance for therapy?
As an out-of-network provider, we provide monthly receipts for potential insurance reimbursement through clients' out-of-network mental health benefits.
What if I need to cancel an appointment?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations; sessions canceled within 48 hours incur a full session fee to maintain scheduling integrity.
