Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Therapist in San Carlos for Anxiety & Relationship Therapy
Grace Lee MFT approaches emotional health through evidence-based modalities, including CBT, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. The practice focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. With over 23 years of experience in California, including a decade in the high-tech industry, Grace provides culturally informed therapy for adults, children, and couples. She specializes in sex therapy, couples intensives, and trauma recovery, emphasizing attachment theory and individuation. Her bilingual services in English and Mandarin Chinese reflect her commitment to accessible care.By combining mindfulness, somatic approaches, and expressive arts therapy, the practice fosters emotional regulation and self-awareness. Clients benefit from structured programs, including pre-intake consultations and post-therapy follow-ups. Grace Lee MFT prioritizes a sex-positive, LGBTQQA+ affirming environment while adhering to strict ethical standards. The practice operates both virtually and in-person, offering flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse client needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
Sex Therapy
Couples Therapy
Couples Intensive Program
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Specialized in EMDR and attachment-based trauma recovery
- Offers intensive couples therapy programs with structured follow-up
- Bilingual English-Mandarin therapist with Silicon Valley experience
- Certified in somatic and expressive arts therapy modalities
- LGBTQQA+ and kink-affirming therapeutic environment
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
- Somatica Institute
- International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
What people say
Increased self-worth
Deepened connections
Effective trauma recovery
Supportive environment
Culturally sensitive
Services
Individual Therapy
Specialized therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions uses evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, self-awareness, and breaking negative behavioral patterns. Clients develop healthier relationships and achieve personal growth through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy addresses relationship distress through attachment theory and individuation principles. Sessions help couples understand relational dynamics, reduce conflict patterns, and strengthen emotional bonds. The approach combines behavioral modification with personal growth strategies to create sustainable relationship improvements.
Sex Therapy
Comprehensive approach to sexual health challenges combines talk therapy with experiential coaching. Specializes in trauma recovery, sexual identity exploration, and relationship communication. Creates supportive environments for addressing sex addiction and improving intimate connections through harm reduction frameworks.
Couples Intensive Program
Half-day intensive sessions provide concentrated relationship intervention for urgent concerns. Includes pre-assessment, extended counseling, and follow-up support. Designed for couples needing immediate help beyond weekly sessions using structured therapeutic frameworks for rapid progress.
People
Grace Lee
Therapist
Licensed marriage and family therapist with 23 years California experience. Specializes in EMDR, trauma recovery, and couples therapy. Bilingual English-Mandarin clinician combining traditional techniques with somatic approaches. Former high-tech industry professional offering culturally informed mental health services.
Questions
What therapy modalities are used?
CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, attachment theory, and somatic approaches are integrated based on client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Services are out-of-network, but super bills are provided for potential reimbursement.
Are sessions available virtually?
Yes, virtual sessions offered Mondays and Tuesdays with in-person Wednesday-Thursday.
What are the session fees?
50-minute sessions cost $350, payable by cash, check, or credit card at time of service.
Do you offer couples intensives?
Yes, half-day intensive programs available with pre-consultation and follow-up sessions.
Is the practice LGBTQQA+ friendly?
Yes, the practice maintains a fully affirming environment for all sexual orientations and identities.
