Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Orange County
At A New Leaf Counseling, we specialize in fostering sustainable personal transformation through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. With over 16 years of clinical experience, Dr. Jessica Cho employs attachment-centered modalities, brainspotting, and psychodynamic techniques to address anxiety, relational discord, fertility challenges, adoption triad dynamics, and grief. Our practice emphasizes creating a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to achieve lasting change.Dr. Cho's expertise extends to pre-marital/marital counseling as a PREPARE/ENRICH certified facilitator, with particular sensitivity to cultural complexities and intergenerational healing. We prioritize collaborative care, partnering with government agencies and adoptive families during crises while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and client confidentiality.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Relational/Marital Counseling
Fertility Support
Adoption Triad Counseling
Grief & Loss Therapy
Highlights and features
- 16+ years of clinical experience with attachment-centered therapies
- PREPARE/ENRICH certified facilitator for couples counseling
- Specialized expertise in adoption triad dynamics and fertility challenges
- Bilingual English/Korean therapeutic services available
- Commitment to intergenerational healing and cultural sensitivity
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques. Our approach combines attachment theory with brainspotting to address root causes while developing practical coping strategies. Clients learn to recognize triggers and implement mindfulness-based interventions for long-term symptom reduction.
Relational Counseling
Comprehensive relationship support for couples and families. PREPARE/ENRICH certified facilitation helps partners improve communication patterns and resolve conflicts constructively. We address both current relationship challenges and historical patterns affecting present dynamics through psychodynamic frameworks.
Adoption Triad Counseling
Specialized services for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families. Our trauma-informed approach addresses attachment disruptions and identity formation challenges. We provide crisis intervention and long-term support for all triad members navigating adoption-related emotional complexities.
Fertility Counseling
Targeted support for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges. We address the emotional impact of infertility diagnoses and treatment processes. Our therapy helps clients process grief while developing resilience and alternative family-building perspectives through a psychosocial framework.
Grief & Loss Therapy
Compassionate care for navigating complicated grief and loss experiences. Using trauma-informed modalities, we help clients process unresolved grief while developing healthy mourning practices. Our approach integrates mind-body techniques to address both emotional and physical manifestations of loss.
People
Dr. Jessica Cho
Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Doctor of Psychology with 16+ years of clinical experience. Specializes in attachment theory, brainspotting, and adoption triad dynamics. PREPARE/ENRICH certified facilitator for couples counseling. Fluent in English and conversational Korean.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize attachment-centered modalities, brainspotting, and psychodynamic approaches tailored to each client's specific needs and treatment goals.
Do you specialize in any particular areas?
Our practice specializes in anxiety disorders, relational counseling, adoption triad dynamics, fertility challenges, and grief & loss therapy.
Are services available in languages other than English?
Yes, Dr. Cho provides therapeutic services in English and offers conversational Korean language capabilities for client comfort.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed super bills for potential insurance reimbursement with PPO plans.
What are your counseling credentials?
Dr. Cho holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #66245) in California.
