Aileen B. Cho
Psychotherapist
(323) 379-5299
aileen@aileenbcho.com
Currently accepting telehealth clients only
Verified by Mustard Seed Generation
Location(s)
Torrance, CA
Services
- Individual Therapy
- Traditional Talk Therapy
- Psychodynamic / Insight-Oriented
- Humanistic
- Relational & Attachment-Based
- Trauma-Centered Psychotherapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solutions-Focused Therapy
- Couples & Family Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Multi-Cultural & Cross-Cultural Counseling
- Family Systems Therapy
- Bi-Lingual Therapy (English-Korean)
- Consultation
- In-Service Trainings (especially on treating eating disorders)
Languages
English, Korean
Biography
Aileen B. Cho earned her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology & Drama Therapy (Marriage & Family Therapist Track) from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Theatre (Area of Focus in Psychology) from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Prior to graduate school, Aileen received California-certified training to work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault (DVSA) and has experience working as a crisis hotline counselor and Korean interpreter at a DVSA shelter and resource center in Los Angeles, CA. Her past clinical experiences include training and working in community mental health, the VA, middle school, and high school settings, and various treatment settings for eating disorders in the Bay Area. She is a past member of the Korean American Psychological Association (KAPA). Aileen continues to receive ongoing training in Trauma-Centered Psychotherapy and receives consultation from clinicians at the Post-Traumatic Stress Center in New Haven, CT. Aileen also teaches as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Master's Level Drama Therapy Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco, CA.
My Approach
I am a 2nd generation Korean-American cis-gender female clinician licensed in the state of California. I grew up moving around a lot and my multicultural experiences have helped me develop a keen sensitivity and awareness of cross-cultural issues and the intersections between historical, intergenerational, societal, and personal trauma. I am also a drama therapist, which means that, when appropriate, I utilize embodied, expressive and interactive processes to help develop insight, instigate change, reach your goals, and create a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Issues and specialties
Anxiety Disorder (Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Specific Fears/Phobias)
Trauma and PTSD (particularly child abuse, domestic violence, intimacy partner violence, sexual abuse)
Addiction & Substance Use
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder & OSFED)
Anger Management
Emotional Disturbance
Bereavement, Grief & Loss
Relationship Issues (Pre-Marital, Marital, Codependency, Separation, Divorce)
Infertility, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support
Parenting, Parent-Child Relationships & Family Conflict
Child & Adolescent (Behavioral Issues, School Issues, Peer Relationships)
BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Identity Issues
Cross-Cultural, Multi-Cultural & Intercultural Conflict
Immigration Issues
Transracial Asian Adoptees
Life Transitions, Stress Management & Coping Skills
Self-Esteem & Confidence Issues
Self-Growth & Development
Artists, Performers & Creators
Education
MA, LMFT, RDT/BCT, CEDS
Finances
Cost per session: $200/50 min individually; $250/50 min for couples/families; $275/50 min for couples/families requiring both Korean/English linguistic services
Sliding Scale: Only upon availability
Accepts: Credit Card, FSA/HSA, Checks
Insurances Accepted
I only provide superbills for reimbursements.
Where I’m Located
Aileen B. Cho Therapy
21143 Hawthorne Blvd. #424, Torrance, CA 90503
Take the first step and get help from Aileen today
aileen@aileenbcho.com
Get Immediate Help in a Crisis
Emergency Medical Services—call 911
If the situation is potentially life-threatening (you or someone you know is in danger), get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741 (US and Canada)
Website: www.crisistextline.org
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Treatment Referral Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 800-487-4889
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.
For general questions about SAMHSA, including information about mental and substance use disorders:
SAMHSAInfo@samhsa.hhs.gov
1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
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