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Dr. Helena Ma

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Helena. As a queer Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, art therapist, and certified Christ-centered counselor, I offer a compassionate, culturally nuanced space for whole-person healing. I provide therapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I specialise in supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals navigating identity, relationships, and emotional growth. By blending creative process, empathy, and deep cultural understanding, I help you reconnect with your authentic voice, build self-reliance, and live more fully.

My approach to therapy

Healing begins when you feel safe enough to be fully seen and heard. By tapping into your imagination, we can begin to envision something new. My work merges creative arts, social change principles, and evidence-based clinical practices to promote emotional repair, self-discovery, and purpose.

Art has a distinct ability to unlock feelings that words alone cannot always reach. Through a blend of process-oriented expression and intentional conversation, I help you cultivate insight, strengthen self-reliance, and step into a more authentic life path.

At its core, my practice is relational and deeply human. I hold our work together as a sacred space for repair, where you are fully affirmed as you rewrite past narratives and step into genuine agency.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave sessions with more clarity feeling more seen, grounded, and empowered. Together, we build emotional insight, self-trust, and tools for navigating life’s challenges. Through a creative and compassionate process, you’ll begin to understand and reshape old patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a more authentic, purpose-driven life. Whether we're using art, reflection, or dialogue, each session is designed to help you deepen self-awareness, set attainable goals, and feel more aligned with who you truly are.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Doctorate at University of southern California, MA (Master of Arts) at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    Cantonese, Mandarin, English