About
Fonda Tokushige, LCSW, is the founder of TeugByeolHan Therapy and Life Coaching Services.
She is passionate about helping people develop a growth-oriented mindset. Her practice emphasizes recovering from traumatic responses through the exploration of cultural and intergenerational histories. In addition, Fonda’s unique approach to therapy combines evidence-based practices with hands-on help. By merging therapy and life-coaching services, her clients get the tools they need to transform what they learn in therapy into real, measurable growth.
CA License No. LCSW65439
FL License No. FLTPSW2488
Fonda specializes in working with:
Individuals dealing with:
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD and trauma
Relationship problems
Family problems
Life transitions
Career and work-related problems
Emotional Reactivity
Parents dealing with:
Adolescents, teens and adult children with emotional reactivity
Couples dealing with:
Communication problems
Life transitions
Gridlocked issues
Emotional problems and reactivity
PTSD and trauma
Affairs and betrayals
Fonda Tokushige earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology with a minor in Asian American Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2009. She went on to earn a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2011. Following graduation, Fonda worked for various programs through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. This time of service proved to be invaluable as she had the distinct privilege and opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our local communities. Her time with LA County led her to Kaiser Permanente where she worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker for six years before starting her private practice in 2018.
Trainings
Intensively trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy through the Gottman Institute
Currently in the Certification Track and receives on-going mentoring and consultation from Robert Navarra, LMFT, PsyD, MAC
Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through Behavioral Tech/Psychwire
Mentored and trained by Robin McCann, PhD
Receives on-going mentorship and consultation for DBT and DBT PE from Sara Schmidt, PhD
Additional research-informed approaches include: Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.