Many people come to therapy feeling stuck or disconnected from who they really are. Maybe you're going through a transition, questioning your path, or just know something doesn't feel right.
My work is about slowing things down enough to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, clarifying what truly matters to you, and helping you take meaningful steps toward a life that feels more aligned, intentional, and fulfilling. I offer individual therapy and comprehensive ADHD assessments via telehealth throughout California.
Hi, I'm Irene. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist based in California. I've been providing therapy and psychological assessments since 2013. My work focuses on helping people discover who they are and create lives that bring them meaning and joy.
I think of therapy as a collaborative process. You're the expert on your own experience, and my role is to create an environment where you feel safe to explore your story. I bring evidence-based tools and perspectives, and together, we will identify patterns, explore what might be getting in the way, and find strategies that resonate with you.
A little about me: I grew up in Southern California as the daughter of immigrants and a second-generation Chinese American. Navigating multiple cultural identities and family expectations taught me a lot about what it means to find your own path. I welcome conversations about culture, identity, and family dynamics in therapy because these things shape how we see ourselves and move through the world.
Credentials & Training
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA (PSY33938)
PhD in Clinical Psychology, UCLA
Predoctoral Clinical Internship, Western Psychiatric Hospital
Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Individual Therapy
$250 per session
I work one-on-one with adults who are trying to figure out who they are and what matters to them. My clients come to therapy for many reasons: navigating life transitions, questioning long-held expectations, or realizing that the path they're on no longer feels like their own. This might look like anxiety, depression, burnout, unhealthy relationships, or just a persistent sense that something needs to change.
In our sessions, we'll work together to understand what's contributing to these experiences and how your history, relationships, values, and strengths fit into the picture. My goal isn't to tell you how to live your life or what to do 'better', but to guide you to develop your own sense of clarity, self-trust, and strategies to help you live a life that feels right for you.
I integrate approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, values-based work, family systems perspectives, and motivational interviewing. Sessions are tailored to you and may include both insight-oriented reflection and concrete strategies for change.
I can help with:
. Life transitions and identity questions
. Feeling stuck or unfulfilled
. Anxiety and depression
. Stress, burnout, and overwhelm
. Relationship patterns
. Processing past experiences
. Cultural identity and family expectations
. Finding meaning and purpose
50-minute sessions via teletherapy (secure video)
ADHD Assessment
$2,300 all-inclusive (3-4 sessions + written report)
Have you struggled with focus, organization, follow-through, emotion regulation, or chronic overwhelm, and wondered whether ADHD could be part of the picture? Many adults seek ADHD assessment after years of feeling like something is getting in the way of their full potential.
I provide comprehensive adult ADHD evaluations that follow current best-practice guidelines. For my clients, assessment has been an empowering step toward self-understanding and more effective support. A thorough evaluation can clarify whether ADHD or another factor is contributing to your difficulties, provide documentation that can help you access accommodations when needed, and help you make sense of lifelong experiences that may never have been explained before.
What’s included:
Diagnostic interview
Comprehensive testing following best practice guidelines
Detailed written report
Feedback session to review findings together
Personalized treatment recommendations
After the assessment period, your results will be clearly explained in a feedback session and you will receive a written report so that you leave with a concrete understanding of what to do next.
All services are provided via secure telehealth to clients located in California.
I do not accept insurance at this time, but I am happy to provide a 'super bill' (an invoice you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement). If you're interested in using a super bill, I recommend first calling your insurance provider and asking about their reimbursement coverage and process.
I draw from evidence-based practices and tailor them to your unique needs. The approaches I integrate most often include:
Young adults and adults (18-40) trying to figure out who they are and what path feels right
People going through life transitions like career changes, relationship shifts, grief and loss, or major life changes
Individuals from bicultural backgrounds navigating multiple cultural identities and family expectations or conflict
BIPOC individuals exploring identity and addressing systemic impacts on mental health
Adults seeking ADHD assessment who suspect something has been holding them back from their full potential
People who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them
Anyone wondering "is this all there is?" and seeking deeper meaning and fulfillment
Contact me:
Phone (949) 357-0481 (text or call)
Email drirenetung@gmail.com
Address 1968 S. Coast Hwy, Suite 196
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
All services provided via secure telehealth
Free 15-minute Consultation
Not sure if I'm the right fit? I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation where we can discuss your needs and questions, and see if my services would be a good match for you.
There's no pressure or obligation. Consultation sessions are an opportunity for us to connect and for you to learn more about how I might be able to help. To schedule a call, you can directly text or email me (see above), or use the client portal linked below.