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About Korawells

Compassionate, evidence-based care for healing and growth.

Who We Are

Korawells
Korawells is a California-based therapy practice that provides both individual therapy and psychological evaluations for immigration cases.

We specialize in grief, trauma, and complex PTSD (C-PTSD), helping clients process painful experiences and move toward clarity, balance, and resilience.

Our mission is to create a safe, supportive space where every story is honored and every person is met with compassion and respect.

Whether you are navigating loss, cultural identity struggles, or the stress of an immigration case, our practice is here to provide the professional support you deserve.

What We Offer:

Compassionate support for navigating loss, major life transitions, and complex trauma. Whether you're experiencing disenfranchised grief or processing difficult memories, we create a safe space to help you heal at your own pace.

1:1 Therapy

Grief, Trauma, and Complex PTSD

A proven approach to processing painful memories without reliving them in detail. EMDR helps reduce emotional intensity, strengthen coping skills, and restore a sense of safety—especially effective for trauma, anxiety, grief, and distressing life experiences.

EMDR Therapy

Trauma Processing and Memory Healing

Confidential, specialized support for pre-licensed therapists facing burnout, professional isolation, or career-related anxiety. We understand the unique challenges of your work and offer a space to process, restore, and sustain your well-being.

Therapy for Therapists

Professional Support and Burnout Prevention

Our Approach and Values

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FOUNDATION & TRUST-BUILDING

We begin by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. We focus on understanding your unique experiences, cultural background, and what brought you to therapy. This crucial first step establishes the therapeutic relationship that will support your entire healing journey.

ASSESSMENT & UNDERSTANDING

Together, we explore your current challenges, strengths, and goals through culturally sensitive and trauma-informed assessments. We honor your lived experience and how your identity and culture intersect with trauma—you're living—whether related to culture, expectations, family dynamics, or systemic struggles.

COLLABORATIVE GOAL-SETTING

We develop clear, personalized objectives that align with you values and aspirations. Whether you're seeking to safely process trauma, navigate identity conflicts, heal from loss, or build resilience, we create a roadmap that feels authentic and actionable for your unique circumstances.

EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION

Using flexible, research-backed therapies, approaches tailored to your needs, we begin the active work of healing. This includes trauma-focused techniques like EMDR, mindfulness practices, and LGBTQIA+ affirming practices—all adapted to honor your individual experience.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & RESILIENCE

We focus on building practical tools for managing anxiety, setting boundaries, regulating emotions, and strengthening your sense of self. You'll learn to grounding and coping skills while staying connected to what matters most to you.

GROWTH & LASTING CHANGE

As you gain confidence and resilience, we work on integrating your growth into daily life. We focus on living according to your values and creating lasting change—while also acknowledging the progress you've made.

What is EMDR?

EMDR is a therapy approach that helps process painful memories in a safe way so they feel less overwhelming. It also strengthens coping skills for the present. Many clients find it especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, grief, and other distressing experiences.

The goal is always the same:

To help clients feel less ruled by fear, more connected to their values, and more hopeful about their future.

Built on Understanding and Respect

Why Clients Trust Us

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MS in Counseling)

Professional training in EMDR Therapy

Specialized expertise in grief, trauma, PTSD, and culturally sensitive care

Inclusive, trauma-informed, client-centered practice

A supportive care team that assists with scheduling, insurance, and ongoing client needs

Kaitlyn Nguyen, LMFT - Korawells Founder

Kaitlyn Nguyen

LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)

KORAWELLS FOUNDER

10+ Years of Experience
Korawells was founded by Kaitlyn Nguyen, LMFT, who combines clinical expertise with a personal understanding of immigrant family experiences.

With over a decade of experience in trauma-informed therapy, Kaitlyn specializes in grief, complex PTSD, and cultural identity struggles. She has advanced training in EMDR therapy and provides psychological evaluations for immigration cases. Her practice is rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the resilience of her clients.