Get to know me
Hi, I’m Nadia!
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Hope Holder, & Fellow Mom
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!
I’ve been a therapist for over 20 years now, and I truly LOVE what I do. I’m deeply passionate about relationships, human connection, and walking alongside women as they navigate life's most profound seasons.
My Christian faith forms the foundation of my life and greatly informs the way I practice therapy. I am fascinated by the intersection of faith, psychology, and mindfulness. I find deep purpose in creating a safe, compassionate space (with plenty of warmth and room for laughter) where you can step out of overwhelm and into peace.
As a mom to two young daughters (ages 5 and 7!), my heart for supporting fellow mothers has only grown. I know firsthand the beauty, deep fatigue, and identity shifts that come with parenthood. You don't have to navigate these heavy seasons alone.
My Approach: Journeying Side-by-Side
I see my role in therapy much like an experienced sherpa who has traveled the terrain before, knows the rugged parts of the trail, and walks right alongside you so you never feel isolated.
I opened my private practice in 2011 to offer holistic, faith-informed, culturally sensitive, client-centered care. Your therapy shouldn't be dictated by insurance or rigid templates; instead, it is tailored specifically to your unique heart, story, and goals.
In our work together, we will cultivate a practice of:
Self-Awareness: Understanding your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system responses.
Grace over Perfection: Unpacking the heavy standards and inner critic holding you back.
Curiosity & Compassion: Learning to meet the uncomfortable and unknown with gentle acceptance.
Grounded Hope: Reconnecting with your core identity and God’s grace in every season.
My Clinical Lens
An Integrative, Culturally Sensitive, Whole-Person Approach
Honoring Your Cultural Context: We don’t view your mental health in isolation. We look at family dynamics, generational expectations, and cultural lineage with deep respect, nuance, and honor for your lived experience.
Healing Body Image & Worth: We address the quiet ways anxiety, control, and cultural pressures show up in your relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. We do so without needing to label you or put you in a box.
Grounded, Whole-Person Care: True healing involves the body, not just the mind. We use body-based somatic approaches to regulate your nervous system, build gentle self-compassion, and give you practical tools to navigate anxiety and life transitions with confidence.
The Heart Behind "Wild Hope"
When we are stuck in anxiety, transition, or maternal mental health struggles, hope can feel distant or fragile. I named my practice Wild Hope Counseling because I hold a fierce, relentless belief that healing, growth, and transformation are always possible.
Fun fact: My name, Nadia, actually means "Hope." I truly believe I’ve been called to be a bearer of hope in this world, holding space for you even when you find it hard to hold it for yourself.
Even in the darkest or most complicated circumstances, God promises to walk with us, hold us, and offer a hope that is steady and unfailing.
Psalm 71:14 says: "But as for me, I will always have HOPE."
wild /wīld/ adjective
fierce
hope /hōp/ noun
a strong and confident expectation
Education & Specialized Training
M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy: Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology
B.S. in Communicative Disorders & Sciences: California State University, Northridge
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist: California LMFT #50343
Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training: Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Mindful Self-Compassion Training: Kristin Neff & Chris Germer
Premarital Certified Facilitator: SYMBIS & Prepare/Enrich
200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Training: YogaWorks
Yoga for Anxiety & Depression Training I & II: LifeForce Yoga
Eating Disorders & Body Image Training: Monte Nido
A Few Fun Facts
Family Life: When I'm not in session, you'll find me with my husband and our two girls! We are right in the thick of the busy, crazy, & silly childhood years, constantly learning and adventuring together.
Community & Leadership: Serving our local community is a huge part of my heart (and honestly, a LOT of my time!). I lead two Girl Scout troops, Daisies and Brownies. My husband and I also serve as Village Reps at our church, helping foster deeper connection, hospitality, and fellowship.
Foodie at Heart: I love all things food and desserts! Chasing good food is my favorite pastime. Whether I’m trying out a new baking project at home or chasing delicious eats and sweet treats, food is my ultimate happy place.
Rest & Unwinding: My idea of ideal rest is cozying up in my PJs on the couch with a warm cup of tea/matcha/latte and a good K-drama, rom-com, book, or magazine.
Nature Connection: I feel most connected to God outdoors, whether listening to the rhythm of the waves at the beach or spending quiet time planting seeds and watching my backyard veggie garden grow.
How I Move & Take Care of My Body: Staying grounded physically is essential for my mental well-being. These days, that looks like morning walks with my girls to school, getting on the yoga mat, and hitting the TRX straps for a good strength session.
Motherhood Survival Essentials: My absolute cannot-live-without in this stage of motherhood? Audiobooks and YouTube videos played at 2x speed. In the middle of parenting and life, it’s the only way I have time to learn. Honestly, it's how I consume and digest the most information!
What I Miss & Hope to Reconnect With: Creativity and art! I miss tinkering with art and creating beautiful things. Between motherhood and work, that creative spark has taken a backseat, but I’m actively hoping to make space and reconnect with it soon.
let's walk toward hope
together
Nadia Siswanto Choe, LMFT | California License LMFT #50343
All therapy sessions are conducted virtually via telehealth
