Ally Zhou (she/her)

I view the therapeutic process from a person-centered and strengths-based perspective. Therapy with me is a collaborative space that positions you as the expert of your own life and honors your inherent sense of agency. I am trained to conceptualize problems from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens, with an emphasis in upholding anti-racist and queer-affirming practices. My style is both individualistic and holistic, as I adapt my approach to each client's unique needs while focusing on the whole person and the systems they are embedded in. I deeply value the importance of our therapeutic relationship and aim to intentionally co-create a space where you feel safe, accepted, and understood.

I am passionate about serving marginalized communities and leveraging my voice and privileges in the spaces I am part of. This includes both the therapy space and those outside of it. Much of my work is informed by my own lived experiences as a second-generation Chinese American woman and as someone who has struggled intimately with mental health. I actively engage in my own inner work as I firmly believe that my job as a therapist requires continual self-examination, accountability, and learning/unlearning. When I am not working, you can find me spending my time outdoors, making and trying new foods, playing piano, hosting game nights, or cuddling with my cat, Thor.