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About My Clients
You feel lonely and isolated, despite the fact that you are surrounded by family and friends. You don't feel you belong, and you are disappointed by life or people around you. You have been carrying a lot of weight on you. Despite many accomplishments, you criticize yourself constantly. You feel overwhelmed and exhausted with obligations and responsibilities. You feel disconnected from your body and feelings. You feel burned out and can no longer carry on.
My Background and Approach
I have more than 10 years of experience of helping adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem/identity, and relational trauma. I am licensed in OR, WA, UT, and MA. I am advanced trained in AEDP and EFT. I am here to help: 1. Taming your inner critic and developing self-compassion. 2. Guiding you to make sense of your emotion and body sensations. 3. Empowering you to find your own voice and reclaim your own identity. 4. Processing any roadblocks that stop you from feeling loved or cared. To learn more about my background and specialties, please see: https://www.spark-counseling.com/therapists/jiabao-gao
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that carrying stress and emotions all by oneself is overwhelming, confusing, and can be scary at times. Through our work together you can expect to feel less anxious and more hopeful in your life, becoming more attuned to your emotions and more confident in yourself, and being able to make meaningful relationships with your loved one(s).