Ke Liu

Research shows that 70% of people with chronic depression have high C-reactive protein, a bio-marker of inflammation. While most therapists focus solely on negative thoughts and past negative life events, depression often has biological roots that talk therapy alone may not reach. This is why many still struggle with low motivation and low self-esteem after years of traditional treatment. An integrated mind-body approach addresses these physical factors to create real healing.

Anger often feels like a trap between explosive lashing out and painful suppression. When triggered, the internal "burn" can feel impossible to manage. This reaction is usually a biological defense against hurt, often rooted in childhood trauma. Through integrated therapy, we build resilience against the underlying psychological pain. By healing the root cause, these intense defensive reactions become less necessary, allowing you to move from helplessness to calm control.

Research shows that 70% of people with chronic depression have high C-reactive protein, a bio-marker of inflammation. While most therapists focus solely on negative thoughts and past negative life events, depression often has biological roots that talk therapy alone may not reach. This is why many still struggle with low motivation and low self-esteem after years of traditional treatment. An integrated mind-body approach addresses these physical factors to create real, long lasting healing.

OCD often feels like an unstoppable urge to perform rituals, only for new compulsions to take their place. This cycle often shrinks your world to a small comfort zone. Rather than using standard ERP treatment, my approach targets the specific fears you are trying to relieve through these rituals. We collaborate on exercises designed to grow your ability to tolerate anxiety. By building this internal capacity, the urge to perform the behavior naturally fades, giving you your life back.

Through IFS, I have helped many clients heal from childhood wounds. This approach is deep and powerful, reaching the parts of the heart burdened by fear or shame. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing clients, even in their 60s, shed tears for the first time as their "inner child" was finally heard and felt. By connecting with these tender parts, we can release old burdens and create lasting emotional peace. This process allows for profound healing, no matter how long you have carried the pain.

My integrative approach is rooted in my training in biology and counseling, alongside my perspective as a Buddhist. I bridge modern science with traditional practices like meditation to address the "whole person." By combining mind-body tools with psychotherapy, I assist you in the healing journey from both top down and bottom up. This integrative path moves you beyond repetitive cycles of distress, helping you regain a life of clarity, resilience and emotional freedom.

As a first-generation Chinese immigrant, I provide a culturally sensitive space for those with similar journeys. By conducting therapy in Mandarin/Putonghua, I help you navigate internal complexities that are often difficult to express in English. I deeply understand the tension of cultural conflict and how it impacts our adaptation, relationships, and the way we raise the next generation. Together, we will honor our heritage while building a meaningful life here.