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About My Clients
I had experience working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, life-transition difficulties, family/relational problems with individuals from various background, especially with Asian decent. I am also knowledgeable about the complex Chinese historical and cultural nuances across generations. Other than that, I have extensive experience working with children. I strive to establish a compassionate, comfortable and safe space for my client to be empowered and to thrive.
My Background and Approach
My approach with clients always starts with building a trusting rapport as I strongly believe that healing comes through the therapeutic relationship. I am always curious to explore my client’s inner world as I know each one of them is a unique individual holding a unique thinking pattern. I try my best to develop a safe and comfortable space for my clients and honor their vulnerability as well. I also trust my clients and empower them to be their own experts in this healing process. In this space, my clients feel safe, heard, and respected. After a thorough assessment of my client's presenting concern and history, I collaborate with my client to customize a treatment plan. I use relational therapy, solution-focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Unified Protocol, Strength-focused therapy, etc. When working with children, I would mostly use play therapy and when necessary involve family.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that healing comes from the relationship between client and clinician before any tools and techniques are applied. As a result, I spend a lot of time building rapport with my clients, to let them feel safe and heard. I also believe that as human beings, we all have the capacity to heal ourselves, and we are all internally capable, worthy, and thrive to survive, though some people may use a maladaptive or unhelpful manner to do so, which need further support. I also trust my clients and I see them as their own expert in the healing process. I believe that with appropriate support and guidance, clients will learn skills to empower themselves to change their relationship with difficult emotions, transitions, and any other adversity in their life. Lastly, my values and belief system are also influenced by Buddhism, which affects how I forms relationships to the world.