Shirley Zhao (She/Her/Hers)

If you are dealing with chronic diseases, it can feel incredibly frustrating and isolating at times, and it's not uncommon to feel like your body is working against you. But I truly believe that you are capable of finding ways to live a fulfilling life. We can work on strategies to improve your quality of life. Whether it's developing coping skills, exploring new treatments, or finding ways to adapt your lifestyle to better suit your needs, I am here to support you every step of the way.

If you are struggling with relationship issues, please believe me that healthy relationships are possible. If you would like to, we can work on topics like building effective communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, and exploring patterns of behavior contributing to conflicts. How intriguing it would be for me if I can join you in the journey of developing a deeper understanding of your needs, values, and boundaries so that you can cultivate healthy and fulfilling relationships.

If you are dealing with the aftermath of sexual abuse, I would like to say that you are not to blame. You deserve to heal from the emotional scars left behind, and in therapy, we can work on building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to process your emotions and navigate triggers. If I may, please let me remind you that are not alone, and I am here to explore with you how to provide a supportive and compassionate space specifically for you.

Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping individuals identify and overcome their ambivalence or resistance to change. Together all, we can create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I will listen attentively to what you say, and explore with you about the reasons behind their ambivalence or resistance to change, develop the confidence and motivation you need.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals who are struggling with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. If you want, we can explore topics such as identifying and regulating emotions, communicating effectively with others, and improving their problem-solving and decision-making skills

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a proven and effective treatment approach for individuals who have experienced trauma. As a trained therapist, I would love to join you and together, we can identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck in their trauma. If you like, we can also develop coping skills and techniques that you can use in your daily lives to manage your symptoms and improve your overall wellbeing.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a proven and effective treatment approach for individuals who have experienced trauma. As a trained therapist, I would love to join you and together, we can identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck in their trauma. If you like, we can also develop coping skills and techniques that you can use in your daily lives to manage your symptoms and improve your overall wellbeing.

Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping individuals identify and overcome their ambivalence or resistance to change. Together all, we can create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I will listen attentively to what you say, and explore with you about the reasons behind their ambivalence or resistance to change, develop the confidence and motivation you need.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals who are struggling with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. If you want, we can explore topics such as identifying and regulating emotions, communicating effectively with others, and improving their problem-solving and decision-making skills

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a proven and effective treatment approach for individuals who have experienced trauma. As a trained therapist, I would love to join you and together, we can identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck in their trauma. If you like, we can also develop coping skills and techniques that you can use in your daily lives to manage your symptoms and improve your overall wellbeing.