Yaliu He (she, her)

My primary approach is Integrative Systemic Therapy, a client-centered framework that blends evidence-based practices to support individuals, couples, and families. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, I focus on your unique needs and cultural context. Together, we’ll explore what’s not working in your life or relationships and develop personalized strategies to help you achieve the outcomes you desire.

I use Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), an evidence-based model designed to treat adolescent depression by fostering secure relationships between adolescents and their parents. ABFT helps teens regulate emotional distress and develop autonomy. Additionally, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to support parents in managing stress and self-blame while guiding them in emotion coaching with their adolescents.

The attachment between the caregivers and the child is crucial for adolescent development, particularly for adolescents with depression or anxiety. Adolescents are exploring their self-identity, searching for sense of belong and autonomy while experiencing significant developmental changes. I empower parents to stay engaged in their adolescent's life by helping them building connections with their child. I collaborate with parents to ensure their adolescents' needs are met in various settings.

The attachment between caregivers and their child is crucial for adolescent development, especially for those struggling with depression. During this time, adolescents are navigating identity, belonging, and autonomy while facing significant changes. I encourage parents to stay connected and build trust with their teens, helping them manage parenting stress and care for their own mental health. This strengthens both the parent-child relationship and the adolescent's emotional well-being.

I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to strengthen your connection, improve communication, and heal past wounds. I begin with a thorough assessment to help each partner recognize their role in the relationship’s challenges. I create an open space for couples to share authentic feelings and reduce conflict. For couples considering separation, I offer discernment counseling to support thoughtful, informed decision-making.

Effective couples therapy should address each partner's needs while unlocking the relationship's full potential. I work with couples facing challenges such as miscommunication, emotional disconnection, infidelity, cultural differences, financial disagreements, parenting conflicts, separation, and divorce. I also specialize in premarital counseling and supporting couples through the transition to parenthood. As an LGBTQ ally, I provide a welcoming, inclusive space for all couples.

Generally speaking, women are socialized to care for others, sometimes at the cost of not recognizing and fulfilling their own needs. The demands of the modern society can be overwhelming and stressful, which lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I empower women to take care of their mental health while maintaining healthy and close relationships with others.

Becoming a mother brings immense joy, yet it also comes with challenges. While caring for a newborn, mothers often feel emotionally and physically exhausted, and may even experience depression. The societal pressures on mothers can be overwhelming, leading to stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I help women prioritize their needs while embracing their new identity as a mother. You deserve inner peace while fully enjoying the rewards of motherhood.

Effective couple therapy should address each partner's needs while unlocking the relationship's full potential. I work with couples facing challenges such as miscommunication, emotional disconnection, infidelity, cultural differences, financial disagreements, parenting conflicts, separation, and divorce. I also specialize in premarital counseling and supporting couples through the transition to parenthood. As an LGBTQ ally, I provide a welcoming, inclusive space for all couples.