Psychotherapy in the U.S.

I am a firm believer in the power of human connection! My practice of psychotherapy focuses on understanding my clients’ unique life experiences, cultural backgrounds, and values, and helping them accomplish their goals using various evidence-based approaches.

If you are experiencing difficulties as a result of mental health issues and /or life challenges,

schedule a free consultation to learn how I might be able to help.

Treatment Modalities:

Psychodynamic
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Attachment Based Family Therapy
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy

Specialties

Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Relationship/Family Conflict
Parenting, & Pregnancy/Prenatal related Concerns
Racial Identity related Issues
Life Transitions
International Students' adjustment

Age: adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, families

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Consultation for Families in Taiwan

"Are my children ready for studying abroad? Am I ready for this? What types of challenges will I/they encounter?

What can I/they do to be more prepared?"

These are common questions families have as they prepare to send their children overseas for a better education. In my role as a consultant, I help families prepare for their adolescents and young adults' journey to the U.S. by getting to know the family's history and concerns and by providing individualized assessment and recommendations.

Specifically, I utilize various assessment tools to understand adolescent and young adults' strengths, personality, coping styles, family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, academic history, and mental health history. Based on the assessment results, a specific list of recommendations will be provided for the families (e.g., the type of college environment that might be a good fit, resources that are potentially need, how to access certain resources in the U.S. etc.).

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Consultation for Host Parents in the U.S.

"What should I do to be a culturally competent host parent? Are there anything that I should know about working with teenaged, Mandarin-speaking international students?"

I help adults in the U.S. to prepare for their transition into life as host parents. Culturally sensitive consultation focusing on actionable strategies is provided for those who are interested and/or plan to host Mandarin-speaking international students.

Topics that are often discussed include, but not limited to, the following:

How to prepare for the day-to-day cultural differences?
How to negotiate boundaries ahead of time (Am I a friend, an acting parent, or a landlord/lady?)
How do I prepare myself mentally as a host parent?
How to manage interpersonal conflict that might arise?
How do I help the students manage their academic and/or mental health issues?

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Consultation for Schools & Educational Agencies in Taiwan and the U.S.

"How could we provide an environment that is sensitive to diversity issues and is conducive to learning for students, especially those who are born and raised outside of the United Stated? What are some specific cultural considerations that should be incorporated into the design of curriculum and support services?"

Helping students navigate academic and personal challenges can be a difficult task. These challenges may be further exacerbated by cultural and linguistic barriers. Research shows that well-designed orientations and trainings, as well as ongoing support could substantially increase the competency and decrease burnout among school administrators, staff, and faculty.

Services for schools in the U.S.:

Orientation and training for staff, administrators, and faculty
Consultation around support services and program that are beneficial for international students
Orientation for international students and parents

Services for educational agencies:

Training for staff and administrators.
Consultation on services for the families and students they serve

Services for schools in Taiwan:

Various types of workshops for parents and students who intend to study abroad (e.g., gun violence in the U.S., drug and alcohol use, how to handle cultural differences, etc.)
Consultation around support services and programs that are beneficial for students and their parent

Fee Structure