My name is Rachel, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Originally from Hong Kong, I am multilingual and fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. I am passionate about working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and value providing culturally responsive and inclusive care. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, stress, grief, self-esteem concerns, and academic or employment-related challenges. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build insight, and develop meaningful coping strategies. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, sand tray and sandplay therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Play Therapy with young children. My clinical approach is primarily person-centered and integrative, drawing from Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Art and Music Therapy, and Mindfulness-based practices. I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, supporting healing, growth, and long-term resilience.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is for me to learn and know about you, build rapport, and explore goals together. We will review the confidentiality policy, no-show policy, and service fees. We will also discuss your primary concerns, symptoms, and frequency, conduct a safety check, and explore possible coping strategies together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have found that we are all unique individuals who have similar experiences but unique details in life. Since I began counseling, each modality and approach has its pros and cons; we cannot always rely on one modality or approach to handle every situation. Sometimes, being creative and flexible can help my clients better understand themselves.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have worked in various school districts with diverse populations. I have hosted many workshops on time management, love languages, parenting, motivation and procrastination, imposter syndrome, art therapy, team building, and self-care-related topics. I enjoy working with individuals and their families through different life challenges. I passionately work with members of the following populations: single parents, young children, teenagers, young adults, college students (international students, adult re-entry students), and military families. I would like to help you explore possible ideas and build coping skills to allow you to feel better about yourself and reach your highest potential.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past five years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a powerful, gentle, and focused treatment method to help clients identify, process, and release their emotional/body trauma by working with the deeper sensations that built up through the years, we will follow the tail of the comet to uncover possible ways to heal.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. This is another powerful modality that helps clients to reduce symptoms of trauma by utilizing our eye movements to retrieve our memories, to desensitize and reprocess those traumatic memories and enable our brain to heal with a calmer and saver space to continue our journey.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-focused therapy is one of the great modalities to help clients be more goal-oriented and find possible solutions to their problems.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal family systems (IFS) is an effective and evidence-based psychotherapy. We often react differently in a variety of settings. Clients will learn every part within ourselves, and how those parts (exiles, managers, firefighters) can bring us curiosity, courage, connection, creativity, confidence, and calmness.
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February 7, 2025
Will try the stress relief techniques