LPC, 7 years of experience
Hello, I am glad that you stopped by! I am Alice (XiaoRan), Zhao. As an Asian woman and immigrant, I bring a unique perspective to my clients. I have personally dealt with challenges and barriers to adjusting to different cultures, identities, and societal expectations. I provide a safe and healing space for you to work on frightening and stressful experiences that happened to you, whether that can be traumatic events or discriminations that you encountered in your life. It is common to experience side effects of trauma where it feels like you have a lot of negative thoughts, difficult emotions, and physical responses. Trauma can be hard to articulate with words and difficult to describe the memories related to them. In therapy, we can use Brainspotting to process these stressful experiences and symptoms without talking too much about them. If you are an international student, first-generation immigrant, or international worker. I understand that there are many challenges that we face here in the United States. Such as dealing with the USCIS with different types of visas, getting assimilated with a different culture, and learning a different language. As a counselor, I am not only dedicated to empowering individuals but also to bringing hope to their journey to recovery.
In the first session, clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment where they can openly discuss their concerns. I will conduct a thorough assessment to understand their needs and begin to develop a personalized treatment plan. The goal is to establish a strong therapeutic alliance and set the foundation for future sessions.
My greatest strengths as a provider include my empathy, my ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients, and my extensive knowledge and experience with various therapeutic methods. I am dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
I am best positioned to serve individuals dealing with Anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD, those struggling with ADHD, and families experiencing conflict. My expertise and empathetic approach make me an ideal provider for those seeking to overcome emotional challenges and improve their overall well-being.
I have extensive experience with Brainspotting, a therapeutic method that helps clients access, process, and overcome trauma and emotional pain. In my practice, I use Brainspotting to help clients focus on specific eye positions which stimulate deep processing and healing. This method has proven effective for those dealing with trauma, PTSD, and other emotional difficulties.