T Lui
Thanks for being here! My government name is Tianna (they/them), but please feel free to call me T (or Tea!) I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been practicing since 2020. I work with folks across the lifespan, and use a client-centered, relational approach. My belief is that the therapeutic relationship and fit is the most important — no amount of interventions or skills can replace human connection. I utilize a humanistic framework and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, question and promote curiosity, and walk alongside you as we delve deeper into your journey and explore the past and present. I integrate aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and psychodynamic theory as additional therapeutic modalities. I am a first-generation queer immigrant that came to the Bay Area from Hong Kong. I identify as Asian-American/Chinese-American. I hold a cross-cultural lens to my approach. I was raised by a single mother, and have personal lived experience with mental health (anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD are a few). My own journey fuels my work — I hope to be what I once needed, especially as a child.
First session
In our first session, we’ll discuss what brings you in, what goals you have for therapy, and collaborate on what therapy looks like for you!
Strengths
I work with folks across the lifespan, and use a client-centered, relational approach. My belief is that the therapeutic relationship and fit is the most important — no amount of interventions or skills can replace human connection. I hold space for folks to process and discuss stressors that are occurring in their lives, and will absolutely poke and prod with questions if allowed! I utilize a humanistic framework and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, question and promote curiosity, and walk alongside you as we delve deeper into your journey and explore the past and present.
Ideal clients
I primarily work with folks who are exploring culture/identities, immigrants, LGBTQ+, adjustment/life transitions, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, gender transition, social stress, and ADHD. I also work with parents whose children/family members are transgender and/or are beginning their gender transition journey. Exploring the root of thoughts, behaviors, and diving deeper into the self is a journey, and my intention is for it to be a collaborative process every step of the way. You are the expert in your life, and my goal is to support you in whichever way I can.
Treatment methods
Multicultural
Attunement to clients’ backgrounds is of high importance to me - intersectionality tells us a lot about your experience.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I hold the mindset that you are the expert in your experience, and I am here to walk alongside you in your journey.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Holding different cultural lens to experiences - there is no “norm” or one size fits all, especially in our communities.
Location
Virtual sessions