New to Grow
Chang "Raphael" Liu possesses over six years of dedicated experience supporting individuals navigating complex mental health challenges. He employs a holistic, trauma-informed approach, recognizing the profound impact past experiences have on present well-being. Raphael specializes in helping clients effectively manage symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Furthermore, he has extensive expertise in addressing the unique developmental struggles faced by adolescents, offering targeted strategies for identity formation, peer pressure, and navigating familial transitions. His practice is focused on empowering clients toward sustainable healing and self-discovery.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first few sessions, we will focus on mutually getting acquainted and establishing clear therapeutic expectations. This foundational work ensures we create a consistent, safe, and deeply supportive environment where trust and open communication can flourish right from the start.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I hope Haven on the Rock becomes a constant safe harbor for you, a place of refuge as you weather every storm.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
It is a privilege to walk beside you with compassion, respect, and steady support. Whether you are seeking relief from a difficult situation or ready to embrace meaningful change, we are honored to partner with you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
My ACT practice helps clients build psychological flexibility. I guide them to practice mindfulness and acceptance of difficult internal experiences (thoughts/feelings). By clarifying their core values and committing to action that aligns with those values, they stop fighting their internal world and create a richer, more meaningful life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and resulting behaviors. I use it to teach practical skills, like cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments, to foster immediate symptom relief and lasting change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) primarily to treat severe emotional dysregulation and relationship challenges. My focus is teaching the four core skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I emphasize the dialectic of acceptance and change to help clients build a life worth living.