YiJiun Chen
I integrate CBT, Gestalt, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed methods, weaving them together to meet your unique, individual needs. This deliberate flexibility allows us to move fluidly between structured skill-building—offering you practical tools for daily challenges—and deeper exploration of your emotional patterns and relational dynamics.
I integrate Gestalt, Cognitive, and Psychodynamic therapy to help clients reconnect with the present moment, explore unresolved emotions, and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
By incorporating Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, I bring body-centered, somatic awareness into our sessions to help release the physical tension and emotional blocks that talk therapy alone cannot always reach. By continuously learning advanced modalities and attuning to what resonates most with you in the moment, I fine-tune my skills to help you cultivate profound insight, holistic healing, and meaningful growth.
First session
My goal is always to create a safe, welcoming place for my clients. In our first session, we will begin by exploring what brings you to therapy and your past experience with it. I'll ask thoughtful questions to get to know you, your concerns, your challenges, your strengths, and what you hope to gain from our work together. This is also your time to ask any questions you may have about the process, or anything else that feels important.
Strengths
No one fits into a clinical box, so your therapy shouldn’t either. What makes my practice different is that I bring a flexible approach that works with what is important to you. Think of our sessions as a collaborative conversation where we move at your pace. By weaving together CBT, Gestalt, psychodynamic, and sensorimotor methods, we shift focus fluidly based on what you need each session. Finally, you get a clinician who is deeply committed to growth. I am constantly pursuing advanced training and fine-tuning my skills. Ultimately, my approach stands out because it is fully attuned to you in the present moment. I am here to honor your unique story, sit with you in your truest moments, and help you navigate a clear path back to your own resilience and lightness.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties who is motivated to make meaningful changes in their life. They may be seeking relief from distress, improved coping skills, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I work especially well with individuals who value a safe, supportive environment where they can explore emotional patterns, strengthen resilience, and build authentic connections. Because of my Asian background, I also bring a culturally informed perspective, supporting clients who are navigating cultural identity, intergenerational expectations, or bicultural experiences. Together, we focus on reducing symptoms, fostering emotional regulation, and helping clients reconnect with their inner strengths so they can move toward greater stability, clarity, and well-being.
Treatment methods
Gestalt
Gestalt therapy helps people pay attention to what they are feeling, thinking, and noticing in their bodies right now. Instead of only talking about the past, we focus on what is happening in the present moment. This can make it easier to see patterns that keep showing up in relationships or daily life. In sessions, I may invite clients to: • Notice body sensations, emotions, or thoughts as they arise. • Try simple exercises, like role-playing a conversation or practicing new ways of expressing feelings. • Explore how past experiences may be influencing current choices.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. When we notice unhelpful thought patterns—like self-criticism or worry—we can learn new ways to respond that reduce distress and improve daily life.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy helps people understand how past experiences, especially early relationships, shape the way they feel and act today. By exploring unconscious patterns—like hidden fears, defenses, or repeated relationship struggles—clients gain insight into why certain emotions or behaviors keep showing up. In sessions, this may look like: - Talking through current challenges while noticing links to past experiences. - Exploring recurring themes in relationships, such as trust, boundaries, or self-worth. - Becoming aware of unconscious feelings or beliefs that influence choices. - Using the therapeutic relationship itself as a safe place to practice new ways of relating. This approach is especially helpful for clients who want to understand themselves more deeply, break free from old patterns, and create lasting change in how they connect with others and themselves.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions125-175 Strafford Ave, Wayne, PA 19087, Building 4 Suite 360