Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

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Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

12822 SE 32nd St 2nd Fl. Bellevue, WA 98005

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Are you feeling disconnected or stuck in recurring conflict with your loved one? If you’re seeking couples therapy or marriage counseling to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen your relationship, support is available. As a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I provide practical, research-based tools to help couples strengthen their relationship, heal from past hurts, improve communication, and reconnect with your partner. Lasting change is possible when both partners are committed to growing together. I offer practical tools and a clear roadmap to support meaningful progress in your relationship.

With 25 years of experience, I work with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty in couples therapy. As a bilingual therapist, I work with many interracial and cross-cultural couples. My background in teaching and clinical supervision further enhances my effectiveness as a clinician.

Relationships are at the heart of our well-being, which makes them worth the care and effort they deserve. As a bilingual and bicultural counselor, I understand the unique challenges that can arise in cross-cultural relationships—and the importance of feeling truly seen and understood. I am passionate about supporting healthier and stronger relationships.

Call or Email Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (425) 230-4425

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12822 SE 32nd St

2nd Fl.

Bellevue, WA 98005 map

(425) 230-4425

Dallas, TX 75252

My website

I offer therapy sessions both in-person (in Washington state) and online (Washington, Oregon, Texas and Connecticut).

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Infidelity and Relationship Issues

$220 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Hi, I'm Dr Ching Ching Ruan. LMFT. Bilingual in Mandarin. I'm committed to helping you gain clarity about yourself and your relationship

Let's Connect (425) 230-4425

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12822 SE 32nd St

2nd Fl.

Bellevue, WA 98005 map

(425) 230-4425

Dallas, TX 75252

My website

I offer therapy sessions both in-person (in Washington state) and online (Washington, Oregon, Texas and Connecticut).

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Infidelity and Relationship Issues

$220 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Hi, I'm Dr Ching Ching Ruan. LMFT. Bilingual in Mandarin. I'm committed to helping you gain clarity about yourself and your relationship

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $220
Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Out of Network

I'm considered an out-of-network provider and can provide a superbill for clients who have out-of-network benefits to help with reimbursement.

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

I'm considered an out-of-network provider and can provide a superbill for clients who have out-of-network benefits to help with reimbursement.

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LF60828735 Ching-Ching Ruan

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 25 years

Attended University of Connecticut, Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy , Graduated 2009

Additional Credentials

Certificate from The Doherty Relationship Institute Certified Discernment Counselor / 2023

Certificate from Gottman Institute 625 / 2026

Certified Gottman therapist. Bilingual (Mandarin and English). AAMFT Clinical Fellow & AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Dr Ruan is licensed to practice in CT, WA, OR and TX.

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

Certified Gottman therapist. Bilingual (Mandarin and English). AAMFT Clinical Fellow & AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Dr Ruan is licensed to practice in CT, WA, OR and TX.

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Infidelity
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I work with clients who desire to have healthy and effective communication and intimate relationship with their partner (spouse). Every intimate relationship is different as one size doesn't fit all. Therefore, I offer pre-marital, Discernment, and Gottman Method to help you find the right framework to best address the issues. My passion is to help people build meaning connections with loved ones.

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

8 Endorsements

Sam Louie

Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT

Dr. Ruan is an articulate, well-versed psychologist and professor of clinical psychology especially when it comes to cultural awareness and integrating it therapeutic settings. Her understanding of how the family and cultural system impacts the individual...

Monique West

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Ching Ching is not only highly knowledgeable, she offers the right amount of clinical challenge and nudge forward for change, balanced with offering a safe and warm place to feel healed and held! Highly recommended!

Elissa Lin Rathe

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD

Dr. Ruan is a passionate and compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist. She is attentive to her clients and looks out for the best of her clients in a holistic way, addressing every aspect of the person. One would be in good hands with Dr. Ruan.

Michael Yu

Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, CMHS, EMMHS, CIMC

Karen Fleming-Sherman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSN, LMFT

Sonya Cook

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Wellsprings Counseling Center, LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, MBA, CEC

Jennifer Branstetter

Licensed Independent Social Worker , LCSW, LISW-S

Ching-Ching is a kind and compassionate therapist, well-trained in the highly respected Gottman relationship therapy, and is passionate about helping her clients get relief. I admire that she is always challenging herself to be a more effective therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

Mandarin ,

Taiwanese

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

Mandarin ,

Taiwanese

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Coaching
Discernment Counseling
Family / Marital
Family of Origin (Bowenian Family Systems)
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy

I used Gottman Method to assess the couple's relationship and develop goals and treatment plans based on the assessment results. Discernment counseling is the specific and short-term approach to work with couples on the brink of divorce. Self-differentiation, a Bowenian term, and IFT lens are also employed when working with individuals and families.

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 230-4425

Groups

Gottman Certification Track

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Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Gottman certification track is the final step to work towards becoming a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. For those who are enrolled in the Gottman certification track are the ones who have completed all Gottman's required trainings and are being accepted by The Gottman Institute. The candidate in the certification track is working with a Gottman Master Consultant to hone in Gottman Method skills in working with couples.

Location

17 Northwest Alder Place

Issaquah, WA 98027

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Location

Primary Location

12822 SE 32nd St

2nd Fl.

Bellevue, WA 98005

(425) 230-4425

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Additional Location

Dallas, TX 75252

(425) 230-4425

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I offer therapy sessions both in-person (in Washington state) and online (Washington, Oregon, Texas and Connecticut).

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (425) 230-4425

I offer therapy sessions both in-person (in Washington state) and online (Washington, Oregon, Texas and Connecticut).

Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (425) 230-4425

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