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Moving from Taiwan to the U.S. with 10+ years of practice in helping professional, I’ve learned that in a shifting world, healing begins when we find a place to settle within ourselves. My clients often carry the invisible weight of the Asian immigrant journey—navigating traumas, family expectations, and the exhaustion of parenting without a village or tech-industry burnout. Whether you face cross-cultural isolation, "what's next" pressure, or relationship issue, you don’t have to carry this alone. I invite you into a space where you can be yourself. Together, we turn life’s challenges and strains into a foundation of resilience.
My approach integrates Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and CBT. Rather than standard answers, I offer space to tend to life's pressures while exploring your deeper story. We heal hidden scars and restore the inner strength dimmed by the past. By uncovering the beliefs guiding you, we cultivate honest self-care. I walk beside you as you find your own answers.
We often live for others, losing our true voices to the heavy "shoulds" of life. I invite you to wonder: What am I experiencing now? What does my heart truly need? Therapy is an awakening to your potential and a chance to choose a new path at life's crossroads. You don't have to walk this alone; I'm here to support you in finding balance and inner peace.
Call or Pei-Ru Liao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (425) 215-1328

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Acorns Counseling

Lynnwood, WA 98087

(425) 215-1328

Seattle, WA 98125

My website
Telehealth session available!
I specialize in Depression, Mood Disorders and Grief 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (425) 215-1328
Photo of Pei-Ru Liao, Counselor, LMHC, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Acorns Counseling

Lynnwood, WA 98087

(425) 215-1328

Seattle, WA 98125

My website
Telehealth session available!
I specialize in Depression, Mood Disorders and Grief 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $190

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna EAP
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • LifeWise
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
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Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (425) 215-1328

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / 61120425 Pei-Ru Liao
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended City University of Seattle
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Counseling Association 6431533 / 2017
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MA, LMHC in WA. Formerly a Social Worker in Taiwan, I offer expert cross-cultural care. I integrate CBT, EMDR, and Psychodynamic tools within a person-centered framework. My diverse clinical background ensures professional, evidence-based support tailored to your unique story.
Photo of Pei-Ru Liao, Counselor, LMHC, MA
Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 215-1328
"
MA, LMHC in WA. Formerly a Social Worker in Taiwan, I offer expert cross-cultural care. I integrate CBT, EMDR, and Psychodynamic tools within a person-centered framework. My diverse clinical background ensures professional, evidence-based support tailored to your unique story.
Photo of Pei-Ru Liao, Counselor, LMHC, MA
Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 215-1328

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Grief

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (425) 215-1328
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Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (425) 215-1328

Endorsement

Wan-Ting Hsieh
Wan-Ting Hsieh
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Pei-Ru creates a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Pei-Ru's compassion and calm presence help clients open up and feel supported. I highly recommend Pei-Ru as a caring and trustworthy therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Pacific Islander

I also speak

Mandarin

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Pacific Islander

I also speak

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gestalt
  • Person-Centered
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Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (425) 215-1328
Photo of Pei-Ru Liao, Counselor, LMHC, MA
Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (425) 215-1328

Location

Primary Location

Acorns Counseling

Lynnwood, WA 98087

(425) 215-1328

Additional Location

Seattle, WA 98125

(425) 215-1328
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Telehealth session available!
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Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (425) 215-1328
"
Telehealth session available!
Photo of Pei-Ru Liao, Counselor, LMHC, MA
Pei-Ru Liao
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (425) 215-1328