My mission as a therapist is to help each client fulfill their emotional and social needs by building a unique therapeutic relationship based on empathy, understanding and trust. We all face challenges in our lives, whether due to loss of loved ones, family and work related stress or in our relationships with others. To meet these challenges, I provide an environment of emotional safety and respect, where you will be actively involved in clarifying your needs and goals and taking the insight and skills we develop together into your daily life.

My therapy style is trauma-informed and person-centered at heart with true genuineness, empathy and unconditional positive regard for individuals, families and couples. I believe the core of human existence is relational and we thrive with positive connection in a validating environment. My goal as your therapist is to meet you where you are at in your process of change and offer guidance as sessions progress. I also tend to be a direct communicator and will use this to aide you in achieving your therapeutic goals all while utilizing a little humor. I am a systemic therapist and use a biopsychosocial perspective.

We all experience times in our lives where we encounter hardship, confusion and sadness. During these times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed, linger in negative patterns and question the bigger meaning of our lives. Additionally, growing up and in this increasingly hectic world requires each of us to adopt certain coping strategies that may no longer be serving us; from limiting beliefs about ourselves and our potential to outdated messages that may have clouded our internal vision. Learning new ways to understand ourselves by getting in touch with our deeper parts and feelings can offer new pathways toward healing and growth.

Please come exactly as you are. Whether you are new to therapy or have spent years working through various challenges, I invite you to come exactly as you are in this moment. We cannot move towards healing and change until we are permitted to be seen and heard as we are right now. I am committed to creating a warm, inviting, and non-judgmental space where you may feel safe to explore who you are now and who you wish to become. I also strongly value recognizing a person's position within the context of broader systems: family, culture, community, history and incorporate these elements when exploring one’s identity.

I see you. On the outside you appear to have it all together and you're proud of your accomplishments. On the inside, you feel shattered and unsatisfied with your relationships. You feel all the pressures of womanhood, but you're unsure if your problems warrant seeking help. Your pain is real and you deserve a space to sort things out. I can help you take transformative action. It's time to invest in yourself.

We are excited to announce that we have added Hailey Christensen, Clinical Intern, to our Integrative Wellness practice. As of 3/1/20, she is offering individual therapy at reduced rates (sliding scale) to better meet the needs of our clients and to support our growing practice. We are also now offering Neurofeedback services in addition to psychotherapy, counseling and wellness coaching. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about us and the benefits of psychotherapy, counseling, wellness coaching, and Neurofeedback.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families of all cultural identities. I I draw from a variety of perspectives to inform how I work with clients, and I adjust my approach based on the needs and goals of each client. I often work with clients suffering from mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. I also support clients around issues including life transitions, difficulties in the family system, loss and grief, gender-based issues, and traumatic experiences. However, I can support a wide range of psychological challenges, including ones not listed here, so please call with any questions.

I currently have had to pause on accepting new patients. I will update my profile when that changes. Everyone experiences difficult times in their lives. Whether it's struggling with a difficult relationship, work or school, anxiety, depression, or problems in your family or social life, you're making an effort now to change. We will work together on ways to resolve the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that have prevented you from being who you want and attaining the things in life you really want for yourself. I offer a warm, safe, and confidential setting where we determine what your therapy needs are and how to achieve them.

Erjing Cui, MA, LMHC, specializes in working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, trauma, and culturally diverse populations. She has been trained in exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) from McLean Hospital, a psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School; Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) from the Trauma Center, founded by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk; In the past, she also completed a year-long training from Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society and Institute in Seattle and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 1 Training by co-founder Dr. Robert Elliott.

Loneliness and isolation are difficult to work through on our own. We may feel overwhelmed by depression and anxiety and have difficulty finding meaning. We can feel chased by persistent feelings of dissatisfaction, grief, or loss, and question our self-worth. It may feel increasingly difficult to "hold it together for" others in our lives. Even though we need help, we may feel skeptical about whether therapy is for us.

Sometimes in life we get stuck, and try as we might, our effort to un-stick is just so much wheel- spinning: no matter what we do, we remain in that rut, watching it deepen every time we accelerate. The rut might be caused by something small or by something very large. It can feel familiar, or be brand new, never experienced before. Sometimes it causes a subtle disturbance, a loss of harmony and balance. Sometimes it results in more pronounced symptoms: depression or anxiety or a change in our ability to constructively handle emotions like anger.

I have been counseling since 1981 and opened my private practice in 1988. I have expertise in working with individuals around their history of sexual victimization, people healing from trauma and LGBTQ life issues. I also specialize in working with couples whether poly, open, heterosexual and/or gay. Included within my expertise is the breadth of issues surrounding sexuality and attachment. I also specialize in helping people become aware of and channel their emotions in a healthy way. Moreover, people who are grappling with existential issues, developmental transitions or life changes find meaning in working with me as well.

Secure and confidential online supportive care from your place of comfort and safety. Process your life story and welcome your authentic self; Shift perspectives and learn new ways to be resilient and motivated through your healing journey. This practice currently welcomes those with personal trauma. Influenced by decades of therapeutic training and personally living through disability diagnosis. Together we can consider disruptions in cognition, emotions, and vocation caused by disability and other PTSD sources.

I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to providing collaborative, empathetic, client-centered care. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate space for exploration and here-and-now processing to improve one’s quality of life. While historically the field of psychology has embraced a disease model that emphasizes pathology and deficits, I emphasize a “strength-based” approach. In addition to symptom reduction, I am equally invested in building resilience, identifying and promoting strengths, and improving psychological well-being and values-congruent living.

Life is full of challenges and sometimes we just get stuck. Most of all, I want to help you feel better and enjoy life. My work with you is about finding a way to get unstuck and move forward. My goal is to help you work through challenges, find the meaning in life again, and ultimately, live life to its fullest! My approach is to connect with you in a way that allows you to freely discuss your challenges and struggles so that I can offer insight, suggestions, and resources that are uniquely helpful to you.

My therapeutic practice focuses on helping people from all walks address a wide range of issues including adult ADHD, grief and loss, relationship struggles, depression, and recovery from past trauma and heartache. I have extensive experience working with youth and families and have had considerable success working with young and middle aged adults. My work with individuals involves facilitating awareness and insight on how the influences of the past impacts present behavioral, emotional, and cognitive patterns. I focus on interpersonal dynamics, attachment issues, and the function of one's personality type/relational style as it relates to the issues presented.

Currently doing teletherapy. Your needs and story are unique and your therapy should be too. Together we can find the right kind of therapy for you, to help you thrive rather than just get by. Whether you’re suffering deeply, experiencing relationship conflict, confused about who you are and how to be true to yourself, unable to connect with others, or bored and uninspired, I’d like to hear your story and help you write the next chapters of your story so that you can have your best life. I want you to feel heard and seen, to be free of anxiety, trauma, unhealthy relationships, emotional pain, or an unfulfilling work/ school life.

You don’t have to have it all figured out already. It is through living our life that we stumble upon our calling. You must value the process the whole way there. You can’t get somewhere else without experiencing the parts in the middle. You have the power to transform and change the trajectory of your life. We consciously bookmark pages in our lives that we refuse to forget. These hedged pages become a cornerstone for further inquiry.

I believe that in therapy, we use the relationship between client and therapist to address the challenges you bring to our sessions. This involves telling your story and relating it back to the context of the therapeutic relationship. It is within these relational patterns that develop in the counseling relationship that allow you to gain a better awareness of yourself and greater insight into the nature of your challenges. Together, we process those challenges in session, through story and relationship, to provide you with the tools to prosper outside of session.

I believe healing happens in and through relationship, which is increasingly backed by current neuroscience. As a result, I place the utmost importance on making sure the client feels safe, seen, heard, and known within the counseling space. Raised by two medical professionals, I am infinitely curious about the mind- body connection. I believe the two cannot be fully separated, as healing is a holistic process that involves the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of personhood.