Grace liu, M.a.
Growth can happen in many different ways. Therapy offers the opportunity to have a supportive environment where you can acknowledge things that you may want to outgrow and explore ways to improve in your life.
Therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative and safe. I hope to build a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, curiosity, and compassion. This allows for the work to be more engaging and open. My approach to therapy is integrative, I utilize relational dynamics and skill-building frameworks to tailor to your unique needs and goals. As a clinician, I value humor, transparency, and honesty. Therapy can serve many purposes, whether you're looking to manage stress, gain deeper insight into yourself, heal from past experiences, or improve your relationships. Whatever the goals may be, I aim to create a warm and nonjudgmental space where we can explore challenges together.
I am currently a fourth-year student receiving my doctorate degree (Psy.D.) from the Wright Institute in Berkeley. My focus area is in health psychology. I have experience working with adolescents, transitional age youth, adults, and older adults. Clinically, I have experience working in inpatient hospitals, community mental health, and school settings. I’ve received training in DBT, CBT, and time limited dynamic therapies. Previously, I’ve done psychological assessments with adults for Autism, ADHD, and other psychological diagnoses.
My hope for my clients is that they walk away from therapy sessions feeling like they have better insight into their lives. This can be so powerful to unpack together, as it allows for people to make changes for themselves and in their relationships. Building up coping through skills and psychoeducation can also create new habits that can be transformative. With this, I hope that my clients feel more confident and comfortable navigating whatever life has to offer.