Meet Fiona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I have been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. I am passionate in enhancing clients self care, self esteem, and self motivation, by using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. I believe in empowering individuals to identify and achieve their goals. I have a multicultural background and am fluent in English and Chinese, and provided mental health care with diverse populations in Hong Kong, Washington DC, and Portland, OR.
My Expertise
I specialize in working in these areas:
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Depression
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Adjustment (relocation, immigration, life stage transition, fertility and new parenthood, etc.)
My Intervention Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Changing thoughts and behaviors to manage emotions. Applies to depression, anxiety, over-thinking, personalization, etc.
Non Violent Communication
Step by step guidelines to express our feelings, needs, and requests. Applies to communication, setting boundaries, and relationships.
Mindfulness
"Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally,” says Kabat-Zinn.
Applies to retrieving inner strengths, manage anxiety and stress.
Gottman Approach
Strengthen intimacy and closeness with partners, and reframe destructive communication traps.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Cultivating inner wisdom and insights to facilitate potential changes. Applies to enhance self awareness and motivation.
Trauma Informed Treatment
Witness past unresolved business, process feelings, re-write narratives, cultivate self compassion, validation, and connection to promote post traumatic growth.