- Present moment focus
- Practical goal setting
- Supportive listening
About Jia
Her approach centers on increasing awareness and strengthening connection in the present moment. Sessions aim to help clients name feelings, notice patterns, and try small shifts that make daily life easier. She uses empathy, mindful curiosity, and encouragement to help people discover their strengths.
Jia welcomes adolescents, adults, parents, and couples seeking support for a range of concerns. Common topics she addresses include family conflict, intimacy issues, attention challenges such as ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care questions, and identity concerns.
In sessions she prioritizes listening first and then partnering with clients to set clear, practical goals. Conversations often include exploring past experiences that affect present behavior and trying out new ways of relating to oneself and others. Jia aims to help people leave therapy with tools they can use between sessions.
People who choose her often want a straightforward, compassionate therapist who helps them build awareness and take actionable steps. She encourages clients to notice small progress and to bring both challenges and celebrations to the work.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Jia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on awareness and connection. One approach helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations in the moment so they can respond differently instead of reacting. This kind of work often helps with anxiety, stress, and relationship triggers. Another approach looks at patterns from past relationships and family life that affect current behavior, helping clients understand why they repeat certain cycles and try new ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She invites clients to test strategies in real life and bring back what did and didn’t help, adjusting the plan as they go.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing check-ins from wherever is convenient. It can also let someone choose a shorter phone or video check-in when schedules are tight, or schedule longer sessions for deeper exploration when time allows.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, depression, grief, and intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Jia emphasizes a present-moment, awareness-based approach with empathic listening and mindful curiosity to help clients notice patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor in Texas.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.