Hi! I’m Liya. My own experience of finding healing and seeing the growth that can come from that process helped lead me toward counseling. Before becoming a counselor, I spent more than ten years teaching students of different ages in multiple countries. I loved getting to know each person, understanding what they needed, and helping them grow, and counseling gave me a new way to continue doing that. I earned master’s degrees in Counseling and Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary and am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate.
I work with children ages 3 and older, adolescents, adults, and couples. I help clients with concerns including anxiety, ADHD and behavioral challenges, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and stress, and relationship concerns. My background as an educator continues to shape the way I work with children and families, while my interest in attachment and relationships helps me support clients as they better understand themselves and the people who are important to them.
I’m originally from Hubei, China, and came to Texas for work and graduate school. Living and working across cultures has given me an appreciation for the different experiences and perspectives each person brings into counseling. I love traveling and experiencing different cultures and have visited eight countries so far, with more still on my list! Closer to home, I enjoy exploring nature, taking quiet walks, reading, watching movies with family and friends, and spending time with my husband and daughter.
What To Know
Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate – Supervised by Jaime Colatriano
Prepare-Enrich
Ages
- Children (3+)
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples
Cost
Self-Pay 1st and 2nd Session Cost: $105
Self-Pay Subsequent Session Cost: $80
Scope of Practice
- Grief/Loss
- Prepare-Enrich
- Relationship issues (Attachment, Boundary setting, Marriage, Parenting, Friendships)
- Trauma
In-Network Insurance Contracts
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna
Languages:
Chinese
My Counseling Approach
I would describe my counseling style as calm and insightful, and sometimes fun as well. I want our sessions to be a place where you feel warmth and acceptance while also gaining a clearer sense of where you want to go. I see counseling as something we do together. I want to understand your unique story, help you recognize strengths you already have, and encourage you as you work toward healing and growth.
I draw from Attachment Theory, Gestalt Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, adapting our work to your needs and the relationships and experiences that have shaped you. Together, we may explore your emotional world, look at how your past continues to affect your present, strengthen relationships, and develop practical ways to cope with challenges. My hope is that counseling helps you make peace with what has come before, engage more fully with your life now, and move toward the future with greater direction and hope.
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