About Me
Hi there,
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I’m Elsa (she/her). I’m a second generation (first generation of my family born in the US) Taiwanese-American. I was born and raised in North Texas but have had the privilege of living briefly in California and Illinois. I’ve learned a lot through my time spent with so many people from different walks of life, and it has taught me to see the world with an open and accepting mind. Trauma work is my first love, but my personal experiences make me passionate about helping those with ethnic minority identities and collectivistic cultures navigate life. Mostly, I really love helping anyone create the balance in their life that they're looking for.
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I've worked in a variety of settings from nonprofits to doctors' offices, and very little fazes me. Nothing is taboo to talk about in my therapy office!
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I’m also:
a wife, mom, sister, friend, and dog parent. I love enjoying the fall weather (The cool air! The smells! Football!), trying new foods, slowly working through my stack of unread books, and annoying my family with cuddles. In my free time I like to sleep. Just being real.
License & Education
Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (#78582)
Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling - Dallas Theological Seminary, 2017
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior - University of California, Irvine, 2010
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Experience & Training
7 years of counseling experience
EMDR-Trained
IFS (Internal Family Systems) Informed
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Specialties
Specializing in but not limited to:
Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Difficulties with Self-Esteem
PTSD
Complex PTSD
School Issues
Stress Management
ADHD
Spirituality
*LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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