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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.

Elsa Yao, therapist, sitting on a blue couch with her head resting on her left hand, smiling.

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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