Donna Xu
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate - LMFTA
Ailments of the heart are no different to ailments of the body; both bleed just the same. One is seen and one is hidden, but both need treatment. Oftentimes we come to a place in our lives where we feel like there is no door, no way out, and we’re out of options. Life can make us feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and tired of even trying. In these moments, we need someone who can empathize, give us ideas, and help us find a path to walk on that leads to a solution we need. I cater to people from all over the world and walks of life. Whatever the issue is that affects you, let’s go on this journey together.
Over the past 7 years, while working/interning at MHMRABV, MCWC, SBH psychiatric hospital and HGI, I’ve helped clients who’ve struggled through domestic/sexual abuse, PTSD, trauma, drug addictions, depression, anxiety, and familial conflicts, etc. My clients and I have and will work on developing skills that empower their self-agency towards recovery.
I welcome people from all backgrounds and cultures. No importa nuestro origen étnico porque como seres humanos compartimos los mismos sentimientos. 제가 아직 한국어에 능통하지 못하지만, 저는 한 사람의 삶에서 일어날 수 있는 잠재적인 문제들을 공감하고 이해할 수 있는 한국문화의 문화적, 사회적 차이점을 인지하고 있습니다. 私はまだ日本語が流暢ではありませんが、習慣や社会規範を意識できる日本の文化に対して深い理解を持っています。
Skills and Expertise
Adult
Adjustment to College
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Alzheimer's
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Blended Family Issues
Breakups
Bullying
Career Counseling
Caregiver Issues or Stress
college age
codependency
Communication Problems
Control Issues
Couple Counseling
Couples therapy
Depression
expats
Emptiness
Family Conflict
Family of Origin Issues
grief
Guilt
Identity Issues
Life Purpose
Loss
Marital Therapy
Marriage Couseling
Multicultural Concerns
Parenting
Premarital Counseling
Relationship Issues
Single Parenting Issues
Stress
Weight Loss
Women's issue
Treatment Orientation
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative
Gottman Method
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Modality