Juiling Chen, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Juiling!

Therapy is a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. I work with children and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions, offering a warm and compassionate space to feel heard and understood. If this feels like the support you’re looking for, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

My focus

You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by experiences from the past. I support children and adults who want to better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and feel more grounded. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s beneath the surface and help you move toward meaningful, lasting change.

My approach

I believe healing comes from gently turning inward and understanding the parts of us that carry pain, fear, or past wounds. Through IFS and EMDR, I help you connect with your inner experiences, process what may still feel unresolved, and move toward healing with compassion. We’ll work at your pace, honoring what feels safe and meaningful to you.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, gentle, and genuine. I listen with curiosity and without judgment, while also offering thoughtful feedback and gentle challenges when helpful. I’ll meet you where you are, ask questions that invite deeper reflection, and create space for you to feel heard, understood, and supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up in Taiwan and building a life in the U.S. taught me how deeply culture, family, and belonging shape us. This journey inspired me to create a space where people feel truly seen and understood. I remain passionate about helping clients heal, reconnect with themselves, and discover the strengths already within them.

My goals for you

We’ll work together to identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you. I’ll help you notice patterns, build on your strengths, and recognize progress along the way. As you grow and your needs change, we’ll revisit your goals together, celebrating progress while adjusting our focus to support where you are.

Our first session

Our first session is about getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s been happening, what you hope to gain, and what support feels right for you. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable and use this time to begin building a safe, trusting connection.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Expressive Arts

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Sandplay

+ 8 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
BHS EAP

+ 23 more

Languages spoken

English, Chinese

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Southern University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Juiling Chen