Sandra Liu, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sandra!

At Choose Sunshine Therapy, I offer a compassionate space for adults and couples to release emotional burdens, reconnect with themselves, and navigate external life stressors with greater clarity and intention. Together, we will collaborate to rebuild self-awareness and redefine what fulfillment and happiness mean to you.

My focus

I work best with adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in maladaptive patterns, finding it difficult to reset their lives. I provide a compassionate, person-centered approach to help build insight, improve communication, and reconnect with the parts of the self that need healing and attention.

My approach

My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each individual's unique narrative. I create a safe, unjudgmental space where clients can explore their past and present experiences while integrating evidence-based approaches to support lasting change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm and collaborative with gentle honesty when necessary to support personal growth. I strive to create a space where clients feel both understood and challenged to identify complex emotions and unhealthy communication patterns.

My journey to mental healthcare

A quote that sums my experiences that inspired me to become a provider and the reasons I stay passionate: To the heart in you, don't be afraid to feel. To the sun in you, don't be afraid to shine. To the love in you, don't be afraid to heal. To the ocean in you, don't be afraid to rage. To the silence in you, don't be afraid to break.

Our first session

Your first session with me is a chance for me to learn about your challenges, goals, background, and anything that you feel comfortable sharing. By the end, you can expect a clearer sense of my therapeutic approach and how we might work together to establish or reach your goals.

I identify as...

Cis, Female
Asian
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English, Chinese

Education

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sandra Liu