To live a fulfilling, joyful life is a universal goal. Yet as we move through life, stress, pain, and loss are often inevitable parts of the journey. Chances are, you have been hurt, felt stuck, or even doubted whether there was still hope for healing and change. You do not have to face it alone. Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or deep-rooted shame and self-blame, every part of your experience is welcome in the therapy room.
Together we will create a safe space where you can bring whatever is on your mind and heart so that we can face it together. In therapy, we may explore past experiences that continue to trouble you today, examine thought and behavioral patterns that contribute to distress, practice body-based exercises to calm your nervous system, and develop practical strategies to enhance your day-to-day well-being. Throughout our work, we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you and interact in a way that allows you to be your authentic self.
yinuo (nora) wang, LMHCA
(she/her)
"The wound is the place where the Light enters you." – Rumi
Areas of focus
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Burnout and fatigue
Multicultural and immigration issues
College students and young adults
Life transitions and adjustments
Relationships and boundaries
Education and training
Master of Philosophy in Education (M.Phil.Ed.) in Professional Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Cognitive Studies, Vanderbilt University
Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (#MC70115454)
My approach to therapy
I work with adults and teens (13+), both in person in Seattle and virtually across Washington. My therapeutic style is rooted in person-centered and strengths-based philosophies. I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and talents, and I tailor my approach to fit each client’s goals and needs. I specialize in mindfulness-based interventions and most typically draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and polyvagal-informed approaches to support nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and self-compassion.
As someone who has navigated anxiety and multicultural experiences firsthand, I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges that can arise from living between cultures. I believe in holistic healing that happens not only within the mind, but also through our bodies, relationships, and environments. I welcome clients from diverse cultural, immigrant, and minority backgrounds, and I am able to provide therapy in both English and Mandarin.
可提供线上/线下中文咨询。
在不同的人生节点，我们总是不可避免地面对挫折、迷茫与悲伤。有时，我们甚至可能会绝望地想，“我还会好起来吗？”在这条路上，你并不孤单。
无论你正在经历的是焦虑、抑郁、创伤、人生巨变，还是长期伴随你的自卑、自责和羞耻感，这些感受都可以被带进心理咨询室，也都值得被认真看见。在这里，我们会一起建立一个安全的空间，让你可以逐渐卸下心防，开始谈论那些困扰你的事。我们可能会一起探索过去的经历如何影响着现在的你，理解那些反复出现的情绪和行为模式，练习一些帮助身体和神经系统放松的方法，也一步一步找到更适合你的应对方式和改变的可能。
我的治疗工作以人本主义、正念（Mindfulness）为基础，主要结合接纳与承诺疗法（ACT）、辩证行为疗法（DBT）、认知行为疗法（CBT）以及多重迷走神经理论（Polyvagal Theory）相关的方法，帮助来访者更好地调节情绪和神经系统、理解和疗愈创伤，并逐渐培养对自己的理解与善意。
作为一个亲身经历过焦虑，也经历过多元文化与跨文化生活的人，我尤其希望支持那些正在与焦虑、抑郁、创伤作斗争，或是在不同文化之间寻找自己的位置、适应新的生活环境的人。如果你曾经觉得自己“不属于任何一个地方”，或者发现自己需要在不同文化、家庭期待和自我认同之间不断寻找平衡，我希望治疗可以成为一个让你真正做自己的空间
