Seattle therapist Xinlei sits by a window with the Fremont canal outside. She supports clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, and immigration issues.

xinlei zhang, LMHCA 

(she/her)

The uncertainties and transitions of life can cause anxiety, stress, and depression. You might be questioning yourself or your place in the world. Therapy is a space where you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover the strengths that have always been within you. My role as a therapist is not to “fix” or “define” your experiences, but to walk alongside you as we explore your emotions, relationships, and the stories that have shaped who you are. As someone who has lived across different cultural contexts and navigated chronic illness and anxiety, I understand that adapting to change, finding belonging, and navigating life's transitions can be both challenging and meaningful.

I value working with people who are curious about themselves and open to exploring what may be beneath the surface of their experiences. I believe that even during challenging seasons of life, there is always room for curiosity, growth, and reconnection with yourself. I will meet you with openness and compassion, honoring where you are while creating space for where you want to go.

My approach to therapy

I work with teenagers (13+) and adults both virtually and in-person. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, and collaborative. I integrate humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and other evidence-informed approaches to support clients in developing greater self-understanding and practical ways of navigating life’s challenges. Together, we will create space to explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and explore meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.

I believe therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, and together we can find what feels most helpful and aligned with your needs, goals, and experiences, including:

·       Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

·       Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

·       Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

·       Somatic-informed approaches

I am able to provide therapy in both English and Mandarin.

我可以提供线上或线下中文心理咨询服务。

人生中会遇到很多的不确定,这些变化往往会给我们带来或多或少的焦虑、压力、愤怒和低落。这时候,你可能会开始怀疑自己,陷入到自我否定中,思考自己在这个世界究竟处于什么位置。外界是瞬息万变的,但心理咨询可以成为一个让你慢下来、重新与自己建立连接,并发现自身力量的空间。

作为一个咨询师,我的角色并不是去“修复”或“定义”你的经历,而是陪伴你一起探索你的情绪、关系,以及那些塑造了今天的你的经历与故事。我自己也曾在不同的文化环境中生活,经历着慢性疾病及焦虑,因此,我深知适应变化、寻找归属感,以及面对人生的转折,既充满挑战,也可以成为认识自己、成长和探索的过程。

我很珍视与那些对自己保持好奇、愿意探索内在经历的人一起工作。我相信,即使在人生较为艰难的阶段,我们依然可以为好奇、成长,以及重新与自己建立连接留出空间。我希望以开放和共情的态度陪伴你,尊重你此刻所处的位置,同时也为你想要走向的方向留出空间。

我的咨询方式以创伤知情、优势取向和合作为基础,并结合人本主义、认知行为、正念以及其他循证疗法,帮助来访者更好地理解自己,并发展应对生活挑战的实际方式。我会根据每个人的情况灵活运用不同的循证方法,包括:认知行为疗法(CBT),接纳与承诺疗法(ACT),正念认知疗法(MBCT),身心取向的方法(Somatic-informed approaches)等。

在咨询中,我们可以一起探索你的经历,理解和发挥你自身的优势,并寻找对你有意义的改变。我会尊重你的节奏,根据你的需要、目标和经历,与你一起寻找最适合的咨询方式。

Areas of focus

Education and training

  • Master of Philosophy in Education in Professional Counseling from University of Pennsylvania

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Psychology from Boston University

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (#MC70118329)

Seattle therapist Xinlei sits on a green couch with a brown textured wall behind her. She supports clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, and immigration issues.

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