About Jessica:

Hi! My name is Jessica!

I was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to Vancouver, Canada at the age of 10 with my parents. After graduating high school, I moved back to the other side of the world to attend university in Tokyo. I am now a second year graduate student at the University of Southern California’s Marriage and Family Therapy program, which makes Los Angeles the fourth city I have called home. 

As a first-generation immigrant, I have personally experienced the challenges of adapting to a new culture, learning a new language, and navigating the complexities of fitting in. I understand how these experiences can evoke emotions like confusion, isolation, anxiety, and more. Being caught between two worlds, I too have felt torn and out of balance. I have also witnessed how language barriers and acculturation levels can impact relationships with family members and hinder the formation of deep connections one may desire. Through my own journey of searching for a therapist and navigating the world as an Asian immigrant, I have learned firsthand the importance of mental health support and the transformative power of therapy. Knowing the challenges and experiences I had are not unique to me but are shared by many Asian Americans, Asians, and folks from other multicultural communities, I have become deeply inspired and committed to provide healing, growth, and support while challenging the stigma of mental health in our communities. 

My past involvement in working with children on the autism spectrum and providing support for their families has also informed my dedication to serving Asian American, Asian, and multicultural communities. With experiences gained in Taiwan and Canada, where I worked primarily with immigrant families, I have witnessed the pressing need for accessible and culturally attuned services. These encounters have motivated me to bridge this gap and make a tangible impact. By offering guidance and support to individuals and families navigating the complex journey of immigrating to a new country, I aim to create meaningful changes and help improve access to services for all. It is my heartfelt desire not only to help but also to contribute and strengthen the very community that has shaped me into the person I am today.

I strongly believe that every person has the natural ability to grow and heal. My approach centers around helping clients discover their inner strengths by connecting with their authentic selves. It is my priority to provide a nurturing and safe environment for self-exploration and empowerment through navigating one’s thoughts, emotions, and experiences to discover one’s inner balance. We will collaborate with each other to identify your challenges, goals, and unique strengths, conquer obstacles to develop a deeper connection with yourself and those around you, and work towards accomplishing the aspirations you hold for your life. 

During my free time, I enjoy people-watching at local cafes, immersing myself in nature to disconnect from the busyness of daily life, and discovering new music and fashion trends from the comfort of my bed. 

If you would be interested in working with me, please reach out to our Care Coordinator team for assistance with next steps. I am honored to be a part of your journey and look forward to meeting you!

嗨！我的名字是Jessica。

我在台灣台北出生，10歲時隨著父母移民到加拿大溫哥華。在溫哥華高中畢業後，到東京完成了我的大學學業。洛杉磯是我住過的第四個國家，目前我是南加州大學婚姻及家庭治療系的二年級碩士學生。

生為一個移民，我能夠理解移民所經歷的各種挑戰——適應新的文化、新語言⋯⋯ 面對這些困難可能產生困惑、孤立、和焦慮等等的情緒。我親身經歷過類似的經驗，並獲知許多的亞裔美國人、亞洲人和其他多元文化社群的人也度過這些經歷。我希望能夠提供協助及支持，同時挑戰社會對心理疾病的偏見。

我過去曾在台灣與溫哥華擔任過自閉症兒童治療師，也為客戶的家庭提供幫助。這些經驗加深了我對亞裔美國人、亞洲人和多元文化社群服務的理解，更激勵我幫助客戶找尋資源。我衷心希望不僅能提供幫助我的客戶，並能回饋社會。

我堅信每個人都具備內在的成長和療癒能力。我希望能夠幫助你發現並增強自己內在的力量，一起克服障礙，並與周圍的人建立更深層的關係，進一步實現你對你人生的目標。

如果你想尋求協助，請聯繫我們的護理協調團隊，我們樂意協助你。我非常榮幸能成為你旅程中的一部分，並期待與你的見面！

Jessica Chiu is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Supervised by Asuka Garcia, LCSW 104455