Fang-Yi Wu, LMFT

Fang-Yi Wu is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. She offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Conversations are shaped around each person's needs and goals. With six years of professional experience, Fang-Yi centers sessions on listening first and then building a plan that fits the person sitting across from her. She uses a mix of approaches to address emotional pain, self-esteem, grief, and challenges like compassion fatigue or career stress. The work often moves between talking, skills practice, and short experiential exercises. Her approach emphasizes attachment and relationships, so clients look at patterns that repeat between partners and family members. Cognitive techniques are used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness tools help people calm intense emotions and ground themselves in daily life. Fang-Yi also incorporates trauma-focused care when needed, including EMDR for people processing traumatic memories. She explains options clearly and tailors decisions to each person's comfort level and pace. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and take place from her California practice. She aims to support people through life changes such as loss, caregiver stress, or struggles with identity and purpose. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.