Cindy Chou
Online & In-Person
LMFT
Upland, California
License LMFT# 131364
www.homebodiescounselingco.comAbout Cindy
I am a friend, a sister, and a daughter of immigrants, born and raised in the ‘burbs of LA. I am a firm believer of approaching life with a strong sense of humor and an even stronger cup of boba. In my role as a therapist, I am most motivated by the resiliency of my clients and draw inspiration from my own lived experiences.
Life shouldn’t feel so tough. When challenges arise, my goal is to empower my clients to live more meaningful, present-focused, and value-driven lives. I achieve this by tailoring sessions to meet the unique needs of my clients with the help of evidenced based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and various other modalities.
I have experience working with individuals who live with anxiety, depression, and past trauma, and enjoy helping my clients navigate through the struggles of everyday life. I have worked with people from all walks of life, with the bulk of my experience in community mental health working with at-risk youth.
My clients are welcome as they are, whoever they are. I approach therapy with a collaborative and non-judgmental stance in which clients can be their most true and authentic selves. I will walk with and support my clients in their journey to healing, growth, and to living their best lives.
What's your experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
I was trained heavily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and am currently in the process of obtaining my Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification.
CBT is an evidence-based practice, meaning it's been shown over and over again to be an effective treatment modality. While this doesn't mean that CBT is for EVERYONE, CBT theories can offer great insight into our thoughts, behaviors, and moods, and how each of these impacts one another.
I, personally, enjoy using CBT activities in my sessions and have found them helpful in supporting my clients in reaching their goals.
What's your experience with children or adolescents?
The bulk of my training comes from working with children and adolescents in the foster care system and in community mental health.
In my practice, I take ample time to develop rapport with my young clients to build trust, feelings of safety, and to establish a therapeutic relationship. I do this by employing forms of play and humor in my sessions. In addition, I do my best to meet them where they're at and I take great efforts to try to see the world from their perspective. I have found that when kids' needs are met - when they feel safe and heard, this allows for connection which ultimately allows for healing and growth.
Interested in talking?
(909) 660-3690Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Humanistic
Person-Centered