About Fang-Yi
Fang-Yi Wu is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with depression, grief, intimacy concerns, eating issues, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue. Fang-Yi speaks English and Mandarin and practices in California as an LMFT.
She keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. Conversations are shaped around what the client needs right now. Fang-Yi listens for patterns in relationships and daily life, then suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How Fang-Yi works
She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. Fang-Yi blends several approaches to fit each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections affect current relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates mindfulness practices to help clients stay grounded and EMDR for those processing traumatic memories. Sessions are designed to feel safe and paced to the client's comfort.
Fang-Yi works with each person to build skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. Parents and caregivers dealing with stress and role demands can explore balance and self-care strategies. With six years of clinical work, she focuses on practical tools alongside deeper healing.
Fang-Yi aims to help people find clearer direction, restore trust in relationships, and feel more capable in daily life.
Fang-Yi lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Fang-Yi works with
The areas below are the ones Fang-Yi selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English, Mandarin |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. This approach helps people notice patterns in closeness, trust, and communication so they can try new ways of relating.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing small, concrete changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps and measurable goals.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time so techniques that help most are emphasized.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Chat or text works well for brief check-ins, updates, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to schedule regular care and to use approaches like CBT exercises, attachment conversations, and mindfulness practices across formats.
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