Fiona Chen (she/her)

Techniques I Use

Specialties

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Nonviolent Communication
• Financial Therapy
• Cultural Congruence
• Mindfulness-based

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  Identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. Learning practical skills to reframe thinking and respond differently, individuals can improve how they feel and cope with challenges.

• Nonviolent Communication

  A communication approach that focuses on expressing observations, feelings, needs, and requests without blame or judgment. It helps people build empathy and resolve conflicts.

• Financial Therapy

  Providing emotional support and practical financial guidance to help people understand and improve their relationship with money. It addresses underlying beliefs, stress, and behaviors around finances so individuals can make healthier, more confident financial decisions.

• Cultural Congruence

  Exploring how a person’s cultural background, values, and lived experiences shape their identity, beliefs, and mental health. It helps individuals to build self understanding and resilience by integrating cultural strengths.

• Mindfulness-based

  Focusing on the present moment with openness and without judgment. By increasing awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, it helps reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Issues I Treat