About me
My name is Mandy Lin. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I identify as female, use she/her/hers pronouns, an Asian-American, a child of immigrants, and a first-gen student (& first-gen therapy seeker!). I obtained my dual masters degrees in counseling and mental health services and professional counseling from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019. In my personal time, I enjoy cuddling with my dog, getting lost in a thriller, or going down a rabbit hole in superhero lore.
How I practice
I see how early experiences inform the way we react to the world today, to understand where we can begin to create wanted change in the present. With awareness we can begin to interrupt the unwanted patterns and behaviors and begin to respond in ways more aligned to the life you want. I am trained in EMDR, Flash Technique and integrate a variety of evidenced based practices such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to help guide you towards achieving your goals.
My style is direct in a gentle and compassionate manner. I get down to the underlying issues at a pace that is non-debilitating and fosters growth. In the beginning I might listen more and take more time to get to know you. As we develop trust and comfort in the therapeutic relationship, I tend to be more directive and challenging to help you grow in the direction you seek rather than stay in your comfort zone.
Our work ends when you have found the power/clarity you seek and are ready to go live the life you sought therapy for, or due to circumstance such as a change in insurance, life transitions, etc.