All about me

Hi, I’m Yao-Szu Tsou, Carolyn (she/her), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a first-generation Taiwanese American, I understand the unique challenges of navigating multiple cultures. I live in the Bay Area with my spouse and two children, and I’m fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English, allowing me to connect deeply with clients from diverse backgrounds.

My Journey

Growing up in Taiwan, I wasn’t always sure of my path. But when I pursued Clinical Psychology, I found my passion for supporting others. This led me to a fulfilling career, first in university counseling centers, then community mental health, where I’ve helped people from all walks of life overcome challenges.

After moving to the U.S. in 2004, I completed my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and spent 15 years working in community mental health and substance use programs.

Specialties

I specialize in helping adults through life transitions—whether you’re exploring new career paths, navigating parenting challenges, or working through self-identity issues. I also focus on mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders.

A big part of my practice involves working with Asian Americans, recent immigrants, and Mandarin-speaking individuals struggling with acculturation, identity, and family dynamics. I also love supporting college, graduate, and PhD students who are juggling academic stress and future aspirations.

My Approach

With more than 20 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, Person-Centered approach. My calm, culturally aware presence makes it easy for clients to open up, especially those who may feel caught between cultural expectations or face communication barriers within their families. I’ve worked extensively with international students, immigrants, and those navigating the complex dance of family dynamics across generations.

As a parent myself, I understand the daily pressures of balancing personal, professional, and family life. I practice Internal Family Systems (IFS) both in my life and in my work, which has helped me—and my clients—develop a deeper sense of peace and clarity.

My Modality

I use the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to guide my therapeutic approach. This non-judgmental and non-pathologizing model is about embracing all parts of ourselves. Inspired by the belief that we all have the capacity to heal, I help my clients find calmness, compassion, and courage within, so they can face life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Change is not only possible—it’s within your reach.

License & Qualifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #86019

Certified in EMDR (2022~2024)

Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) level 3 therapist (Current)

Provide individual therapy and trauma work

Speak fluently in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.

鄒瑤思 Carolyn, LMFT 家族與婚姻治療師

我是第一代在美國的台灣人，和我的先生以及兩個孩子住在灣區。我會說中文、台語和英語。

我的旅程

在臺灣出生和長大，我以前對自己的認識、感受及未來要做甚麼並不清楚。直到大學學習臨床心理學，我才開始認識自己，並意識到我喜歡傾聽他人並與人們建立更深層次的交流。大學畢業後，我在大學的學生諮商中心工作了很多年，幫助大學生和研究生探索生涯發展、人際困難、拖延症、完美主義和自我認同等問題。

2004年，我來到美國，完成了心理諮商碩士學位，並在社區心理健康和酒癮藥癮中心工作了15年。我尊重關懷各類族群以及家庭，致力於為他們帶來安慰和支持，同時堅信「每個人都是自己問題的專家」。

我的專業興趣

在20多年的專業旅程中，我擅長處理成人適應困難、生涯探索、育兒挑戰以及焦慮、憂鬱、創傷後壓力症等心理健康問題。我特別注重幫助那些在文化認同或家庭關係中掙扎的人，為他們提供富有深度和同理心的支持。我深刻理解文化差異、身份認同及家庭壓力的複雜性，並以獨特的文化視角為個案提供貼心的諮商服務。我會說中文、台語和英語，希望讓每位個案能夠在舒適、安全的環境中分享內心感受。

我也對於大學生、研究生和博士生有多年的諮商經驗，幫助他們減輕壓力，克服困難，實現生涯目標。作為一名有兩個孩子的母親，同時兼顧工作與家庭，我也與我的個案經歷共同的掙扎。我經常與個案分享關於實踐內在家庭系統（Internal Family Systems, IFS）育兒和生活方式的經驗，期望我們能夠將最好的自己帶給我們周圍的親人。

我的諮商學派

我採用內在家庭系統（IFS）這種非病理化、非評判性的治療方法，幫助個案找到內心的平靜和力量。

就像IFS創始人Richard Schwartz理查·施瓦茨的同名書籍一樣，

「你就是你在尋找的人」~ IFS中被稱為 「自我」

我們都有自然的治癒能力來治癒自己

每個人都擁有內在的治癒能力

只要我們願意深入傾聽自己

就能在生活的各個面向中找到平衡和快樂

改變是可能的

我們是可以有選擇的

無論您是在面對人生的轉折點，還是尋求自我提升，

我將以豐富的經驗和溫暖的關懷，幫助您實現內心的改變與成長。

改變是可能的，透過我們一起同行，您將找到最好的自己。

執照與資格

美國加州家族與婚姻治療執照(License Marriage and Family Therapist 86019)

眼動減敏與歷程更新治療認證(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) (2022~2024)

內在家庭系統(Internal Family Systems) 最高階Level 3 認證治療師 (Current)

提供個別諮商及創傷治療

提供中文、台語和英語諮商

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