ZHIXIAN "GRACE" REN, PHD, LMFT

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST #149560

Mental Health Therapist

Education
Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from Alliant International University

Languages
English, Mandarin

NEED SUPPORT?

Call our Mental Health Warmline at 1-866-937-9276. A member of our team can answer your questions and guide you to the resource or next step that’s right for you.

ABOUT

I take a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach, grounded in the belief that every person has inherent strengths and the capacity for growth and resilience. I strive to create a supportive, non–judgmental space rooted in cultural humility and genuine curiosity, where clients can explore how their unique personal, relational, and cultural experiences have shaped their lives, discover new perspectives, reconnect with their inner strengths, and create meaningful positive changes.

SPECIALIZES IN:

  • Anxiety & stress disorders
  • Depression & mood disorders
  • Relationship, marriage, & family issues
  • Child, adolescent, & family mental health
  • Personality & emotional regulation

TREATMENT APPROACHES:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Multicultural and Culturally Responsive Therapy
  • Integrative and Eclectic Therapy 
  • Positive Psychology Approaches

Fun Fact about Grace!

You should know that....
I enjoy singing, dancing, exploring creative and artistic activities, traveling, discovering new coffee shops and restaurants, and unwinding with a good movie.
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