Joy Liao, MS, LPC, DWTF
Joy Liao, MS, LPC, DWTF
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Therapy is a ritual—a remembrance of sorts—to reacquaint us to who we are and who we want to be. How we show up in our relationships with ourselves and others may be short of ideal. If you find yourself blaming, shaming, controlling, and/or escaping in and from relationships and circumstances, welcome to our shared human experience.
Therapy is a ritual—a remembrance of sorts—to reacquaint us to who we are and who we want to be. How we show up in our relationships with ourselves and others may be short of ideal. If you find yourself blaming, shaming, controlling, and/or escaping in and from relationships and circumstances, welcome to our shared human experience.
Joy in Practice is an acknowledgement of the intention, work, and time set aside for this reacquaintance. I believe that it takes continued practice to restore relationships with ourselves and others. Because humans are built for connection, I believe this practice is less effective when pursued alone. In our work together, however hard and complex it might be, my hope is that your experience of restoration deepens your joy.
Joy in Practice is an acknowledgement of the intention, work, and time set aside for this reacquaintance. I believe that it takes continued practice to restore relationships with ourselves and others. Because humans are built for connection, I believe this practice is less effective when pursued alone. In our work together, however hard and complex it might be, my hope is that your experience of restoration deepens your joy.
Credentials
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor #83597 in the state of Texas
- Daring Way™ Trained Facilitator
- Certified Restoration Therapy - Level 2
Education
Education
- MS in Marital and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary’s Graduate School of Psychology
- BA in English from University of Texas at Austin
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
- Wellness Counselor at St. Agnes Academy
- Counselor at non-profit community mental health group practices, including Nick Finnegan Counseling Center and Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center
- Educator at secondary level in Fort Bend ISD
Therapeutic Approach and Orientation
Therapeutic Approach and Orientation
My therapeutic approach is relational, insight-oriented, and action-based. This means that I consider how the relationship between therapist and client can be a reflection of and a tool for building trust and safety in the client's relationship with self and others. With clients, I explore how topics such as shame, vulnerability, courage, and worthiness show up in their lives incorporating psychoeducation as appropriate. My approach develops understanding as well as skills in the client to practice and habituate change.
My therapeutic approach is relational, insight-oriented, and action-based. This means that I consider how the relationship between therapist and client can be a reflection of and a tool for building trust and safety in the client's relationship with self and others. With clients, I explore how topics such as shame, vulnerability, courage, and worthiness show up in their lives incorporating psychoeducation as appropriate. My approach develops understanding as well as skills in the client to practice and habituate change.
In practice, I utilize Restoration Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy models. I draw from Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory, which collectively considers how past formative events and the family of origin inform individual identity and behavior in the present. Additionally, as a Daring Way™ Trained Facilitator, I incorporate into our work Brené Brown's research on shame, courage, and vulnerability.
In practice, I utilize Restoration Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy models. I draw from Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory, which collectively considers how past formative events and the family of origin inform individual identity and behavior in the present. Additionally, as a Daring Way™ Trained Facilitator, I incorporate into our work Brené Brown's research on shame, courage, and vulnerability.
Therapy Focus
Therapy Focus
My private practice work is focused on supporting adults in their 20s and older who are looking to process any of the following life experiences.
My private practice work is focused on supporting adults in their 20s and older who are looking to process any of the following life experiences.
Emotional Difficulties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions/ Adjustment
Relationship and Family Dynamics
- Communication struggles
- Boundary issues
- Over-functioning/ Under-functioning
- Enmeshment and differentiation
- Intergenerational trauma
- Multicultural issues
Work-related Stress
- Imposter Syndrome
- Burnout
- Career change
- Work-life balance
- Graduate school and career juggle
- Self-care practices
Individual Work
- Perfectionism
- Shame
- Self-exploration and development
- Personal identity/ meaning
- Self-acceptance
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