Dr. Shengtian Wu

Life doesn't come with a manual (trust me, I've looked). But having someone in your corner who gets it — and gets you — can make all the difference.

I work with folks navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, and life transitions — the stuff that's hard to untangle alone, but makes a lot more sense with the right support. I provide therapy in English, Mandarin, and Korean, and I genuinely love learning about my clients' cultures, languages, and the unique lens they see the world through. If you've ever felt like a therapist didn't quite "get" your background, I'd love the chance to actually get it.

My clinical foundation blends Applied Behavior Analysis with bilingual school psychology, and for the past 5 years I've trained and supervised graduate clinicians across school and clinical settings — so I bring both hands-on experience and a genuine curiosity about what actually helps people change (not just what sounds good in a textbook).

As for how I work: think warm, patient, a little funny when it's welcome, and always nonjudgmental. I'm not here to rush you or hand you generic advice — I'm here to actually listen, ask good questions, and help you build tools that fit your real life. Many clients start noticing meaningful shifts within 4-5 sessions: more control over difficult symptoms, and clarity that actually sticks.

If that sounds like your kind of therapist, I'd love to meet you.

My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. I tailor therapy to each client’s unique goals, experiences, and strengths so that our work feels practical and personally meaningful. I draw from evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral interventions, and other skill-building approaches to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful change.

In our first session, you can expect a supportive and nonjudgmental conversation about what brings you to therapy, what you have been experiencing, and what you hope to work toward. I will take time to understand your concerns, strengths, background, and goals. Together, we will begin identifying what feels most important to address and what needs to be done to help you move forward. My hope is that you leave the first session feeling understood, connected, and more hopeful about the work we can do together in upcoming sessions.