Qian Zhang, LCSW

Navigating relationships is complicated and challenging. We often find ourselves entangled in various dynamics—breakups, marriage tensions, family conflicts, and workplace dilemmas. These encounters can evoke a spectrum of emotions: depression, anxiety, and stress, manifesting also as insomnia, rumination, and physical discomfort.

Our self-relationship lays the groundwork for how we engage with others. Sadly, we often feel lonely and isolated in our own world. Finding meaning and a way out of the emptiness becomes a challenge. Struggles like fear of conflicts, discomfort with confrontation, self-doubt, and the compulsion to please others point to an unsteady self-relationship.

I begin by using our therapeutic connection to guide you in exploring your challenges. I create a space for reflective thoughts and emotions, fostering a deeper understanding of your diverse range of experiences through meaningful conversations. Ultimately, it will lead to growth, healing, and a sense of calmness.

你好，我是Qian。我从没想过原来我的名字在英语语系下这么难发音，我曾经被叫过“Kian”, “Tian”, 或者“Quan”。在这些发音符号下，大家一定不会想到她对应的汉字是“茜”。我曾经问过我爸为什么要给我起这个名字，我爸说：“茜是一种草，‘野火烧不尽，春风吹又生’，我希望你能有小草这样顽强的生命力。” 我总会在第一次和来访者会面的时候问他们的中文名字怎么写，因为我想透过汉字看到名字背后的含义，看到个体的独特性。
当你看到这些文字的时候，我们至少有一个共性：认识汉字。我们或许还有很多共性以及差异性，这些共性和差异性将会是心理咨询的载体，我的心理咨询理论方法和思考将会是工具，帮助我们探索你每一段独特的人生经历。
我常听到别人说：“这件事都发生了，就这样吧”。 在心理咨询的过程中，我们会一遍又一遍回顾这些过去的经历，它可以是我们焦虑抑郁的情绪经历，也可以是一个事件，或者是一段思绪。 在回顾和探讨的过程中，我们对自己的经历有了更深的理解，更大的接受度，我们随之对这些经历的主人——我们自己，也有了更多更深的了解，也更加接纳热爱自己， 这就像丰满了羽翼的鸟，能飞得更高更远。