Gwendolyn Chen, MFT Intern

People are my passion. I love meeting people, learning about them, and listening to their stories, especially about their relationships. Whether it’s with our family, friends, or spouses, how we speak and interact in our relationships defines us. Relationships shape our lives, influence the paths we take, and affect our other connections both directly and indirectly.

Consequently, relationship systems are one the most complex to navigate. All our life events and milestones, even the joyous ones, cause disruptions, invoke anxieties, or at the very least, produce major changes. Whether the events have long term effect on us, we are in control of these situations, or we are aware of how our minds are processing these changes, there are consequences that we need to manage, especially the emotional ones. These feelings are difficult to steer and become even more challenging in the context of a couple or family, where more than one set of emotions are involved.

However, no one has to take this journey of self discovery alone. I would cherish the chance, and be honored, to help people conquer their fears, accept and love themselves, and thrive in joyful and meaningful relationships. Let us do it together.