Grace Chan, AMFT, APCC

Sex/Gender: Female
Pronouns: She / Her
Ethnicity: Chinese, Malaysian
Bio

I bring all of my authenticity, intuition, and creativity in me to welcome all of you, from the known and familiar parts to the hidden and unspoken parts, into the brave space we get to create together in therapy.

 

I am a Malaysian-Chinese, Third-Culture Kid/Adult, first-generation immigrant in America, oldest sibling in an interracial and intercultural marriage with another oldest sibling, and a decolonising/reconstructing person of faith. I understand what it’s like to be reduced to simply just one digestible identity, and I see and celebrate the multitudes of layers and stories that live within you.

 

My clients desire to free themselves from being stuck in ‘the middle’ – where you’ve spent your time and energy being the bridge between family members, cultures, and histories. They are exhausted from the weight of constantly supporting others and putting others above their own needs and wants. Their dream is to create a fulfilling interdependence between the people and work they care for and the self they yearn to love.

 

My clients are self-led, curious, and always becoming. They initiate their own growth, delve into self-study, and yearn to live fully and authentically. Their greatest fear is being stuck, unable to expand and grow into the life and self they envision.

 

My approach is grounded, creative, and culturally responsive. It integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), experiential therapy, Brainspotting, and creative arts therapies. Therapy with me is not just about symptom relief; it’s about reclaiming the parts of yourself that were quieted to survive.

 

We explore the impact of generational expectations, internalized perfectionism, and the unspoken rules shaped by colonization and whiteness. Together, we name what’s been inherited, so you can choose what’s worth keeping and what no longer fits. I hope to offer a space where you can shift out of survival mode and move toward a life rooted in self-trust, community, and joy.

 

No two sessions with me are ever the same because you’re not a set of problems to solve, and therapy isn’t a script someone else wrote for your life. Therapy with me is a sacred space to rest from the familial roles, cultural expectations, and passed-down “shoulds” you’ve carried for so long, and gently reconnect with the version of you that feels most true.

 

My joy in this work comes from walking alongside you as you tune into your truest self and embark on the often surprisingly creative adventure of healing the wounded and protective parts within you, so you can be unburdened and fully present with the people you love.

Qualifications
License Number: AMFT 142670; APCC 15142
License State: California
Practice Information
Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes
Types of Insurance Accepted: Cigna, Aetna
Lotus Therapy Fund Provider: Yes
Location
Highland Park, California, United States
Languages
English, Mandarin, Malay
Modalities
Individuals, Families, Couples
Therapy Offered
In Person Therapy, Telehealth/Teletherapy
Types of Therapy
Eclectic / Generalist, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Experiential Therapy, Expressive Arts, Attachment-based/Relational Therapy, Brainspotting
Issues
Anxiety, Women's Issues, Suicidal Ideation, Stress, Self Esteem, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Spirituality, Self-Harming, Relational Concerns, Relationship Issues, Racial Identity, Personal Growth, Life Transitions, Marital Concerns, Family Conflict, Emotion Regulation
Last modified: June 20, 2025

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