Angela Liu, Clinical Psychologist

Welcome. I am Dr. Angela Liu, a licensed psychologist in Pasadena, CA. Whether you are feeling pain related to trauma, managing anxiety, moving through a difficult situation, or feeling stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, you do not have to navigate these experiences alone. By understanding how past experiences affect your present, we can explore ways to shift thoughts, habits, and emotional patterns that may be holding you back. Therapy can be the vehicle for making meaningful changes. I incorporate a mind-body psychotherapy approach, somatic Experiencing, in my practice. This intervention helps clients resolve and heal from traumatic experiences as well as to deal better with daily pressures. SE builds on the awareness and understanding of your nervous system states and supports the release of stress responses held in the body. This therapeutic process can help you reconnect to your internal strength, regain more resilience and cultivate a more embodied sense of self and presence.

The way we see the world and ourselves are often shaped by our life experiences. Significant events from our present and past can impact our sense of safety and limit the choices we think we have. If you find yourself feeling stuck or wanting to move beyond familiar patterns, we can explore and nurture new options. Together, we can bring more understanding to painful behaviors, foster healthier and more fulfilling connections with what you want in life.

Therapeutic work requires a safe and confidential environment where you can share your pain and struggles. This space is foundational to the healing process, allowing you to be seen and heard without fear of judgment or criticism. Once that foundation is established, therapy becomes a collaborative journey of exploration where we can support your healing process.