Locations California Therapists Maggie Liu

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Maggie Liu

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations

California Accepting Online

Updated November 16, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Life transitions
Loss, grief, and bereavement

Relationship issues
Self-esteem
Childhood trauma

Professional statement

Maggie Liu is a licensed therapist based in Southern California, who works with clients online throughout California. Many of her clients are looking to manage anxiety and worry, explore changes and transitions in their lives, improve and strengthen the relationships most important to them, and explore issues around identity.

Maggie’s approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, or understanding the influence of early relationships and experiences on present behavior. Maggie also works to help clients notice their emotions and what is happening in their bodies, and learn to soothe parts of themselves that may need attention.

Maggie’s client’s have described her as supportive and non-judgmental, and have appreciated her thought-provoking questions and attentiveness.

Maggie’s priority in her relationships with clients is to create a safe and respectful environment for clients to come forward with whatever they are experiencing. She brings a deep care and respect to her work, and appreciates getting to know clients in all of their uniqueness and complexity.

Message to clients

As a therapist my priority will be to form a strong, trusting relationship with you and create a space for you to reflect and explore that is safe and free of judgement. I invite you to come to therapy just as you are, and know that you are accepted that way. I use a strength-based and client centered approach to support clients in noticing their triggers, understanding their experience, and shifting things they would like to change in order to experience more fulfilling relationships with themselves and with others. I focus both on helping clients tend to their emotions in the moment, and helping them to explore earlier relationships that have impacted their present functioning.

I believe in honoring my clients' wisdom, and self-determination. I do not believe that I know better than my client what is best for them, but I strive to be more of a guide or facilitator in helping them get more clear about that for themselves. I value integrity, connection, slowing down, and acknowledging cultural and systemic issues that impact our mental health, and these values have informed my work in therapy both as a client, and as a therapist. I believe when we grant ourselves the time and space to get to know ourselves, nourish ourselves, and accept support from others, we are much better equipped to support and be present for others.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Parents

Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Maggie Liu is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $160 (50min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 9am-6pm
Tue 9am-6pm
Wed 9am-6pm
Thu 1pm-6pm
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 8 years

Self-Employed, Psychotherapist and school counselor, 2020 - Present
Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, 2018 - 2021
Homeless Children's Network, Therapist and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, 2016 - 2018
Liberation Institute, Therapist trainee, 2015 - 2016

California Institute of Integral Studies, MA in Counseling Psychology, 2015

Licensure

California: 107487

Languages

English