Dr. Yishiuan Chin, PhD, NBC-HWC

About

Therapist in Boston, MA. Works with ADHD, Executive functioning and Stress. Sees clients online only. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Stress Management
• Life Coaching
• Life Transitions
• Racial Identity
• School Issues
• Self Esteem

Types of therapy

• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

ADHD, Executive functioning, Stress, Body Image, Education and Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Obesity, Racial Identity, School Issues, Self Esteem, Weight Loss, Women's Issues, Work/school-life balance

Fees

Individual sessions $145; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education & qualifications