Hello there!

I am Dora Dui Chen, a bilingual/bi-cultural (Mandarin-Chinese) psychotherapist & clinical consultant, a published book author, and a mental wellness Blogger/YouTuber. 

I specialize in helping adult individuals manage life stress and worries, heal emotional wounds, and find their true selves. I also provide clinical training and consultation services for professionals, organizations, and institutions. 

In addition to my clinical practice, I love writing and speaking about mental wellness. I am the best-selling self-help book author in China on healing attachment trauma in 2018, and the co-author of the clinical training book on crisis intervention in 2020. You can find my publications here.

You can also find me on YouTube channel, where I explore questions on love, marriage, family, emotional struggles, personal growth, and more from a psychological and cultural perspective. My mission is to increase education, understanding, and awareness of mental health in diverse communities.

On a more personal note, I immigrated from China to the U.S. in my early 20s.

Having built my life anew in this country, I understand how scary and lonely it is when facing transitions. Thanks to my support system, I also know how relieved and reassuring it is to have someone there for me.

Outside of work, I enjoy writing. I consider writing as a way to get in touch with and stay faithful to the authentic self.

Meditation has been an essential part of my daily routine. It helps me return to, and remain in, the present moment—to anchor myself in the here and now on purpose, without judgment.

I am a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion. I served as the Co-Chair at API Social Work Council, California Chapter of NASW from 2019 to 2020.