Sandra Chu, LCSW

she/her

Licensed in CA #26319

Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth

Speaks cantonese

My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and safe therapeutic space that allows for vulnerability, healing, and transformation.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Trauma, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

My Therapy Style

I believe therapy is a journey that can foster healing, change, and personal growth. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and safe therapeutic space that allows for vulnerability, healing, and transformation.

I have over 17 years of clinical experience helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues. I utilize an integrative approach that draws upon evidenced-based modalities which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Psychodynamic approaches.

My Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Education & Training

MSW - Social Work, Columbia University

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

Spending time with family and friends, traveling, hiking, reading, cooking, and trying new recipes.

What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?

Taking daily walks.

Favorite organization/non-profit?

SPCA. I've had many pets throughout my life and I love animals.

How do you recharge?

Spending time outdoors in nature.