Chien Lin
PhD, MA, LMHCA, LPCA

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  • bilingual in mandarin and english

My Approach

Hi, I'm Chien. I work with people who are navigating the messy, in-between parts of life relationship struggles, family tension, the stress of parenting, career uncertainty, or that heavy fog of anxiety and depression that makes everything harder. Sometimes it's a major life transition; sometimes it's the accumulation of things you've been carrying for a long time. Either way, you don't have to sort through it alone.

My approach is grounded in Reality Therapy, Person-Centered Counseling, and Strengths-Based perspectives. My job is to walk alongside you, help you get honest about what's working and what's not, and figure out what you actually want to do about it. I believe people have more capacity for change than they often give themselves credit for and I take that seriously.

I also bring experience working with individuals and families affected by disability and chronic health conditions. Whether or not that's part of your story, it's shaped how I show up as a therapist. I pay attention to the whole person, not just the presenting problem.

I provide individual Telehealth counseling for adults and young adults throughout Washington and Oregon State. I'm bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English, and you're welcome to use whichever language feels right.

If you are searching for an online therapist in Washington or Oregon State, virtual counseling for anxiety or depression, bilingual Mandarin-speaking therapy, or Telehealth counseling for life transitions and relationships, I would be honored to support you.

I am currently working under a provisional license as I work toward full licensure. If you have any questions or concerns about my clinical work, please reach out to my supervisor listed below.

Kala Lyman, MS, LMHC, LPC, LH60503079.kl@vancouvercounselingassociates.com

I’m a good fit for you if you’re looking for:

  • Counseling for anxiety and depression

  • Relationship and family-of-origin work

  • Support navigating life transitions

  • Work through parenting challenges

  • Support in work and career-related concerns

  • Cultural adjustment and identity exploration

  • Ways to manage disability and chronic health conditions

  • Bilingual counseling (English / Mandarin Chinese)

  • Telehealth therapy in Washington and Oregon

I enjoy working with individuals from all kinds of backgrounds and ability levels, and I’m particularly passionate about serving underserved and multicultural populations.

My Credentials:

I hold a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counselor Education and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, both from Michigan State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from National Taiwan Normal University. I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in Washington, and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) in Oregon.

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Insurances I Accept:

  • Kaiser

  • Providence

  • Cigna

  • Moda

  • Premera

  • Aetna

  • Pacific Source

If your insurance is not listed above you may have out of network benefits available to you. Please reach out to discuss cash pay and out of network benefits that may be available to you.