Dr. Ying-An (Erica) Chi

Psychologist (35946); clinical supervisor

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers


I’m a bilingual (Mandarin-speaking) and social justice oriented psychologist who places a high value on the relationship I form with my clients. I prioritize building an authentic connection with you and aim to empower you on your journey through life.

As a Taiwanese immigrant and my own experience as an international student in the U.S., I bring a culturally responsive perspective to my clinical work. I offer a space for you to explore your cultural identities and how they interact with the world, while empowering you to cultivate self-trust and acceptance in who you are.

I received my doctorate from Alliant University and joined Framework after training at several community mental health agencies around Los Angeles County.

Finally, I serve as a clinical supervisor within Framework’s training programs.

普通话:

我是一位精通双语(普通话)且关注社会正义的心理学家,我非常重视与来访者建立的关系。我致力于与您建立真诚的联系,并旨在帮助您在人生旅途中获得力量。

作为一名来自台湾的移民,以及自身在美国留学的生活经历,我将文化敏感性融入到我的临床工作中。我为您提供一个空间,让您探索自己的文化身份以及这些身份如何与世界互动,同时帮助您培养自信和自我接纳。

我获得了Alliant大学的博士学位,并在洛杉矶县多家社区心理健康机构接受培训后加入了Framework。

此外,我还担任Framework培训项目的临床督导

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology; Alliant University

Master of Arts in ClinicalPsychology; Alliant University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Pennsylvania State University


TOP SPECIALTIES:

  • Clients of Chinese descent

  • Multicultural Issues

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self-Esteem

  • Trauma

Expertise:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Body Image Improvement

  • Career Issues

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Life Transitions

  • LGBTQIA+ Issues

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Race & Ethnicity Issues

  • Relationship Issues

  • Religion & Spirituality Issues

  • Stress Management

  • Trauma


THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES:

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Feminist Therapy

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Positive Psychology

  • Relational Therapy

  • Strength Based Therapy

CULTURAL COMPETENCE & SOCIAL JUSTICE:

I'm committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates human diversity. I strive to honor and affirm my clients’ race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities status, religious affiliation, and physical appearance.

I strive to ensure therapy is:

  • Culturally Affirming

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming

  • Neurodiversity Affirming

  • Social Justice Aligned