She did not know how to articulate it at the time so coped by playing the role of daughter, sister, and student as perfectly as possible.
Coaching & Counseling for high-functioning adults in McKinney, TX; & FL (online)
anxiety • boundary guilt
Somatic therapy & EMDR
Asian American & faith-integrated The Parth Toward Freedom, Joy & Hope
Getting to know Lydia
Growing up in a culture where emotions were not permitted much less discussed, Lydia felt something was missing. Everything appeared okay on the outside but on the inside, sh
e knew she was losing her sense of self. By eventually finding the words to identify her feelings, Lydia was able to start the path towards freedom. Lydia completed a master’s degree in cognitive neuroscience and nearly entered a PHD program in the same field while living in Beijing. When she moved to Dallas, her path was redirected to pursuing biblical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. Her time in the program quickly confirmed a deep seeded passion to become a counselor. Working directly with people aligned much closer to her goals and desires than working in a lab and analyzing data. Helping Clients Discover the Best Version of Themselves
It is important for Lydia to create a safe place for her clients to pause and reflect on circumstances, patterns and motivations in their lives. She thinks of therapy as a client’s opportunity to be heard, understood and accepted. The real power to change can happen through the relief of emotional distress, insight into feelings, thoughts and behaviors, regaining hope for the future and so much more. She believes that needing time and space to sort through things is not being weak; sometimes that's just what it takes to be the best version of oneself. Lydia has successfully worked with women of all ages including teenagers and college students. She specializes in depression, anxiety, life transition, trauma, grief and relationship issues. Her expertise extends to working with couples, and she enjoys helping them reconnect and rekindle lost love. Her background as an international student shapes her unique ability to help individuals, couples and families through cross-cultural challenges. Lydia has been married to her wonderful husband Leon for more than 7 years, and they have 2 children, with one on the way! When she is not counseling, Lydia loves to explore different places to hike and bike with family and friends. She also enjoys jogging, swimming and simply soaking in nature. Lydia 的简介
3 years ago I was the therapist who couldn’t take her own advice. 8 clients, no lunch, burning out. Money was great, my health and family wasn’t. I changed one thing first: 1 hour lunch, every workday, non-negotiable. That’s one of the reasons how I still love this work 3 years later. If you’re burning out as The One everyone Relies on, I can help you to change that. Group for 6 starts this fall. DM group to get started. 三年前我快死了, 一天7-8个来访者 没有午休; 收入很棒，但我在枯干：头疼，睡不好，跟家人发脾气。第一个所做的改变：每天一小时午休。不是因为懒 是因为空杯倒不出水。 如果你感同身受，我可以帮忙改变现状。Group or Individual session available. DM group or Individual to get started. ❤️
07/14/2026
Practicing what I preach…
07/13/2026
You’re The One Everyone Relies On. Ep 5 ❤️
Post-vacation shame isn’t proof you were wrong to go.
That’s not laziness.
That’s your body bracing for impact.
If this lives in your camera roll at 2am, you’re not alone.
06/22/2026
You’re The One Everyone Relies On. Ep 2 ❤️:
Your no is not the problem.
你就是大家都依靠的那个人。
说了不，就觉得不稳定，想马上收回。
That’s not weakness.
That’s your nervous system protecting old peace.
If this lives in your camera roll at 2am, you’re not alone.
06/15/2026
You’re The One Everyone Relies On. Ep 1 ❤️
Your worth isn’t measured in response time.
你就是大家都依靠的那个人。
看到信息胃一紧，不秒回就觉得像抛弃别人。
That’s not you being bad or irresponsible.
That’s your body remembering old danger.
If this lives in your camera roll at 2am, you’re not alone.
06/08/2026
You are not the whole team.
Even Wemby sat Game 4. Most important game of the year.
And sitting was the play.
High-functioning anxiety whispers “but what will they do without me?” every time you need rest.
That’s not leadership. That’s burnout coming soon.
Rest = strategy.
Boundaries = bench time.
Save this for the next time guilt tells you to keep playing.
What do you need to bench yourself from this week? Comment BENCH and I’ll reply with 1 question to help you decide.
06/03/2026
The pause — Part 5
“ I don’t have time”. I hear the one everyone relies on say this all the time.
Yet Wemby — even in the most intense game — he did it.
When all the pressure was on, he paused. At the free throw line. A few deep breaths. Then he shot that important shot.
Reset doesn’t mean vacation. It means 3 seconds.
You have time for 3 seconds before you send that email. Before you walk into that meeting. Before you parent that kid.
The strongest ones pause. Then they shoot.
What’s your 3-second reset before your next “big shot”? Drop it below 👇
Picture: NBA Finals
06/02/2026
Even him— Part 4
You saw Wemby just a few days ago. The pressure, the cameras, the weight of a city!
He’s 7’4”. He’s a generational talent. And he still broke down.
Because strength isn’t not feeling. It’s feeling it and staying present.
You’re the Wemby of your family. Your team. Your friend group.
You’re allowed to snap. You’re allowed to feel it. You don’t have to be the unshakeable one 24/7.
Strength doesn’t mean not feeling.
Save this for when you need the reminder.
Picture: NBA Finals Game 3, ESPN
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