In-Person in Saint Louis, MO 63121
Online in New York,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship and unsure how to move forward? Are you exhausted from having the same arguments without real change? Or maybe things are going well, and you want to make a good relationship even stronger. If any of this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in relationship therapy, working with individuals and all parties in distressed loving relationships to strengthen connections, navigate challenges, and make meaningful decisions.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Languages: English, Mandarin
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
Approach Description: My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I also provide evidence-supported treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapies for other mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) to individuals in relationships who struggle with these mental health challenges. I take a compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based approach. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most to you and your relationships. I bring clinical expertise while honoring you as the expert of your lived experience. I welcome clients of all identities and am LGBTQIA+-affirming and polyamorous-friendly, with a multicultural, identity-aware lens.
Education & Credentials
Daphne Y. Liu PhD
- Female
- License # 2025040340
- Licensed in Missouri
- PSYPACT Mobility # 23742
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: I received my PhD in clinical psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 2022.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer limited sliding-scale spots. Please schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs. Many insurance companies provide some out-of-network reimbursement for mental health care. I can provide you with a "superbill" each month that includes information you need to access those benefits.
- Out of Network
Daphne Y. Liu Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Saint Louis, MO 63121
- Available Online for residents of New York, PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Online therapy sessions are held via the secure, HIPPA-compliant version of Google Meet.