Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Many of my clients are men and first-generation professionals who carry the pressure to achieve, take care of others, and suppress their own needs. That can lead to anxiety, burnout, and strained relationships. I offer a culturally aware, emotionally-focused therapy space to slow down, make sense of your story, and build a life driven by values—not guilt or expectations. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to help.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Men clients.
Languages: English
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.
- 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.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: My approach blends evidence-based practices with culturally informed, relational work. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and emotion-focused strategies. In session, I help clients build emotional awareness, clarify their values, and develop practical skills for communication, boundaries, and self-regulation.
I believe therapy should feel collaborative—not prescriptive. Rather than simply reducing symptoms, my aim is to help you understand your story, become more grounded in who you are, and create a life that feels meaningful and aligned. Therapy becomes a place to experiment with new perspectives, process identity conflict, and explore goals without judgment.
Education & Credentials
Phillip Liu LPC, LMHC, NCC
- Male
- License # LPC #90748, LMHC #39005645A
- Licensed in Texas, Indiana
- Practicing Since 2023
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 130
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer sliding scale rates ranging $75-$120 dependent on household income and household size. Application requirements include proof of household size/income (typically a copy of recent tax return fulfills both). Sliding scale application may be re-submitted each calendar year.
- Out of Network
- I do not work directly with insurance. I offer to help clients use Thrizer to process out of network benefits.
Phillip Liu Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Indiana, Texas
- Online Therapy Details: Sessions take place on my secure video call platform. Virtual sessions means flexibility to do therapy from the comfort of your home/car/safe place.
Many of the people I work with are navigating two worlds at once—family and work, culture and identity, responsibility and desire, strength and vulnerability. For men and first-generation adults, these tensions often show up as anxiety, confusion about life direction, difficulty expressing emotions, challenges setting boundaries, and questions about belonging.
In our work together, we slow down the noise and explore the story you’ve been living: where it came from, what parts still serve you, and what parts are ready to change. I integrate emotion regulation skills, meaning-making, and a values-based approach so you can build healthier relationships, communicate more clearly, and move toward a more fulfilling life on your terms.
Clients describe therapy with me as collaborative, thoughtful, and culturally aware. I don’t force a one-size-fits-all model. I pay close attention to family dynamics, cultural context, masculinity norms, immigrant expectations, and the pressure to succeed—factors that often get overlooked in therapy but deeply affect mental health.
Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels balanced, intentional, and true to who you are—not just who you were expected to be.