You can feel more calm, confident, and rooted in yourself.
Meet Jorgie Wu, Asian American therapist in Alhambra, CA
No matter how hard you try, it never feels like it’s good enough.
You find yourself constantly overthinking, exhausted, trying to hold it all together while quietly unraveling inside. You’re longing for a place to simply be—to feel grounded, to be gentler with yourself, and to experience true rest.
Therapy with me feels like a warm invitation to get to know yourself more deeply.
We’ll explore the different parts of you—the parts you’re familiar with, and the parts you’ve had to bury away to adapt or survive. I show up as a gentle guide, walking alongside you as you navigate the depths of your inner world.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. Many of my clients come to therapy with some awareness of their patterns and where they get stuck, but they’re ready to dig deeper and understand where it all comes from. If you’re an adult child of immigrants, or someone who has learned to carry a lot silently, I’ll support you through unpacking inherited expectations, messages, or roles you’ve had to take on in order to keep the peace or make others proud.
When working with me, you can expect all parts of you and your identity to be affirmed and welcomed.
I’ll collaborate with you, but you’ll always feel a sense of agency in the choices you make. I won’t tell you what to do, but I’ll offer reflections, thoughtful questions, and gentle challenges to help you listen inward and tune into your inner wisdom. We’ll move at a pace that feels good for you. Some sessions may feel tender and emotional, while others might bring clarity, laughter, or a sense of relief. There’s space for all of that here.
What it’s like to work with me:
Maybe you’ve already tried to figure this out on your own, analyzing and running through all the possible ways to “fix” how you’re feeling. Perhaps you’ve tried implementing new habits or “life hacks,” hoping they’d help lighten the load. Or you’ve thrown yourself into work, school, or taking care of everyone around you, filling your calendar with commitments to distract yourself from having to sit with your thoughts. You’ve told yourself, “It’s not that bad…others have it worse.”
I’m here to tell you: There’s another way through this.
Together, we’ll move beyond analysis paralysis and surface-level coping. I’ll help you get to the heart of what’s going on. We’ll tend to the deeper wounds and protective parts of you that have had to stay small or stay strong for everyone else.
As a Taiwanese American child of immigrants and Bay Area native, I get it.
I know what it’s like to be the first person in your family to go to therapy. There’s frustration and exhaustion that comes with being “the one” to break generational cycles. There’s also a quiet hope and possibility— that maybe it can stop with you.
The show Beef put it so bluntly: “Western therapy doesn’t work on Eastern minds.” Traditional therapy models don’t always account for the cultural and intergenerational realities which many of us carry.
That’s why I do things differently.
I approach therapy with cultural sensitivity and nuance.
I thoughtfully tailor evidence-based practices to fit your cultural background and lived experience. This might mean exploring how family and cultural expectations shape the way you see yourself. Or it might involve making space to acknowledge the impacts of immigration, racism, or intergenerational trauma.
I’m committed to understanding you within the broader context of the systems you navigate— your family, cultural background, school and work settings, faith community, and societal influences.
Clients often describe me as warm, personable, and easy to talk to. They say I’m approachable and genuine, with a good vibe that helps them feel more at ease.
After working with me, my clients have said:
“I’m learning to give myself permission to choose differently.”
“I’m free to access different parts of me.”
“I can hear my own voice more clearly.”
“I have greater capacity to hold my emotions.”
Burnout & Anxiety
Trauma
Religious & Faith Deconstruction
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My Methods
IFS Therapy
My approach is primarily rooted in IFS, which is based on the idea that each person has an inner world, or an “internal family” of “parts.” Each of our “parts” carry thoughts, feelings, memories, and roles. Some parts try to protect you; others carry deep pain. Through IFS Therapy, I will support you in getting to know your parts and cultivating harmony with them, fostering long-term healing. Learn more about IFS Therapy here.
CBT Therapy
CBT is a practical approach which involves understanding how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. By challenging your unhelpful thought patterns, you change how you feel and behave. Through CBT, I will support you in understanding your patterns, reframing your thoughts, and gaining coping tools to feel better in your day-to-day.
Client Centered
You have what it takes to grow and heal, especially when you’re in a supportive and safe space. You’ll often hear me ask, “What would feel most helpful today? Exploring deeper root causes, or finding some practical ways to feel better?” Ultimately, you get to decide what you want to focus on. I’ll walk alongside you and offer guidance along the way.
My Training & Education
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California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #129367
MS Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller School of Psychology
BS Psychology, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 & Level 2 Trained
Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) Certified
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Trained
Family Wellness Instructor Certificate
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
