Work with Dr. Ruth (Chu-Lien) Chao - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

Thank you so much for visiting my self-introduction. I am licensed in Colorado with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. Being passionate to help client's growth and development of their new and positive experiences, I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. Thus I commend you that you give yourself a chance to explore new possibilities in your life. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Thank you so much for considering me as your companion in the next chapter in your life.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression

Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Attachment Issues , Body Image , Cancer , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Emptiness , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Immigration Issues , Impulsivity , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Midlife Crisis , Money and Financial Issues , Mood Disorders , Multicultural Concerns , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Paranoia , Personality Disorders , Phobias , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic Stress , Prejudice and Discrimination , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 12

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Languages

English

Mandarin

Licensing

Psychologist #PSY.0003912 (Expires: 2023-08-31)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Ruth (Chu-Lien) Chao. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by M.O. on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr Chao is lovely, and really did a lot to support me through setting some boundaries. I’d recommend her to anyone!

Written by A.R. on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Dr. Chao is a great therapist!

Written by A.L. on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Dr. Chao has been a bright light in my life as I navigate some difficult things. She listens and empathizes and gives me achievable goals in helping me deal with things. I'm very grateful for her and better help!

Written by V.E. on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She has been great in all my sessions!

Written by D.A. on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Dr Chao is very understanding and really listens to my concerns. I would definitely recommend her.

Written by G.R. on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue

I appreciate Dr. Chao’s warmth and compassion. She is helping me realize that self care is not selfish but necessary and that I’m deserving of it. After years of abuse and trauma, I’m not used to hearing that and it’s very affirming.

Written by A.U. on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Dr. Chao is kind and empathetic, she recognizes me as a person with trauma and is invested in my recovery. She listens to help find the best way to help me process my emotions.

Written by C.A. on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

ive never trusted healthcare professionals as much as a do dr chao

Written by E.D. on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Ruth (Chu-Lien) for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

She was awesome and super helpful!

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