Tina Gan, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Phoebe Lo, m. Ed. LPC-S, Xiaoli Wang LPC-S
Areas of specialty: trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief, life transitions, and self-growth
pro bono or low cost
Hi, my name is Tina Gan, a graduate of the MA in Counseling program at Columbia
International University, and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A). I
currently provide counseling services under professional supervision while continuing to
develop my clinical practice and professional growth.
I particularly focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, and as well as relational concerns
such as intimacy, marital and family tensions, and parent-child conflict or
communication struggles. These challenges often bring us face-to-face with core
emotions—like loneliness, helplessness, shame, or the fear of abandonment. I believe
that every emotion carries significance and longing, and that therapy offers a safe space
to gently explore, make sense of, and reconnect with ourselves, with others, and with
the deeper meaning of life.
I also give thoughtful attention to how culture, faith, and identity shape one’s inner
experience. My Christian faith has profoundly shaped my understanding of human
dignity, suffering, and healing. While I do not impose spiritual content, I am open to
engaging in conversations about faith with clients who are receptive. I welcome
individuals from all faith backgrounds—or none—and strive to provide a place of
respect, acceptance, and emotional safety.
Warmth, steadiness, and authenticity are qualities I value deeply in therapy. I aim to
create safety through attentive listening and genuine presence, offering attuned support
when it feels needed. Whether you need room to speak or space to simply be, we’ll find
a rhythm that fits you.
In my work, I draw from a range of approaches including person-centered
understanding, interpersonal and emotional insight, psychodynamic reflection,
cognitive-behavioral tools, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness practices, and faith-
integrated, culturally sensitive care. I believe healing happens through relationship, that
emotions are important signals worth attending to, and that each person is worthy of
being met with compassion on their path toward greater wholeness.
To me, therapy is not only about solving problems—it is a journey of rediscovery: of our
feelings, our needs, our relationships, and a deeper connection to purpose and meaning
in life. Whatever you’re facing, I hope to walk alongside you as you move toward peace,
growth, and hope.