It’s time for calm and balance.
Alvin Phua, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
You remember a time...
when anxiety, constant stress, and intense emotions weren’t the “norm” … but those days feel like a distant memory. Don’t you wish you had the tools to change that?
You’ve come to the right place.
I'm Dr. Alvin Phua.
I’m glad you found your way here. I help high achievers with ADHD and men with anxiety, anger, relationship issues just like you: ones that have it within them to achieve calm and balance in their lives, but just need the support to get there. I help my clients find peace, confidence, and fulfillment by equipping them with the tools they need to better understand themselves, be in control of their emotions, and feel connected in their close relationships.
Personalized therapy
Many of today’s solutions for anxiety, stress, anger, and relationship issues are one-size-fits-all, leading so many to feel like they are not making real progress. Therapy with me is different. I know that your circumstances are unique, so every step we take is tailored to you, always aligned with your goals to ensure we get to where you want to be.
Goal-oriented and structured approach
First, I will get to know you, your challenges, and your goals. We will talk about the behavioral patterns that are causing problems in your daily life. Then, we will incorporate the tools and strategies that will be most effective for you. Eventually, through our work together, you’ll be acquainted with calm, find balance, and equipped with the skills and confidence you need to thrive in many areas of your life.
My underlying attitude to therapy is to be respectful, patient, benevolent, empathic, and curious. My approach draws from psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, systems perspectives, and evidence-based research, tailoring my treatments to the individual needs of each person. I often provide practical tools for my clients to alleviate some of the symptoms during the first phase of therapy. When they are ready, we dive in deeper and work on healing from the “inside out” creating long-lasting therapeutic changes.
I am dedicated to
helping my clients thrive.
Empathic care
My training in clinical psychology means I have the expertise you need and deserve when you work on bringing calm back into your life. But at the end of the day, you want to know you’re working with someone who “gets” what it means to be a high achiever with ADHD or a man struggling with emotional regulation, right?
I get it because I’ve lived it myself and I have devoted my career to working with people with these struggles. I know that sometimes it could be so overwhelming and exhausting that you just want to quit. So when we work together, you won’t just get a trained therapist. You’ll get someone who truly understands what you’re going through.
Ready for the next step?
Start your journey to a healthier mind
During your free 15-minute call, we’ll chat about what you’re looking for and make sure we’re a good fit for each other. If you’re ready to dive in, we’ll schedule our first session!
Education
- Assistant Professor – Divine Mercy University, Sterling, VA
- Predoctoral Internship – Counseling and Psychological Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Psy.D. – Clinical Psychology – Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
- M.A. – Clinical Psychology – Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
- B.S. – Biomedical Engineering – University of California, Davis, CA
Work Experiences
- Assistant Professor – Divine Mercy University, Sterling, VA
- Coach – Bridges International, Cru
Clinical Training
- Fuller Psychological & Family Services, Pasadena, CA
- Biola University Counseling Center, La Mirada, CA
Licensure
- Clinical Psychologist, Commonwealth of Virginia: 0810008479
- PSYPACT APIT Number: 18559
Language
I can provide therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Ready for the next step?
Empower yourself
with professional support
During your free 15-minute call, we’ll chat about what you’re looking for and make sure we’re a good fit for each other. If you’re ready to dive in, we’ll schedule our first session!
I’m so excited to chat and get to know you better!
