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Julianne Lu (林璟妤)

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State (License #LH 60777033), a mother, and a certified Love & Logic parenting skills instructor. I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Seattle University, along with dual Bachelor's degrees in Clinical Psychology and Ethnic Relations & Cultures.

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My professional journey in counseling began as a school counselor, where I spent four years working closely with students, families, and schools. This experience gave me invaluable insights into helping families navigate communication and build stronger relationships. When I opened my private practice in 2013, I initially focused on working with children, youth, and families. As time went on, many adults sought my services, looking for a therapist who could understand their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This led me to gradually expand my practice to include adults and couples, initially offering virtual sessions.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, my practice transitioned to exclusively virtual sessions. This shift also marked a new chapter in my work, as I decided to focus solely on supporting youth, adults, and couples. While it was difficult to say goodbye to some of my younger clients, this change allowed me to continue providing dedicated support to those navigating these unprecedented times. Together, we have learned to hold onto what we have and focus on what we hope to achieve moving forward.

 

I am also an active member of the Washington Association of Play Therapy and the American Mental Health Counselors Association. I highly value ongoing learning and professional involvement to stay current and effective in my field.

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My practice emphasizes existential and humanistic approaches. I deeply respect what my clients bring into each session, starting from their present experiences to explore and expand upon their broader life journey. Human beings learn and adapt from past experiences. Reactions and coping mechanisms that helped us navigate challenges in the past can sometimes become ingrained as part of our character. These traits shape how we interact with the world and how we subconsciously view ourselves. I believe that each person’s traits are unique and deserve to be understood, seen, and recognized.

 

A safe and professional counseling relationship provides a space for clients to explore these traits, which are often sources of strength but can also contribute to feeling stuck when facing new challenges. By gaining clarity about their inner selves, clients often feel empowered to unlock new potential and move forward with confidence. It is a profound privilege to be a part of my clients' journeys and to embrace together the possibilities of what’s to come.

 

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Contact me and see if we are a good fit. 

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Affiliations

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  • Member – Washington State Association for Play Therapy

  • Member – American Mental Health Counselors Association 

  • Board Member – Washington State Association for Play Therapy, 2014-2017 

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Education

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  • Master of Arts in Psychology – Seattle University, WA

  • Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Relations and Cultures-- National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

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Experience

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  • Being with Grace Counseling – Psychotherapist, 2013- Present

  • Roots Church – Kids Program Director, 2018- 2023 

  • Love and Logic Parenting Class – Facilitator, 2014- Present

  • Sammamish Montessori School – School Counselor, 2013- 2017

  • Speaker at University of Washington Summer Internship Program, Eastside Mother's Group, Taiwan Overseas Community affairs council, 2015

  • Sound Mental Health – Child and Family Therapist in training, 2011-2012

  • Nan Hua Elementary School, Taiwan – School Counselor in training, 2007  

  • Bali Psychiatric Center, Taiwan – Psychotherapist in training, 2007

  • Taipei City Psychiatric Center, Taiwan – Clinical Psychotherapist in training, 2006  

  • Hua Lien County Juvenile, Taiwan – Counselor in training, 2005 

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Professional Training

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  • "It Could Happen to Anyone: Working with Victims/Survivors of Domestic Abuse" Presented by Alyce LaViolette, MS, MFT on June 23, 2023

  • "Clinical Focus on Borderline Personality Disorder" Presented by Philip Feldman, PhD, LCSW on March 17, 2023

  • "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Depression" Presented by Philip Feldman, PhD, LCSW on May 4, 2023

  • " Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Introduction to Diagnostics and Treatment with Exposure and Response Prevention" Presented by Erin Terada, PsyD, CEDS-S on February 23, 2023

  • "Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth in Clinical Practice" Presented by Dr. Kristie Overstreet on March 30, 2023

  • "Introduction to Sandtray Therapy" Presented by Megan Cinnamon, LPCC-S, ICST-P on April 21, 2023

  • "Rethinking Suicide" Presented by Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP on April 8, 2022

  • "Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse" Presented by Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford, LMFT on December 3, 2021

  • Mindfulness and Pandemic-Related StressAugust 1, 2023 Instructor(s)/Presenter(s):Ken Springer, PhD

  • Preventing Teen Suicide" Presented by Dr. Lisa Firestone on June 15, 2023

  • "Helping Clients in Narcissistic and Emotionally Abusive Relationships" Presented by Darlene Lancer, LMFT on June 30, 2022

  • "Supporting Family Engagement in Youth Mental Health Care" Presented by Glenda Clare, PhD, LCAS, CCS, LPCA on January 29, 2021

  • "#MeToo-Informed Therapy: Helping Men Wake Up and Women Speak Up" Presented by David Wexler, PhD on June 25, 2021

  • "How to Maximize Patient Engagement and Effectiveness in Addiction Treatment" Presented by Lori Ryland, PhD, LP, CAADC, CCS, BCBA-D on May 21, 2021

  • ​"Forgiveness: A Double-Edged Sword of Trauma Therapy" Presented by Robert T. Muller, PhD on February 28, 2020

  • The Abandonment of Creative Conflict-Feeling the Feelings of Abandonment, The Process of Forgiveness of Abandonment- Franco Scabbiolo, 2018

  • Expanding the Psychoanalytic Model of Change - Kenneth A. Frank, PhD, 2018

  • Hakoniwa Group Sandplay-expressing and releasing trauma symbolically in a facilitated group- Ellen Searle Lebel, LMFT, BC-DMT, CST-T, 2018 

  • "Treating Pain and Anxiety with Hypnosis and Guided Imagery" Presented by Maggie Phillips, PhD on February 24, 2017

  • Beyond the Basics of PTSD Treatment, Lori Daniels, Ph.D., LCSW, 2017  

  • Motivational Interviewing with Adolescents, Randi Jensen, MA, LMHC, CCDC, 2017

  • Working with Children Impacted by the Trauma of Domestic Violence, Jennifer Dieringer Krasnow, LICSW, CMHS, 2017

  • Integrating Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Play Therapy for Children and Teens,Becky Rudd PhD, LMFT, LMHC, RPT-S, NCC, 2017

  • "The Nature of Anxiety: Understanding the Worry Cycle to Avoid the Reassurance Trap" Presented by Barry Barmann, PhD on June 24, 2016

  • "I Never Meant to Hurt You: Recognizing Personal Bias and Deepening Your Cultural Sensitivity" Presented by Michael Kahn, LPC, JD on May 6, 2016

  • Good Bye Ed, Hello Me, Jenni Scharfer, http://www.jennischaefer.com/, 2016

  • Getting to Know You: Therapeutic Strategies to Assist Patients in Approaching, Caring For, and Accepting Their Bodies. Natalie Goodwin, PhD, 2016

  • Working with Traumatized Children & Adolescents, Kimberly Henderson, MA, MFT, LMHC, 2016

  • Serious Play: Using Play Therapy to Address Depression, Anxiety, Self-harm and Suicidal ideation, Holly Willard LCSW, RPT-S, 2016

  • Navigating Ethical Issues in Child, Play and Family Therapy, Becky Rudd PhD, LMFT, LMHC, RPT-S, NCC, 2016

  • Integrative Play Therapy for Treatment of Abuse & Trauma, Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LISW, LCSW, RPT-S, 2016

  • Working with Parents in Play Therapy, Krissy Perry, M.Ed., LMHC, RPT, 2016

  • Creative Play Therapy Techniques for Children & Families, Liana Lowenstein, MSW, 2015

  • Treating Truma and Traumatic Grief Through Play Therapy: Application in a Clinical Setting, Cary, McAdams Hamilton, MA, LMFT, RPT-S, 2015

  • Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk, Mark R. Hoagland, MA, LMHC, 2015

  • Sandplay: Therapy inside the box, Becky Rudd, Phd, LMFT, LMHC, RPT-S, 2015 

  • Healing Attachment Wounds in Sandplay with Children and their Families, Leslie Johannes, MEd, LMFT, CST, 2014   

  • A Guide to Play Therapy and the Modern Family, Clair Mellenthis, LCSW, RPT-S, Holly Willard, LCSW, 2014

  • Love and Logic- Parenting the Love and Logic way Instructor Training, 2014

  • Creative Interventions Training for Adolescents, Scott Riviere MS, LPC, RPT-S, 2013

  • Play Therapy: A Window into a Child’s World, Rosie Newman, MA, LMHC, 2013

  • "Best Practices for Successful Legal and Ethical Online Counseling and Coaching" Presented by Marlene M. Maheu, PhD on September 14, 2012

  • Transforming the Difficult Child, Dorian Nieburgs, MA, LMHC, 2011

  • Earlier intervention, Prevention and the Managing of Aggressive Behaviors, Jennifer Brown, 2011

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, 2011

  • Family Therapy, Seattle University, WA, 2010

  • Art Therapy, Taiwan National Taichung University of Education, 2008

  • Hypnotherapy, Taiwan National Dong Hwa University, 2007

  • Sand Tray Therapy, Taiwan National Dong Hwa University, 2006

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Taiwan National Dong Hwa University, 2006

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