Being an avid advocate for behavioral health, I love teaming up with teens, adults, couples, parents and families to improve their overall mental wellness.

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I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, addictions, depression and trauma. I also help couples and families with communication issues and parenting.

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When you come to see me, we will work together to find a therapeutic approach that suits you and is tailored to your needs. Being client-centered and strengths-oriented, I use different treatment styles - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - to help you meet your goals.

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Prior to counseling, I was in high tech marketing and worked for Fortune 100 companies as well as innovative start-ups in the Silicon Valley. This unique experience gives me insight into some of the issues that many of my clients have due to a high tech environment.

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As a firm believer in community support, I spoke at libraries and community events to raise awareness of the importance of behavioral health. To address more specific concerns, I volunteered as an editor for the Los Gatos Community Against Substance Abuse and a Meetup organizer to enhance couples' relationships. I also manage clinical consultations among fellow therapists to foster collegial development and growth.

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My credentials include:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• M.A. Counseling Psychology

• ADHD Clinical Certification

• EMDR-trained

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

• Internet Addictions Internship

• Sex Addictions Internship

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Lily Lu, lmft