Mabel Yiu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who founded the Women’s Therapy Institute in Palo Alto, California.
Who is Mabel Yiu?
I’m often described as down-to-earth with a straightforward yet compassionate approach. My goal is to help reframe challenges in a more empowering light.
With over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through positive change, I’ve developed a grounded understanding of what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to reducing stress and cultivating wellbeing.
In addition to my therapy practice, I teach as adjunct faculty at the University of San Francisco and provide clinical supervision at a community mental health clinic. These diverse experiences allow me to relate to many different struggles, and collaborate with clients to find their optimal path forward.
My passion is creating judgement-free space where, together, we can nurture self-discovery and manifest the life changes you seek. Each small step matters. I would be honored to walk this rewarding path with you, bringing honesty, empathy and proven techniques to help you rewrite your story.
You don’t have to suffer in silence…
I wholeheartedly believe that while life may never be perfect, it can always get better. As a therapist, I see it as my calling to help people rediscover their inherent potential and capacity for joy, even amidst suffering. There is nothing more rewarding than witnessing someone regain control of their narrative and manifest positive change.
Progress takes courage, and the path is rarely straight or easy. But you have already taken the first step by reaching out for support. I consider it an honor to walk alongside you on this profoundly personal journey of growth and self-discovery. My goal is to create a space of compassion, free of judgment, where we can unravel challenges and put your needs first.
Each small step matters. With commitment and patience, the changes you seek are within reach. I blend experience, empathy, proven techniques and a sense of hope to illuminate your path forward. Know that you deserve happiness – and I will be there as your guide.
Academic Background:
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco, Cupertino, CA
Adjunct faculty for University of San Francisco Masters of Counseling Psychology
Oral Examiner for John F. Kennedy University Masters of Counseling Psychology
Credentials:
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with state of California
- Certified Suicide and Crisis Counselor (California)
- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (California)
- Certified Executive Coach from UC Berkeley Executive Education
- Certified in S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) Parenting Instructor
- Certified in Perinatal Mood Disorder Counselor from Postpartum Support International
- Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Level 1)
Specialized Trainings:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy)
- PACT (Psychological Approach to Couples Therapy)
- T.E.A.M. (Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with David Burns)
- Counseling for the Military Population
Associations:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
LANGUAGES:
Fluent in English and Cantonese; Conversational in Mandarin.
SPECIALTIES:
Couples and individual counseling, civilian and military, leadership and business coaching.
STRENGTHS:
Direct, compassionate, and humorous. Mabel uses evidence-based practice to bring the unawareness into awareness. She believes that once we are cognizant of why we do what we do and how we contribute to our situations, we gain choices in changing for the better.
TYPICAL CLIENT:
Adults
