Grace Chou, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Grace

Grace Chou uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress and life transitions. She is Grace Chou, MD, LCPC, and brings 21 years of clinical experience to her work in Maryland. She speaks English and Mandarin and aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward for people seeking change.

Grace focuses on problems like anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. She also addresses workplace stress, career shifts, and communication problems.

Background and approach

Sessions blend goals and skills so clients leave with things they can try right away. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Grace listens first, then helps identify small, concrete steps that fit a person’s life.

She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and mindfulness during sessions. Over two decades, Grace has worked with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and multicultural concerns. She pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes stress and coping.

That perspective helps when talking about money worries, family problems, or finding life purpose. Therapy is offered in several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. International clients are accepted.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to availability.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, life transitions, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different behavior strategies to reduce symptoms. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and work-related stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience by offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to build trust and clarity.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to figure out which strategies fit their goals, needs, and daily life. That collaborative planning helps shape a clear, realistic path forward rather than prescribing a single method up front.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options allow for ongoing support between meetings and let people choose how they express themselves most comfortably. The flexibility of remote sessions can make it simpler to practice skills in real life and maintain continuity during times of change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Grace help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and communication problems, career and workplace issues, trauma and compassion fatigue, and related topics such as self-esteem and life purpose.

What approach does she use in sessions?

Sessions draw on practical, evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques, often combined with mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Grace has 21 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages, with an emphasis on culturally responsive care.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC, listed as MD LCPC LC1599.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 21 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English, Mandarin

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