Olive Yuzhuo Pan

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming or hard to make sense of. However when what we’re going through is truly seen and understood, something often begins to shift—the weight feels a little lighter, and we don’t have to carry it alone. In a safe and supportive relationship, it becomes possible to slow down, face what’s been difficult, and reconnect with yourself in a more meaningful way. If you’re here, a part of you may already be moving in that direction.

My Style: attuned, experiential, intuitive

I tend to work in a way that prioritizes helping you feel deeply met and understood. I pay close attention to emotions, body sensations, and the subtle shifts that happen moment to moment, because I believe meaningful change comes from experiencing something new.

With adults, I support you in accessing deeper emotional experiences, understanding protective patterns, and building a more compassionate relationship with yourself. Many people I work with feel overwhelmed or disconnected, and together we slow things down to gently make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.

With children, I understand that they may not have the words to express what they’re going through, so I meet them through play and care—creating a space where they can process big feelings and feel more secure in themselves. My goal is not only to support your child in session, but to help strengthen the connection between you and your child in everyday life.

One of the most meaningful parts of this work for me is the relationship I build with my clients and the privilege of witnessing their growth over time. Being part of that process—of healing, change, and becoming—is something I hold with deep care and respect.

CREDENTIALS & APPROACH

I received my counseling degree from Johns Hopkins University and currently practice in Oregon. My work is grounded in experiential and trauma-informed approaches, and is primarily informed by:

• Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), an approach that supports emotional healing through feeling understood and safe in the relationship

• Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps make sense of different parts of you and how they interact

• Play Therapy, which allows children to express and process their inner world through play

I continue to deepen my training so I can show up more fully for the people I work with.