Therapy that honors all parts of you
—your culture, your story, your relationships.
Hi, I’m Dr. Jingshuai Du— a Chinese immigrant, a wife, a mom, a daughter and a partner in a biracial marriage and a licensed marriage and family therapist. Life is full of roles, and I wear many, just like you.
I specialize in supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families—especially those navigating life transitions, couple relationships, motherhood, neurodiversity, and complex intergenerational dynamics for almost 10 years.
Many of my clients are Chinese and Asian Americans, immigrants, or adult children of immigrants seeking a therapist who just gets their language, family cultures, and life transitions. Others come to me feeling disconnected in their relationships or overwhelmed by the invisible pressures of trying to hold everything together.
My work is deeply rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and connected—not just to others, but to ourselves.
🌿 我相信疗愈发生在我们感到安全、被看见、并重新连结自己的那一刻。
Why I do this work
As a Chinese immigrant, a mom to a toddler, and a partner in a biracial marriage, I know firsthand how complex, joyful and painful life transitions and relationships can be. My personal journey helps me understand the nuanced challenges that can come with immigration and settling in a new country—navigating cultural identity, belonging, language shifts, and family expectations across borders.
I also understand the emotional layers of postpartum adjustment, couple dynamics, and rebuilding a sense of self while raising a young child. I know what it’s like to juggle work responsibilities, motherhood, and the ongoing search for balance and grounding in a fast-moving life.
These lived experiences shape how I show up—with humility, warmth, and a deep respect for each client’s unique story.
I became a therapist because I care deeply about helping people make sense of their inner world, strengthen their relationships, and reclaim their sense of wholeness. I know how powerful it is to be truly heard, especially when your experiences don’t fit into mainstream narratives.
🌿 作为一位母亲和华人移民，我了解身份的多重面貌，也知道什么是两个文化之间的挣扎与融合。这些经验帮助我更有同理心地陪伴每一位走进咨询室的你。
My approach
I practice from an attachment-based, emotionally attuned lens, and draw from culturally responsive, trauma-informed models. My approach is rooted in helping clients integrate their emotions, identities, and relationships so they can feel more whole and secure within themselves. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where all parts of you are welcome—including the parts that feel uncertain, stuck, or conflicted.
I truly believe that human connection is the foundation of happiness and health. When we feel safe and loved in our relationships, we develop confidence, courage, and resilience. But when our connections are strained, we often find ourselves feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck. That’s why I approach therapy through an attachment-based lens, emphasizing the need for secure and loving connections throughout our lives.
As an attachment-oriented therapist, I believe that we all have an innate desire to grow and find ways to get our needs met. Seeing through this compassionate, survival -focused attachment light, the so-called “problematic” behaviors always make sense to me.
My clients often say that therapy with me feels warm, safe, grounding, deep and gently challenging. I’m here to help you explore your inner world, tend to the relationships that matter most, and reclaim a sense of wholeness—whatever that means for you.
🌿 我的工作方法融合文化敏感度与依附理论，让你在咨询中既能找到情绪上的支持，也能感受到文化背景被理解与尊重。
Outside the therapy room
Outside of work, you’ll find me reading memoirs, exploring nature with my family, biking, and cooking. I’m fascinated by people’s life stories and resilience, which is probably why I’m so passionate about therapy in the first place.
If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands your cultural and emotional landscape—我在这里,陪你走一段回到自己的路｡
Credentials:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington; License number: MFT.LF.70080187)
Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (Maryland; License number: LGM758)
Certified Neurodiverse Couple therapist by the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)
Education:
PhD in Family Science, University of Maryland at College Park, 2023
Master in Couple and Family Therapy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 2019
Master in Social Work, Peking University, Beijing, 2016
Trainings:
New Approaches to working with Men and Couples in Psychotherapy ( Trainer: Dr. Ayrum G. Weiss) 8/22/23
Families at the Crossroads: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (Trainer: Dr. James Furrow). 11/04/22-11/05/22
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Level 1 (Trainer: Dr. Lorrie Brubacher). 2/25/2022-2/26/2020
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Core skill Part 1 (Trainer: Dr. Ting Liu). 2/11/2022-2/12/2020
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship (Trainer: Dr. Sharon Chatkupt Lee). 09/2021-10/2021
Certification 201: Case Presentations & Advanced Topics in Neurodiverse Couples Therapy. 11/2021-01/2022
Training 101. Fundamentals of Working with Neurodiverse Couples in Therapy. 08/2021Education & Licensure: