Muzi (Muzy) Chen
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Hi! Seattle Counseling and Wellness is a group practice made up of clinicians from all walks of life who are eager, excited, and skilled to work with you!
The foundation of my client-centered approach is founded on the idea that you are the expert on your own life, experiences, and emotions. In our sessions, I provide a compassionate and empathetic environment where you can feel safe and understood. We work collaboratively, focusing on your unique needs, goals, and values. I also incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy. Together, we will explore your beliefs and values, examine the effectiveness of established coping strategies, and transfer the learned skills to facilitate decision-making and create new life meanings. I have worked in community health and non-profit organization settings, providing in-person and virtual services to people of diverse backgrounds and ages. More personally, my cross-cultural experiences and identity as an Asian have led me to incorporate the multicultural lens into my counseling practice. I enjoy learning about different cultures through languages. I am bilingual (Mandarin and English) and interested in leveling my language skills in Korean and Japanese.
Practice hours (PDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Schizoaffective
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
Seattle Counseling and Wellness
Office Building
1107 Northeast 45th Streetsuite 315Seattle, WA 98105
Open mapAccommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
Getting around
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Washington
- LifeWise – Washington
- Premera – Washington
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
Mental Health Counselor Associate
MC61475576, Washington
Certificates
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The 12 Core Concepts: An Online Interactive Course
The Medical University of South Carolina
TF-CBT Web 2.0
Completed training for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
PA Child Welfare Resource Center
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
Elwyn Outpatient
Training Series: HIPPA/Confidentiality/Suicide Prevention
Education
University of Pennsylvania
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2023
Master’s in Professional Counseling (M.Phil.Ed.).
University of Pennsylvania
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2021
Master’s in Counseling and Mental Health Services (M.S.Ed.)
University of California, San Diego
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2020
Major in Clinical Psychology and minor in Philosophy