Meet Brenden
Hello, I am Brenden Yuh-Jang Mei. Welcome to my practice!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a professional therapist in California with over five years of experience across various settings.
My background includes supporting neurodivergent individuals in an autism specialty clinic, providing early intervention for children and families, and facilitating trauma healing for Asian Americans and immigrants in community mental health.
My diverse experience allowed me to work with clients from different backgrounds and developed the sensitivity to each client's unique strengths and needs.
My goal is to support my clients, hopefully one day you, to live a fulfilling life you want with confidence and growth.
A little bit about myself
My Background & Passion
I was born and raised in Taiwan and immigrated to the US as a teenager. Growing up in a traditional East Asian household, I was taught to value academic excellence, discipline, and compliance. While these experiences helped me achieve and adapt in many ways, they also came with emotional challenges that took time and intention for me to understand and heal.
My own healing journey has shown me that, though it does not come easy, it is possible to live differently—and more authentically—than what we were taught as children.
With this belief, I aspire to support clients who are navigating similar struggles, particularly anxiety, trauma or identity issues to grow and heal.
What you can expect from our work together
I believe healing comes from a balance of practical tools and deeper self-understanding. In our work together, you can expect to gain strategies to navigate immediate challenges while also exploring underlying patterns to support lasting change.
I am trained in a number of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR. I thoughtfully draw from different modalities in my work to provide you an individualized experience.
License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Number: 121733
Training and Credentials
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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing "EMDR" Basic Training (EMDRIA Approved)
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Acceptance Commitment Therapy Beginner Training, offered by Dr. Russ Harris
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Narrative Therapy - Tools for Exploring Stories, through the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Trained
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Certified Triple P Positive Parenting Level 4 Trainer
Education
Master of Arts (equivalent to Master of Social Work, MSW)
University of Chicago, The School of Social Services and Administration
Bachelor of Arts (in Psychology)
University of California, Berkeley
