Meet our Counselors

 
Carrie Jones is the Counseling Director for Shanghai Community Center. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Texas (USA). She has a Masters Degree in Social Work from Baylor University. In Texas, she worked in a number of settings including a family counseling center, a substance abuse center, and several schools. Carrie specializes in working with children and adolescents, but also is available to work with adults on a broad range of issues including cultural adjustment/transition, family and relationship issues, grief and loss, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, and mental illness. In addition to individual counseling, Carrie also has experience in leading support groups and in crisis/trauma intervention. She is available to counsel at the Pudong Jinqiao center. For more information about Carrie or her counseling style, you can visit www.shanghaicounselor.com.
Sarah Yang Mumma is the Counseling PR Coordinator and Co-editor of CCS counseling publication, CARE Magazine. She received her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City with a concentration in mental health counseling. She is a licensed social worker in the state of Pennsylvania, USA and currently receiving post-degree supervision from Melinda Weber, LPC. Sarah possesses a range of experience providing counseling to teenagers, young adults, and adults in individual and group settings. Areas of specialization include depression, dsythymia, anxiety, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, woman's issues, faith-based concerns, life transition struggles, and cross-cultural concerns. Additionally Sarah provides couples counseling. Sarah believes that each individual has unique strengths that they bring to the counseling session. She builds on these strengths and works with clients to create hope and achieve their goals. Sarah's counseling approach integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and strength centered counseling.

Sarah is originally from Taiwan and spent her formative years in the USA. Her biracial and bi-cultural heritage and extensive travel experience have influenced her to take a special interest in identity formation, particularly as it relates to racial perception and cultural experience. For more information please visit www.sarahyangmumma.com.
(Sarah is currently accepting new clients.)
Melinda Weber, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor from the Great State of Texas, USA . She holds a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling as well as a Master's Degree in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Melinda has 10 years of experience counseling with children, adolescents, couple's counseling, and family therapy.

Melinda has extensive experience in Child Centered Play Therapy working with a wide range of subjects with children such as anxiety, depression, culture shock, trauma, crisis counseling, anger management, dealing with parents' divorce, grief therapy, sibling rivalry, issues of low self- esteem, third culture kid issues, some behavior modification, and building social skills. Along with individual counseling with children, Melinda has experience in facilitating group therapy for elementary school age children.

Melinda also has experience working with couples regarding the strengthening of meaningful and constructive communication between partners, increasing awareness of individual issues and how they affect the relationship, issues of infidelity and building trust, pre-marital counseling, and support for couples with children. Melinda also works with families using systemic family therapy methods. Melinda also has experience working with adults in the following areas: issues of healing for past trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, culture shock, relationship problems, issues of identity, dealing with your family of origin, and faith-based counseling. Melinda is available at the Pudong Jinqiao Center.
(She is able to accept new clients. She is available in Pudong on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday early afternoon into early evening, and Saturday beginning at 10 am.)
Sharon Lui comes from the US, holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary San Diego and has completed certificate courses in PREPARE/ENRICH for marital and pre-marital counseling. Originally from Hong Kong, she is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. She is experienced in working with substance dependence and anxiety. Sharon is available to counsel at the Puxi Hongqiao Center.
Hanna Redpath is originally from Ottawa, Canada and has been living in Shanghai since 1998. She holds a M. Ed in International Counseling from Lehigh University, USA and has over 10 years experience teaching physical, mental and emotional wellness. She works well with children, teens and adults struggling with culture shock and transitions, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and family or marital issues.
(Her caseload is full and she isn't currently taking any new clients.) 
Marisol Gallardo, B.Psych. is a psychologist from Chile. She has a B. Psych. from Diego Portales University and Graduated Studies on Family and Couples Therapy from the Instituto Chileno de Terapia Familiar. She specializes in family and couples therapy, where the goal is to harness and strengthen family resources, and help family members work collaboratively towards solutions to their emotional problems and personal crises. She is also trained in individual therapy. The sessions are focus on understanding individuals' thoughts, feelings and behavior within the context of their families. She is experienced in working with child/parenting problems, marital issues, child and adolescent difficulties and divorce issues. She is fluent in spanish and english. Marisol is available in Pudong Jinqiao Center and BMF office.
(Marisol will not be accepting new clients until January 2012.)
Brandi Renee Dillon is a Licensed Professional Counselor from the United States and a Professor of Psychology. Brandi holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from Webster University with an emphasis in Professional Mental Health Counseling.

In the United States, Brandi worked in settings such as school counseling, group therapy for substance abuse and mental illness conditions, hospital setting for those that suffer from a mental illness and treatment agencies for disabilities and special needs.

Prior to her arrival to Shanghai, she has years experience in working with those individuals that may suffer from a mental illness such as Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, alcohol and/or substance history and dependence, suicide, self harm behavior, depression and anxiety. Brandi has individual and group counseling experience and is also available to assist those with culture adjustment and transition difficulties, crisis management, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness or depression. She is able to see adolescents and adults. Brandi is available at the Puxi Hongqiao Center.

Aiching Liu is licensed on both Psychological Consultant and Senior Professional in Human Resources.      

Aiching specializes in expat China experiences, cross-cultural relationship, parent-child relationship, marriage conflict resolution, children and teenagers coping skills, preparation for leaving home for college, emotion management, communication improvement, adjustment disorder, life search and spiritual growth, career planning, worker relations, EAP, workshops and seminars. 

Aiching adopts Cognitive and Behavior Therapy (CBT) orientation and provides survey analysis, homework practice for clients to experience constructive and efficient counseling result. 

Aiching holds a Master’s degree in Marriage Family and Children Counseling from Western Seminary, an MBA from the University of Arizona, and a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Kansas.  Aiching is the author of the book “Walk with Happiness” (in Chinese).  Aiching grew up in Taiwan, had lived in the U.S. for almost 30 years and raised 2 adult children in the U.S. 

Aiching is fluent in Mandarin and English and is available at the Pudong Jinqiao Center.    Individuals, couples, families, schools and companies welcome.   Monday – Saturday, morning, afternoon and evening appointments available.   Contact email: aiching_liu@yahoo.com. 

My name is Azin Nasseri, I am from Canada but I come to Shanghai with a diverse international background and work experience as a psychologist. I received my Masters degree and advanced training in psychology from Switzerland and I am in the final stage of completing my doctorate (PhD) in Psychology through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, in the USA.

I have been happily married for 18 years to my wonderful wife and we have been blessed with three lovely children. I specialize in marriage counseling and have over 12 years of experience in clinical psychology. What is most rewarding for me is to work with courageous individuals and couples that are motivated in working through their challenges and seek to better themselves and improve the quality of their relationships. I take a holistic approach to counseling. This means I take into consideration the biological, psychological, social, and moral dimensions of human reality, and I use a variety of techniques that support my clients' needs. I also have a personal interest in integrating the scientific traditions of the west with the wisdom of eastern traditions.

For leisure, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, cooking, and occasionally playing golf.
(Azin's caseload is full and He is currently not accepting new clients..)
Sophie de Fauconval is a Belgian child, teenager and adult psychologist. She completed a five year Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium and a three year Master’s degree in Children Psychotherapy given by both the Universities of Louvain-la-Neuve and of Geneva (Switzerland). She has worked several years in Belgium in a multidisciplinary neuropediatric center, in a center with children from drug-addicted parents and she also built her private practice. She has experience with children, teenagers and their parents who deal with various issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, school problems, emotions management, conflicts or opposition but also with intelligence and psycho-emotional tests. In her work with children and parents, she likes to use media like drawings, games and clay modeling. She thinks they allow children to express themselves, which helps her understanding them. She likes to meet the child and his/her two parents at first to get to know everyone and discuss the matter. Afterwards she offers parental support (with or without the child), psycho-emotional check-up or children therapy depending on the matter.

She also works with adults helping them deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and other questions they may have. She believes that everybody has resources to find and built his/her personal life path and that she is there to help people readjust and believe in their resources. She uses various counseling techniques depending on the client needs.

Sophie is fluent in French and English and understands Dutch and Spanish. She is available to counsel at Puxi Hongqiao Center and in People Square.
Peace Farideh Azad, M.Ed. & MSW(Masters in Guidance & Counseling and Social Work) with more than twenty years of experience.

I believe strongly that emotional healing is possible if we desire it and are willing to do our healing work. All of life‘s challenges are opportunities for growing stronger in mind, spirit and heart. As we do our healing work, we will realize that what used to be overwhelming and difficult is becoming easier. As we grow from our new attitudes and skills we are able to use our thoughts to focus on our dreams and work towards reaching them. I also believe that it is possible to create harmonious and joyful marriages and to raise emotionally healthy and responsible children and teenagers. I can assist those dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions, self-worth issues and anger management.
(She is available to work with clients of all ages and will see clients at both the Puxi and Pudong locations.)

Luis Murillo studied in Canada and Switzerland. He holds a B.A from the University of Toronto and an M.A. and Ph.D from the University of Freiburg, Switzerland.

He taught for nearly a decade at the Medical Faculties of Freiburg and Lausanne and was a guest researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. His research has been published in Germany and in Britain with Oxford University Press. He was an Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Philosophy and Management (Organizational Psychology) at the American College of Switzerland. Luis specializes in a psychoanalytical approach to adaptation and transition. He aids in verbalizing internal sources of conflict and mechanisms of defense. He is also highly interested in career counseling and professional coaching. He has worked for five years as a college counselor. Luis is fluent in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian. He is a member of the European Society of Philosophy and Psychology. Luis is available to see clients at the Care Center in Jin Qiao on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

Leo Lazo is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern from South Carolina, USA. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Columbia International University. He is originally from Cuba, but grew up in the States. He has lived in China, mostly in Shanghai, for 18 years.  Leo adopts cognitive and behavioral approaches in counseling. He specializes in working with children and adolescents, but also is available to work with adults on a broad range of issues including marital issues, family and relationship issues, grief and loss, anxiety, stress, depression, and mental illness.  Leo is fluent in English and Spanish and is available at the Puxi Hongqiao Center on Tuesday-Fridays evenings from 6:30 onwards, Saturday all day, and Sunday from 3:00-6:00
Contact us
Counseling Inquires - Carrie Jones, LCSW
Phone : 136 3631 7474 (Carrie Jones)
Email : counseling@communitycenter.cn
 
Media Inquiries - Sarah Yang Mumma, MSSW, LSW
Email : counselingPR@communitycenter.cn
Location : Click here to see counseling locations