Ji-Hye Jean, MA, LMHC

I am Korean-American and grew up in Hawaii. Moved to Spokane to get my Masters in Counseling at Gonzaga. I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2011 and have been a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist since 2017 and a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist Supervisor since 2021. I am licensed in Washington state and also in Hawaii. 

I currently specialize in working with mixed faith couples, interracial couples, and couples who are struggling to connect due to life transitions.

I also work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship distress, self-identity, racial identity, racial trauma, religious trauma, and betrayal trauma. 

Alan Li

Masters Candidate, Intern Therapist

Therapy is not always about solving problems or finding who’s at fault. It is a chance to see ourselves more clearly and find compatible coping strategies for various life challenges. My experiences at one of Seattle's largest homeless support programs have shown me the importance of relationships even when all else fails. Moreover, a secure and intimate relationship requires more than just compassion. It takes patience, honesty, and vulnerability to break free of the perpetual negative cycle of verbal argument and stone-walling.

As a first-generation immigrant, I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and am very aware of the complexity of societal expectations and cultural influences on our relationships. I understand firsthand the challenges of finding self-identity and learning norms in another culture. My current education at Gonzaga University pursuing my Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and my ongoing training as an Emotionally focused therapist have shown me what it takes to create a safe environment for us to communicate authentically. I strive to understand the intricacies of your relationships and explore solutions for healthier intimacy moving forward.