Tzu-Chen Cheng, LCP, CA | Psychologist

About Tzu-Chen Cheng

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Stress

Depression

Men's Mental Health Issues

Work-Related Counseling

Life Coaching

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Eclectic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential

Culturally Sensitive

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tzu-Chen Cheng

My name is Tzu-Chen Cheng, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in San Luis Obispo, CA. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I hold a PsyD from Phillips Graduate University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. I work with adults experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, or other mental health difficulties, using Solution Focused Therapy and a Client-Centered approach to find solutions and explore deeper issues. My approach varies depending on the individual client and their concerns. I typically begin with a Solution Focused approach to identify solutions and build skills for navigating challenges. If issues persist and require deeper exploration, I shift to a Client-Centered approach to uncover underlying themes. I find this approach effective for adults facing life transitions, acculturation, and interpersonal difficulties that may manifest as depression, anxiety, or substance use. I help clients gain insight into these underlying issues and develop skills to manage them more effectively. My communication style is calm, empathic, and reflective. I strive to create a safe environment where clients feel supported and heard, while providing honest, nonjudgmental feedback. My journey into mental healthcare began with a deep interest in people and a desire to help them when they are hurting. Over time, I have learned to hold clients’ truths and allow them to feel truly heard. I find joy in witnessing clients as they learn to navigate life more effectively and grow into better versions of themselves. When setting goals, I collaborate with clients to identify what they want to address first. As trust develops and we continue working together, we establish new goals and track progress. It is common for goals to shift throughout our work together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

Phillips Graduate University (PsyD)
University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1710109582

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What practice does Tzu-Chen Cheng work with?

Tzu-Chen Cheng works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tzu-Chen Cheng?

Tzu-Chen Cheng frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tzu-Chen Cheng on their profile.