Location Independent

Online Counseling.

Hello, I’m Mara Chow, a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist now living in Germany. I offer online and in-person therapy and counseling in both English and German. As a former expat myself, I truly understand the unique struggles of cross-cultural living. I specialize in helping fellow expats, intercultural couples, and families create balance, connection, and healing in their journey. Let’s work together to help you thrive in your personal and family life—no matter where you are in the world.

My clients.

 
 

Individuals.

We are shaped by our past experiences, relationships, temperament, and environment. As we grow older, we gain more control over the choices we make, which can be both liberating and, at times, confusing, stressful, or overwhelming. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can reflect on your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and explore their connections to past experiences. In our work together, we’ll explore and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, nurturing self-awareness and compassion along the way. I want to help you rediscover and recreate yourself by gaining insight into your underlying motivations and driving forces.

Couples.

We thrive in relationships and create meaning about who we are through our interactions with others. When we enter a relationship, we bring with us a unique set of experiences, expectations, and needs. At times, these needs and expectations can clash or go unmet. Vulnerabilities and past wounds may be triggered, causing conflicts to escalate and leaving us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. In our sessions, I aim to support you in addressing underlying attachment needs and fears, developing deeper relational self-awareness, exploring new perspectives, and fostering healthier patterns of communication and connection.

Families.

As a family, we navigate changing dynamics and both internal and external factors that influence our family’s functioning and well-being. Each family member brings their own unique experience and perspective to the challenges you face together. In our counseling sessions, I aim to provide your family with a safe space to explore the underlying feelings and thoughts contributing to relational issues, increase the expression of difficult emotions, and develop shared problem-solving and coping strategies. Together, we will work to reconnect with your family's strengths and resources, fostering greater understanding and unity.