Cindy Chen-Wu

Cindy Chen-Wu

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Supervised by Dr. Marcey Mettica, LPC-S, RPT-S

Counseling Approach

Cindy believes in meeting clients where they are on their life journey—a path that is often unpredictable and filled with surprises. She is committed to walking alongside her clients, creating a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. Recognizing that each person is unique and doing their best. Cindy places great importance on building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful progress. Her goal is to provide an environment where clients feel free to be their authentic selves and are empowered to grow.

Cindy Chen-Wu,
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Marcey Mettica, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Play Therapist
Children, Teens, and Adult Counselor

Education

Education

Cindy earned a Masters in Counseling from SMU, a MBA from Claremont, and a Bachelors from UCSD

Education and Background

Cindy earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Southern Methodist University, a leading institution in therapy education. She specializes in child play and activity therapy and is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with the Behavioral Tech Institute. She has also earned a Master of Business Administration from Claremont Graduate University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.

Cindy offers services in both English and Mandarin Chinese. 

Beyond her professional experience, Cindy is the mother of two young adults. 

 

Experience

During her clinical internship, Cindy gained extensive experience working with children of all ages by utilizing an integrated play therapy approach. She also engaged with pre-teens and teens through both activity-based therapy and talk therapy. In addition to her work with youth, Cindy supported parents by offering guidance on strengthening parent-child relationships. Cindy also worked with adults navigating life transitions and other significant challenges. Her clinical experience includes roles at a private practice in Dallas and the SMU Center for Family Counseling. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse populations, incorporating integrated play therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her therapeutic work.

She has also volunteered extensively in hospital settings and previously served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Dallas for children in the foster care system. 

child counseling
Contact us

972-292-0007 (Office)
ProsperCounseling@gmail.com

972-807-3001 (Cindy)
Cindy.ProsperCounseling@gmail.com

Existing Clients' Portal Assess
https://prospercounseling.patientsecure.me

About us

Professional counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in a private and confidential setting.

Where to find Cindy
By Appointment Only

102 E 3rd Street
Prosper, TX 75078
OR
1400 N. Coit, Ste 1501 McKinney, TX 75071