About Lily

I came to therapy as a client myself. At a time in my life when I was struggling and felt very alone, a friend suggested seeing a therapist, and I was lucky enough to find a wonderful therapist who was a good fit for me. He helped me learn how my experiences growing up in my family and in between two cultures shaped who I am today. He helped me learn about how my feelings, thoughts, and beliefs interact with each other and shape how I relate to myself and the world. 

My own therapeutic journey has been deeply growthful and healing, and led me to want to do this work. I feel honored that my clients are willing to share their inner selves with me, and trust me with their inner lives. It is not easy being open and honestly vulnerable with another person, but I firmly believe that a large part of our suffering is due to loneliness and isolation, and that letting someone empathically witness, support, and help us through our difficulties is the path to healing and growth. 

My therapeutic perspective is warmly Humanistic, grounded in Psychodynamic theory and I work in an engaged, Relational way. I believe that we learn to relate from our families, so use Attachment Theory and Internalized Family Systems in my work. I believe in incorporating mind, body, and spirit so draw from Somatic and Transpersonal Psychology.

I have specialized training in several different modalities. I have trauma training in EMDR and body based somatic training in the Hakomi method. Couples therapy requires a specialized set of skills different from individual therapy, so I have completed the Advanced Core Skills Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples as well as training in Collaborative Couples Therapy. 

​Areas of Specialization:
Relationships
Anxiety/Depression
Singlehood
Couplehood
Cross Cultural Experiences
Sexuality and Intimacy
Self Esteem
Lily Sun, MFT
LMFT 83924

Areas of Specialization
Singlehood
Relationships
Cross Cultural Issues

415-915-9638
lilysunmft@gmail.com
582 Market Street
Suite #2009
San Francisco, CA 94104

Background

​Education and Work Experience
​California Institute of Integral Studies - MA in Counseling Psychology
University of Minnesota - MA in English and American Literature
Marina Counseling Center
Fu Yau Project (joint project of RAMS and CCDC)
Integral Counseling Center, Pierce Street

Trainings
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples - Advanced Core Skills Training
Collaborative Couples Therapy
The Hakomi Method - Comprehensive Professional Training
EMDR

​Professional Affiliations
SFCAMFT - Diversity Chair 2020
​SFCAMFT - Board Member and Diversity Chair 2019
SF CAMFT - Board Member at Large 2018
​SFCAMFT
CAMFT

​Languages
English
Mandarin Chinese (spoken)