Presence.

Compassion. Change

Psychotherapy & Meditation with Xiuling Liu

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Does water have to do something?

Xiuling Liu

Psychotherapist  ·  Meditation Teacher  ·  Chicago, IL

My Story

When I was a little girl, I loved spending hours by the creek near my home. I would slip off my shoes, sink my feet into the cool, flowing water, and watch sunlight shimmer across the surface.

The water moved gently, never clinging to a single pebble or leaf.

I remember feeling a quiet joy in those moments — not needing to be anywhere else, not wishing for anything different.

I didn't know it then, but I was practicing the art of being present.

My path as a meditation teacher and psychotherapist grew from that early connection to stillness and flow — from learning that peace is not something we achieve, but something we notice when we truly pay attention.

My work today is rooted in that same simple truth: that awareness, compassion, and presence can transform the way we live, love, and heal.

My mission is to help others reconnect with that inner stillness — the same quiet stream of life that has always been there, waiting to be felt.

My Offerings

Three pathways to presence, each tailored to where you are.

01

Psychotherapy

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02

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

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03

Individual Meditation Lessons

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DBT  ·  CBT  ·  ACT  ·  Mindfulness

Psychotherapy

In therapy, I strive to create a space that feels safe, grounding, and real — a space where you can breathe, reflect, and return to yourself.

My approach draws from DBT, CBT, and ACT, but beneath every method is a deep trust in mindfulness — the practice of noticing what is here, right now, without judgment. We learn to meet our thoughts and emotions with curiosity instead of resistance, to soften the inner struggle, and to respond to life with clarity and compassion.

Together, we explore not just the stories we carry but the quiet awareness beneath them — the part of you that has always been whole.

Healing is not about becoming someone new. It's about coming home to yourself.

Education
MA in Social Work  University of Chicago
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8-Week Program  ·  Evidence-Based

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

MBSR is a structured eight-week program that teaches you how to use mindfulness — meditation, gentle movement, and breath awareness — to reduce stress and restore well-being.

Originally developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR invites participants to turn toward their experiences, both pleasant and painful, with openness and compassion. It's not about eliminating stress, but transforming our relationship with it. For many, it becomes more than a program — it's a way of living with clarity, connection, and balance.

You don't need to fix yourself. You need to meet yourself.

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No, the purpose of water is to be water.

One-on-One  ·  Personalized

Individual Meditation Lessons

Every person's path into mindfulness is unique. In these one-on-one sessions, I offer a space to slow down, explore stillness, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels personal and grounded.

Together, we'll find practices that meet you where you are — whether you're seeking calm amidst stress, deeper awareness, or a steadier connection to the present moment. Sessions may include guided meditations, mindful inquiry, or simple awareness practices woven naturally into daily life.

Stillness is not something you find. It's something you return to.

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