Have you ever found yourself exhausted from chasing the illusion of “balance”? Burned out by work, buried under never ending to-do lists, and wondering when life actually starts feeling like your life?

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Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels more confusing than comforting. Or you’re questioning whether the career path you chose, or that chose you, still fits who you are today. If any of this sounds familiar… hi! Welcome. You’re in the right place!

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I’ve been there too. Making the leap into a second career and learning to build (and rebuild) nourishing relationships has taught me deep, practical strategies, ones I now use to help others like you move forward with clarity, courage, and confidence.

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At Creative Hearts Collaborative, we believe therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about coming home to yourself.

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No one grows up with a perfect roadmap. We’ve all been shaped by our families, cultures, and the messages we’ve internalized about success, love, and worth. But here’s the good news: you’re allowed to pause, to reflect, to rewrite your narrative. You are not the sum of your past choices. You are the author of your now and future.

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Maybe you've checked all the boxes, such as degree, stable job, social approval, and still feel something's missing. Maybe you've quietly wondered, Is this really it?

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If you’re ready to ask bigger questions and make meaningful changes, we're here to support you with real tools, no-fluff guidance, and deep compassion. Let's break the patterns that keep you stuck and help you reconnect with your most authentic self.

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The only permission you need to begin this journey… is your own.

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Let’s walk this path together.

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Warmly,
Chao Zhao, LMFT, ATR
Founder, Creative Hearts Collaborative