About Alicia Hu
How can we find greater peace in our bodies, minds, and relationships?
This question has guided my journey as a psychologist. Originally from Taiwan and trained in Western psychology, I bring a cross-cultural perspective to understanding emotional well-being and healing. My Eastern background and personal interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine have shaped my appreciation of the inseparable connection between body and mind. This interest led me to begin training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in 2011.
Later, I incorporated Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) into my practice, with its emphasis on helping clients discover sensory and movement experiences—such as input from muscles and joints (proprioception) and from movement and balance (the vestibular sense)—as resources for regulation.
My interest in somatic psychology also connects with my doctoral research on adult attachment. Our early relationships with caregivers shape how we experience ourselves, connect with others, and respond to stress. These patterns can emerge through bodily sensations, movements, emotions, and the stories we tell about our lives. Becoming aware of these patterns can open possibilities for greater flexibility, connection, and choice.
In my work, I integrate attention to the body with exploration of emotions, relationships, and personal meaning. I value a collaborative approach that respects each person’s pace, cultural background, and lived experience.
This website is a place to learn about my approach and explore reflections on body–mind integration, attachment, and healing. Drawing on what I have learned across the Pacific, I hope to offer ideas that invite curiosity and a more compassionate relationship with ourselves and others.
The information on this website is provided for educational purposes and does not replace individualized psychological or medical care. Reading this website or contacting me does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you need care, please consult a qualified provider in your area.
Chia-Chi (“Alicia”) Hu, PhD.
Licensed Psychologist in the states of Nevada, Washington, and Idaho
Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy (SMART), Trainer and Consultant
Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist
Certified Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercise (TRE) Facilitator
Adjunct Faculty, Transpersonal Psychology Master and Doctoral Programs, Sofia University (California)
Registered RYT-200 Yoga Instructor
Certified Assistant Psychodrama Director
Founder, Asian Trauma-Informed Awareness Coalition
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