Asian Therapists in West Vancouver, BC

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Parisa Pourang
Counsellor, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
I'm a Registered Clinical Counselor with 15+ years' expertise, providing therapeutic support to individuals, youth, couples, and families. My focus goes beyond symptom treatment; I help individuals achieve personal therapeutic goals. With specialized training, I excel in assisting couples and families in crises. Leading impactful group therapy sessions and conducting workshops, I foster positive changes, guiding clients towards an optimistic lifestyle. Over years of practice, I've honed skills in creating connections, helping clients navigate challenges, and promoting higher well-being.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counselor with 15+ years' expertise, providing therapeutic support to individuals, youth, couples, and families. My focus goes beyond symptom treatment; I help individuals achieve personal therapeutic goals. With specialized training, I excel in assisting couples and families in crises. Leading impactful group therapy sessions and conducting workshops, I foster positive changes, guiding clients towards an optimistic lifestyle. Over years of practice, I've honed skills in creating connections, helping clients navigate challenges, and promoting higher well-being.
(249) 802-8492 View (249) 802-8492
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Wayne Wong
Counsellor, MA
Personal growth occurs when a space is created to support individuals, relationships, and families to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, lending to greater meaning in life. My approach aligns with many psychological and coaching frameworks that encourage self-awareness, and introspection. By providing a supportive environment, my clients experience a greater sense of self and personal understanding while gaining an excitement for life that promotes substantial personal well-being.
Personal growth occurs when a space is created to support individuals, relationships, and families to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, lending to greater meaning in life. My approach aligns with many psychological and coaching frameworks that encourage self-awareness, and introspection. By providing a supportive environment, my clients experience a greater sense of self and personal understanding while gaining an excitement for life that promotes substantial personal well-being.
(450) 485-7091 View (450) 485-7091
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Howard Wong
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
1 Endorsed
Feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected—from yourself, your partner, or your child? I work with adults, teens (9+), and couples who feel overwhelmed by stress, low mood, grief, or relationship conflict. Many are caught in cycles of self-doubt, parenting stress, or cultural expectations. You want steadier emotions, healthier communication, and a calmer home. Together we explore what’s beneath the surface, build inner strength, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected—from yourself, your partner, or your child? I work with adults, teens (9+), and couples who feel overwhelmed by stress, low mood, grief, or relationship conflict. Many are caught in cycles of self-doubt, parenting stress, or cultural expectations. You want steadier emotions, healthier communication, and a calmer home. Together we explore what’s beneath the surface, build inner strength, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
(672) 800-1681 View (672) 800-1681
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Therapy Matters
Counsellor, BA, MAC, RCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
We believe in your journey as a lifelong process of self-discovery and empowerment. We provide a strength-based, non-stigmatizing approach to counselling, acknowledging you are deserving of care and support. At Therapy Matters, you can release defences and reveal your full potential. We invite you to discover your resilience and embrace your unique perspective on life.
We believe in your journey as a lifelong process of self-discovery and empowerment. We provide a strength-based, non-stigmatizing approach to counselling, acknowledging you are deserving of care and support. At Therapy Matters, you can release defences and reveal your full potential. We invite you to discover your resilience and embrace your unique perspective on life.
(450) 805-1334 View (450) 805-1334
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Jue Wang
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CCC
Serves Area
As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives.
I am a culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and human-centred therapist. I draw experiences and knowledge from existential-humanistic and emotionally focused approaches that create empowering and self-directive collaborative work.
As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives.
I am a culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and human-centred therapist. I draw experiences and knowledge from existential-humanistic and emotionally focused approaches that create empowering and self-directive collaborative work.
(236) 868-2227 View (236) 868-2227
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Essence Counselling- Certified Hakomi Therapist
Counsellor, BSc, CHT, MTC, RTC
Serves Area
You are stressed or bored or feeling stuck in your relationships. You are looking for personal growth or professional development You are looking for a new meaning, a new purpose and making a difference in your daily life. You are ready to grow or create new experience in your relationships but don't know how.
You are stressed or bored or feeling stuck in your relationships. You are looking for personal growth or professional development You are looking for a new meaning, a new purpose and making a difference in your daily life. You are ready to grow or create new experience in your relationships but don't know how.
(778) 766-3929 View (778) 766-3929
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Theo (Teddy) Chu
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, CMPC®
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with the Asian population, athletes, high-performing professionals, as well as GBQ (gay, bisexual, queer) men.
My role is to help you gain insight, challenge you, highlight your innate strengths, and point out what you may be unaware of, all while holding space for you in a compassionate, curious manner. We're on a journey of co-creation where you're the expert on your life and experiences, while I'm the expert in facilitating growth and change.
I specialize in working with the Asian population, athletes, high-performing professionals, as well as GBQ (gay, bisexual, queer) men.
My role is to help you gain insight, challenge you, highlight your innate strengths, and point out what you may be unaware of, all while holding space for you in a compassionate, curious manner. We're on a journey of co-creation where you're the expert on your life and experiences, while I'm the expert in facilitating growth and change.
(647) 492-3083 View (647) 492-3083
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Judy R. Zhu
Counsellor, MEd, Dr, TCM, RCC
Serves Area
I am a registered clinical counsellor and also a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The main therapeutic approaches I use are: Person Centered, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Mindful Based Cognitive Therapy. I emphasize the holistic approach to mental health, and help client to build a healthy and helpful life habits for optimal physical and mental health.
I am a registered clinical counsellor and also a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The main therapeutic approaches I use are: Person Centered, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Mindful Based Cognitive Therapy. I emphasize the holistic approach to mental health, and help client to build a healthy and helpful life habits for optimal physical and mental health.
(604) 706-1602 View (604) 706-1602
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Trevor Leung
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, BEd
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in supporting youth, families, and young adults navigating major changes and transitions. If you are experiencing challenges within familial relationships, I can help you approach these issues holistically. I take into consideration your culture, family dynamics, and values. My experience working in the school system allows me to support common concerns that come up such as separation anxiety and friendships issues. Whatever you're experiencing, we can explore together.
I specialize in supporting youth, families, and young adults navigating major changes and transitions. If you are experiencing challenges within familial relationships, I can help you approach these issues holistically. I take into consideration your culture, family dynamics, and values. My experience working in the school system allows me to support common concerns that come up such as separation anxiety and friendships issues. Whatever you're experiencing, we can explore together.
(873) 457-5012 View (873) 457-5012
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Claire Yangxiezi Cao
Counsellor, MC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
(236) 239-0339 View (236) 239-0339
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Dr. Parisa Mousavi
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
4 Endorsed
There are times when everything feels heavy and difficult. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained? Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns, struggling with identity, relationships, past trauma, or major life transitions? Emotional pain can feel isolating and confusing, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
There are times when everything feels heavy and difficult. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained? Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns, struggling with identity, relationships, past trauma, or major life transitions? Emotional pain can feel isolating and confusing, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
(306) 900-4982 View (306) 900-4982
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Jing Zhang
Counsellor, RCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a therapist, I believe that truly effective support doesn’t rely on fixed techniques, but arises from a deep understanding of each individual’s unique life experience — enabling interventions tailored to the person, not just the problem. I also believe our struggles are the opportunities to discover new horizons of meaning and perspectives.
As a therapist, I believe that truly effective support doesn’t rely on fixed techniques, but arises from a deep understanding of each individual’s unique life experience — enabling interventions tailored to the person, not just the problem. I also believe our struggles are the opportunities to discover new horizons of meaning and perspectives.
(506) 714-5444 View (506) 714-5444
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Powerful insights psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Serves Area
Anxiety, Burnout, ADHD & Relationship Specialist in Vancouver & Burnaby. PhD Psychologist providing EMDR, CBT, and Somatic therapy for high functioning individuals and couples seeking lasting change. You are a high-achiever who appears to have it all together, yet internally, you’re navigating a cycle of burnout, ADHD-related overwhelm, or the weight of past trauma. Perhaps your career is thriving, but your relationships are strained by stress and 'brain fog.' Whether solo or as a couple, you are looking for more than just a listening ear; you want a strategist who understands the complexities of a high-pressure life.
Anxiety, Burnout, ADHD & Relationship Specialist in Vancouver & Burnaby. PhD Psychologist providing EMDR, CBT, and Somatic therapy for high functioning individuals and couples seeking lasting change. You are a high-achiever who appears to have it all together, yet internally, you’re navigating a cycle of burnout, ADHD-related overwhelm, or the weight of past trauma. Perhaps your career is thriving, but your relationships are strained by stress and 'brain fog.' Whether solo or as a couple, you are looking for more than just a listening ear; you want a strategist who understands the complexities of a high-pressure life.
(782) 201-3780 View (782) 201-3780
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Roya Counselling
Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
At Roya Counselling, we provide online and in person therapy for individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, and major life transitions . Our team is trained in EMDR, IFS, Emotion-Focused Therapy and mentalization-based treatment, allowing us to support deep, lasting change. We take a selective approach—carefully ensuring the right fit between therapist and client—so that each person receives personalized, attuned care grounded in trust, collaboration, and respect.
At Roya Counselling, we provide online and in person therapy for individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, and major life transitions . Our team is trained in EMDR, IFS, Emotion-Focused Therapy and mentalization-based treatment, allowing us to support deep, lasting change. We take a selective approach—carefully ensuring the right fit between therapist and client—so that each person receives personalized, attuned care grounded in trust, collaboration, and respect.
(579) 899-0720 View (579) 899-0720
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Sue Anne Poh
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Korean adoptee and specialize in supporting Korean and other adoptees and BIPOC clients, creating a culturally sensitive environment for exploring identity and developing coping strategies.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, mindfulness, and evidence-based strategies, I guide individuals and families through emotional challenges. I also specialize in helping enhance executive functioning skills for kids, teens, and adults. I support clients with educational or learning challenges, with strategies for academic success.
I am a Korean adoptee and specialize in supporting Korean and other adoptees and BIPOC clients, creating a culturally sensitive environment for exploring identity and developing coping strategies.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, mindfulness, and evidence-based strategies, I guide individuals and families through emotional challenges. I also specialize in helping enhance executive functioning skills for kids, teens, and adults. I support clients with educational or learning challenges, with strategies for academic success.
(506) 436-0039 View (506) 436-0039
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Denise Carter
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, chronic illness, addiction, or relationship issues. Traumas and life stressors we experience can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.
Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, chronic illness, addiction, or relationship issues. Traumas and life stressors we experience can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.
(587) 815-4729 View (587) 815-4729
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Moneet Gill
Counsellor, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Taking the first step toward couples therapy is a powerful act of courage and care- for yourself and your relationship. I understand how overwhelming and uncertain life and partnership can feel at times. My goal is to support couples in navigating conflict, deepening connection, and building a path forward that feels honest and fulfilling. Whether you're facing communication challenges, life transitions, or patterns that feel stuck, I offer a compassionate space to explore meaningful change together and strengthen your bond with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Taking the first step toward couples therapy is a powerful act of courage and care- for yourself and your relationship. I understand how overwhelming and uncertain life and partnership can feel at times. My goal is to support couples in navigating conflict, deepening connection, and building a path forward that feels honest and fulfilling. Whether you're facing communication challenges, life transitions, or patterns that feel stuck, I offer a compassionate space to explore meaningful change together and strengthen your bond with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
(587) 602-0992 View (587) 602-0992
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Rhea Shroff
Counsellor, RTC, BFA, BCom
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life’s challenges can be difficult to cope with. We all feel stuck at some point in our lives and need support. Stress can leave you drained, anxious, ruminating and wondering how to move forward. Life-transition(s) can be challenging and overwhelming whether it be moving to a new place, changes in a significant relationship, or the loss of a loved one. You are not alone. Thank you for taking a step to look into therapy. In doing so you are taking an active part in your healing, courageously reaching for what you would like to have in your life. I will support you with building awareness and increasing resiliency.
Life’s challenges can be difficult to cope with. We all feel stuck at some point in our lives and need support. Stress can leave you drained, anxious, ruminating and wondering how to move forward. Life-transition(s) can be challenging and overwhelming whether it be moving to a new place, changes in a significant relationship, or the loss of a loved one. You are not alone. Thank you for taking a step to look into therapy. In doing so you are taking an active part in your healing, courageously reaching for what you would like to have in your life. I will support you with building awareness and increasing resiliency.
(778) 488-8559 View (778) 488-8559
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Innerverse Therapy
Counsellor, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma. Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma. Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
(506) 497-6457 View (506) 497-6457
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Janine Sakai
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Online Only
Accepting new clients now! I offer online service for young people, adults, and parents who are looking to create a positive shift in their lives or families. We can meet over secure video or telephone, whichever works best for you! I've had success in providing the same quality of service virtually as I would in an office. The best part is that you can live or be anywhere and don't have to drive or walk to meet with me! You can be cozy at home or even on your lunch break at work or school. It's super convenient and accessible! Curious? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation and see if this works for you.
Accepting new clients now! I offer online service for young people, adults, and parents who are looking to create a positive shift in their lives or families. We can meet over secure video or telephone, whichever works best for you! I've had success in providing the same quality of service virtually as I would in an office. The best part is that you can live or be anywhere and don't have to drive or walk to meet with me! You can be cozy at home or even on your lunch break at work or school. It's super convenient and accessible! Curious? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation and see if this works for you.
(604) 424-5542 View (604) 424-5542

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FAQ - Asian Counselling
What can an Asian therapist help with?
An Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. How an Asian therapist can make the experience feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a background such as Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Pakistani, Korean, Vietnamese, or Japanese, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable opening up on such topics.

What role can language play in therapy?
Language can play an important role in therapy because people often express emotions, family dynamics, and personal experiences differently depending on the language they are speaking. For some individuals, working with a therapist who speaks their native language, whether it be Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese, or another language, may help sessions feel more natural and emotionally connected. Even if you are fluent in English, certain thoughts or feelings may still feel easier to communicate in your native language.

How can an Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Cultural background can play an important role in couples counseling and family therapy, particularly when family expectations, communication styles, generational differences, or cultural traditions are influencing the relationship. An Asian therapist may help partners and family members navigate these topics with more cultural understanding and less need to explain the context behind them. For multicultural or multilingual families, a Asian therapist who is bilingual may also help ensure that each person feels heard and understood during sessions.

How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask prospective therapists whether they have experience working with clients who share your cultural background or speak your preferred language. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might also ask whether they have worked with clients experiencing concerns related to identity, intergenerational conflict, family expectations, or cultural stigma around mental health.

Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Asian therapists?
The directory of Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.