Asian Therapists in 11222
Drawing from my extensive experience working closely with immigrant communities, particularly those from Asian backgrounds, and rooted in my personal journey as a Korean-American woman and survivor of complex trauma, I offer a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective in our work together.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and struggling to understand their roots, or finding it challenging to navigate your relationships and communicate your needs effectively, you've taken an important step by seeking support here. I'm dedicated to helping you find relief, feel truly seen, ground yourself, and embark on a journey toward understanding your innermost self and intentions. In my therapeutic approach, I offer genuine warmth and openness, grounded in a sincere quest for truth.
Drawing from my extensive experience working closely with immigrant communities, particularly those from Asian backgrounds, and rooted in my personal journey as a Korean-American woman and survivor of complex trauma, I offer a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective in our work together.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and struggling to understand their roots, or finding it challenging to navigate your relationships and communicate your needs effectively, you've taken an important step by seeking support here. I'm dedicated to helping you find relief, feel truly seen, ground yourself, and embark on a journey toward understanding your innermost self and intentions. In my therapeutic approach, I offer genuine warmth and openness, grounded in a sincere quest for truth.
Yumi Nielsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
Many people I work with identify as BIPOC, Asian/ Asian American, LGBTQI+, 1st/2nd gen immigrants and/or 1st gen college students.
The last few years have brought loss and uncertainty for many of us. If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just stuck, you're not alone. Sometimes people need extra support and a safe place to let it all out, process what's happened, and reflect on unhelpful patterns and dysfunctional relationships. Maybe you're a people-pleaser and want to set boundaries and learn to say "no." Maybe you're navigating a transition or relationship. Perhaps you tend to spiral. Maybe you just want to better understand yourself. If this sounds like you, I can help.
Many people I work with identify as BIPOC, Asian/ Asian American, LGBTQI+, 1st/2nd gen immigrants and/or 1st gen college students.
The last few years have brought loss and uncertainty for many of us. If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just stuck, you're not alone. Sometimes people need extra support and a safe place to let it all out, process what's happened, and reflect on unhelpful patterns and dysfunctional relationships. Maybe you're a people-pleaser and want to set boundaries and learn to say "no." Maybe you're navigating a transition or relationship. Perhaps you tend to spiral. Maybe you just want to better understand yourself. If this sounds like you, I can help.
You might often feel misunderstood or marginalized because of your cultural background, identity, or life experiences. Perhaps you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, significant life transitions, loss, or relationship challenges. You're looking for a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where you can explore your inner world, find meaning, and begin to heal. You want to feel more connected to yourself and move towards a life that truly reflects who you are. As you embark on this journey of healing and self-discovery, I’m here to support you, helping you navigate the waves of meaningful transformation.
You might often feel misunderstood or marginalized because of your cultural background, identity, or life experiences. Perhaps you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, significant life transitions, loss, or relationship challenges. You're looking for a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where you can explore your inner world, find meaning, and begin to heal. You want to feel more connected to yourself and move towards a life that truly reflects who you are. As you embark on this journey of healing and self-discovery, I’m here to support you, helping you navigate the waves of meaningful transformation.
I believe the therapeutic relationship can offer a space for healing and personal transformation. My work is motivated by the belief that exploring and attending to past wounds can allow us to meet our present experience with acceptance and move forward from a place of wholeness and authenticity. I approach our work as an evolving creative collaboration, prioritizing safety and trust. In my practice I support individuals grappling with grief and loss, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and challenges related to identity. I offer affirming psychotherapy for adults in the kink/BDSM and polyamorous/non-monogamous communities.
I believe the therapeutic relationship can offer a space for healing and personal transformation. My work is motivated by the belief that exploring and attending to past wounds can allow us to meet our present experience with acceptance and move forward from a place of wholeness and authenticity. I approach our work as an evolving creative collaboration, prioritizing safety and trust. In my practice I support individuals grappling with grief and loss, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and challenges related to identity. I offer affirming psychotherapy for adults in the kink/BDSM and polyamorous/non-monogamous communities.
Do you feel pressured to have things “all figured out” but feel like you’re falling short? Do you wish you felt more connected in your relationships, career, and friendships? Sometimes, it can be hard to identify what in our lives is bothering us, let alone explore or mend those things. We may fall into old patterns or behaviors that leave us feeling like we’re going through the motions of our lives, rather than living them authentically. Whether you are in a particular moment of transition in your life, or just feeling like it’s time to understand your own life better, therapy is one tool that can support you right now.
Do you feel pressured to have things “all figured out” but feel like you’re falling short? Do you wish you felt more connected in your relationships, career, and friendships? Sometimes, it can be hard to identify what in our lives is bothering us, let alone explore or mend those things. We may fall into old patterns or behaviors that leave us feeling like we’re going through the motions of our lives, rather than living them authentically. Whether you are in a particular moment of transition in your life, or just feeling like it’s time to understand your own life better, therapy is one tool that can support you right now.
Alicia Abbaspour
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
Therapy is a place to practice a discipline of hope—while we examine past traumas and current challenges, together we'll also create a space that makes healing possible. With curiosity and care, we'll delve into your emotions and connect them to behaviors, explore the past and its impact on the present, understand your relationships, and carve out opportunities for change. When you enter the therapeutic space, you bring a unique set of experiences shaped by the world at large, so together we'll acknowledge and work through the external contexts that impact your life.
Therapy is a place to practice a discipline of hope—while we examine past traumas and current challenges, together we'll also create a space that makes healing possible. With curiosity and care, we'll delve into your emotions and connect them to behaviors, explore the past and its impact on the present, understand your relationships, and carve out opportunities for change. When you enter the therapeutic space, you bring a unique set of experiences shaped by the world at large, so together we'll acknowledge and work through the external contexts that impact your life.
I work with clients who want to build a life they can love. Many of us come to therapy seeking help through a difficult period, healing from an experience (or a lifetime of them), or relief from a source of emotional pain. As your therapist, I bring empathy and compassion to our work together. You are not to blame for the difficulties you experience and at the same time, healing will mean journeying into difficult areas within yourself. I create a caring and empowering space for that exploration; help you identify, understand, and challenge an oppressive world; and co-create a life you can love living.
I work with clients who want to build a life they can love. Many of us come to therapy seeking help through a difficult period, healing from an experience (or a lifetime of them), or relief from a source of emotional pain. As your therapist, I bring empathy and compassion to our work together. You are not to blame for the difficulties you experience and at the same time, healing will mean journeying into difficult areas within yourself. I create a caring and empowering space for that exploration; help you identify, understand, and challenge an oppressive world; and co-create a life you can love living.
Rishika Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
I work primarily with people of color, queer and trans folks coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. I aim to help you tune into how you're truly feeling, while centering radical self-compassion. Healing and liberation come in many different forms and we will work collaboratively to understand your individual goals and needs. Ours will be an open space, free of judgment, to explore thoughts and feelings you may not otherwise have a place to address. One of the first steps toward healing is being seen and heard authentically and in our work together we will begin there.
I work primarily with people of color, queer and trans folks coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. I aim to help you tune into how you're truly feeling, while centering radical self-compassion. Healing and liberation come in many different forms and we will work collaboratively to understand your individual goals and needs. Ours will be an open space, free of judgment, to explore thoughts and feelings you may not otherwise have a place to address. One of the first steps toward healing is being seen and heard authentically and in our work together we will begin there.
Stephanie Tang - Jamron Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I'm in Brooklyn, NY. My clients often come in looking for support in times of change, for motivation to get unstuck, or simply for the space to explore their voice and authentic self. You may be looking to connect more deeply with yourself and others, for relief from feeling stressed and burnt out, or from feelings related to perfectionism or imposter syndrome. Many of us can struggle to find balance, it may feel like the world is moving too fast or too slow. My approach to therapy is collaborative; we work together to create goals that serve the development of what holistic well-being means to you.
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I'm in Brooklyn, NY. My clients often come in looking for support in times of change, for motivation to get unstuck, or simply for the space to explore their voice and authentic self. You may be looking to connect more deeply with yourself and others, for relief from feeling stressed and burnt out, or from feelings related to perfectionism or imposter syndrome. Many of us can struggle to find balance, it may feel like the world is moving too fast or too slow. My approach to therapy is collaborative; we work together to create goals that serve the development of what holistic well-being means to you.
I am a warm and dedicated therapist interested in helping you cope with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and acculturation issues. I am also interested in helping you adjust to a new struggle or stage of life. I have been working in mental health for 20+ years and I am down to earth and solution-focused. I will help you identify a goal and work with you step-by-step to achieve that goal.
I am a warm and dedicated therapist interested in helping you cope with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and acculturation issues. I am also interested in helping you adjust to a new struggle or stage of life. I have been working in mental health for 20+ years and I am down to earth and solution-focused. I will help you identify a goal and work with you step-by-step to achieve that goal.
Whether you are beginning your healing journey or you’re beginning again, I am here to support you. Together we will explore whatever arises with compassion. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. In our sessions together we can identify areas of focus, knowing that this space is for you and it can evolve as your needs do. I believe you already have everything you need to heal and I am here to help support you by witnessing and exploring what you bring into the therapeutic space, so that you can live the life you want to be living with more authenticity and connection.
Whether you are beginning your healing journey or you’re beginning again, I am here to support you. Together we will explore whatever arises with compassion. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. In our sessions together we can identify areas of focus, knowing that this space is for you and it can evolve as your needs do. I believe you already have everything you need to heal and I am here to help support you by witnessing and exploring what you bring into the therapeutic space, so that you can live the life you want to be living with more authenticity and connection.
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I am so glad you are taking this step to invest in a crucial part of your well being. I specialize in working with adults struggling with cross-cultural dynamics & pressures and have20+ years of experience in NYC and Hong Kong. Are you navigating between cultures? Do you have an inner critic that tells you you're not doing, feeling or being enough? Are you armed w/ degrees/titles yet unfulfilled? You have a tendency to second guess yourself? You’re not alone! I’ve worked with an international clientele with a wide range of personalities from the anxious OCPD overachiever to the ADHD self-depracating comedian with positive outcomes.
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Dwellness In-Home Psychological Services
Mental Health Counselor, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, RDT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Dwellness is a diverse team of NYC-based clinicians who treat individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan via in-home, innovative in-person, and teletherapy practices. We also offer grief support groups, grief walks, and short-term therapy bundles.
Dwellness is a diverse team of NYC-based clinicians who treat individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan via in-home, innovative in-person, and teletherapy practices. We also offer grief support groups, grief walks, and short-term therapy bundles.
Frances Zhang
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdM, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
I believe everyone's unique identity should be heard, seen, and celebrated. I strive to assist my clients on realizing their own potentials. I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University and practice under the license of a supervisor. I am familiar with the work on depression, anxiety, romantic relationship, career burn-out, imposter syndrome, and maternal stress. I am also comfortable providing couple therapy and family therapy.
I believe everyone's unique identity should be heard, seen, and celebrated. I strive to assist my clients on realizing their own potentials. I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University and practice under the license of a supervisor. I am familiar with the work on depression, anxiety, romantic relationship, career burn-out, imposter syndrome, and maternal stress. I am also comfortable providing couple therapy and family therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse adults with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, and burnout. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse adults with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, and burnout. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.
When people experience seasons of struggle, as we all undoubtedly do, sometimes therapy can be a valuable resource to help us find clarity, navigate uncertainty, lean into change and growth, or rediscover and restore what we once knew about ourselves. My philosophy in terms of treatment is one of partnership. I aspire to create a space, whether via video or in person, where you can feel safe to be vulnerably seen and heard, and my hope is that, at the end of our time together, you will feel empowered to live your life to the fullest, equipped with a diverse array of coping tools that you can confidently call your own.
When people experience seasons of struggle, as we all undoubtedly do, sometimes therapy can be a valuable resource to help us find clarity, navigate uncertainty, lean into change and growth, or rediscover and restore what we once knew about ourselves. My philosophy in terms of treatment is one of partnership. I aspire to create a space, whether via video or in person, where you can feel safe to be vulnerably seen and heard, and my hope is that, at the end of our time together, you will feel empowered to live your life to the fullest, equipped with a diverse array of coping tools that you can confidently call your own.
Michelle Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is to offer support and guidance while creating a safe and collaborative environment for my clients. I encourage curiosity and self-reflection, as I believe insight and learning about oneself are important steps toward healing.
My therapeutic approach is to offer support and guidance while creating a safe and collaborative environment for my clients. I encourage curiosity and self-reflection, as I believe insight and learning about oneself are important steps toward healing.
Coming to therapy is a very courageous step and I want to explore and address different aspects of our lives. It is possible that clients may experience feelings of empowerment sometimes, or feelings of distress and overwhelmingness. I look to provide an open, comfortable, and safe space for all of my clients.
Coming to therapy is a very courageous step and I want to explore and address different aspects of our lives. It is possible that clients may experience feelings of empowerment sometimes, or feelings of distress and overwhelmingness. I look to provide an open, comfortable, and safe space for all of my clients.
Josephine Jung-Ah Suh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Anxiety, depression, adjustment to a new culture, code-switching, existential angst, losing a loved one, past wounds from family you can't seem to shake... On some days experiences like these may feel manageable. On other days these same experiences might leave you feeling overwhelmed, alone, and deeply exhausted. I believe that therapy can help you feel less at the mercy of painful forces outside of your control and more like you have a solid path forward. As a therapist I would be the wizard to your hero’s journey, bringing therapeutic insight to support the unique needs of your individual quest. 한국어로도 상담이 가능합니다.
Anxiety, depression, adjustment to a new culture, code-switching, existential angst, losing a loved one, past wounds from family you can't seem to shake... On some days experiences like these may feel manageable. On other days these same experiences might leave you feeling overwhelmed, alone, and deeply exhausted. I believe that therapy can help you feel less at the mercy of painful forces outside of your control and more like you have a solid path forward. As a therapist I would be the wizard to your hero’s journey, bringing therapeutic insight to support the unique needs of your individual quest. 한국어로도 상담이 가능합니다.
My practice is geared towards helping individuals who are suffering from addiction problems of any kind, cognitive problems (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disabilities) or problems with disordered thought or perception. My goal is to assist clients improve their psychological functioning with a combination of individualized clinical evaluation and treatment. I am also a research scientist at Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/nehal-p-vadhan-phd) and director of the Center for Psychedelics Research and Treatment.
My practice is geared towards helping individuals who are suffering from addiction problems of any kind, cognitive problems (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disabilities) or problems with disordered thought or perception. My goal is to assist clients improve their psychological functioning with a combination of individualized clinical evaluation and treatment. I am also a research scientist at Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/nehal-p-vadhan-phd) and director of the Center for Psychedelics Research and Treatment.
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Asian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist would be respectful and considerate of different groups, with regard to race, sexual orientation, gender, and other factors that are important to an individual. These considerations can help a client feel understood as well as validated. While some people think highlighting race could promote stereotypes and bias, more understanding and knowledge about cultural differences is a positive for a healthy therapeutic alliance.
How can I recognize an effective Asian therapist?
You can discern a lot by asking how familiar the potential therapist is with different cultures, as well as asking how they might address issues related to identity, values, and beliefs. Also inquire about their education, as well as any particular training they may have completed, such as cultural sensitivity or diversity and inclusion programs.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
The therapist may not share a client’s exact background, but the therapist may have plenty of hands-on experience as well as the sensitivity needed for therapeutic progress. Their sensitivity to different populations will help the client feel accepted and comfortable in sharing their concerns and difficulties.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Asian clients?
A therapist with an Asian background may have experience within their community, as well as broader cultural sensitivity. Ask the potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share your background. If they have not worked with similar clients, they may well know someone who has such experience.
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.