Asian Therapists in 19147

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Jennie K. Byun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to meet the demands of the day-to-day? On the surface everything is “fine” but underneath is there an inner critic that rails against you all day? As an Asian-American therapist who sees the therapeutic relationship as a powerful instrument of change, I see therapy as a sacred site to bear witness to and support the whole person lingering in and around the thresholds of life. It’s a space where you are seen and accepted for who you are, where we can safely untangle generational wounds, shame, perfectionism, internalized invisibility, and find the courage to explore, learn, and tend to the messiness of life.
Are you struggling to meet the demands of the day-to-day? On the surface everything is “fine” but underneath is there an inner critic that rails against you all day? As an Asian-American therapist who sees the therapeutic relationship as a powerful instrument of change, I see therapy as a sacred site to bear witness to and support the whole person lingering in and around the thresholds of life. It’s a space where you are seen and accepted for who you are, where we can safely untangle generational wounds, shame, perfectionism, internalized invisibility, and find the courage to explore, learn, and tend to the messiness of life.
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Lynn Chau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS, CPE
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
Feeling Lost in the Mix? Find Hope & Healing Are you struggling with: Anxiety, stress, or overwhelm? Sleep issues or panic attacks? Difficult relationships with family or partners? Feeling trapped or emotionally drained? overachieving? You're not alone. As an Asian therapist, I understand the unique cultural pressures and values that can shape our experiences. I'm here to offer a safe space where you can explore your emotions, build coping skills, and navigate life's challenges with newfound clarity to unlock for fullest potential.
Feeling Lost in the Mix? Find Hope & Healing Are you struggling with: Anxiety, stress, or overwhelm? Sleep issues or panic attacks? Difficult relationships with family or partners? Feeling trapped or emotionally drained? overachieving? You're not alone. As an Asian therapist, I understand the unique cultural pressures and values that can shape our experiences. I'm here to offer a safe space where you can explore your emotions, build coping skills, and navigate life's challenges with newfound clarity to unlock for fullest potential.
(407) 612-2785 View (407) 612-2785
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Dr. Vuthy Ou
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Many of my patients are people with multicultural/multiracial families and relationships, immigrants or the adult children of immigrants, people of Asian descent, artists, graduate students & post-doctoral clinicians, and people who have experienced shifts in class and/or religious identity who are looking to more deeply understand how their experience of depression, anxiety, or trauma is tied to these transgenerational and cross-cultural forces.
Many of my patients are people with multicultural/multiracial families and relationships, immigrants or the adult children of immigrants, people of Asian descent, artists, graduate students & post-doctoral clinicians, and people who have experienced shifts in class and/or religious identity who are looking to more deeply understand how their experience of depression, anxiety, or trauma is tied to these transgenerational and cross-cultural forces.
(215) 253-7592 View (215) 253-7592
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Kate Engel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
Anxiety, lack of focus, and obsessive thinking should not be barriers to living a happy and fulfilling life. Are you struggling to understand why you feel overwhelmed with unhealthy thoughts and emotions? By getting to the root of what is driving these actions, I can help you process in order to uncover unhealthy patterns and teach you skills to manage your behaviors so you can achieve growth and positive change to be the person you want to be. I approach therapy with compassion and humor. By teaching you to be in the moment, we will help quiet your anxious mind together. My specialties are ADHD, OCD, phobias, and social anxiety.
Anxiety, lack of focus, and obsessive thinking should not be barriers to living a happy and fulfilling life. Are you struggling to understand why you feel overwhelmed with unhealthy thoughts and emotions? By getting to the root of what is driving these actions, I can help you process in order to uncover unhealthy patterns and teach you skills to manage your behaviors so you can achieve growth and positive change to be the person you want to be. I approach therapy with compassion and humor. By teaching you to be in the moment, we will help quiet your anxious mind together. My specialties are ADHD, OCD, phobias, and social anxiety.
(267) 214-6526 View (267) 214-6526
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Kathy P Wu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
My clients often share that they feel heard, seen, and celebrated as individuals throughout therapy. I apply research-backed, trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent individual therapy to instill hope, self-compassion, and empowerment in young people. Through gentle guidance, developmentally appropriate psychoeducation, and empathic listening, my clients are able to tap into their inner strengths and vulnerabilities, and learn to tolerate discomforts and-- once and for all-- conquer their fears and insecurities.
My clients often share that they feel heard, seen, and celebrated as individuals throughout therapy. I apply research-backed, trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent individual therapy to instill hope, self-compassion, and empowerment in young people. Through gentle guidance, developmentally appropriate psychoeducation, and empathic listening, my clients are able to tap into their inner strengths and vulnerabilities, and learn to tolerate discomforts and-- once and for all-- conquer their fears and insecurities.
(215) 515-8355 View (215) 515-8355
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Vishal Shah
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, numb, hopeless, or just curious - talking to someone can help. With the right therapist, you’ll learn to identify patterns in your thinking and behavior, improve moment-to-moment awareness and self-regulation, and deepen your understanding of the circumstances around your suffering - and eventually come to terms with them and/or change them altogether.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, numb, hopeless, or just curious - talking to someone can help. With the right therapist, you’ll learn to identify patterns in your thinking and behavior, improve moment-to-moment awareness and self-regulation, and deepen your understanding of the circumstances around your suffering - and eventually come to terms with them and/or change them altogether.
(215) 346-7454 View (215) 346-7454
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Forogh Rahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
I am a systemically trained and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy. My clients seek support around a myriad of concerns - most common among them are: depression, anxiety, loss, attachment trauma, oppression-based trauma, identity exploration/conflict, racial identity, family/relational conflict, and emotional dysregulation. Clients come to me to deconstruct beliefs about themselves and the world that are no longer serving them and instead creating chaos, dysfunction, and pain. Through our work together, they're able to live more fulfilling lives.
I am a systemically trained and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy. My clients seek support around a myriad of concerns - most common among them are: depression, anxiety, loss, attachment trauma, oppression-based trauma, identity exploration/conflict, racial identity, family/relational conflict, and emotional dysregulation. Clients come to me to deconstruct beliefs about themselves and the world that are no longer serving them and instead creating chaos, dysfunction, and pain. Through our work together, they're able to live more fulfilling lives.
(415) 634-4038 View (415) 634-4038
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Cori Grachek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Life can be really hard. Sometimes you need help to move through the tougher times. You are the expert on your life and with my experience and expertise we form a strong, workng relationship. I work and teach from an integrative perspective incorporating mindfulness with the traditional therapeutic approaches Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic. I believe that healing, growth and change are best supported by raising our awareness around our thoughts, actions, feelings and our physical selves. I advocate movement, internal work and meditative practice when appropriate.
Life can be really hard. Sometimes you need help to move through the tougher times. You are the expert on your life and with my experience and expertise we form a strong, workng relationship. I work and teach from an integrative perspective incorporating mindfulness with the traditional therapeutic approaches Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic. I believe that healing, growth and change are best supported by raising our awareness around our thoughts, actions, feelings and our physical selves. I advocate movement, internal work and meditative practice when appropriate.
(215) 839-1086 View (215) 839-1086
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Amy E Gedrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Welcome! I am a practicing clinician with 34 + years of experience subscribing to a psychodynamic, solution-focused short-term therapy approach with my clients. I subscribe to working with cognitive behavioral techniques ( CBT ) , mindfulness and motivational interviewing skills to help my patients become the most and happiest that they can be. My specializations are : Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, work stress, women's issues, cancer survivorship issues. Veteran's re-adjustment issues, LGBT issues. I am happy to see individuals, couples and families at my Graduate Hospital office location, just off Rittenhouse Square.
Welcome! I am a practicing clinician with 34 + years of experience subscribing to a psychodynamic, solution-focused short-term therapy approach with my clients. I subscribe to working with cognitive behavioral techniques ( CBT ) , mindfulness and motivational interviewing skills to help my patients become the most and happiest that they can be. My specializations are : Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, work stress, women's issues, cancer survivorship issues. Veteran's re-adjustment issues, LGBT issues. I am happy to see individuals, couples and families at my Graduate Hospital office location, just off Rittenhouse Square.
(267) 433-4253 View (267) 433-4253
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Genevieve Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life is full of joys, sorrows, grief, and loss. Sometimes we need the guidance of someone outside our family and friends to help us process those things that cause us anxiety or stress. If you're looking for someone to help you move past feeling "stuck" and move forward to a place of wholeness and healing, meeting with a therapist may be that nudge you need.
Life is full of joys, sorrows, grief, and loss. Sometimes we need the guidance of someone outside our family and friends to help us process those things that cause us anxiety or stress. If you're looking for someone to help you move past feeling "stuck" and move forward to a place of wholeness and healing, meeting with a therapist may be that nudge you need.
(267) 310-1594 View (267) 310-1594

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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.