Asian Therapists in Fairfax, CA
Raven Nalika Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, CA 94978 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a life transition and grief therapist for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). I assist young and mid-life adult HSPs overcome fear of the unknown and step into new seasons of life with courage and confidence. As an HSP, you have a lot of empathy and may have survived emotional neglect as a child. As result, you may have forged your own path. However, when starting something new you can feel stuck, overwhelmed, and mired in the paralysis of perfectionism or disappointing others. If you are grieving a loss as an HSP, you may feel like a burden to others and elect to navigate grief alone.
Hello! I am a life transition and grief therapist for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). I assist young and mid-life adult HSPs overcome fear of the unknown and step into new seasons of life with courage and confidence. As an HSP, you have a lot of empathy and may have survived emotional neglect as a child. As result, you may have forged your own path. However, when starting something new you can feel stuck, overwhelmed, and mired in the paralysis of perfectionism or disappointing others. If you are grieving a loss as an HSP, you may feel like a burden to others and elect to navigate grief alone.
Alane Freund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, ICHS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, CA 94930
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Are You Highly Sensitive? You notice the subtleties in life, feel overwhelmed or anxious often, think deeply about the world, have strong empathy or an active inner life. You might have been born with high sensitivity trait. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, self-discovery, communication, and personal authenticity are modeled and taught by the horses. Family issues including parenting, couples, and youth, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and 12 step recovery. Team building and leadership training for groups. HSPs & Horses workshops. Alane Freund has created many programs and workshops for highly sensitive people and their families.
Are You Highly Sensitive? You notice the subtleties in life, feel overwhelmed or anxious often, think deeply about the world, have strong empathy or an active inner life. You might have been born with high sensitivity trait. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, self-discovery, communication, and personal authenticity are modeled and taught by the horses. Family issues including parenting, couples, and youth, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and 12 step recovery. Team building and leadership training for groups. HSPs & Horses workshops. Alane Freund has created many programs and workshops for highly sensitive people and their families.
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Kiri Maura
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
I offer transpersonal alternatives to talk therapy. I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Inner Child work, Brainspotting Trauma Therapy, and other somatic, mindfulness-based and energy modalities. My expertise spans complex trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, professional transitions, empowerment/self-worth, grief/loss, and spiritual/existential challenges. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds, live alternative lifestyles, are spiritually inclined, and/or face marginalization. I honor and value your authentic true nature.
I offer transpersonal alternatives to talk therapy. I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Inner Child work, Brainspotting Trauma Therapy, and other somatic, mindfulness-based and energy modalities. My expertise spans complex trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, professional transitions, empowerment/self-worth, grief/loss, and spiritual/existential challenges. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds, live alternative lifestyles, are spiritually inclined, and/or face marginalization. I honor and value your authentic true nature.
Jennifer Y Nam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941
You have solid skills and tools to manage symptoms and minimize the impact your mood cycles and anxiety have on work and relationships. You are no longer defined by what has happened to you but look forward to what is ahead of you. Your values, choices, and actions are in harmony. Most importantly, when you encounter obstacles or new challenges, you will be certain of how to overcome them with confidence and clarity.
You have solid skills and tools to manage symptoms and minimize the impact your mood cycles and anxiety have on work and relationships. You are no longer defined by what has happened to you but look forward to what is ahead of you. Your values, choices, and actions are in harmony. Most importantly, when you encounter obstacles or new challenges, you will be certain of how to overcome them with confidence and clarity.
Sherry Reyes Gillimore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Despite being in love, committed, loyal, and giving - life is hard and your relationship is full of broken promises, fighting, lack of connection, ruined holidays, and stressful vacations. Your constant concern for your loved one gets in the way of the life you want in so many ways. You feel guilty for being frustrated and drained. And you're worried that taking care of yourself is selfish and may lead to disaster. But you're running on empty, and you don't know how much more you can take.
Despite being in love, committed, loyal, and giving - life is hard and your relationship is full of broken promises, fighting, lack of connection, ruined holidays, and stressful vacations. Your constant concern for your loved one gets in the way of the life you want in so many ways. You feel guilty for being frustrated and drained. And you're worried that taking care of yourself is selfish and may lead to disaster. But you're running on empty, and you don't know how much more you can take.
Karie Ochoa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Online Only)
People come to me because they are struggling and tired. They are struggling in their relationships with others and with themselves. Often, that includes self harm or suicidal thoughts. They might be told they tend to overreact, are dramatic, or intense. Many are struggling with identity, how they see the world and how they see themselves in the world. My clients want to feel more balanced and in control. People come to me because day to day tasks can be so distressing and overwhelming and they want to have a better quality of life!
People come to me because they are struggling and tired. They are struggling in their relationships with others and with themselves. Often, that includes self harm or suicidal thoughts. They might be told they tend to overreact, are dramatic, or intense. Many are struggling with identity, how they see the world and how they see themselves in the world. My clients want to feel more balanced and in control. People come to me because day to day tasks can be so distressing and overwhelming and they want to have a better quality of life!
Lorin Tierney
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
YOU ARE DOING "ALL*THE*THINGS," but you’re emotionally and physically exhausted all the time. You're on autopilot, going through the daily motions, but not living your best life. You put your needs last, with caring for others first. You don’t want to burden or worry your friends or family, with your problems. You self sacrifice only to stay stressed and unfulfilled, with your life and relationships. There is no work-life balance and you don’t know where to start. You don't have to continue down this stressful path, you can gain back energy. CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. With getting the right help, you can create a life worth living!
YOU ARE DOING "ALL*THE*THINGS," but you’re emotionally and physically exhausted all the time. You're on autopilot, going through the daily motions, but not living your best life. You put your needs last, with caring for others first. You don’t want to burden or worry your friends or family, with your problems. You self sacrifice only to stay stressed and unfulfilled, with your life and relationships. There is no work-life balance and you don’t know where to start. You don't have to continue down this stressful path, you can gain back energy. CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. With getting the right help, you can create a life worth living!
Asae Kondo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and weighed down by critical self-talk? Is it difficult to stand up for your needs and set healthy boundaries? Many of us have the desire to be truly listened to, seen, and deeply understood. I believe all of us have the answers within ourselves and our unique experiences, and sometimes we just need a little help from someone else to help us discover them. I'm not going to talk your ear off or mansplain your nervous system to you. I will listen, we will talk through things, I will challenge the way you look at things, there may be tears, and there will definitely be laughter.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and weighed down by critical self-talk? Is it difficult to stand up for your needs and set healthy boundaries? Many of us have the desire to be truly listened to, seen, and deeply understood. I believe all of us have the answers within ourselves and our unique experiences, and sometimes we just need a little help from someone else to help us discover them. I'm not going to talk your ear off or mansplain your nervous system to you. I will listen, we will talk through things, I will challenge the way you look at things, there may be tears, and there will definitely be laughter.
Ataraxis Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94945
As nonbinary, queer, immigrant of color, it has always been an intrinsic and essential part of my work to address the social determinants of well-being that populations face, and to use an intersectional lens when forming clinical assessments and interventions. I provide clinical supervision to master degree level clinicians working towards their California license. Ataraxis Care provides virtual (video) individual and group supervision for BBS registered associates. We welcome folks of different ages, sizes, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, creed, race, ethnicities, religions etc. anywhere in the state.
As nonbinary, queer, immigrant of color, it has always been an intrinsic and essential part of my work to address the social determinants of well-being that populations face, and to use an intersectional lens when forming clinical assessments and interventions. I provide clinical supervision to master degree level clinicians working towards their California license. Ataraxis Care provides virtual (video) individual and group supervision for BBS registered associates. We welcome folks of different ages, sizes, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, creed, race, ethnicities, religions etc. anywhere in the state.
Hidden Harbor Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94945 (Online Only)
Hey there, I'm Julie! I am passionate about helping teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, identity exploration, self-esteem, communication struggles, conflict resolution, parenting issues, and life transitions.
Hey there, I'm Julie! I am passionate about helping teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, identity exploration, self-esteem, communication struggles, conflict resolution, parenting issues, and life transitions.
Bay Area Gestalt Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Not Verified Not Verified
16 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94903
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
Vicky Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sausalito, CA 94965 (Online Only)
I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to healthy well-being; however, we often face many challenges in our life that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well-being.
I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to healthy well-being; however, we often face many challenges in our life that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well-being.
Binky Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
When we hold layers of unprocessed experience and emotions, life can feel very constricted. Often we're not even aware that's what's going on. We just feel stuck, and things have a way of feeling like an uphill struggle. That's because the accumulation of stress and overwhelming experiences in our life and relationships can create a new normal that is far removed from who we really are. It becomes harder to connect with our strengths, dreams, aliveness and power.
When we hold layers of unprocessed experience and emotions, life can feel very constricted. Often we're not even aware that's what's going on. We just feel stuck, and things have a way of feeling like an uphill struggle. That's because the accumulation of stress and overwhelming experiences in our life and relationships can create a new normal that is far removed from who we really are. It becomes harder to connect with our strengths, dreams, aliveness and power.
Yuki Laib
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
It shouldn’t be a big deal. People seem to be able to handle stuff like that with no issues. But somehow, that memory is stuck in your mind and just won’t go away. It might not seem very serious or traumatic, but you think about that experience over and over. It plays like a skipping record in your mind. It may have been something painful that affects your everyday life - overwhelming you. Or something that’s been impacting you for a while now, sapping your energy, and you don’t want to lose sleep over it anymore. You’re tired of this repeating pattern and are ready to do something about it!
It shouldn’t be a big deal. People seem to be able to handle stuff like that with no issues. But somehow, that memory is stuck in your mind and just won’t go away. It might not seem very serious or traumatic, but you think about that experience over and over. It plays like a skipping record in your mind. It may have been something painful that affects your everyday life - overwhelming you. Or something that’s been impacting you for a while now, sapping your energy, and you don’t want to lose sleep over it anymore. You’re tired of this repeating pattern and are ready to do something about it!
Joseph Choy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94903 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious or alone? Are you having trouble coping with life’s stressors, chronic health issues, having relationship conflicts, or plagued with unsettling thoughts, feelings and behaviors? Often times these difficult experiences stem from a lack of awareness and disharmony in our lives and not having the tools, strategies and guidance to help us overcome our problems.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious or alone? Are you having trouble coping with life’s stressors, chronic health issues, having relationship conflicts, or plagued with unsettling thoughts, feelings and behaviors? Often times these difficult experiences stem from a lack of awareness and disharmony in our lives and not having the tools, strategies and guidance to help us overcome our problems.
Sandra Chu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sausalito, CA 94965 (Online Only)
I believe therapy is a journey that can foster healing, change, and personal growth. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and safe therapeutic space that allows for vulnerability, healing, and transformation. I have over 17 years of clinical experience helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues.
I believe therapy is a journey that can foster healing, change, and personal growth. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and safe therapeutic space that allows for vulnerability, healing, and transformation. I have over 17 years of clinical experience helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues.
Amy Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sausalito, CA 94965 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide quality culturally sensitive counseling services to individuals and couples to help them achieve a more satisfying life. I believe that everyone intuitively has the tools needed to succeed in therapy. Therefore, my goal is to help clients understand and access their strengths to overcome emotional and mental health barriers that may be hindering them from living a fulfilled life.
My mission is to provide quality culturally sensitive counseling services to individuals and couples to help them achieve a more satisfying life. I believe that everyone intuitively has the tools needed to succeed in therapy. Therefore, my goal is to help clients understand and access their strengths to overcome emotional and mental health barriers that may be hindering them from living a fulfilled life.
Sarah Kwan
Psychologist, MS, NCSP, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941
I am passionate about empowering clients to live a more spirited and enlivened existence. Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions. These skills and insights will help you make new choices and live a more engaged and fulfilling life; you will learn effective ways to communicate personal needs, listen and respond to your own values, and connect with your innate wisdom and ability to heal.
I am passionate about empowering clients to live a more spirited and enlivened existence. Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions. These skills and insights will help you make new choices and live a more engaged and fulfilling life; you will learn effective ways to communicate personal needs, listen and respond to your own values, and connect with your innate wisdom and ability to heal.
Phu Luu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901
As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively to support and empower individuals in the process of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My treatment approach is integrative/holistic, informed by training, continuing education, and clinical experience. The modalities/frameworks I provide are derived from but not limited to: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, Integral Somatic Psychology, Gestalt, Depth Psychology, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic-Existential Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology.
As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively to support and empower individuals in the process of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My treatment approach is integrative/holistic, informed by training, continuing education, and clinical experience. The modalities/frameworks I provide are derived from but not limited to: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, Integral Somatic Psychology, Gestalt, Depth Psychology, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic-Existential Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology.
Kayin Ho-Ng
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Kayin Leslie Ho-Ng, a licensed Marriage, Family, and Children therapist. I have experience working in School based, Domestic Violence Shelter, and Community Mental Health with diverse cultural background for 9 years. Fluent in Cantonese, and Mandarin. Having clinical experience to work with any age group, from 0-5 to older adults. Specialty in working with immigrant, mood disorder, life transition, and foster/ adopted population.
Kayin Leslie Ho-Ng, a licensed Marriage, Family, and Children therapist. I have experience working in School based, Domestic Violence Shelter, and Community Mental Health with diverse cultural background for 9 years. Fluent in Cantonese, and Mandarin. Having clinical experience to work with any age group, from 0-5 to older adults. Specialty in working with immigrant, mood disorder, life transition, and foster/ adopted population.
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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.