Asian Therapists in Naperville, IL
As a South Asian woman, I understand many of the real challenges women face in all areas of their lives. Hi, I'm Alizah (she/her), and I'm a pre-licensed psychotherapist at Naperville Wellness And Counseling. I work with teens and adults addressing a variety of women and gendered issues, including, but not limited to, disordered eating and body image concerns, anxiety, and perinatal mental health concerns. I use a mindfulness-based, biopsychosocial, and cognitive-behavioral approach when working with clients. My goal in sessions is for clients to build towards self-discovery, acceptance, and healing of their past traumas.
As a South Asian woman, I understand many of the real challenges women face in all areas of their lives. Hi, I'm Alizah (she/her), and I'm a pre-licensed psychotherapist at Naperville Wellness And Counseling. I work with teens and adults addressing a variety of women and gendered issues, including, but not limited to, disordered eating and body image concerns, anxiety, and perinatal mental health concerns. I use a mindfulness-based, biopsychosocial, and cognitive-behavioral approach when working with clients. My goal in sessions is for clients to build towards self-discovery, acceptance, and healing of their past traumas.
Shaw Xueqi Xiao
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540 (Online Only)
I'm a licensed art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor that is dedicated to nurturing culturally attuned care for the Asian and Asian-American communities. At the core of my practice is an unyielding belief in the transformative and healing power of art, a medium that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, inviting individuals from all walks of life to engage, express, and heal. I've embraced a diverse array of individuals, particularly championing the needs of people of color, immigrants, and minority groups, guiding them towards self-acceptance, gender affirmation, and a profound sense of self-worth.
I'm a licensed art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor that is dedicated to nurturing culturally attuned care for the Asian and Asian-American communities. At the core of my practice is an unyielding belief in the transformative and healing power of art, a medium that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, inviting individuals from all walks of life to engage, express, and heal. I've embraced a diverse array of individuals, particularly championing the needs of people of color, immigrants, and minority groups, guiding them towards self-acceptance, gender affirmation, and a profound sense of self-worth.
Matin Firas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60565 (Online Only)
I'm dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care for BIPOC/ Asian individuals and couples, 1st and 2nd+ generation immigrants, international students/sojourners, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with religious or spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma, generational/complex trauma, eating disorder, body image issues, cultural/racial/sexual identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, stress, family and relationship issues, men’s issues (sexual and non sexual), and other challenges one might face.
I'm dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care for BIPOC/ Asian individuals and couples, 1st and 2nd+ generation immigrants, international students/sojourners, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with religious or spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma, generational/complex trauma, eating disorder, body image issues, cultural/racial/sexual identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, stress, family and relationship issues, men’s issues (sexual and non sexual), and other challenges one might face.
Our Community Mental Health Clinic was established in 2015 with the vision to provide linguistically appropriate, culturally sensitive, and financially affordable mental health services to underserved Asian American & Pacific Islander, Asian immigrants, and other low-income minority populations in the Midwest.
We provide affordable mental healthcare to Asian American and immigrant clients of all ages, often in collaboration with local schools and community groups. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, school consultations, community support, and mental health seminars. Our clinicians specialize in depression, anxiety, behavioral related issues, social skills, acculturation, parenting education, and family conflicts. We work with youth from age 5, adolescents, adults, and elders. Counseling services are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay.
Our Community Mental Health Clinic was established in 2015 with the vision to provide linguistically appropriate, culturally sensitive, and financially affordable mental health services to underserved Asian American & Pacific Islander, Asian immigrants, and other low-income minority populations in the Midwest.
We provide affordable mental healthcare to Asian American and immigrant clients of all ages, often in collaboration with local schools and community groups. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, school consultations, community support, and mental health seminars. Our clinicians specialize in depression, anxiety, behavioral related issues, social skills, acculturation, parenting education, and family conflicts. We work with youth from age 5, adolescents, adults, and elders. Counseling services are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay.
You may have suffered greatly inside and contemplated making a change. When the time comes, the risk to remain tight in a bud can be more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. If you are ready to improve your self-esteem, seek healing from trauma, overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide you in your journal of growth and transformation. Mental health challenges may feel like a complicated labyrinth. Even though I am not the one holding the exact map to navigate the labyrinth, my clinical skills and our therapeutic relationship will empower you to find the path to a thriving life.
You may have suffered greatly inside and contemplated making a change. When the time comes, the risk to remain tight in a bud can be more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. If you are ready to improve your self-esteem, seek healing from trauma, overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide you in your journal of growth and transformation. Mental health challenges may feel like a complicated labyrinth. Even though I am not the one holding the exact map to navigate the labyrinth, my clinical skills and our therapeutic relationship will empower you to find the path to a thriving life.
Therapy can be intimidating to many people. I don't believe in having a "diagnosis" in order to justify therapy... there are benefits to even the most mentally strong. Much like cars need a tune up, people need to often make mental health a priority! Whether it be a major life change, difficulty in relationships, or feeling like something is missing...
Therapy can be intimidating to many people. I don't believe in having a "diagnosis" in order to justify therapy... there are benefits to even the most mentally strong. Much like cars need a tune up, people need to often make mental health a priority! Whether it be a major life change, difficulty in relationships, or feeling like something is missing...
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. If you are reading this now, chances are you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Together, we can explore how an integrative approach to counseling can support you in achieving greater well-being and fulfillment in your life.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. If you are reading this now, chances are you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Together, we can explore how an integrative approach to counseling can support you in achieving greater well-being and fulfillment in your life.
Hi! My name is Ellice, and I want to thank you for taking the time to read more about me and my clinical process. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, but my hope is to ease the process by telling you a little about myself. I am a second-generation Korean American born and raised in Southern California. I am passionate about providing mental health services that attend to cultural nuances, emphasize holistic well-being, and reduce stigma associated with seeking mental health care.
Hi! My name is Ellice, and I want to thank you for taking the time to read more about me and my clinical process. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, but my hope is to ease the process by telling you a little about myself. I am a second-generation Korean American born and raised in Southern California. I am passionate about providing mental health services that attend to cultural nuances, emphasize holistic well-being, and reduce stigma associated with seeking mental health care.
Are you tired of facing your problems alone, yet feeling uncertain about discussing them with a stranger? Are you feeling trapped in your anxious and depressive thoughts, but feeling too embarrassed to talk, but also too desperate NOT to? For most people, finding a therapist IS very anxiety provoking. They are afraid of being judged and of the unknown. So allow me to first applaud your courage and wisdom for taking action! To help my clients feel accepted and motivated, my approach is warm, casual, and collaborative. My focus is always on emphasizing the strengths, NOT on what "disorders" you might have.
Are you tired of facing your problems alone, yet feeling uncertain about discussing them with a stranger? Are you feeling trapped in your anxious and depressive thoughts, but feeling too embarrassed to talk, but also too desperate NOT to? For most people, finding a therapist IS very anxiety provoking. They are afraid of being judged and of the unknown. So allow me to first applaud your courage and wisdom for taking action! To help my clients feel accepted and motivated, my approach is warm, casual, and collaborative. My focus is always on emphasizing the strengths, NOT on what "disorders" you might have.
You are not alone in the challenges you face. Life puts us through a lot hurdles, and it is important for you to be supported through those. Maybe you are having difficulty processing events from your past. Perhaps you are experiencing a stressful life-transition or are feeling stuck, lost, or stressed. Therapy can help you process those experiences. My approach to counseling is collaborative and client-oriented. My goal is to empower clients to accept themselves for who they are and to find resiliency in a way that is collaborative and supportive.
You are not alone in the challenges you face. Life puts us through a lot hurdles, and it is important for you to be supported through those. Maybe you are having difficulty processing events from your past. Perhaps you are experiencing a stressful life-transition or are feeling stuck, lost, or stressed. Therapy can help you process those experiences. My approach to counseling is collaborative and client-oriented. My goal is to empower clients to accept themselves for who they are and to find resiliency in a way that is collaborative and supportive.
Erlinda A de la Torre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CTP, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you often feel alone in your struggle, like people don't get it? When we face emotional or mental health struggles such as anxiety depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, loss, and past trauma, it can make us feel alone, lost, and hopeless. I want you to know, you are not alone, and there is help.
Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you often feel alone in your struggle, like people don't get it? When we face emotional or mental health struggles such as anxiety depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, loss, and past trauma, it can make us feel alone, lost, and hopeless. I want you to know, you are not alone, and there is help.
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Jean strives to provide holistic care with multicultural sensitivity to help clients cope with various personal and relational challenges. Her areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Jean is working under the supervision of Kary Pekarek, LCSW.
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Dwight Bejec
Counselor, MSCP, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60564 (Online Only)
Are you seeking therapy to stop making lists of why you should be happy & learn how to go after the things that do? Are you here because you don’t want to repeat your family’s trauma history? Have you done some inner healing work on yourself, but still feel like you need more guidance? I understand. Imagine getting to experience feelings, of authentic self-love & getting to achieve what you really desire. What happens is that you start to trust your emotional intuition & feel safe to share & allow them to be a reality. You create healthy boundaries at work & with your loved ones so that you can spend that time for yourself.
Are you seeking therapy to stop making lists of why you should be happy & learn how to go after the things that do? Are you here because you don’t want to repeat your family’s trauma history? Have you done some inner healing work on yourself, but still feel like you need more guidance? I understand. Imagine getting to experience feelings, of authentic self-love & getting to achieve what you really desire. What happens is that you start to trust your emotional intuition & feel safe to share & allow them to be a reality. You create healthy boundaries at work & with your loved ones so that you can spend that time for yourself.
I am passionate about providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with diverse cultural backgrounds, all sexual orientations and genders, and advocating for clients. I use integrative treatments pulling from Humanistic, Systems, Trauma-Informed, and Attachment Theory while incorporating expressive therapy techniques for individual clients. For couples therapy, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy techniques to help couples understand and dismantle unhealthy conflict cycles. Let's better understand how to repair bonds together.
I am passionate about providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with diverse cultural backgrounds, all sexual orientations and genders, and advocating for clients. I use integrative treatments pulling from Humanistic, Systems, Trauma-Informed, and Attachment Theory while incorporating expressive therapy techniques for individual clients. For couples therapy, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy techniques to help couples understand and dismantle unhealthy conflict cycles. Let's better understand how to repair bonds together.
Dr. Ariel Ferguson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540 (Online Only)
Are you ready to strengthen your self-esteem and build stronger relationships? I’m Ariel, a dedicated and compassionate provider with a passion for empowering individuals to live their best lives. I specialize in helping women overcome life’s challenges, with a particular focus on self-empowerment and relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change, and I am here to support you on your unique journey!
Are you ready to strengthen your self-esteem and build stronger relationships? I’m Ariel, a dedicated and compassionate provider with a passion for empowering individuals to live their best lives. I specialize in helping women overcome life’s challenges, with a particular focus on self-empowerment and relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change, and I am here to support you on your unique journey!
"I'm not enough" - smart enough, attractive enough, successful enough, popular enough, loved enough, or happy enough. Have you ever had these thoughts? Sometimes our stories are full of shame and scarcity. We feel unworthy, but don't understand where these feelings come from, what drives them, and how to let them go. Therapy is a process of uncovering underlying issues and finding practical ways to provoke change. I will walk alongside you in your loneliness, challenge, or fear, and help you safely overcome struggles.
"I'm not enough" - smart enough, attractive enough, successful enough, popular enough, loved enough, or happy enough. Have you ever had these thoughts? Sometimes our stories are full of shame and scarcity. We feel unworthy, but don't understand where these feelings come from, what drives them, and how to let them go. Therapy is a process of uncovering underlying issues and finding practical ways to provoke change. I will walk alongside you in your loneliness, challenge, or fear, and help you safely overcome struggles.
Finding the right therapist, that fits your personality, and your needs is tough! I use a person centered approach to therapy. With over ten years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health issues, I am building my practice in Burr Ridge, IL. My work focuses on addressing depression, anxiety concerns, anger management issues, and the various transitions we all go through in life and processing them in a tangible, therapeutic way. I assist individuals and families in fostering a safe space to talk, where they feel like they can be heard and an active part of building their treatment plan.
Finding the right therapist, that fits your personality, and your needs is tough! I use a person centered approach to therapy. With over ten years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health issues, I am building my practice in Burr Ridge, IL. My work focuses on addressing depression, anxiety concerns, anger management issues, and the various transitions we all go through in life and processing them in a tangible, therapeutic way. I assist individuals and families in fostering a safe space to talk, where they feel like they can be heard and an active part of building their treatment plan.
Tracy Takeda
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
I am honored to work with clients who are willing to share their stories, those who might feel ambivalent about counseling, maybe coming for the first time, to those that are highly motivated for support. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, identity and meaning, faith/spiritual and family/relational concerns and patterns. Working together, I walk alongside clients who are seeking support, change, insight, and additional skills.
I am honored to work with clients who are willing to share their stories, those who might feel ambivalent about counseling, maybe coming for the first time, to those that are highly motivated for support. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, identity and meaning, faith/spiritual and family/relational concerns and patterns. Working together, I walk alongside clients who are seeking support, change, insight, and additional skills.
Michelle Kim
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
Are you struggling with depression, fear, loneliness, or a sense of being trapped in life? Are you living with painful memories and emotions which cause you to feel insecure? Or, like me, are you a native of a different country and facing cross-cultural realities that only immigrants understand? If you are hoping to transform your hardships into empowerment, I will be able to create the space and provide the expertise into helping you find internal strength to re-write your life story.
Are you struggling with depression, fear, loneliness, or a sense of being trapped in life? Are you living with painful memories and emotions which cause you to feel insecure? Or, like me, are you a native of a different country and facing cross-cultural realities that only immigrants understand? If you are hoping to transform your hardships into empowerment, I will be able to create the space and provide the expertise into helping you find internal strength to re-write your life story.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand that systemic issues and stigmatization make reaching out for support a daunting task. I understand how difficult talking about emotions and past experiences can be. You may be yearning for someone to recognize the experience of being in your skin. My goal is to work with you to develop strategies that align with your unique strengths and challenges. As your therapist, I intend to foster a sense of safety and trust in our sessions, nurturing you into your most authentic self. I am passionate about exploring how our experiences and backgrounds shape our identities.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand that systemic issues and stigmatization make reaching out for support a daunting task. I understand how difficult talking about emotions and past experiences can be. You may be yearning for someone to recognize the experience of being in your skin. My goal is to work with you to develop strategies that align with your unique strengths and challenges. As your therapist, I intend to foster a sense of safety and trust in our sessions, nurturing you into your most authentic self. I am passionate about exploring how our experiences and backgrounds shape our identities.
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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.