Asian Therapists in Temecula, CA
Maria Tina Ferraris-Castro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
I can speak three Filipino dialects such as Tagalog, Cebuano, and Ilonggo.
When you come to me for therapy, I want you to feel seen, heard, and understood. I want you to have a safe place where you can be yourself and feel accepted for who you are. I want you to feel at home. I am here to help you heal and empower you towards your goals.
I can speak three Filipino dialects such as Tagalog, Cebuano, and Ilonggo.
When you come to me for therapy, I want you to feel seen, heard, and understood. I want you to have a safe place where you can be yourself and feel accepted for who you are. I want you to feel at home. I am here to help you heal and empower you towards your goals.
For those stumbling over old emotional wounds and mental patterns in the pursuit of their passions and milestones in life...
For those eager to establish and sustain a balance between their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual selves to move with mindful presence…
For those seeking a sacred collaboration with a therapist guide to develop a personalized, holistic practice of steady healing through the stresses of daily living...
I would love to have a consultation with you to see if we can blossom a fruitful therapeutic relationship!
For those stumbling over old emotional wounds and mental patterns in the pursuit of their passions and milestones in life...
For those eager to establish and sustain a balance between their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual selves to move with mindful presence…
For those seeking a sacred collaboration with a therapist guide to develop a personalized, holistic practice of steady healing through the stresses of daily living...
I would love to have a consultation with you to see if we can blossom a fruitful therapeutic relationship!
I am the owner of Zen Therapy Behavioral Health Services. I am an EMDR certified therapist who treats most mental health disorders by addressing the "trauma" that I believe is always at the root of the problem. As a trauma therapist you will find that my definition of trauma is a lot more broad than what most people would think. I describe trauma as little t trauma where smaller but often repetative incidents like attachment wounds impact our behavior, or as big t trauma which are those big catastrophic incidents that most people think of when thinking of trauma. I would be honored to help you walk through whatever troubles you.
I am the owner of Zen Therapy Behavioral Health Services. I am an EMDR certified therapist who treats most mental health disorders by addressing the "trauma" that I believe is always at the root of the problem. As a trauma therapist you will find that my definition of trauma is a lot more broad than what most people would think. I describe trauma as little t trauma where smaller but often repetative incidents like attachment wounds impact our behavior, or as big t trauma which are those big catastrophic incidents that most people think of when thinking of trauma. I would be honored to help you walk through whatever troubles you.
I am bi-lingual in Japanese and English and a have vast experience in working with clients with various cultural and socioeconomical background.
Hi, my name is Saori Kobayashi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If you are experiencing relationship issues due to cultural differences or are having hard time advocating for yourself at work. I can help find solutions and coping skills to help live your lives to the fullest.
I am bi-lingual in Japanese and English and a have vast experience in working with clients with various cultural and socioeconomical background.
Hi, my name is Saori Kobayashi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If you are experiencing relationship issues due to cultural differences or are having hard time advocating for yourself at work. I can help find solutions and coping skills to help live your lives to the fullest.
To the strong ones,
You’re the one everyone leans on—but who do you lean on when the weight gets too heavy?
You’ve built a life around being the reliable one, the fixer, and the steady hand in every storm. Whether in your career or your family, you are the person with the answers, the one who 'carries it well.' But high-functioning isn't the same as high-flourishing, and the pressure to maintain that strong exterior has become a silent tax on your peace of mind.
While you’re busy taking care of the world, your own needs have become an after-thought. You deserve a space where you don’t have to perform, or take care of anyone else.
To the strong ones,
You’re the one everyone leans on—but who do you lean on when the weight gets too heavy?
You’ve built a life around being the reliable one, the fixer, and the steady hand in every storm. Whether in your career or your family, you are the person with the answers, the one who 'carries it well.' But high-functioning isn't the same as high-flourishing, and the pressure to maintain that strong exterior has become a silent tax on your peace of mind.
While you’re busy taking care of the world, your own needs have become an after-thought. You deserve a space where you don’t have to perform, or take care of anyone else.
“Therapy that meets you where you are.”
You may be seeking therapy because of anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, past events (or even current events)....or a life transition that has left you feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. Our experiences shape us—sometimes in ways that help us survive, and sometimes in ways that no longer benefits us. Therapy can be our space to explore those experiences, acknowledge where you are now, and begin learning new ways to move forward with clarity and intention.
“Therapy that meets you where you are.”
You may be seeking therapy because of anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, past events (or even current events)....or a life transition that has left you feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. Our experiences shape us—sometimes in ways that help us survive, and sometimes in ways that no longer benefits us. Therapy can be our space to explore those experiences, acknowledge where you are now, and begin learning new ways to move forward with clarity and intention.
I'm Asian American, biracial, and third-culture, and utilize a collectivist approach.
I help adults who feel like they have never belonged find the relationships they have been craving. For those who feel like their unique identities make it hard to fit into community: you aren't too special to be alone
And I mean that in a radical, collectivist way. You deserve to feel loved whether you struggle with relationship OCD, cultural or gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ community drama, non-monogamy isolation, chronic illness, or just straight-up trauma from being told you are too much of a burden to deserve love.
Together, we’ll help you find your voice, build relationships where you feel seen, and ask for what you need.
I'm Asian American, biracial, and third-culture, and utilize a collectivist approach.
I help adults who feel like they have never belonged find the relationships they have been craving. For those who feel like their unique identities make it hard to fit into community: you aren't too special to be alone
And I mean that in a radical, collectivist way. You deserve to feel loved whether you struggle with relationship OCD, cultural or gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ community drama, non-monogamy isolation, chronic illness, or just straight-up trauma from being told you are too much of a burden to deserve love.
Together, we’ll help you find your voice, build relationships where you feel seen, and ask for what you need.
I’m a registered Psychological Associate providing individual therapy and neuropsychological services. I help clients who want to get started on their healing and wellness journey but don’t know or where to begin. So much of what happens to us in our life is kept silent because of shame or embarrassment- and the fear that no one will really understand what we are going through. I provide clients with a safe space where they can express themselves, process through the pain and overcome the barriers blocking their full potential. I also help clients who want to get diagnostic clarification through psychological evaluations.
I’m a registered Psychological Associate providing individual therapy and neuropsychological services. I help clients who want to get started on their healing and wellness journey but don’t know or where to begin. So much of what happens to us in our life is kept silent because of shame or embarrassment- and the fear that no one will really understand what we are going through. I provide clients with a safe space where they can express themselves, process through the pain and overcome the barriers blocking their full potential. I also help clients who want to get diagnostic clarification through psychological evaluations.
My name is Lin Stephens and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of Mental/Behavioral Health, since 1995. I have worked in county and state agencies along with being a Private Practitioner since 2002. I enjoy working with adults and/or couples. My experience has been working with individuals who may experience depression, anxiety, life stress, relational difficulties, transitional issues, and/or unresolved childhood or past traumas. My therapeutic approach is problem-oriented, and solution-focused.
My name is Lin Stephens and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of Mental/Behavioral Health, since 1995. I have worked in county and state agencies along with being a Private Practitioner since 2002. I enjoy working with adults and/or couples. My experience has been working with individuals who may experience depression, anxiety, life stress, relational difficulties, transitional issues, and/or unresolved childhood or past traumas. My therapeutic approach is problem-oriented, and solution-focused.
I help people navigate relationships, anxiety, and life changes with support, perspective, and practical tools along the way. Many of my clients want to feel more connected to themselves, more confident in their choices, and more at ease in their everyday lives. I work with people navigating a wide range of life stressors like relationships, anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, and major transitions who want things to feel more manageable. I help you make sense of what’s going on, understand your patterns, and find practical ways to feel more grounded and steady in daily life.
I help people navigate relationships, anxiety, and life changes with support, perspective, and practical tools along the way. Many of my clients want to feel more connected to themselves, more confident in their choices, and more at ease in their everyday lives. I work with people navigating a wide range of life stressors like relationships, anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, and major transitions who want things to feel more manageable. I help you make sense of what’s going on, understand your patterns, and find practical ways to feel more grounded and steady in daily life.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, or major life transitions, and are looking for a safe place to feel heard, supported, and understood. I especially enjoy working with Christian clients who desire to incorporate prayer, scripture, and biblical principles into the healing process. Through a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, I help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward lasting healing, growth, and restoration.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, or major life transitions, and are looking for a safe place to feel heard, supported, and understood. I especially enjoy working with Christian clients who desire to incorporate prayer, scripture, and biblical principles into the healing process. Through a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, I help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward lasting healing, growth, and restoration.
Hi everyone!
My name is Angela Ding.
I am both a credentialed Christian Counselor and an Associate MFT in CA. I am passionate about extending empathy, unconditional love, acceptance, and a non-judgmental attitude in the "True Love" God unreservedly loves us sinners with. Bearing in mind Psalm 23 as my favorite verses, I am adept at instilling "Living Hope" which could only be found in God who created each one of us with a purpose. God has left a God-shaped vacuum that cannot be filled by any earthly things like money, power, and fame, but Jesus Christ alone.
Hi everyone!
My name is Angela Ding.
I am both a credentialed Christian Counselor and an Associate MFT in CA. I am passionate about extending empathy, unconditional love, acceptance, and a non-judgmental attitude in the "True Love" God unreservedly loves us sinners with. Bearing in mind Psalm 23 as my favorite verses, I am adept at instilling "Living Hope" which could only be found in God who created each one of us with a purpose. God has left a God-shaped vacuum that cannot be filled by any earthly things like money, power, and fame, but Jesus Christ alone.
Do you find yourself constantly walking on eggshells, second-guessing your reality, or feeling emotionally small and anxious? When you are dealing with painful relationship dynamics or toxic environments, it is incredibly easy to lose your sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling emotionally drained, confused, and wondering if they’ll ever feel like themselves again. You don’t have to carry this alone. I help individuals untangle from confusing dynamics, regain total clarity, and rebuild their inner strength.
Do you find yourself constantly walking on eggshells, second-guessing your reality, or feeling emotionally small and anxious? When you are dealing with painful relationship dynamics or toxic environments, it is incredibly easy to lose your sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling emotionally drained, confused, and wondering if they’ll ever feel like themselves again. You don’t have to carry this alone. I help individuals untangle from confusing dynamics, regain total clarity, and rebuild their inner strength.
My name is Allison Donahoe-Beggs, and I am a LCSW in Southern California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and managing change, using Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive CBT to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities help me, and the client build a shared understanding of their reality and allow us to work together to chart a path forward.
My name is Allison Donahoe-Beggs, and I am a LCSW in Southern California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and managing change, using Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive CBT to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities help me, and the client build a shared understanding of their reality and allow us to work together to chart a path forward.
My name is Victoria Randolph, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that the truth of who we are is sometimes messy but always powerful, and I'm here to help empower individuals to live authentically as they journey towards well-being. Healing is a collaborative journey, and I hope to help you utilize your strengths to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
My name is Victoria Randolph, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that the truth of who we are is sometimes messy but always powerful, and I'm here to help empower individuals to live authentically as they journey towards well-being. Healing is a collaborative journey, and I hope to help you utilize your strengths to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
Hi, I’m Hudia—a therapist, daughter of immigrants, middle child (if you know, you know) and someone who understands what it means to live between cultures. I support women- especially first- and- second generation children of immigrants- in reconnecting with themselves, setting boundaries with care, and creating lives that feel authentic, grounded, and deeply rooted. I’m passionate about helping women navigate grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, neurodivergence, and life transitions. I’ll sit with you in the hard moments and hold space for whatever shows up.
Hi, I’m Hudia—a therapist, daughter of immigrants, middle child (if you know, you know) and someone who understands what it means to live between cultures. I support women- especially first- and- second generation children of immigrants- in reconnecting with themselves, setting boundaries with care, and creating lives that feel authentic, grounded, and deeply rooted. I’m passionate about helping women navigate grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, neurodivergence, and life transitions. I’ll sit with you in the hard moments and hold space for whatever shows up.
Grow Through Life Counseling Temecula
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
2 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Temecula, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Temecula, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated from Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated from Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
I work with children (10 years+), teenagers, and adults healing from emotional trauma, medical trauma, and other distressing experiences using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy. I offer a collaborative environment where we can explore challenges, gain insight, and move towards change. I bring over a decade of experience in education and healthcare to my work at Kindred Heart Therapy Group. This background has shaped my belief in treating the whole person and understanding how our experiences, relationships, and nervous system influences our overall well-being.
I work with children (10 years+), teenagers, and adults healing from emotional trauma, medical trauma, and other distressing experiences using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy. I offer a collaborative environment where we can explore challenges, gain insight, and move towards change. I bring over a decade of experience in education and healthcare to my work at Kindred Heart Therapy Group. This background has shaped my belief in treating the whole person and understanding how our experiences, relationships, and nervous system influences our overall well-being.
I identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and Filipino-American (she/her).
My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can begin and where we can collaboratively set meaningful, achievable objectives tailored to your needs. By incorporating SMART goals, I help clients build tangible progress while honoring their unique pace and experiences.
I identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and Filipino-American (she/her).
My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can begin and where we can collaboratively set meaningful, achievable objectives tailored to your needs. By incorporating SMART goals, I help clients build tangible progress while honoring their unique pace and experiences.
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FAQ - Asian Counseling
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, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, Filipino, 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, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, 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.