Asian Therapists in Washington, DC
“Don't turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you.” by Rumi captures my philosophy on therapy. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, painful parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In making the brave choice to bring awareness and care to our wounds, we might uncover a vastness inside that once felt out of reach. It is in the dark that the light finds you, and I feel honored and humbled to accompany my clients on this journey.
“Don't turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you.” by Rumi captures my philosophy on therapy. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, painful parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In making the brave choice to bring awareness and care to our wounds, we might uncover a vastness inside that once felt out of reach. It is in the dark that the light finds you, and I feel honored and humbled to accompany my clients on this journey.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for District of Columbia, Maryland and New York. My therapeutic style revolves around fostering genuine human connection and being collaborative while using variety of evidence-based techniques customized to what is most helpful and productive for each client. I am a solutions focused therapist but I can also just be a safe place to unload the troubles of day to day life with. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for District of Columbia, Maryland and New York. My therapeutic style revolves around fostering genuine human connection and being collaborative while using variety of evidence-based techniques customized to what is most helpful and productive for each client. I am a solutions focused therapist but I can also just be a safe place to unload the troubles of day to day life with. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through.
Does it feel like a struggle just to get through each day? Do you long for relief from unresolved issues, anxiety, or depression?
If you're feeling overwhelmed by these challenges, you're not alone. Together, we can work on understanding the root causes of your struggles and help you find peace and healing. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, painful emotions, or just feeling stuck, I am dedicated to helping you build a life that feels enjoyable and fulfilling.
I’m passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color, integrating each client’s cultural background and values into our work together.
Does it feel like a struggle just to get through each day? Do you long for relief from unresolved issues, anxiety, or depression?
If you're feeling overwhelmed by these challenges, you're not alone. Together, we can work on understanding the root causes of your struggles and help you find peace and healing. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, painful emotions, or just feeling stuck, I am dedicated to helping you build a life that feels enjoyable and fulfilling.
I’m passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color, integrating each client’s cultural background and values into our work together.
If you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or like you don’t fully belong, therapy can be a space where you finally feel understood and supported. I offer a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, with a focus on EMDR, a therapy that helps your mind and body reprocess difficult experiences so they feel less overwhelming and no longer hold the same weight. I often work with clients navigating life between cultures, family expectations, or systems that haven’t felt safe or affirming—including neurodivergent individuals who may feel misunderstood or exhausted from masking.
If you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or like you don’t fully belong, therapy can be a space where you finally feel understood and supported. I offer a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, with a focus on EMDR, a therapy that helps your mind and body reprocess difficult experiences so they feel less overwhelming and no longer hold the same weight. I often work with clients navigating life between cultures, family expectations, or systems that haven’t felt safe or affirming—including neurodivergent individuals who may feel misunderstood or exhausted from masking.
Accepting new clients in DC - No wait times - Our resilience is as unique as our journey, as individuals and couples. We empower our clients to break out of the distressing cycles they feel stuck in and help them overcome anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, life transitions, pregnancy issues & postpartum issues. We specialize in holistic psychotherapy with a focus on mindfulness, cultural sensitivity, EMDR and somatic body interventions to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to live a more enriched life. We also integrate Psychodynamic and CBT interventions.
Accepting new clients in DC - No wait times - Our resilience is as unique as our journey, as individuals and couples. We empower our clients to break out of the distressing cycles they feel stuck in and help them overcome anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, life transitions, pregnancy issues & postpartum issues. We specialize in holistic psychotherapy with a focus on mindfulness, cultural sensitivity, EMDR and somatic body interventions to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to live a more enriched life. We also integrate Psychodynamic and CBT interventions.
When navigating through transitions, relationships, intersectionality, and other challenging aspects of life, you may find that you encounter new or unfamiliar emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. These moments in which you are faced with change require intention and care. Long-term psychotherapy allows you to enter a warm and compassionate space to address the experiences that have brought you to where you are today. Over time, we will work together and build upon your commitment & dedication to invest in yourself to help you gain awareness and fulfillment, develop your identity, and deepen your understanding of what makes you, you.
When navigating through transitions, relationships, intersectionality, and other challenging aspects of life, you may find that you encounter new or unfamiliar emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. These moments in which you are faced with change require intention and care. Long-term psychotherapy allows you to enter a warm and compassionate space to address the experiences that have brought you to where you are today. Over time, we will work together and build upon your commitment & dedication to invest in yourself to help you gain awareness and fulfillment, develop your identity, and deepen your understanding of what makes you, you.
I use the foundations of CBT, DBT, ACT, solution focused, motivational interviewing to support clients from Black/African-American, Asian, Latinx, Middle Eastern and other backgrounds
In counseling children and adolescents, I prioritize how you relate to others, how you feel, and how you behave. I provide counseling to people experiencing difficulty adjusting to parents’ divorce or separation; maltreatment, bullying or lack of acceptance; isolation and increased loneliness; increased conflicts with parents; and perfectionism and excessively high standards. These experiences can cause my clients to experience an increase in sleep loss due to worry, feeling unhappy or depressed, persistent negative thoughts, feeling distressed, obsessive-compulsive disorder and loss of confidence in themselves.
I use the foundations of CBT, DBT, ACT, solution focused, motivational interviewing to support clients from Black/African-American, Asian, Latinx, Middle Eastern and other backgrounds
In counseling children and adolescents, I prioritize how you relate to others, how you feel, and how you behave. I provide counseling to people experiencing difficulty adjusting to parents’ divorce or separation; maltreatment, bullying or lack of acceptance; isolation and increased loneliness; increased conflicts with parents; and perfectionism and excessively high standards. These experiences can cause my clients to experience an increase in sleep loss due to worry, feeling unhappy or depressed, persistent negative thoughts, feeling distressed, obsessive-compulsive disorder and loss of confidence in themselves.
Kshipra
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a South Asian, 1
Welcome! I am Dr. Kshipra Jain and I have 12+ years of experience in the mental health field. I truly love working with immigrants/children of immigrants, racial/ethnic minorities, and queer and trans (LGBTQ+) folx. I may be a good fit for you if you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief/loss, low self-esteem, etc. while navigating systems of oppression, sociocultural/political distress, interpersonal dynamics, childhood/intergenerational trauma, family conflict, life transitions, and work stress. During our time together, I hope to provide a safe space for you to process, build awareness, and grow.
As a South Asian, 1
Welcome! I am Dr. Kshipra Jain and I have 12+ years of experience in the mental health field. I truly love working with immigrants/children of immigrants, racial/ethnic minorities, and queer and trans (LGBTQ+) folx. I may be a good fit for you if you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief/loss, low self-esteem, etc. while navigating systems of oppression, sociocultural/political distress, interpersonal dynamics, childhood/intergenerational trauma, family conflict, life transitions, and work stress. During our time together, I hope to provide a safe space for you to process, build awareness, and grow.
Although my personal life experience is not a sufficient qualification for understanding each unique BIPOC experience, I am often sought out by persons of color and those of Asian descent, as well as those who had disappointing experiences with prior therapy.
Psychotherapy is a space to make meaning of your unique life experiences and explore—with a collaborative listener, a thought partner—how you can live differently. A compassionate and deep understanding of self allows you to live fuller and more satisfying lives, not bound by old patterns. My goal is to help you understand how your mind works, digest difficult experiences, and develop the capacity to build and maintain enriching relationships with others and yourself. We will be listening to your mind and body in depth, including aspects that are not readily available to us. Understanding your mind in this way can be transformative.
Although my personal life experience is not a sufficient qualification for understanding each unique BIPOC experience, I am often sought out by persons of color and those of Asian descent, as well as those who had disappointing experiences with prior therapy.
Psychotherapy is a space to make meaning of your unique life experiences and explore—with a collaborative listener, a thought partner—how you can live differently. A compassionate and deep understanding of self allows you to live fuller and more satisfying lives, not bound by old patterns. My goal is to help you understand how your mind works, digest difficult experiences, and develop the capacity to build and maintain enriching relationships with others and yourself. We will be listening to your mind and body in depth, including aspects that are not readily available to us. Understanding your mind in this way can be transformative.
Moon Bear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Kerry and I'm glad you are here. Many people seek therapy to better understand themselves and their emotions. Navigating trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, and grief can be lonely, confusing, and hard to do alone. If you’re ready to begin, I’m here to companion you and guide you on your healing journey. Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself — it’s about understanding your story, honoring all parts of you, and finding inner harmony and security.
I’m Kerry and I'm glad you are here. Many people seek therapy to better understand themselves and their emotions. Navigating trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, and grief can be lonely, confusing, and hard to do alone. If you’re ready to begin, I’m here to companion you and guide you on your healing journey. Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself — it’s about understanding your story, honoring all parts of you, and finding inner harmony and security.
I am a Korean American clinical psychologist in Washington, DC.
I am a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi and University of Washington. I completed my residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. I then completed my two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Capital Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have ten years of experience teaching DBT skills in various settings.
I am a Korean American clinical psychologist in Washington, DC.
I am a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi and University of Washington. I completed my residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. I then completed my two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Capital Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have ten years of experience teaching DBT skills in various settings.
I provide individual counseling for various topics including mood disorders, life transitions, acculturation stress, and interpersonal relationships etc. I also have experience working with individuals with marginalized identities, such as international students, immigrants, racial/ethnic and gender minorities. With my own cross-cultural background, I stay humble and curious about learning different cultures and working with diverse populations. By creating a safe and warm space and building a compassionate, non-judgmental and genuine therapeutic relationship, my clients will be willing to self-explore, heal and grow.
I provide individual counseling for various topics including mood disorders, life transitions, acculturation stress, and interpersonal relationships etc. I also have experience working with individuals with marginalized identities, such as international students, immigrants, racial/ethnic and gender minorities. With my own cross-cultural background, I stay humble and curious about learning different cultures and working with diverse populations. By creating a safe and warm space and building a compassionate, non-judgmental and genuine therapeutic relationship, my clients will be willing to self-explore, heal and grow.
You are feeling hopeful and ready to transform your mental health. You’d like to understand yourself better and get unstuck from patterns that stress out or depresses your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, navigate a relationship, adjust to a big change, or grieve a loss that carries great significance. You’re looking for a safe, supportive, judgment free space to feel, heal and grow fearlessly. You’ve tried traditional talk therapy but need an approach that values the wisdom of the body-mind connection. You’re ready to understand what you need to feel more whole, authentic, and empowered..
You are feeling hopeful and ready to transform your mental health. You’d like to understand yourself better and get unstuck from patterns that stress out or depresses your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, navigate a relationship, adjust to a big change, or grieve a loss that carries great significance. You’re looking for a safe, supportive, judgment free space to feel, heal and grow fearlessly. You’ve tried traditional talk therapy but need an approach that values the wisdom of the body-mind connection. You’re ready to understand what you need to feel more whole, authentic, and empowered..
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in intentional self-reflection at some point in their lives, whether they are experiencing a significant life event, a transition, or the routine challenges of day-to-day. Within the context of a warm, collaborative, and compassionate therapeutic relationship, I will work alongside you as you learn more about your own feelings and habits, and gain deeper awareness of where they come from. My areas of interest include mood and anxiety disorders, relationship concerns, and helping individuals heal from experiences of trauma, including interpersonal violence and adversity.
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in intentional self-reflection at some point in their lives, whether they are experiencing a significant life event, a transition, or the routine challenges of day-to-day. Within the context of a warm, collaborative, and compassionate therapeutic relationship, I will work alongside you as you learn more about your own feelings and habits, and gain deeper awareness of where they come from. My areas of interest include mood and anxiety disorders, relationship concerns, and helping individuals heal from experiences of trauma, including interpersonal violence and adversity.
Life can sometimes turn difficult and painful, and at these times, reaching out for help can be reassuring and powerful. If you are feeling depressed, distressed, or anxious I can help. Together you and I will sift through the layers, untangle the thicket, and emerge more certain and clear. As we understand you better, we can use that knowledge to carve out a new path for you, one that offers greater ease and contentment.
Life can sometimes turn difficult and painful, and at these times, reaching out for help can be reassuring and powerful. If you are feeling depressed, distressed, or anxious I can help. Together you and I will sift through the layers, untangle the thicket, and emerge more certain and clear. As we understand you better, we can use that knowledge to carve out a new path for you, one that offers greater ease and contentment.
Sometimes there are significant disruptions in life that not only affect the present, but also the future. They have the potential to impact how we see ourselves, how we talk to ourselves and others, and can even create negative beliefs about our world. I believe our past experiences shape who we are and how we interact with people today and in the future. My goal is to help you explore different areas of your life that need love and healing, and equip you with the strategies you need to handle what life throws at you. I also believe in using the strengths you already have to help you use them for healing, growth, and change.
Sometimes there are significant disruptions in life that not only affect the present, but also the future. They have the potential to impact how we see ourselves, how we talk to ourselves and others, and can even create negative beliefs about our world. I believe our past experiences shape who we are and how we interact with people today and in the future. My goal is to help you explore different areas of your life that need love and healing, and equip you with the strategies you need to handle what life throws at you. I also believe in using the strengths you already have to help you use them for healing, growth, and change.
Welcome to therapy! Whether you’re here for the first time or you’re looking for a check-up you have made the decision to care for yourself. Therapy is about you and the change you want to see for yourself. My goal is to help you feel confident in finding your own solutions to problems no matter the source. This is a partnership, so whether you're struggling with past trauma, relationships, or life changes we will work together to identify and explore barriers holding you back and grow your strengths so you can be fully...You. I have a special interest in exploring how culture and identity impact and sometimes complicate our lives.
Welcome to therapy! Whether you’re here for the first time or you’re looking for a check-up you have made the decision to care for yourself. Therapy is about you and the change you want to see for yourself. My goal is to help you feel confident in finding your own solutions to problems no matter the source. This is a partnership, so whether you're struggling with past trauma, relationships, or life changes we will work together to identify and explore barriers holding you back and grow your strengths so you can be fully...You. I have a special interest in exploring how culture and identity impact and sometimes complicate our lives.
I see clients who strive toward an authentic self, seek personal growth to achieve their full potential. I have expertise in issues with anxiety, depression, and trauma and practice clinical interventions that are strength-based and solution-focused. Aligning treatments with clients' cultural and personal background is fundamental to my approach. Through deep listening a tailored treatment plan is created. I believe that psychological and behavioral problems are expressions of pain and efforts to cope with unacceptable environmental demands and consider therapy an important step in restoring resilience and making healing possible.
I see clients who strive toward an authentic self, seek personal growth to achieve their full potential. I have expertise in issues with anxiety, depression, and trauma and practice clinical interventions that are strength-based and solution-focused. Aligning treatments with clients' cultural and personal background is fundamental to my approach. Through deep listening a tailored treatment plan is created. I believe that psychological and behavioral problems are expressions of pain and efforts to cope with unacceptable environmental demands and consider therapy an important step in restoring resilience and making healing possible.
The foundation of my approach is rooted in social justice and liberation frameworks. This means an acknowledgement, honoring, and connecting of how our individual and collective communities’ histories, the histories of our ancestors, and cultural backgrounds and identities influence our current lived experiences. My approach to therapy is integrated and holistic— mainly informed through psychodynamic (insight-oriented), somatic (body-focused), and interpersonal process interventions. At times, I might use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy approach if it is a better for my client.
The foundation of my approach is rooted in social justice and liberation frameworks. This means an acknowledgement, honoring, and connecting of how our individual and collective communities’ histories, the histories of our ancestors, and cultural backgrounds and identities influence our current lived experiences. My approach to therapy is integrated and holistic— mainly informed through psychodynamic (insight-oriented), somatic (body-focused), and interpersonal process interventions. At times, I might use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy approach if it is a better for my client.
Everyone needs support during difficult times in their lives, whether they are dealing with a loss, relationship issues, stress at home or work, or feelings of depression and anxiety with or without a clear cause. It is during times like these that therapy can help. Through our work together I will provide a safe space for painful memories and emotions to be explored and work with you to gain a deeper understanding of how these experiences continue to shape you today. Together we will work to help you develop new coping skills and bring an enhanced level of self-awareness to your life.
Everyone needs support during difficult times in their lives, whether they are dealing with a loss, relationship issues, stress at home or work, or feelings of depression and anxiety with or without a clear cause. It is during times like these that therapy can help. Through our work together I will provide a safe space for painful memories and emotions to be explored and work with you to gain a deeper understanding of how these experiences continue to shape you today. Together we will work to help you develop new coping skills and bring an enhanced level of self-awareness to your life.
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FAQ - Asian Counselling
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.