Pacific Islander Therapists in Washington, DC
As our lives evolve, we inevitably experience periods of loss, frustration and conflict that signal the need for better understanding and change. Are you experiencing a major life change or challenge? Job loss, relationship breakups, divorce, death, disappointment, or other crisis? Is your relationship less than you had hoped? Your angry, sad, anxious or lonely feelings may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to go through this alone. We can work together to help you develop an inner awakening and awareness to a more comfortable relationship with yourself, your life, and others. I can walk the journey with you.
As our lives evolve, we inevitably experience periods of loss, frustration and conflict that signal the need for better understanding and change. Are you experiencing a major life change or challenge? Job loss, relationship breakups, divorce, death, disappointment, or other crisis? Is your relationship less than you had hoped? Your angry, sad, anxious or lonely feelings may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to go through this alone. We can work together to help you develop an inner awakening and awareness to a more comfortable relationship with yourself, your life, and others. I can walk the journey with you.
No matter what has brought you to therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, extreme parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In my practice, I will seek to meet you exactly where you are, and together we can tend to the unique challenges in your life. My ultimate goal is for clients to uncover their essential self—the space of innate wisdom and compassion accessible in all of us, that can face whatever life brings.
No matter what has brought you to therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, extreme parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In my practice, I will seek to meet you exactly where you are, and together we can tend to the unique challenges in your life. My ultimate goal is for clients to uncover their essential self—the space of innate wisdom and compassion accessible in all of us, that can face whatever life brings.
You make sense. Every feeling, every thought, every behavior. Even if those feelings, thoughts, or behaviors are clearly getting in the way of your peace, your goals, or the kinds of relationships you want to have. I'm here to help you explore and create compassion for your internal world, because you can't change what you don't understand.
Here are a few examples of clients who I work well with: those experiencing a faith crisis/transition, people who value spirituality (mainstream or alternative forms), men with young children, federal workers, and high performers with relationship struggles. I work with individuals and couples.
You make sense. Every feeling, every thought, every behavior. Even if those feelings, thoughts, or behaviors are clearly getting in the way of your peace, your goals, or the kinds of relationships you want to have. I'm here to help you explore and create compassion for your internal world, because you can't change what you don't understand.
Here are a few examples of clients who I work well with: those experiencing a faith crisis/transition, people who value spirituality (mainstream or alternative forms), men with young children, federal workers, and high performers with relationship struggles. I work with individuals and couples.
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.
I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.
I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.
Feeling stuck in relationship patterns that keep repeating? Struggling with overwhelming emotions that seem impossible to manage? Whether you're navigating family tensions, workplace stress, or major life transitions, you don't have to face it alone. You may be balancing multiple cultural identities, wrestling with family expectations versus your own path, or seeking identity-affirming care. Perhaps you're a college student overwhelmed by pressure, or someone wanting to understand why painful dynamics keep surfacing. You're ready to heal from trauma, manage intense feelings, and exist authentically without constant self-criticism.
Feeling stuck in relationship patterns that keep repeating? Struggling with overwhelming emotions that seem impossible to manage? Whether you're navigating family tensions, workplace stress, or major life transitions, you don't have to face it alone. You may be balancing multiple cultural identities, wrestling with family expectations versus your own path, or seeking identity-affirming care. Perhaps you're a college student overwhelmed by pressure, or someone wanting to understand why painful dynamics keep surfacing. You're ready to heal from trauma, manage intense feelings, and exist authentically without constant self-criticism.
Calvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. He provides in-person psychotherapy in Arlington and offers teletherapy to clients throughout all three locations. His work is grounded, practical, and collaborative, with an emphasis on understanding how past experiences continue to shape the present. Calvin offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space allowing clients to talk freely to help clients build insight and develop healthier patterns.
Calvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. He provides in-person psychotherapy in Arlington and offers teletherapy to clients throughout all three locations. His work is grounded, practical, and collaborative, with an emphasis on understanding how past experiences continue to shape the present. Calvin offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space allowing clients to talk freely to help clients build insight and develop healthier patterns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and assessments for ADHD, Autism and other psychiatric disorders for adults. I also provide psychotherapy to clients dealing with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and assessments for ADHD, Autism and other psychiatric disorders for adults. I also provide psychotherapy to clients dealing with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or unsure where to turn? I provide compassionate therapy for teens, young adults, and adults navigating life’s challenges, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to complicated grief and relationship struggles. I offer a safe, affirming space where we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface, build resilience, and create a personalized plan for growth, healing, and stronger connection with yourself and others. I enjoy working with people of all genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, striving to create safety. Therapy can help you regain balance, clarity, and confidence in your life.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or unsure where to turn? I provide compassionate therapy for teens, young adults, and adults navigating life’s challenges, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to complicated grief and relationship struggles. I offer a safe, affirming space where we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface, build resilience, and create a personalized plan for growth, healing, and stronger connection with yourself and others. I enjoy working with people of all genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, striving to create safety. Therapy can help you regain balance, clarity, and confidence in your life.
With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified clinical psychologist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your optimal well-being. I provide a welcoming space where you can express your vulnerabilities and cultivate the skills to thrive. I work with adult clients of all ages and with a wide range of problems: depression, anxiety, grief, and loss; issues regarding weight, sleep, pain, and adjustment to illness; relationship, work, aging, and other life-transition issues.
With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified clinical psychologist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your optimal well-being. I provide a welcoming space where you can express your vulnerabilities and cultivate the skills to thrive. I work with adult clients of all ages and with a wide range of problems: depression, anxiety, grief, and loss; issues regarding weight, sleep, pain, and adjustment to illness; relationship, work, aging, and other life-transition issues.
I specialize in treating adults with: Relationship & Couples Issues, Trauma and PTSD, and Mood & Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Our emotions and feelings take a toll when they go unaddressed, affecting our relationships, self-worth and general life satisfaction. So often, these emotional problems stem from our family-of-origin and intergenerational traumas & wounds. While we can feel that something is wrong, the path to healing, recovery and health can feel messy and out-of-reach. Our feelings are not a reflection of reality because we can experience freedom from the dysfunctional patterns in our lives.
I specialize in treating adults with: Relationship & Couples Issues, Trauma and PTSD, and Mood & Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Our emotions and feelings take a toll when they go unaddressed, affecting our relationships, self-worth and general life satisfaction. So often, these emotional problems stem from our family-of-origin and intergenerational traumas & wounds. While we can feel that something is wrong, the path to healing, recovery and health can feel messy and out-of-reach. Our feelings are not a reflection of reality because we can experience freedom from the dysfunctional patterns in our lives.
Feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, or unsure of your next step? I help young adults and professionals navigate stress, anxiety, breakups, and major life transitions with clarity and compassion. With 30+ years of experience, I support you in rebuilding confidence, understanding your emotions, and creating healthier patterns. Therapy with me offers a calm space to feel grounded and reconnect with yourself. If you’re ready for support, I’d be honored to help
Feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, or unsure of your next step? I help young adults and professionals navigate stress, anxiety, breakups, and major life transitions with clarity and compassion. With 30+ years of experience, I support you in rebuilding confidence, understanding your emotions, and creating healthier patterns. Therapy with me offers a calm space to feel grounded and reconnect with yourself. If you’re ready for support, I’d be honored to help
My name is Jacky and I am an anti-oppressive trauma therapist who works primarily with women and non-binary adults, especially those from the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi-American (APIDA) diaspora.
I am a liberatory practitioner who utilizes an integrative approach honoring the mind-body-spirit relationship. This includes discussions about race, ethnicity, and culture - parts of ourselves that we may often hide to get through the day-to-day. I utilize parts work, somatic practices, and Brainspotting to invite reconnection to folks' whole selves.
My name is Jacky and I am an anti-oppressive trauma therapist who works primarily with women and non-binary adults, especially those from the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi-American (APIDA) diaspora.
I am a liberatory practitioner who utilizes an integrative approach honoring the mind-body-spirit relationship. This includes discussions about race, ethnicity, and culture - parts of ourselves that we may often hide to get through the day-to-day. I utilize parts work, somatic practices, and Brainspotting to invite reconnection to folks' whole selves.
Monica P. Band
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, NCC, ACS, CCC
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
Not accepting new clients
The mind and body are connected. Sometimes, our body will tell us something is wrong before we allow ourselves to feel it. I specialize in providing counseling for grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues with a focus on this connection. I help individuals and couples heal from difficult and past trauma. I have specialized training in C-PTSD and intergenerational trauma. Above all, I value our therapeutic relationship and your culture. I take time and care in getting to know what's important to you.
The mind and body are connected. Sometimes, our body will tell us something is wrong before we allow ourselves to feel it. I specialize in providing counseling for grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues with a focus on this connection. I help individuals and couples heal from difficult and past trauma. I have specialized training in C-PTSD and intergenerational trauma. Above all, I value our therapeutic relationship and your culture. I take time and care in getting to know what's important to you.
If you feel like you are depressed, anxious, or stuck and don't know what direction to take your life or relationship, please consider psychotherapy. I have over 30 years of experience working with adults who have problems with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, and relationship problems.
If you feel like you are depressed, anxious, or stuck and don't know what direction to take your life or relationship, please consider psychotherapy. I have over 30 years of experience working with adults who have problems with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, and relationship problems.
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Pacific Islander Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Pacific Islander therapist?
For many Pacific Islander individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process—an essential foundation for effective care. A significant barrier to mental health treatment for many Pacific Islander individuals is the stigma that may be associated with seeking therapy. A culturally aligned therapist can help reduce this stigma and normalize the therapeutic process. Pacific Islander therapists may also be especially well-equipped to address issues that affect Pacific Islander communities, such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that deeply influence mental health experiences. Providers who personally identify as Pacific Islander may incorporate traditional healing practices, spiritual beliefs, and community-based approaches that align with Pacific Islander values. Additionally, Pacific Islander therapists can serve as important sources of representation within the mental health field and may be familiar with culturally relevant resources, support networks, or other trusted providers who understand the unique experiences of Pacific Islander populations. As a result, they are often well positioned to offer referrals and collaborate with other professionals, helping to ensure care that honors both clinical best practices and cultural traditions.
How to find a Pacific Islander therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Pacific Islander therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Pacific Islander or who mention working with Pacific Islander populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with Pacific Islander communities, familiarity with cultural and spiritual practices, or a focus on trauma-informed and community-centered care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Pacific Islander, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Pacific Islander clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural knowledge and respect for Pacific Islander values and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also working with a member of the Pacific Islander community for more culturally-specific support.