Asian Therapists in Marietta, GA
Do you struggle with fear? You might feel like you’re a shell of your old self after a traumatic event. Perhaps social settings might be really challenging because you feel so much anxiety. Or, it could be that one thing really scares you like clowns, blood, or airplanes. Or, maybe it looks like OCD for you and you can’t stop analyzing or replaying things in your head. If this sounds like you, then I can help. The truth is that there is so much potential within you! Therapy is a place for mental training where you can awaken true strength.
Do you struggle with fear? You might feel like you’re a shell of your old self after a traumatic event. Perhaps social settings might be really challenging because you feel so much anxiety. Or, it could be that one thing really scares you like clowns, blood, or airplanes. Or, maybe it looks like OCD for you and you can’t stop analyzing or replaying things in your head. If this sounds like you, then I can help. The truth is that there is so much potential within you! Therapy is a place for mental training where you can awaken true strength.
I work with teens, adults, and couples from Asian, immigrant, and multiracial backgrounds.
In therapy, you don’t have to perform or hide parts of yourself. It is a place where you can show up as you are. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and holistic — integrating mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you that ache, protect, and long for connection so you can experience more freedom, softness, and self-acceptance.
I work with teens, adults, and couples from Asian, immigrant, and multiracial backgrounds.
In therapy, you don’t have to perform or hide parts of yourself. It is a place where you can show up as you are. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and holistic — integrating mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you that ache, protect, and long for connection so you can experience more freedom, softness, and self-acceptance.
Are you feeling under-motivated, stuck in a career you don't want and thinking about a career change, or just not feeling any zest for life? Clients who come to me usually range from ages 15 to 45. They have faced significant challenges in their lives whether from immigration, domestic or physical violence, breakups, race, gender, sexuality, ethnic issues. Many come to me seeking help for their careers, relationships, mild or major depression, addiction, anxiety, self-esteem or PTSD symptoms. I specialize in race, ethnicity, relationship, motivation, perfectionism, trauma and men's issues.
Are you feeling under-motivated, stuck in a career you don't want and thinking about a career change, or just not feeling any zest for life? Clients who come to me usually range from ages 15 to 45. They have faced significant challenges in their lives whether from immigration, domestic or physical violence, breakups, race, gender, sexuality, ethnic issues. Many come to me seeking help for their careers, relationships, mild or major depression, addiction, anxiety, self-esteem or PTSD symptoms. I specialize in race, ethnicity, relationship, motivation, perfectionism, trauma and men's issues.
I also focus on identity exploration (particularly for Asian American and BIPOC individuals), neurodiversity, and trauma (including childhood and intergenerational trauma).
Healing begins in the safety of a trusted relationship and my aim is to create a space where you feel fully supported. I utilize different evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to cater to your unique ways of understanding your story and experience. This includes brainspotting, mindfulness, CBT, play-based therapy, and attachment-based therapy.
I also focus on identity exploration (particularly for Asian American and BIPOC individuals), neurodiversity, and trauma (including childhood and intergenerational trauma).
Healing begins in the safety of a trusted relationship and my aim is to create a space where you feel fully supported. I utilize different evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to cater to your unique ways of understanding your story and experience. This includes brainspotting, mindfulness, CBT, play-based therapy, and attachment-based therapy.
I believe in empowering clients to make the best choices for them. It often feels like we are along for the ride without realizing the opportunities to create change in our lives. I understand that therapy can be a difficult and sometimes uncomfortable process. In session, you are in the driver’s seat, and I am your navigator. Ultimately, you are in control of getting to your destination. Together, we can discover the where and how.
I believe in empowering clients to make the best choices for them. It often feels like we are along for the ride without realizing the opportunities to create change in our lives. I understand that therapy can be a difficult and sometimes uncomfortable process. In session, you are in the driver’s seat, and I am your navigator. Ultimately, you are in control of getting to your destination. Together, we can discover the where and how.
I work with children ages 7-25, supporting them through a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns. My therapy style emphasizes building self-esteem and emotional resilience, helping kids gain the confidence they need to succeed in all areas of their lives. Through a strengths-based approach, I empower my clients to recognize their capabilities and build a stronger connection between mind and body.
I work with children ages 7-25, supporting them through a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns. My therapy style emphasizes building self-esteem and emotional resilience, helping kids gain the confidence they need to succeed in all areas of their lives. Through a strengths-based approach, I empower my clients to recognize their capabilities and build a stronger connection between mind and body.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, supportive, and flexible. As your therapist, I would help support and guide you to lay new foundations in your life, whether it be coping skills or increased self- esteem, to start new transitions in life or finally address the past. I have experience using various modalities to address an array of challenges that children, youth, and adults may be struggling with and would love to join you on your journey to a healthier you.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, supportive, and flexible. As your therapist, I would help support and guide you to lay new foundations in your life, whether it be coping skills or increased self- esteem, to start new transitions in life or finally address the past. I have experience using various modalities to address an array of challenges that children, youth, and adults may be struggling with and would love to join you on your journey to a healthier you.
Life changes can make you feel like there’s a crack in the foundation that’s hard to find and repair. It’s frustrating, confusing, discouraging. The longer it goes on, the less confident you feel in your life and your relationships. You’re not alone, and it’s not too late. Chances are that a little help at the right time might be just what makes the life you’re building feel more like the home you hoped for.
Life changes can make you feel like there’s a crack in the foundation that’s hard to find and repair. It’s frustrating, confusing, discouraging. The longer it goes on, the less confident you feel in your life and your relationships. You’re not alone, and it’s not too late. Chances are that a little help at the right time might be just what makes the life you’re building feel more like the home you hoped for.
Do you struggle with overthinking, self doubt, low self esteem or lacking trust in yourself? Do you often feel like an "imposter" and feel like everyone else knows exactly what they are doing but you feel lost? Are you a perfectionist who never feels good enough or like you are never accomplishing enough? Do feelings of low self confidence hinder you from believing in yourself and trusting your abilities? These are often signs of anxiety arising and keeping us stuck and unhappy.
Do you struggle with overthinking, self doubt, low self esteem or lacking trust in yourself? Do you often feel like an "imposter" and feel like everyone else knows exactly what they are doing but you feel lost? Are you a perfectionist who never feels good enough or like you are never accomplishing enough? Do feelings of low self confidence hinder you from believing in yourself and trusting your abilities? These are often signs of anxiety arising and keeping us stuck and unhappy.
Navigating through the many challenges that life gives us can feel overwhelming, especially when you feel alone and uncertain about how to cope. I am passionate about helping individuals find their own inner strength to cope with challenges, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with teenagers and young adults to navigate their way through school and to guide them towards finding their own identity. I aim to provide a non-judgmental and collaborative space for discovery, empowerment, and growth.
Navigating through the many challenges that life gives us can feel overwhelming, especially when you feel alone and uncertain about how to cope. I am passionate about helping individuals find their own inner strength to cope with challenges, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with teenagers and young adults to navigate their way through school and to guide them towards finding their own identity. I aim to provide a non-judgmental and collaborative space for discovery, empowerment, and growth.
As a second generation South Asian-American Muslim, I am passionate about addressing intergenerational conflict, acculturation and identity formation.
Do you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism or relationship issues? I believe therapy is a gift to oneself. I am so glad you are taking the first step on a healing journey for yourself or to help others! I am a counseling psychologist who provides individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. I am here to help identify and bolster the skills and strengths you already have so that you can live the empowered and purposeful life you dream of. I am dedicated to serving my clients through a culturally sensitive, social justice lens and with an acknowledgment of cultural, racial, and class systems impacting their lived experiences.
As a second generation South Asian-American Muslim, I am passionate about addressing intergenerational conflict, acculturation and identity formation.
Do you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism or relationship issues? I believe therapy is a gift to oneself. I am so glad you are taking the first step on a healing journey for yourself or to help others! I am a counseling psychologist who provides individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. I am here to help identify and bolster the skills and strengths you already have so that you can live the empowered and purposeful life you dream of. I am dedicated to serving my clients through a culturally sensitive, social justice lens and with an acknowledgment of cultural, racial, and class systems impacting their lived experiences.
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Have you noticed that your pre-teen is acting differently– not as interested in school work, arguing more, changed her habits or friends, lost interest in hobbies, is more withdrawn? Have you tried to cheer your child up, cajoled her, or maybe you’ve taken away privileges, like the phone or computer time in an effort to correct behavior but nothing seems to work? If you’ve come to the end of your rope and want solutions, I can help. As a parent of two, I have walked the winding, rocky, breathtaking path of parenthood.
Have you noticed that your pre-teen is acting differently– not as interested in school work, arguing more, changed her habits or friends, lost interest in hobbies, is more withdrawn? Have you tried to cheer your child up, cajoled her, or maybe you’ve taken away privileges, like the phone or computer time in an effort to correct behavior but nothing seems to work? If you’ve come to the end of your rope and want solutions, I can help. As a parent of two, I have walked the winding, rocky, breathtaking path of parenthood.
By this point in the year, many people realize willpower alone isn’t enough to create the change they want. Therapy provides a focused, supportive space to unpack what’s been holding you back, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes that support long-term emotional health—not just short-term relief.
By this point in the year, many people realize willpower alone isn’t enough to create the change they want. Therapy provides a focused, supportive space to unpack what’s been holding you back, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes that support long-term emotional health—not just short-term relief.
Hi! I'm glad you've decided to take this courageous step towards healing and growth! I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and empowering space where you can explore your story and work toward your goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy, to tailor our work to your unique needs. I believe in the importance of bringing your full cultural selves into the therapeutic space. Your cultural background, values, and identity are integral to your healing journey and I am committed to creating a space where they are celebrated.
Hi! I'm glad you've decided to take this courageous step towards healing and growth! I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and empowering space where you can explore your story and work toward your goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy, to tailor our work to your unique needs. I believe in the importance of bringing your full cultural selves into the therapeutic space. Your cultural background, values, and identity are integral to your healing journey and I am committed to creating a space where they are celebrated.
I hold expertise in working with clients of Asian descent and other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) clients.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience, primarily in higher education settings. My practice focuses on working with diverse people who are navigating life transitions and demands, particularly those connected to their identity and sense of self. I believe each of us is shaped through our life experiences, both positive and painful. Therapy is an opportunity to explore these experiences, especially if you are feeling unfulfilled or questioning your life’s purpose and meaning. While this process can be difficult, it can also lead to tremendous clarity, insight, and even joy!
I hold expertise in working with clients of Asian descent and other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) clients.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience, primarily in higher education settings. My practice focuses on working with diverse people who are navigating life transitions and demands, particularly those connected to their identity and sense of self. I believe each of us is shaped through our life experiences, both positive and painful. Therapy is an opportunity to explore these experiences, especially if you are feeling unfulfilled or questioning your life’s purpose and meaning. While this process can be difficult, it can also lead to tremendous clarity, insight, and even joy!
I thoroughly enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. As a licensed psychologist having worked at different settings and with different age groups, I appreciate the nuance that each person brings to the therapy room. I work collaboratively with clients to figure out the solutions that will best meet each individual’s specific needs. For some, that can mean implementing certain strategies and solutions, while others might require a closer look at one’s identity and close relationships to determine a good path forward. I do my best to ensure that you feel valued, understood, and respected.
I thoroughly enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. As a licensed psychologist having worked at different settings and with different age groups, I appreciate the nuance that each person brings to the therapy room. I work collaboratively with clients to figure out the solutions that will best meet each individual’s specific needs. For some, that can mean implementing certain strategies and solutions, while others might require a closer look at one’s identity and close relationships to determine a good path forward. I do my best to ensure that you feel valued, understood, and respected.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 5 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges through compassion and empathy. I received my Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve personal growth and self-awareness. I've worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds including children, adolescents and adults. In our first sessions together, I strive to create a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship where you feel empowered to explore challenges in a safe space.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 5 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges through compassion and empathy. I received my Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve personal growth and self-awareness. I've worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds including children, adolescents and adults. In our first sessions together, I strive to create a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship where you feel empowered to explore challenges in a safe space.
Kishwar Peiris (LPC) has extensive experience working with individuals from ages 25-74 years old. Specific areas of expertise include coping skills for anxiety & depression, stress
management, relationship conflict, peer relationships, thinking disorders, self-esteem,
setting healthy boundaries, toxic relationships, and co-dependency.
Understanding that one size does not fit all, Kishwar uses her knowledge and skills to
identify the therapeutic modalities that best fit each client’s unique needs. She has experience using CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based approach, Person-centered approach and solution-focused therapy.
Kishwar Peiris (LPC) has extensive experience working with individuals from ages 25-74 years old. Specific areas of expertise include coping skills for anxiety & depression, stress
management, relationship conflict, peer relationships, thinking disorders, self-esteem,
setting healthy boundaries, toxic relationships, and co-dependency.
Understanding that one size does not fit all, Kishwar uses her knowledge and skills to
identify the therapeutic modalities that best fit each client’s unique needs. She has experience using CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based approach, Person-centered approach and solution-focused therapy.
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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.