HealthFirst Therapists in 10001

Healing starts when we know what to heal from, believe that we can heal, and connect with our inner and external resources to heal. As a relational therapist, I support individuals, couples and families in navigating life transitions and cross-cultural issues, managing mental health symptoms, processing shame, guilt, and loss, improving communication and intimacy, and addressing the impact of systemic oppression on our sense of self and our relationships. I'm committed to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Together we discover and embrace your authentic self, release your inner strengths for personal and relational growth.

I warmly welcome individuals seeking culturally inclusive, strengths-based therapy. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I'm here to empower your healing journey. As a first-generation American, I understand how culture, family dynamics, and intergenerational factors impact stress. Growing up in a family shaped by the Cambodian genocide's trauma, I deeply grasp culture, identity, and mental health's intricate interplay. My experiences fuel my dedication to helping individuals navigate trauma, acculturation, and resilience.

Maintaining our mental health requires a holistic approach. One that includes taking care of not only our mind but our body as a whole. That is why I treat my clients using a combination of talk therapy, body-based methods, mindfulness and naturopathic guidance. When healing trauma, simply putting things into words is not sufficient and could in fact be triggering. For this reason, I employ a Somatic Experiencing method to help clients safely access and work through their emotions and traumas stored in their muscle memory, which promotes healing of a wide range of conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and childhood abuse.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

Searching for safe space to reflect and build your understanding of yourself? Are you struggling with loss and grief, break downs in relationships? Are you a new mother struggling with adjusting? You have arrived to the right place. Let’s work on establishing a trusting working relationship to break these habits and continuing on your growth.

I specialize in therapy with adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, medical diagnoses, racial conflict, life transitions, those who want to gain greater knowledge of self, dream analysis, and individuals who struggle with forming and maintaining relationships or boundaries. I have assisted both mxn and womxn work towards finding their sense of value while obtaining several ways to find healing. I'm a holistic trained therapist, herbalist, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist who works from a psychoanalytical lens that aids in further exploring, understanding, healing, and getting to the root of our problems.

I am here for you whether you are experiencing overwhelming emotions, undergoing a crisis, or feeling a general discontentment/unease towards life. Together we can navigate these challenges so you can live with more authenticity, meaning, and purpose. I honor your uniqueness and complexity. By establishing a nurturing rapport, I strive to create a safe, warm space for you to heal and grow.

Therapy is a desired journey for self-discovery at any point in our lives, and an opportunity to access our own inner resources for self-empowerment. In my practice, I integrate Western psychotherapy interventions with Eastern methods of healing. For 25 years, my cross-cultural work and clinical experience have fostered a global perspective on mental health with deep empathy and nonjudgement. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy, integrative somatic therapy, Satvavajaya Chikitsa (Ayurvedic), & Hakomi. My focus is trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, & other crises. I also offer life coaching.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

In a city where millions of people pretend to be someone they are not, an authentic self might be the most luxurious thing for one to own and celebrate. However, I believe that we can still make it without having to fake it. I am here to hold space for you to express, explore, and embrace yourself. By providing a judgement-free, gender-expansive, culturally-responsive, and trauma-informed environment, I hope to help you transform moments of challenge into opportunities for empowerment.

We provide counseling and auxiliary services to seniors, the disabled, caregivers, and their families. ISS is committed to helping our clients develop the coping skills necessary to function at one's maximum ability by providing in-home counseling services. Through therapy, our counselors help clients find renewed enjoyment in life and increased emotional well-being. Counseling may also ameliorate the behavioral problems that come with chronic ailments, such as Alzheimer's disease. By addressing the mental health needs of seniors, the disabled, and caregivers, counseling can help lessen the frequency of hospitalization and enhance one's social life.

As an immigrant from China who once navigated the challenging waters of being an international student, my journey has been deeply informed by empathy, compassion, and a relentless curiosity about healing and resilience. My experiences have taught me the nuances of adapting to new environments, the pressures of academic life, and the journey towards healing from personal traumas. Fluent in Mandarin and English, I bring a unique perspective that combines personal insight with professional expertise in trauma care. I understand the complexities of adjusting as an immigrant and the struggles that come with it.

Would you like to heal your psychological stress and trauma? Soothing life's distresses with a calming balm allows you to heal and carry on - whole and integrated. In our work together, I utilize EMDR, IFS and mindfulness that lead to new mental pathways; working with your critical voices, softening them and allowing you to embrace your natural state with love and companionship and above all else a peace of mind.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

Therapy can work differently for each person. It is also perfectly normal to be uncertain about your needs at the moment. Some begin an in-depth self-exploration; some address their mental health issues and adjust maladaptive patterns; some learn coping strategies for disturbing thoughts, moods and low motivation. I am happy to explore your needs with you and assist you to thrive in life, work, and relationships. Collaboration, the sense of safety and warmth are highly valued in this process.

Clients who are ready to work towards achieving a better overall quality of life can be assured that we will employ all our energies to help you achieve your wellness goals.