Asian Therapists in Boston, MA
I combining traditional psychotherapy with the expressive/creative arts and somatic healing techniques in my practice. As a mental health clinician and dance/movement therapist, I'm deeply passionate about guiding individuals through the mind and body integration toward holistic healing. Over time, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from children and adolescents to families and adults, each with their unique journeys and challenges. Through my experience, I've honed my skills in supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, and various other mental health concerns.
I combining traditional psychotherapy with the expressive/creative arts and somatic healing techniques in my practice. As a mental health clinician and dance/movement therapist, I'm deeply passionate about guiding individuals through the mind and body integration toward holistic healing. Over time, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from children and adolescents to families and adults, each with their unique journeys and challenges. Through my experience, I've honed my skills in supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, and various other mental health concerns.
As a second generation Asian American, I appreciate the beauty and challenge of multiple cultures.
Life stress, pressure and uncertainty can be overwhelming, and I’m here to help. In therapy, we can collaborate to develop your strengths, increase awareness of your values and needs, explore your emotions, and clarify your goals. By building a therapeutic relationship of warmth, compassion, and patience, I aim to help you improve your well-being and interpersonal relationships, at your pace. Together we will notice both situational and systemic messages that influence your concerns and work towards increased security and sustainable change. I value authentic communication and invite your feedback throughout the process.
As a second generation Asian American, I appreciate the beauty and challenge of multiple cultures.
Life stress, pressure and uncertainty can be overwhelming, and I’m here to help. In therapy, we can collaborate to develop your strengths, increase awareness of your values and needs, explore your emotions, and clarify your goals. By building a therapeutic relationship of warmth, compassion, and patience, I aim to help you improve your well-being and interpersonal relationships, at your pace. Together we will notice both situational and systemic messages that influence your concerns and work towards increased security and sustainable change. I value authentic communication and invite your feedback throughout the process.
As a mental health counselor of Asian descent with over a decade of experience working with clients from various ethnic backgrounds, I specialize in empowering individuals and families facing challenges related to cultural adjustment, substance abuse, and mental and behavioral health issues within the immigrant community.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have extensive experience working with clients of all ages and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. For families, I offer expertise in conflict resolution and communication skills to address dynamics and interpersonal issues.
As a mental health counselor of Asian descent with over a decade of experience working with clients from various ethnic backgrounds, I specialize in empowering individuals and families facing challenges related to cultural adjustment, substance abuse, and mental and behavioral health issues within the immigrant community.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have extensive experience working with clients of all ages and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. For families, I offer expertise in conflict resolution and communication skills to address dynamics and interpersonal issues.
I'm a multilingual and multicultural psychologist and a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are navigating complex life transitions, relationship issues, trauma and traumatic stressors, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss.
I'm a multilingual and multicultural psychologist and a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are navigating complex life transitions, relationship issues, trauma and traumatic stressors, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss.
Life can feel overwhelming with transitions, life stressors, relationship, past traumas and the relentless pace of modern living. These stressors can lead to unresolved pain and unmet needs that impact our daily functioning, growth and relationships. My approach focuses on co-creating a safe space where we can explore your unique experiences, process challenges and trauma, uncover your inner strength and enhance our expression of self, acceptance and compassion.
Life can feel overwhelming with transitions, life stressors, relationship, past traumas and the relentless pace of modern living. These stressors can lead to unresolved pain and unmet needs that impact our daily functioning, growth and relationships. My approach focuses on co-creating a safe space where we can explore your unique experiences, process challenges and trauma, uncover your inner strength and enhance our expression of self, acceptance and compassion.
I specialize in guiding identity-based work among Asian and BIPOC college and graduate students, young adults, and immigrants experiencing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and intergenerational family dynamics.
I provide therapy in both English and Vietnamese to guide clients in reducing mental health stigma and provide support for processing life's challenges. I value creating a space of positive regard and support, where clients can feel comfortable sharing their stories and work toward more self-compassion and joy.
I specialize in guiding identity-based work among Asian and BIPOC college and graduate students, young adults, and immigrants experiencing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and intergenerational family dynamics.
I provide therapy in both English and Vietnamese to guide clients in reducing mental health stigma and provide support for processing life's challenges. I value creating a space of positive regard and support, where clients can feel comfortable sharing their stories and work toward more self-compassion and joy.
Dr. Tiffini Vo is a postdoctoral fellow who earned her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. She specializes in working with young adults in their 20s & 30s, though she has worked with clients across the lifespan. Her professional specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship concerns, and identity exploration and development. Dr. Vo is passionate about helping individuals deepen their understanding of themselves, strengthen their sense of identity, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.
Dr. Tiffini Vo is a postdoctoral fellow who earned her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. She specializes in working with young adults in their 20s & 30s, though she has worked with clients across the lifespan. Her professional specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship concerns, and identity exploration and development. Dr. Vo is passionate about helping individuals deepen their understanding of themselves, strengthen their sense of identity, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—especially when you're carrying the weight of expectations, past experiences, or questions about who you are and where you belong. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place where you slow down, reflect, and begin to understand yourself in deeper and more meaningful ways. I specialize in working with adults navigating identity, cultural expectations, trauma, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, or the complex racial experiences.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—especially when you're carrying the weight of expectations, past experiences, or questions about who you are and where you belong. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place where you slow down, reflect, and begin to understand yourself in deeper and more meaningful ways. I specialize in working with adults navigating identity, cultural expectations, trauma, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, or the complex racial experiences.
I specialize in adults navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and issues related to self-confidence. I understand that being human is complex—relationships can be tricky, and change often brings up uncertainty and vulnerability. My goal is to offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore these challenges with honesty and curiosity. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I will help you develop coping strategies that will help you navigate life’s challenges..
I specialize in adults navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and issues related to self-confidence. I understand that being human is complex—relationships can be tricky, and change often brings up uncertainty and vulnerability. My goal is to offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore these challenges with honesty and curiosity. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I will help you develop coping strategies that will help you navigate life’s challenges..
I provide effective and collaborative therapy tailored to meet each person's needs. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. I am expert in: trauma, anxiety, parenting skills training - especially for parents of children with behavior problems and/or anxiety - and affirming care for LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients. Personal identities/experiences: I am biracial (Filipina and White), the daughter of an immigrant, a foster-to-adopt (and bio) mom, and a cisgender woman. Outside of providing therapy, I work as a researcher and professor.
I provide effective and collaborative therapy tailored to meet each person's needs. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. I am expert in: trauma, anxiety, parenting skills training - especially for parents of children with behavior problems and/or anxiety - and affirming care for LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients. Personal identities/experiences: I am biracial (Filipina and White), the daughter of an immigrant, a foster-to-adopt (and bio) mom, and a cisgender woman. Outside of providing therapy, I work as a researcher and professor.
I primarily focus on individual therapy and hope to serve the Asian American community.
Accepting New Clients! My approach to therapy is grounded in narrative therapy, with the belief that how you understand and relate to your problems shapes your ability to move forward. Whether it’s depression that leaves you feeling stuck, anxiety that chips away at your confidence, or shame that strains your relationships—we'll explore how these experiences impact your life.
Many of these struggles are shaped by external pressures around success, identity, and expectations. In therapy, we’ll work together to uncover what feels authentic and meaningful to you.
I primarily focus on individual therapy and hope to serve the Asian American community.
Accepting New Clients! My approach to therapy is grounded in narrative therapy, with the belief that how you understand and relate to your problems shapes your ability to move forward. Whether it’s depression that leaves you feeling stuck, anxiety that chips away at your confidence, or shame that strains your relationships—we'll explore how these experiences impact your life.
Many of these struggles are shaped by external pressures around success, identity, and expectations. In therapy, we’ll work together to uncover what feels authentic and meaningful to you.
Life gets hard at times with increasing demands and a finite amount of resources. As creatures of habit, we tend to get stuck in what seems like a never-ending cycle. My clients come to me with a desire for REAL change. They may be managing long-standing mental health problems and/or new and chronic medical conditions. They also seek to improve their relationships and find out what makes their life worth living. In the end, my clients appreciate introspection and understanding the past, but believe that actual concrete change is needed.
Life gets hard at times with increasing demands and a finite amount of resources. As creatures of habit, we tend to get stuck in what seems like a never-ending cycle. My clients come to me with a desire for REAL change. They may be managing long-standing mental health problems and/or new and chronic medical conditions. They also seek to improve their relationships and find out what makes their life worth living. In the end, my clients appreciate introspection and understanding the past, but believe that actual concrete change is needed.
You might be going through a major life transition and feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure about what comes next. You might be struggling in relationships, grieving a loss, questioning your identity, or noticing the same patterns returning even when you want something to change. You may also be adjusting to a new country or culture or feeling caught between different family and cultural expectations. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and begin to understand what may be keeping you stuck.
You might be going through a major life transition and feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure about what comes next. You might be struggling in relationships, grieving a loss, questioning your identity, or noticing the same patterns returning even when you want something to change. You may also be adjusting to a new country or culture or feeling caught between different family and cultural expectations. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and begin to understand what may be keeping you stuck.
My focus includes women stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, including women from South Asian backgrounds, nontraditional relationships, late autism diagnoses in women and the role of spirituality in recovery
I am trained in EMDR, BSP (Brain spotting), IFS , SE (somatic experience), The Sedona method, Theta healing, Tantra, Family Constellations, NLP, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Shamanism, mindfulness, Eastern non dual philosophy, EFT and past life regression. I believe that no one modality is better than the other, I tailor treatment based on each client’s needs.
My focus includes women stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, including women from South Asian backgrounds, nontraditional relationships, late autism diagnoses in women and the role of spirituality in recovery
I am trained in EMDR, BSP (Brain spotting), IFS , SE (somatic experience), The Sedona method, Theta healing, Tantra, Family Constellations, NLP, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Shamanism, mindfulness, Eastern non dual philosophy, EFT and past life regression. I believe that no one modality is better than the other, I tailor treatment based on each client’s needs.
With over 10 years of experience, I feel deeply honored by the trust clients place in me when they open their hearts and share their inner world. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and relational problems. I am a certified IFS therapist and a certified Gottman Couples therapist. My passion for working with diverse populations led me to pursue the Global Mental Health: Immigration and Trauma Certificate from Harvard University. I strive to see my clients beyond their diagnoses and to raise awareness of the societal and cultural challenges that may prevent them from fulfilling their true potential
With over 10 years of experience, I feel deeply honored by the trust clients place in me when they open their hearts and share their inner world. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and relational problems. I am a certified IFS therapist and a certified Gottman Couples therapist. My passion for working with diverse populations led me to pursue the Global Mental Health: Immigration and Trauma Certificate from Harvard University. I strive to see my clients beyond their diagnoses and to raise awareness of the societal and cultural challenges that may prevent them from fulfilling their true potential
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Are you someone who appears capable and put-together on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted? Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, struggling with trauma, relationships, identity, or finding that the ways you’ve learned to cope are no longer working for you, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with trauma, substance use, and athletes navigating performance pressure, injury, and sport-life balance. Therapy can be a place to slow things down, better understand what is happening beneath the surface, and develop new ways of responding to yourself and the challenges in your life.
Are you someone who appears capable and put-together on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted? Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, struggling with trauma, relationships, identity, or finding that the ways you’ve learned to cope are no longer working for you, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with trauma, substance use, and athletes navigating performance pressure, injury, and sport-life balance. Therapy can be a place to slow things down, better understand what is happening beneath the surface, and develop new ways of responding to yourself and the challenges in your life.
Feeling stuck in your relationships or weighed down by the past? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I provide a warm, supportive space to untangle challenges, build understanding, and work toward the changes you want to see.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and sex therapy, often working with LGBTQ+ clients and those impacted by immigration-related stress. I pay attention to how identity, trauma, and relationships intersect in everyday life. I also work with couples, including polyamorous and non-traditional relationships, focusing on communication, intimacy, and healing from past relational trauma.
Feeling stuck in your relationships or weighed down by the past? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I provide a warm, supportive space to untangle challenges, build understanding, and work toward the changes you want to see.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and sex therapy, often working with LGBTQ+ clients and those impacted by immigration-related stress. I pay attention to how identity, trauma, and relationships intersect in everyday life. I also work with couples, including polyamorous and non-traditional relationships, focusing on communication, intimacy, and healing from past relational trauma.
Dr. Kenta Asakura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
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I am also fluent in Japanese— 日本語でもどうぞ。
As a tenured professor, I have firsthand insights into the unique, demanding, and often problematic professional institutions. My practice specializes in working with professionals, who are highly successful in many ways but have (had to) set aside and not been able to prioritize their emotional and interpersonal wellbeing. I have especially built an expertise in working with people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others, who have been historically overlooked by the traditional framework of professional institutions. I work with those located in MA, WA, and TX (online only).
I am also fluent in Japanese— 日本語でもどうぞ。
As a tenured professor, I have firsthand insights into the unique, demanding, and often problematic professional institutions. My practice specializes in working with professionals, who are highly successful in many ways but have (had to) set aside and not been able to prioritize their emotional and interpersonal wellbeing. I have especially built an expertise in working with people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others, who have been historically overlooked by the traditional framework of professional institutions. I work with those located in MA, WA, and TX (online only).
Currently offering remote sessions only. Please message me on PsychologyToday directly or email me for inquiries. I’ll do my best to reply shortly.
Navigating life involves constant adaptations. It can feel overwhelming when you are juggling many roles - starting studies or career, being a parent or caregiver, leaving a relationship, adjusting into a new culture, or quietly carrying worries and sadness that others don’t see. I understand these challenges intimately. My journey has taught me the joys of independence, the richness of diverse experiences, and the importance of connection.
Currently offering remote sessions only. Please message me on PsychologyToday directly or email me for inquiries. I’ll do my best to reply shortly.
Navigating life involves constant adaptations. It can feel overwhelming when you are juggling many roles - starting studies or career, being a parent or caregiver, leaving a relationship, adjusting into a new culture, or quietly carrying worries and sadness that others don’t see. I understand these challenges intimately. My journey has taught me the joys of independence, the richness of diverse experiences, and the importance of connection.
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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.