South Asian Therapists in Boston, MA
Hello, I'm Zhiran (Jack) Li, a Mental Health Counselor with 4 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As an international student and immigrant, I understand the unique pressures of balancing expectations, adapting to change, and finding a sense of belonging. I often work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking greater clarity, confidence, and direction in their personal and professional lives.
Hello, I'm Zhiran (Jack) Li, a Mental Health Counselor with 4 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As an international student and immigrant, I understand the unique pressures of balancing expectations, adapting to change, and finding a sense of belonging. I often work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking greater clarity, confidence, and direction in their personal and professional lives.
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.
It can be extremely hard to revisit times of deep hurt, and these blockages may have even been adaptive for you. At the same time, I believe that pain lives with you and manifests in the mind, body, and spirit if left unprocessed. I believe healing occurs when we release those blockages. I hope to do this together. I hope to instill the strength in you that you have the ability to re-story your narrative and break generational cycles.
It can be extremely hard to revisit times of deep hurt, and these blockages may have even been adaptive for you. At the same time, I believe that pain lives with you and manifests in the mind, body, and spirit if left unprocessed. I believe healing occurs when we release those blockages. I hope to do this together. I hope to instill the strength in you that you have the ability to re-story your narrative and break generational cycles.
Hello, I'm Tarnjit—feel free to call me TJ! I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a Master's Degree from Temple University. Over the years, I've gained a broad range of experience in the social work field that allows me to approach each client’s needs with a holistic and adaptable perspective. I deeply understand the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities and the unique challenges that come with being part of two worlds.
Hello, I'm Tarnjit—feel free to call me TJ! I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a Master's Degree from Temple University. Over the years, I've gained a broad range of experience in the social work field that allows me to approach each client’s needs with a holistic and adaptable perspective. I deeply understand the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities and the unique challenges that come with being part of two worlds.
I'm a firm believer that you don't need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. 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 take a warm, collaborative, and tailored approach that positions you as the expert of your own experience. Working from a multicultural perspective, I encourage client's awareness of their worldview and place within their family and culture.
I'm a firm believer that you don't need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. 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 take a warm, collaborative, and tailored approach that positions you as the expert of your own experience. Working from a multicultural perspective, I encourage client's awareness of their worldview and place within their family and culture.
I support individuals who are seeking healing after experiencing deep emotional pain, burnout, or disconnection. My ideal clients are adults navigating feelings of overwhelm, emotional challenges, relational difficulties, life transitions, or general life stressors. They may have experienced the impacts of systemic oppression, racial trauma, or intergenerational trauma. My background is in working with those who have experienced complex trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or sexual violence. Their goals may include seeking self-discovery, building self-worth, self-trust, emotional resilience, to reclaim agency in their life.
I support individuals who are seeking healing after experiencing deep emotional pain, burnout, or disconnection. My ideal clients are adults navigating feelings of overwhelm, emotional challenges, relational difficulties, life transitions, or general life stressors. They may have experienced the impacts of systemic oppression, racial trauma, or intergenerational trauma. My background is in working with those who have experienced complex trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or sexual violence. Their goals may include seeking self-discovery, building self-worth, self-trust, emotional resilience, to reclaim agency in their life.
Have you tried therapy before? Been called self-aware and still feel stuck? Frustrated because knowing why you feel the way you do isn't enough to be free from the same fears and thought spirals that keep coming up over and over?
Insight can be helpful, but it rarely gets everything unstuck. I work with people who need something beyond understanding what they feel––people who are willing to reconnect with and heal through the body, explore their inner world with care and imagination instead of scrutiny, and revisit pain in a way that offers transformation and real relief.
Have you tried therapy before? Been called self-aware and still feel stuck? Frustrated because knowing why you feel the way you do isn't enough to be free from the same fears and thought spirals that keep coming up over and over?
Insight can be helpful, but it rarely gets everything unstuck. I work with people who need something beyond understanding what they feel––people who are willing to reconnect with and heal through the body, explore their inner world with care and imagination instead of scrutiny, and revisit pain in a way that offers transformation and real relief.
Currently accepting new clients. If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure about what comes next, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re going through a major transition, dealing with more anxiety or self-doubt, or feeling like life is happening to you instead of with you. You don’t have to sort through all of that on your own. I work with people—often men—who are trying to find direction, regain balance, and get back to feeling like themselves. This often comes after change, loss, burnout, or shifts in recovery. Together, we’ll build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and break the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Currently accepting new clients. If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure about what comes next, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re going through a major transition, dealing with more anxiety or self-doubt, or feeling like life is happening to you instead of with you. You don’t have to sort through all of that on your own. I work with people—often men—who are trying to find direction, regain balance, and get back to feeling like themselves. This often comes after change, loss, burnout, or shifts in recovery. Together, we’ll build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and break the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
I believe therapy is more than managing symptoms; it is an intentional practice of self-reflection that fosters clarity. In today’s world, we often have the right words to describe our pain, but knowing "therapy lingo" is not the same as finding true healing.
I prioritize a strong therapeutic alliance as the foundation for shifting from intellectualizing your life to actually experiencing it. Together, we bring curiosity to "stuck" patterns and beliefs, improving the relationship with yourself and others. By bridging the gap between your inner world and your daily life, we work toward lasting transformation.
I believe therapy is more than managing symptoms; it is an intentional practice of self-reflection that fosters clarity. In today’s world, we often have the right words to describe our pain, but knowing "therapy lingo" is not the same as finding true healing.
I prioritize a strong therapeutic alliance as the foundation for shifting from intellectualizing your life to actually experiencing it. Together, we bring curiosity to "stuck" patterns and beliefs, improving the relationship with yourself and others. By bridging the gap between your inner world and your daily life, we work toward lasting transformation.
Welcome! I offer clinical treatment to people experiencing trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, & issues of identity (race, gender, sexuality, culture). Traumatic experiences have a way of shackling themselves to the body, whether they are accumulated over time or single incidents which compromised our safety. We seek to protect ourselves from a world that failed to protect us, often coping in ways that hurt in the long run. In our work together we will identify sources of pain, the impact they have on your life, & determine ways to reclaim power so that your body becomes a place of safety rather than a site of trauma.
Welcome! I offer clinical treatment to people experiencing trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, & issues of identity (race, gender, sexuality, culture). Traumatic experiences have a way of shackling themselves to the body, whether they are accumulated over time or single incidents which compromised our safety. We seek to protect ourselves from a world that failed to protect us, often coping in ways that hurt in the long run. In our work together we will identify sources of pain, the impact they have on your life, & determine ways to reclaim power so that your body becomes a place of safety rather than a site of trauma.
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.
Christina Mesa, LICSW (Healing Well Counseling)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You might feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, exhaustion, or shutdown—unsure how to untangle the weight you carry. Maybe you’ve tried to move on, but Trauma and PTSD keep showing up—in nightmares, crowded places, or your relationships. You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Whether you’ve lived in survival mode for years or are just now seeing how the past shapes the present, we can begin from where you are. There’s no right way to heal—just a willingness to start.
You might feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, exhaustion, or shutdown—unsure how to untangle the weight you carry. Maybe you’ve tried to move on, but Trauma and PTSD keep showing up—in nightmares, crowded places, or your relationships. You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Whether you’ve lived in survival mode for years or are just now seeing how the past shapes the present, we can begin from where you are. There’s no right way to heal—just a willingness to start.
Accepting New Clients!
I am experienced in working with adults that are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship issues, and life transitional stress. I believe that everyone has the strength to dig deeper into their psyche and understand themselves better. I recognize how different environmental factors can induce feelings of loneliness, and I can help provide a space that feels open, non-judgmental, and safe for all kinds of expression.
Accepting New Clients!
I am experienced in working with adults that are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship issues, and life transitional stress. I believe that everyone has the strength to dig deeper into their psyche and understand themselves better. I recognize how different environmental factors can induce feelings of loneliness, and I can help provide a space that feels open, non-judgmental, and safe for all kinds of expression.
Does life feel... dreary? Do you feel like Sunday "scaries"... are sometimes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc... "scaries" as well? Do you sometimes feel like there is a knot in your stomach that just won't go away? If you answered yes to any of this questions, then you are certainly not alone. Feeling this way every day can be so draining - and even when you know you're not alone in feeling this way, the weight of it all can still chip away at you. Let's talk about it. Talk about what has worked and what hasn't - and what more you can do to ease these symptom just a little more.
Does life feel... dreary? Do you feel like Sunday "scaries"... are sometimes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc... "scaries" as well? Do you sometimes feel like there is a knot in your stomach that just won't go away? If you answered yes to any of this questions, then you are certainly not alone. Feeling this way every day can be so draining - and even when you know you're not alone in feeling this way, the weight of it all can still chip away at you. Let's talk about it. Talk about what has worked and what hasn't - and what more you can do to ease these symptom just a little more.
I provide individual therapy for adults who are seeking evidence-based care. I am a staff psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. My clinical work focuses on helping adults better understand patterns that keep them stuck, develop effective tools for managing distress, and move toward greater emotional clarity.
I provide individual therapy for adults who are seeking evidence-based care. I am a staff psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. My clinical work focuses on helping adults better understand patterns that keep them stuck, develop effective tools for managing distress, and move toward greater emotional clarity.
I am accepting new clients. I work with adults in individual and couples therapy who are seeking support in navigating challenges and finding new ways forward. Together, we can process difficult emotions, make sense of patterns that may feel stifling or stuck, and cultivate more ease and connection in daily life. I collaborate with my clients to build a nonjudgmental space to help explore their inner world and to move towards greater clarity and healing. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, less distressed, and supported in the process.
I am accepting new clients. I work with adults in individual and couples therapy who are seeking support in navigating challenges and finding new ways forward. Together, we can process difficult emotions, make sense of patterns that may feel stifling or stuck, and cultivate more ease and connection in daily life. I collaborate with my clients to build a nonjudgmental space to help explore their inner world and to move towards greater clarity and healing. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, less distressed, and supported in the process.
Hi there! My name is Maya and I'm a clinical social worker and therapist. I have a Master of Social Work degree from Boston College and have previously worked in residential mental health care and behavioral health within a large community health center. I have experience working with clients from all walks of life on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, neurodivergence, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and self-exploration. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance in creating a warm and safe space where healing and growth can occur.
Hi there! My name is Maya and I'm a clinical social worker and therapist. I have a Master of Social Work degree from Boston College and have previously worked in residential mental health care and behavioral health within a large community health center. I have experience working with clients from all walks of life on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, neurodivergence, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and self-exploration. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance in creating a warm and safe space where healing and growth can occur.
As a South Asian psychologist I am fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
ACCEPTing New Clients
Most of us are doing the best we can with the resources we have—yet there are times when our usual ways of coping no longer feel effective. You may find yourself feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, or depressed, and unsure how to move forward. It can also feel isolating, as though no one truly understands your worries or fears. I offer compassionate, evidence‑based therapy focused on helping people build meaningful and fulfilling lives.
As a South Asian psychologist I am fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
ACCEPTing New Clients
Most of us are doing the best we can with the resources we have—yet there are times when our usual ways of coping no longer feel effective. You may find yourself feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, or depressed, and unsure how to move forward. It can also feel isolating, as though no one truly understands your worries or fears. I offer compassionate, evidence‑based therapy focused on helping people build meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Accepting New Clients! With life becoming increasingly demanding, it can feel like we are always battling on a new frontier. We do not, however, have to power through it alone! Whether it’s with relationships, family, jobs, college, new cultural environments or even ourselves, I aim to support my clients with recognizing and managing the emotional impact that life’s torrent of changes has on us all. My therapeutic approach is to create an accepting relationship so sessions can be a comfortable and judgment free zone.
Accepting New Clients! With life becoming increasingly demanding, it can feel like we are always battling on a new frontier. We do not, however, have to power through it alone! Whether it’s with relationships, family, jobs, college, new cultural environments or even ourselves, I aim to support my clients with recognizing and managing the emotional impact that life’s torrent of changes has on us all. My therapeutic approach is to create an accepting relationship so sessions can be a comfortable and judgment free zone.
At Agile Minds, we blend deep expertise in mental health and performance psychology to create a supportive, collaborative space where meaningful change happens and lasting growth begins. United by a shared mission to help you thrive, our team offers compassionate, results-driven care tailored to your unique goals. Each therapist brings a distinct background and a strong commitment to your well-being. We work with individuals seeking to enhance their performance—in sports, work, relationships, intimacy, and more—as well as anyone focused on improving their overall healing, mental health, and wellness.
At Agile Minds, we blend deep expertise in mental health and performance psychology to create a supportive, collaborative space where meaningful change happens and lasting growth begins. United by a shared mission to help you thrive, our team offers compassionate, results-driven care tailored to your unique goals. Each therapist brings a distinct background and a strong commitment to your well-being. We work with individuals seeking to enhance their performance—in sports, work, relationships, intimacy, and more—as well as anyone focused on improving their overall healing, mental health, and wellness.
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South Asian Counseling
What can a South Asian therapist help with?
A South Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. What may feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a South Asian background, such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or Nepali, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable discussing topics such as family expectations, identity, religion, language, stigma, or intergenerational conflict.
How can a South Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
A South Asian therapist can support couples counseling or family therapy by helping partners and family members explore how cultural background can shape roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a relationship. In some South Asian families, relationship dynamics may be influenced by expectations around marriage, gender roles, caregiving, religion, family involvement, or balancing individual needs with family obligations. These issues can affect mental health as well as relationship boundaries, parenting, communication, and major life decisions. A South Asian therapist can help you navigate these conversations with greater cultural understanding.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with South Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with South Asian clients or clients from your specific cultural background. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, or stigma around mental health. You can also ask whether they provide therapy in your preferred language.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of South Asian therapists?
The directory of South 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 South Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.