Teletherapy for Minnesota

When Henry Thoreau gazed at the summer tree and said that “the tenderest fruit needs the tenderest handling,” as a therapist, I believe it's equally true to our mind and our experiences. The problem is the problem, and the person is not the problem. My role as the therapist is to create a safe but brave space for you and to lean into the inner strength that may be shadowed by past wounds, present stress, or the hopelessness of the future. I work with individuals who are struggling with past traumas, cultural or racial identities, and adjustment issues.

*Limited availability* I collaborate with my clients to identify and examine their unique life narratives and how those narratives inform their life experiences and relationships. Together, we will explore the unique barriers you face and we will work together to minimize the impact of those barriers, practice new ways of thinking and behaving, and create new life narratives. **I will move to Iowa City to pursue a Ph.D. Counseling Psychology degree during July 2022.**

I support individual adults (18+) in addressing challenges, some of which include healing and wellness from depression, anxiety, trauma (generational/PTSD/racial), life transitions, stress, low self-esteem, and cultural and relationship challenges. In doing so, I utilize person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches in therapy with specific techniques from ACT, narrative, DBT, CBT, and EMDR. Clients can expect unconditional care, a sense of authenticity, respect for their unique story, and yes, even a space for humor when participating in one of my sessions.

I work with children, teens, adults, elderly, couples, parents, and other family systems. I focus on treating depression, anxiety, self esteem and identity issues, grief/loss, trauma, and challenges with sex and sexuality. I enjoy working with families to strengthen parent-child relationships to increase secure attachment and positive parenting skills. I have passion for working with second and third generation Asian Americans by helping them explore and process their personal identities, cultural values, and trauma and/or racism they have experienced in life.

You may be at a point where you are feeling depressed because you feel alone and misunderstood. Changes in your life are overwhelming. Life and relationships are difficult to manage. You may be thinking that you “should” be stronger and not let things bother you so why do they? Your marriage has a lot of challenges and you and your spouse do not see eye to eye. You are an LGBTQ identified person and are feeling stuck. You are encountering roadblocks in your personal life and relationships. You want so much in life, but nothing seems to come together for you.

If you are concerned about COVID 19, you can attend virtual counseling sessions with me in the comfort of your home or office. (More below.) I tailor my approach based on your needs. I use a holistic approach to achieve cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being by incorporating a variety of methods customized to individualize your needs. The counseling methods I use are cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic and Somatic Experiencing, relational life therapy, trauma focused behavioral therapy, internal family systems, attachment, psycho-dynamic, mindfulness, guided relaxation, and mind-body work.

Do you often experience the following: feel like an outsider/burden, even in your own family; struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, and setting boundaries; have a hard time knowing, understanding, expressing, and coping with your feelings (or others' feelings); feel like you don't really know yourself, and feel unhappy or empty, even when things are going well? Or perhaps you're struggling to connect and communicate in relationship. If so, you may have experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN). Fortunately, CEN is treatable (and preventable)!

I am passionate about navigating identity, values exploration, and all things related to relationship/family dynamics in a space where clients can be their unfiltered, unique selves outside of societal norms or expectations. My therapy practice incorporates humor and adapts to the needs of my clients, ranging from saying it like it is to supporting and nurturing the vulnerable emotions and thoughts that come up. Therapy can be uncomfortable and scary because it gives space for people to explore the hard to face things (like dark thoughts, guilt, shame, disappointment, etc.) and the unknown.

I help people who are stuck in painful cycles of conflict, who are ready to learn how to heal, break free and move forward. People who have come to see me find that I have a keen ability to hear them from a deep-subconscious level; that I can help them become more self-aware and empowered into improving several areas of their life. More often than not, when I meet with people they feel like they have tried everything. That is why I don't believe in wasting peoples time, nor do I throw out unnecessary tools and tactics. This means that I am highly attentive to what realistically works best for you.

My ideal client is someone who is motivated and willing to work on promoting their personal growth. Someone who is willing to be challenged and pushed to accomplish their goals. A person who is willing to express vulnerability and address avoidance patterns in order to promote change. I particularly enjoy working with trauma and PTSD and other anxiety based disorders. This is an area that can significantly improve quality of life for my clients when they are able to effectively work through it.

Hello! My name is Han. I generally work with adults who may be experiencing life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, guilt/shame, and/or concerns with self-esteem. I also have experience working with individuals who want to explore or understand their identities, such as cultural or religious identities. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals who are exploring or questioning their careers. I am particularly passionate about working with clients who hold marginalized identities.

As a counselor, I work with individual clients ages 6 and up. I love helping clients recognize their strengths and create a sense of self-worth. From my experience as a clinician, I have observed that people are most successful at making positive changes in their lives when those changes are implemented gradually with plenty of support and encouragement. People also change through growth and development, and I believe that my role as a doctor and a counselor is to help guide this growth through education, advocacy, and validation.

It is not easy to choose a therapist. On this website,(psychology today) you are at the door steps of many competent therapists. Among us, you are very likely to find a therapist who is specialized in treating your unique symptoms or syndrome or problems: depression or manic, different types of anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Let me introduce myself. In my forty years of practice, I have helped clients relieve their symptoms: lift up their depression, slow down their racing thoughts, help them to find time to breathe, work through their trauma, remove their unwanted obsessive thoughts, and restore their good night's sleep.

**I am not accepting couples/family therapy at this time** Are you overwhelmed with navigating pressures from family, culture and society? Is it hard to find someone who can understand the intersections of your identity and life experiences? My BIPOC clients often tell me about the emotional fatigue of having to explain their stories to mainstream providers. This takes the focus away from healing. They want strategies that honor their deep narratives and tools that respect their heritage and cultural wisdom. If you see yourself in any of these struggles, I invite you to schedule a free consultation with me to reclaim your story.

Sando Wellness is now offering in-person sessions at our new Blaine location! Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation!

We all have our own unique story, and sometimes are faced with challenges that prevents us from moving forward onto the next chapter. Therapy can provide us with clarity, a better understanding of ourselves, and empowerment to overcome those difficulties. By being aligned in our essence, and living our truth, we can develop a more meaningful, healthy, and balanced life.

I've worked with individuals & families via CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)/trauma focused therapy, family systems therapy, & play therapy for a variety of issues such as MH & addiction since 1998. I adjust/integrate therapeutic modalities holistically based on needs. I am respectful, laid back and humorous during tough work. I'm supportive & I encourage/challenge you to grow. It is difficult to change while health & wellness may require changes. I may use “tough love” while I am understanding and collaborative. Recovery/health requires action, growth, maturity, & accountability.