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Michelle Chu
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Psychologist specialized in working with young to middle-age adults, particularly graduate students and young professionals in New York and New Jersey. As a therapist of color, I recognize the importance of honoring and respecting the intersectionality of your identities. My work with clients primarily focus on multicultural challenges, addressing relationship concerns, managing and reducing anxiety, healing from intergenerational trauma, and fostering a strong sense of self. My style is an integration of CBT and process-oriented therapies from a multicultural framework. I also offer Boundary Coaching to AAPI women.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specialized in working with young to middle-age adults, particularly graduate students and young professionals in New York and New Jersey. As a therapist of color, I recognize the importance of honoring and respecting the intersectionality of your identities. My work with clients primarily focus on multicultural challenges, addressing relationship concerns, managing and reducing anxiety, healing from intergenerational trauma, and fostering a strong sense of self. My style is an integration of CBT and process-oriented therapies from a multicultural framework. I also offer Boundary Coaching to AAPI women.
(646) 762-9028 View (646) 762-9028
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Justin Yong
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
My approach to treatment is integrative with an orientation to LGBTQ+ Affirmative and Multicultural Counseling.
Do you find yourself feeling like a cog in a machine, stuck in a joyless career? Do you feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot, unable to take meaningful action? Are you looking to make personal and professional changes? My goal is to empower you to be more present for the moments and people that truly matter to you. Together we’ll innovate and reimagine new ways of thinking so that you are more present and aligned with what means most to you. Let's take you off autopilot and put you back in the driver's seat.
My approach to treatment is integrative with an orientation to LGBTQ+ Affirmative and Multicultural Counseling.
Do you find yourself feeling like a cog in a machine, stuck in a joyless career? Do you feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot, unable to take meaningful action? Are you looking to make personal and professional changes? My goal is to empower you to be more present for the moments and people that truly matter to you. Together we’ll innovate and reimagine new ways of thinking so that you are more present and aligned with what means most to you. Let's take you off autopilot and put you back in the driver's seat.
(646) 980-3952 View (646) 980-3952
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Sophie Matthews
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Hello, my name is Sophie and I am interested in holistic health and maximizing our human potential for creativity, connection, and well-being. Life can be confusing, painful, and disorienting sometimes. I'm here to let you know that you don't have to go it alone! As a biracial individual, I embrace intersectionality and the multiplicative challenges and joys that come with a multicultural identity. I also take a feminist approach to my work, so that my clients feel empowered, validated, and valued. I am committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, wherein we explore power dynamics within and outside of the therapy room.
Hello, my name is Sophie and I am interested in holistic health and maximizing our human potential for creativity, connection, and well-being. Life can be confusing, painful, and disorienting sometimes. I'm here to let you know that you don't have to go it alone! As a biracial individual, I embrace intersectionality and the multiplicative challenges and joys that come with a multicultural identity. I also take a feminist approach to my work, so that my clients feel empowered, validated, and valued. I am committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, wherein we explore power dynamics within and outside of the therapy room.
(929) 456-5599 View (929) 456-5599
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Judy Lau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10013  (Online Only)
I integrate cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and multicultural approaches from social work, psychology, and psychiatric rehabilitation in therapy.
I passionately enjoy working with diverse people “from all walks of life”— professionals, essential workers, parents, students, immigrants, artists, LGBTQA+ community members, caregivers, and allies to people experiencing medical or mental health issues. In therapy, we can appreciate your emotions, problem solve and cope with daily issues, change “undesirable” behaviors, cultivate physical and mental wellness, pursue life/work goals and satisfaction, and practice effective communication skills for interpersonal relationships.
I integrate cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and multicultural approaches from social work, psychology, and psychiatric rehabilitation in therapy.
I passionately enjoy working with diverse people “from all walks of life”— professionals, essential workers, parents, students, immigrants, artists, LGBTQA+ community members, caregivers, and allies to people experiencing medical or mental health issues. In therapy, we can appreciate your emotions, problem solve and cope with daily issues, change “undesirable” behaviors, cultivate physical and mental wellness, pursue life/work goals and satisfaction, and practice effective communication skills for interpersonal relationships.
(347) 396-0991 View (347) 396-0991
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Fai Tsoi
Counselor, LMHC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10031  (Online Only)
I use an eclectic approach while integrating mindfulness practices and am trained in multicultural therapy.
These days, we are busy and stressed. It seems that the tasks never end, and the work never stops. Everyday seems to have something new that can potentially bring down a delicate balance that we have worked so hard to achieve. We hear about self-care and work/life balance, but we struggle to do these things. You want to do it all but there never seems to be enough time. Sometimes work, school, family, friends, or anything else makes it difficult for you to have some time to process and think.
I use an eclectic approach while integrating mindfulness practices and am trained in multicultural therapy.
These days, we are busy and stressed. It seems that the tasks never end, and the work never stops. Everyday seems to have something new that can potentially bring down a delicate balance that we have worked so hard to achieve. We hear about self-care and work/life balance, but we struggle to do these things. You want to do it all but there never seems to be enough time. Sometimes work, school, family, friends, or anything else makes it difficult for you to have some time to process and think.
(718) 313-3562 View (718) 313-3562
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Young Tang
MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
Want to Improve Performance? Be Happier? Reduce Stress? Progress in Relationships? Reach Goals? Optimizing Mental Health is a Must. When Living in the New York of Today, balancing Work, Relationships, Finances, Life Changes, Education, and more can be stressful. You may be struggling with marginalized identity due to Culture, Class, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, Immigration Status, Socioeconomic Status, and more. Underlying Problems may be weighing on your Psyche. Whatever your concern is, working on your Mental Health is at least part of if not the whole Solution. Take Control of your Life by Committing to Therapy.
Want to Improve Performance? Be Happier? Reduce Stress? Progress in Relationships? Reach Goals? Optimizing Mental Health is a Must. When Living in the New York of Today, balancing Work, Relationships, Finances, Life Changes, Education, and more can be stressful. You may be struggling with marginalized identity due to Culture, Class, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, Immigration Status, Socioeconomic Status, and more. Underlying Problems may be weighing on your Psyche. Whatever your concern is, working on your Mental Health is at least part of if not the whole Solution. Take Control of your Life by Committing to Therapy.
(347) 492-1848 View (347) 492-1848
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Clarity Therapy
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Your life is meant to be exciting and fulfilling. At Clarity Therapy, our passion and purpose is helping individuals reconnect to themselves and their true purpose. We nurture people as they re-learn how to access their innate strengths and improve their experience of emotional wellness. While many people may face similar issues, no two people experience an issue in exactly the same way. We provide compassion, insight, practical tools, and acceptance for where you are. Together we can help you confront and overcome whatever issue you’re currently facing. Additionally, we demystify the process of therapy and do our best to ensure you’re taken care of each step of the way. From finding the right therapist to getting reimbursed, we’re here to make the process as simple as possible.
Your life is meant to be exciting and fulfilling. At Clarity Therapy, our passion and purpose is helping individuals reconnect to themselves and their true purpose. We nurture people as they re-learn how to access their innate strengths and improve their experience of emotional wellness. While many people may face similar issues, no two people experience an issue in exactly the same way. We provide compassion, insight, practical tools, and acceptance for where you are. Together we can help you confront and overcome whatever issue you’re currently facing. Additionally, we demystify the process of therapy and do our best to ensure you’re taken care of each step of the way. From finding the right therapist to getting reimbursed, we’re here to make the process as simple as possible.
(929) 416-2520 View (929) 416-2520
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Joanna Poon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Change is hard. Most people don’t like change. Some say it’s human nature. That may be true. At the same time, doing hard things can be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. It can reward you with improved relationships with your loved ones and a better understanding of yourself. It can relieve you of the pain from a difficult past. It can help you better manage a challenging environment or life transition. You are not alone. Help is here.
Change is hard. Most people don’t like change. Some say it’s human nature. That may be true. At the same time, doing hard things can be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. It can reward you with improved relationships with your loved ones and a better understanding of yourself. It can relieve you of the pain from a difficult past. It can help you better manage a challenging environment or life transition. You are not alone. Help is here.
(929) 383-7944 View (929) 383-7944
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Amy Li
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Life is not an easy road. New worries come with every stage and it can feel helpless to face those challenges on your own. I am dedicated to helping clients with anxiety, ADHD, depression, managing new changes and stress, and improving self-esteem. If you want to make a change, are motivated, and are ready to work, I'd love to be able to help. I hope to offer my clients a safe space to explore themselves in-depth without fear of judgment and work together to bring about lasting change.
Life is not an easy road. New worries come with every stage and it can feel helpless to face those challenges on your own. I am dedicated to helping clients with anxiety, ADHD, depression, managing new changes and stress, and improving self-esteem. If you want to make a change, are motivated, and are ready to work, I'd love to be able to help. I hope to offer my clients a safe space to explore themselves in-depth without fear of judgment and work together to bring about lasting change.
(929) 396-3016 View (929) 396-3016
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Mind Connections
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
You have appeared ok, but deep inside stressed for quite a while. You have thought about therapy, but either mental health is too much a topic to face, or you find it too hard to find a therapist who can really understand your culture and speak your language. So you decided to suffer silently. You searched Dr. Google many times too, and worried that your situation could get much worse if you don't find the right therapist to help you. Wait no more. Our psychotherapists are here to help.
You have appeared ok, but deep inside stressed for quite a while. You have thought about therapy, but either mental health is too much a topic to face, or you find it too hard to find a therapist who can really understand your culture and speak your language. So you decided to suffer silently. You searched Dr. Google many times too, and worried that your situation could get much worse if you don't find the right therapist to help you. Wait no more. Our psychotherapists are here to help.
(347) 542-8226 View (347) 542-8226
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Mandy Lam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCAT-LP, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10036  (Online Only)
Therapy can serve as a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental space to work through challenges in your everyday life. As a 1.5 generation immigrant, I specialize in working with BIPOC folx, specifically Asian-Americans, young working professionals, and mothers in the pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum period. As a psychotherapist and music therapist, my approach is warm, supportive, and caring. I practice from an attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, and trauma-focused framework utilizing a combination of CBT, DBT, parts work, as well as EMDR, and will tailor my approach based on your needs and goals in therapy.
Therapy can serve as a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental space to work through challenges in your everyday life. As a 1.5 generation immigrant, I specialize in working with BIPOC folx, specifically Asian-Americans, young working professionals, and mothers in the pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum period. As a psychotherapist and music therapist, my approach is warm, supportive, and caring. I practice from an attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, and trauma-focused framework utilizing a combination of CBT, DBT, parts work, as well as EMDR, and will tailor my approach based on your needs and goals in therapy.
(646) 974-9567 x733 View (646) 974-9567 x733
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Dr. Wendy Cheung, Ph.D
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
My experience enables me to work with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, anger, psychosis, stress, trauma, and relationship problems. I also specialize in cultural and intergenerational issues such as culture shock, identity crisis, sense of belonging, and intergenerational and family issues associated with cultural conflicts. My goal is to help you relieve pain and suffering, reconnect you with the environments and people around you. I am devoted to the mission of helping you utilize your full potential for achieving important goals, and ultimately creating a more joyful and meaningful life.
My experience enables me to work with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, anger, psychosis, stress, trauma, and relationship problems. I also specialize in cultural and intergenerational issues such as culture shock, identity crisis, sense of belonging, and intergenerational and family issues associated with cultural conflicts. My goal is to help you relieve pain and suffering, reconnect you with the environments and people around you. I am devoted to the mission of helping you utilize your full potential for achieving important goals, and ultimately creating a more joyful and meaningful life.
(347) 801-0424 View (347) 801-0424
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Josephine J Tang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022  (Online Only)
Given the complexities and demands of society today, it is inevitable that at some point in all of our lives, we will experience an emotional or challenging event. My view of therapy is that I am here to help you work through these life events. Together we will explore your situation and utilize the existing strengths within you, at your own pace, to overcome the challenges. We will together cultivate your untapped skills, insights and strengths, to enhance your ability in your approach to life.
Given the complexities and demands of society today, it is inevitable that at some point in all of our lives, we will experience an emotional or challenging event. My view of therapy is that I am here to help you work through these life events. Together we will explore your situation and utilize the existing strengths within you, at your own pace, to overcome the challenges. We will together cultivate your untapped skills, insights and strengths, to enhance your ability in your approach to life.
(646) 980-4042 View (646) 980-4042
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Kristie Tse
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017  (Online Only)
Amidst the chaos and pressure of living in the city, life can get challenging. Whether you are looking to work through existing challenges or feel compelled to move in a new direction, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to do it alone. It might be tempting to just figure things out yourself so that you don't appear "weak" or burden other people especially if it has worked for you in the past but there’s another way! I help high achievers overcome perfectionism that have led to burnout, chronic fear, and feeling like they’ll never be or have enough.
Amidst the chaos and pressure of living in the city, life can get challenging. Whether you are looking to work through existing challenges or feel compelled to move in a new direction, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to do it alone. It might be tempting to just figure things out yourself so that you don't appear "weak" or burden other people especially if it has worked for you in the past but there’s another way! I help high achievers overcome perfectionism that have led to burnout, chronic fear, and feeling like they’ll never be or have enough.
(646) 480-9561 View (646) 480-9561
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Gail Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Hello! I'm Gail, a therapist based in NYC, and it would be a privilege to accompany you on a path towards healing. I’m committed to exploring your past experiences and understanding how they affect your present challenges. Through collaboration, we utilize the strengths you already possess to help resolve those challenges. I believe you are the expert in your own life; my role is to support you in achieving your personal goals and aspirations. By adopting an integrative and client-centered approach, we will generate insight and develop strategies that resonate with your authentic self.
Hello! I'm Gail, a therapist based in NYC, and it would be a privilege to accompany you on a path towards healing. I’m committed to exploring your past experiences and understanding how they affect your present challenges. Through collaboration, we utilize the strengths you already possess to help resolve those challenges. I believe you are the expert in your own life; my role is to support you in achieving your personal goals and aspirations. By adopting an integrative and client-centered approach, we will generate insight and develop strategies that resonate with your authentic self.
(646) 798-1866 View (646) 798-1866
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Yan Ling Ruan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10013  (Online Only)
Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or seeking support for personal growth, I am here to support you on this journey. I am passionate about empowering my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and fulfillment. I have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss and grief. I will provide a non-judgmental and safe environment where you can process your feelings, thoughts and experiences. We will work collaboratively to come up treatment that tailored to your needs.
Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or seeking support for personal growth, I am here to support you on this journey. I am passionate about empowering my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and fulfillment. I have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss and grief. I will provide a non-judgmental and safe environment where you can process your feelings, thoughts and experiences. We will work collaboratively to come up treatment that tailored to your needs.
(929) 810-4285 View (929) 810-4285
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Kent Yuen
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
My goal in working with clients is to help them live the life they want. I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons and I work hard to provide a safe, non judgemental space.
My goal in working with clients is to help them live the life they want. I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons and I work hard to provide a safe, non judgemental space.
(347) 836-6207 View (347) 836-6207
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Priscilla Chin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10282  (Online Only)
You’re realizing the past still hurts. Painful experiences in your childhood colored your inner world gray... Lingering wounds like childhood trauma, narcissistic parents, enmeshment in your family, and betrayal trauma impact how you see yourself and interact with others. You want to break free of old pain but don’t know where to start. You are not alone. Many high functioning adults deal with the hidden aftereffects of dysfunction in their family of origin. They inhabit roles of perfectionist, people-pleaser, or high achiever attempting to compensate for deeply internalized self-blame, shame, or inadequacy.
You’re realizing the past still hurts. Painful experiences in your childhood colored your inner world gray... Lingering wounds like childhood trauma, narcissistic parents, enmeshment in your family, and betrayal trauma impact how you see yourself and interact with others. You want to break free of old pain but don’t know where to start. You are not alone. Many high functioning adults deal with the hidden aftereffects of dysfunction in their family of origin. They inhabit roles of perfectionist, people-pleaser, or high achiever attempting to compensate for deeply internalized self-blame, shame, or inadequacy.
(347) 685-6663 View (347) 685-6663
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Gezhou Li
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I have years of experience working with diverse postulations that survived intimate partner violence, child abuse or sex crimes. I specialize in treating adults with childhood or relational trauma and the impact on their mood, identity, relationships, and ability to fully enjoy life. Life may give you millions of reasons to give up, but I will help you find one to thrive. I believe you already have all you need to recover and move forward positively. You just need to know "how". We can do it.
I have years of experience working with diverse postulations that survived intimate partner violence, child abuse or sex crimes. I specialize in treating adults with childhood or relational trauma and the impact on their mood, identity, relationships, and ability to fully enjoy life. Life may give you millions of reasons to give up, but I will help you find one to thrive. I believe you already have all you need to recover and move forward positively. You just need to know "how". We can do it.
(929) 205-4152 View (929) 205-4152
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Jiexuan Li
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10002  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Jiexuan, a licensed mental health counselor in New York and New Jersey. I’m glad you’re here. I grew up in China and graduated from Columbia University with a degree in counseling. As an Asian cis-woman, first-generation immigrant, and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I deeply understand the challenge of managing minority stress and navigating systematic inequality. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgemental, and compassionate therapy space by bringing my authentic self to the work. I speak Mandarin, English, and Cantonese and have experience providing therapy in all three languages.
Hi, I’m Jiexuan, a licensed mental health counselor in New York and New Jersey. I’m glad you’re here. I grew up in China and graduated from Columbia University with a degree in counseling. As an Asian cis-woman, first-generation immigrant, and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I deeply understand the challenge of managing minority stress and navigating systematic inequality. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgemental, and compassionate therapy space by bringing my authentic self to the work. I speak Mandarin, English, and Cantonese and have experience providing therapy in all three languages.
(646) 828-1301 View (646) 828-1301
Multicultural Therapists

What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?

Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.

What can I expect from multicultural therapy?

Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.

Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?

Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.

What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?

Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.