Asian Therapists in Alamance County, NC
There's a quote by Dr. Russell Barkley that says, "The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways." Because I'm a mother of 5 that has 11 years of experience with adoption issues, I know this to be true. Developmental trauma has a huge impact on children, whether it is a result of inconsistent early caregiving (adoption/foster/difficult home life), a difficult pregnancy or delivery, early hospitalization, abuse, or neglect. These are the kids that desperately need to feel loved and secure, but will act out in many ways to test their caregivers' resolve.
There's a quote by Dr. Russell Barkley that says, "The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways." Because I'm a mother of 5 that has 11 years of experience with adoption issues, I know this to be true. Developmental trauma has a huge impact on children, whether it is a result of inconsistent early caregiving (adoption/foster/difficult home life), a difficult pregnancy or delivery, early hospitalization, abuse, or neglect. These are the kids that desperately need to feel loved and secure, but will act out in many ways to test their caregivers' resolve.
Ednalyn King Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Online Only
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
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She is an Asian therapist that uses a person-centered approach when working with clients, however Debra also draws from ACT, CBT, SE, and DBT skills.
Debra is passionate about working with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and traumatic experiences. Debra has a specialized interest in working with adopted individuals of any age as well as men and those experiencing anxiety. Debra is a LGBTQIA+ affirming.
She is an Asian therapist that uses a person-centered approach when working with clients, however Debra also draws from ACT, CBT, SE, and DBT skills.
Debra is passionate about working with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and traumatic experiences. Debra has a specialized interest in working with adopted individuals of any age as well as men and those experiencing anxiety. Debra is a LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Lisa Nguyen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
I have a drive to increase acceptance of mental health in the Asian community by providing the mental health services and connection of having a counselor that can truly understand.
I am passionate about working with individuals to strengthen their mental health and achieve the version of themselves that they strive to be. I approach counseling from a person-centered view, believing everyone has the power to make changes toward their own healing and growth as well as the ability to discover this for themselves. I believe it is important for a therapist to be empathetic and genuine with their clients while displaying unconditional positive regard.
I have a drive to increase acceptance of mental health in the Asian community by providing the mental health services and connection of having a counselor that can truly understand.
I am passionate about working with individuals to strengthen their mental health and achieve the version of themselves that they strive to be. I approach counseling from a person-centered view, believing everyone has the power to make changes toward their own healing and growth as well as the ability to discover this for themselves. I believe it is important for a therapist to be empathetic and genuine with their clients while displaying unconditional positive regard.
I specialize in working with Asian American adults and older adults feeling stressed, stuck, depressed, or anxious.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about yourself? Perhaps you are caught in situations beyond your control while juggling work, relationships, or caring for loved ones. At whatever stage you are in life, my goal is to help you find greater clarity, cope, and ultimately thrive in the face of life's challenges.
I specialize in working with Asian American adults and older adults feeling stressed, stuck, depressed, or anxious.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about yourself? Perhaps you are caught in situations beyond your control while juggling work, relationships, or caring for loved ones. At whatever stage you are in life, my goal is to help you find greater clarity, cope, and ultimately thrive in the face of life's challenges.
CBT Counseling Centers of North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
She has a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially within immigrant, international, and Asian American communities.
Cindy uses evidence-based, holistic, person-centered therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods provide emotional support, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral training. Cindy fosters a safe environment for personal growth and resilience through strong therapeutic alliances.
She has a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially within immigrant, international, and Asian American communities.
Cindy uses evidence-based, holistic, person-centered therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods provide emotional support, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral training. Cindy fosters a safe environment for personal growth and resilience through strong therapeutic alliances.
As a first generation disabled Asian American, I bring all of my identities to the table without shame and encourage others to as well.
I have extensive experience in career counseling and have spent a great number of those years creating spaces of belonging for those identifying with a disability in spaces of employment. Additionally, as a disabled person, I come with knowledge and community resources for those who have access needs or need support navigating through ableist systems.
As a first generation disabled Asian American, I bring all of my identities to the table without shame and encourage others to as well.
I have extensive experience in career counseling and have spent a great number of those years creating spaces of belonging for those identifying with a disability in spaces of employment. Additionally, as a disabled person, I come with knowledge and community resources for those who have access needs or need support navigating through ableist systems.
I also support people dealing with acculturation issues, particularly within the Asian community.
I offer a compassionate, evidence-based, and integrated approach. I maintain a small caseload for dedicated support. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences and identify root causes. Using techniques like ACT, EFT, and mindfulness, I'll help you develop insights and coping strategies. I'm unable to directly provide FMLA or disability documentation.
I also support people dealing with acculturation issues, particularly within the Asian community.
I offer a compassionate, evidence-based, and integrated approach. I maintain a small caseload for dedicated support. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences and identify root causes. Using techniques like ACT, EFT, and mindfulness, I'll help you develop insights and coping strategies. I'm unable to directly provide FMLA or disability documentation.
- As a first generation Asian American woman, I know firsthand how hard navigating life can be.
My specialties include working with individuals that have mood and personality disorders. Young adults dealing with life transitions. Individuals wanting to unpack and process trauma. I work well with people that have strong ambition and drive to improve their life circumstances.
- As a first generation Asian American woman, I know firsthand how hard navigating life can be.
My specialties include working with individuals that have mood and personality disorders. Young adults dealing with life transitions. Individuals wanting to unpack and process trauma. I work well with people that have strong ambition and drive to improve their life circumstances.
Uyen Dinh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
As a first-generation Asian American, I understand and have experienced mental health stigma.
It is a passion of mine to normalize dialogue regarding mental health and dismantle stigmas associated with therapy. I am committed to my clients providing a safe, non-judging, trusting, and warm environment where they can work toward healing or self-actualization.
As a first-generation Asian American, I understand and have experienced mental health stigma.
It is a passion of mine to normalize dialogue regarding mental health and dismantle stigmas associated with therapy. I am committed to my clients providing a safe, non-judging, trusting, and warm environment where they can work toward healing or self-actualization.
Belonging has never been easy for me, especially as a child of Asian immigrant parents.
This is the space to address who you are, where you fit in, or why you remain trapped in actions that add personal suffering. Let’s balance working through your needs with evidence-based approaches and authentic human connection. You get to decide what to build, rebuild, and embrace how to fully exist in your life. This process is hard, and it's possible.
Belonging has never been easy for me, especially as a child of Asian immigrant parents.
This is the space to address who you are, where you fit in, or why you remain trapped in actions that add personal suffering. Let’s balance working through your needs with evidence-based approaches and authentic human connection. You get to decide what to build, rebuild, and embrace how to fully exist in your life. This process is hard, and it's possible.
Chai Clinical Concepts, PLLC Nivee Roy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
My lived experience as a first generation South Asian immigrant, a working parent, who has faced transitions to seek meaningful growth, shapes my authentic counseling style.
I offer holistic emotional wellness, with brain-body connection. My therapy style honors trauma informed, non-judgmental, culturally competent, straightforward therapeutic support. I utilize these therapy modalities: EMDR, IFS, ACT, DBT, CPT to assist my clients work through their life struggles, traumatic experiences and embrace the richness of their lives.
My lived experience as a first generation South Asian immigrant, a working parent, who has faced transitions to seek meaningful growth, shapes my authentic counseling style.
I offer holistic emotional wellness, with brain-body connection. My therapy style honors trauma informed, non-judgmental, culturally competent, straightforward therapeutic support. I utilize these therapy modalities: EMDR, IFS, ACT, DBT, CPT to assist my clients work through their life struggles, traumatic experiences and embrace the richness of their lives.
Do you struggle with overwhelm, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself? Are these challenges affecting your relationships, work, or sense of happiness? Do you feel overwhelmed, restless, or numb, just trying to keep up with daily life? Do you wonder if life could ever feel different—if you could be happier, more present, and at peace? Now more than ever, highly sensitive men feel burned out, overwhelmed, and disconnected while navigating a demanding world that can feel too harsh, chaotic, or unrelenting.
Do you struggle with overwhelm, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself? Are these challenges affecting your relationships, work, or sense of happiness? Do you feel overwhelmed, restless, or numb, just trying to keep up with daily life? Do you wonder if life could ever feel different—if you could be happier, more present, and at peace? Now more than ever, highly sensitive men feel burned out, overwhelmed, and disconnected while navigating a demanding world that can feel too harsh, chaotic, or unrelenting.
I have a particular interest in multicultural populations, Asian American cross-cultural identity, and working with intergenerational trauma.
Each person’s journey is filled with experiences and often challenges that shape their narratives of themselves and the world. Because of this each person’s definition of healing and fulfillment is different, and I believe that each of us holds our own unique resolutions and keys to finding peace. I have worked with many overcoming trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, transitions, self-esteem issues, difficulty with boundaries and interpersonal conflict. Through a nurturing supportive environment I build off a person's strengths, gifts, and relationships and create a safe space for individuals' to access their inner ability to heal.
I have a particular interest in multicultural populations, Asian American cross-cultural identity, and working with intergenerational trauma.
Each person’s journey is filled with experiences and often challenges that shape their narratives of themselves and the world. Because of this each person’s definition of healing and fulfillment is different, and I believe that each of us holds our own unique resolutions and keys to finding peace. I have worked with many overcoming trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, transitions, self-esteem issues, difficulty with boundaries and interpersonal conflict. Through a nurturing supportive environment I build off a person's strengths, gifts, and relationships and create a safe space for individuals' to access their inner ability to heal.
I work with adult individuals, couples, and families, especially those who are South Asian and Indian.
I utilize a culturally sensitive, person-centered, strengths based approach. I meet you where you are, without judgment and with openness and kindness. I bring my authentic self to session in the hopes that you feel safe to do the same.
I work with adult individuals, couples, and families, especially those who are South Asian and Indian.
I utilize a culturally sensitive, person-centered, strengths based approach. I meet you where you are, without judgment and with openness and kindness. I bring my authentic self to session in the hopes that you feel safe to do the same.
Meena Statz
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CRC, LCMHC, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with South Asian and African American women (ages 25-50) living in NC, WI, and MN who are ready to address and treat anxiety, depression, OCD, or trauma.
As a woman of color, I provide a unique cultural lens through which I provide therapy. I utilize EMDR therapy and other evidenced based trauma treatments to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. I also am a yoga teacher and implement movement and mindfulness into sessions if needed.
I work with South Asian and African American women (ages 25-50) living in NC, WI, and MN who are ready to address and treat anxiety, depression, OCD, or trauma.
As a woman of color, I provide a unique cultural lens through which I provide therapy. I utilize EMDR therapy and other evidenced based trauma treatments to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. I also am a yoga teacher and implement movement and mindfulness into sessions if needed.
I support clients of all ages and backgrounds to address various issues including depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, ADHD, substance use, relationship conflicts, family conflicts, navigating multi-cultural issues, with particular experience with Asian and American cultures.
I offer compassionate therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from mindfulness, ACT, Polyvagal Theory, Ego States Therapy & EMDR to target root causes of emotional distress, develop coping skills, & foster personal growth in a supportive, empowering environment. I use strength-based perspectives to empower applying therapeutic skills in real-world settings.
I support clients of all ages and backgrounds to address various issues including depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, ADHD, substance use, relationship conflicts, family conflicts, navigating multi-cultural issues, with particular experience with Asian and American cultures.
I offer compassionate therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from mindfulness, ACT, Polyvagal Theory, Ego States Therapy & EMDR to target root causes of emotional distress, develop coping skills, & foster personal growth in a supportive, empowering environment. I use strength-based perspectives to empower applying therapeutic skills in real-world settings.
I am a client-centered, solution-focused therapist. I thrive in helping adults and young adults who feel stuck in life. I am best at working with motivated people who need coaching and guidance to understand and remove barriers in their lives. They are surprised to see their potential emerge after regulating and sometimes redefining their lives.
I am a client-centered, solution-focused therapist. I thrive in helping adults and young adults who feel stuck in life. I am best at working with motivated people who need coaching and guidance to understand and remove barriers in their lives. They are surprised to see their potential emerge after regulating and sometimes redefining their lives.
Hi! My name is Justin and I want to personally acknowledge your strength, courage, and determination for taking this next step in seeking help. I believe that exploring therapy demonstrates your willingness to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. I am passionate about empowering people from all backgrounds through culturally sensitive treatment and being actively present throughout your enriching and powerful journey of healing and growth. As individuals face challenges that are unique to them, I engage them with a therapeutic approach that is both personalized and dynamic.
Hi! My name is Justin and I want to personally acknowledge your strength, courage, and determination for taking this next step in seeking help. I believe that exploring therapy demonstrates your willingness to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. I am passionate about empowering people from all backgrounds through culturally sensitive treatment and being actively present throughout your enriching and powerful journey of healing and growth. As individuals face challenges that are unique to them, I engage them with a therapeutic approach that is both personalized and dynamic.
I believe that each person possesses a divine spark, a source of strength and wisdom waiting to be uncovered. My approach centers around creating a safe, compassionate space where you can reconnect with your inner light or divine spark and learn how to manifest the life you most desire. I’m committed to helping you cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and in embracing the present moment with acceptance and clarity. Together, we will work through the obstacles that may be holding you back so you can live authentically with more peace, ease and joy. I support kids, teens & adults. We are ALL in this together.
I believe that each person possesses a divine spark, a source of strength and wisdom waiting to be uncovered. My approach centers around creating a safe, compassionate space where you can reconnect with your inner light or divine spark and learn how to manifest the life you most desire. I’m committed to helping you cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and in embracing the present moment with acceptance and clarity. Together, we will work through the obstacles that may be holding you back so you can live authentically with more peace, ease and joy. I support kids, teens & adults. We are ALL in this together.
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Asian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist would be respectful and considerate of different groups, with regard to race, sexual orientation, gender, and other factors that are important to an individual. These considerations can help a client feel understood as well as validated. While some people think highlighting race could promote stereotypes and bias, more understanding and knowledge about cultural differences is a positive for a healthy therapeutic alliance.
How can I recognize an effective Asian therapist?
You can discern a lot by asking how familiar the potential therapist is with different cultures, as well as asking how they might address issues related to identity, values, and beliefs. Also inquire about their education, as well as any particular training they may have completed, such as cultural sensitivity or diversity and inclusion programs.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
The therapist may not share a client’s exact background, but the therapist may have plenty of hands-on experience as well as the sensitivity needed for therapeutic progress. Their sensitivity to different populations will help the client feel accepted and comfortable in sharing their concerns and difficulties.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Asian clients?
A therapist with an Asian background may have experience within their community, as well as broader cultural sensitivity. Ask the potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share your background. If they have not worked with similar clients, they may well know someone who has such experience.
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.