Pacific Islander Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Nan Liu, Ph.D., Ed.D. is an experienced clinician and clinical director with over 14 years of supervision experience in counseling and psychiatry. In private practice, Dr. Liu partners with clients to develop treatment plans that are individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented. Dr. Liu is deeply invested in helping clients attain their recovery goals, and live happy, meaningful lives. Dr. Liu holds graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University; and completed clinical training at Columbia University Medical Center.
Dr. Nan Liu, Ph.D., Ed.D. is an experienced clinician and clinical director with over 14 years of supervision experience in counseling and psychiatry. In private practice, Dr. Liu partners with clients to develop treatment plans that are individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented. Dr. Liu is deeply invested in helping clients attain their recovery goals, and live happy, meaningful lives. Dr. Liu holds graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University; and completed clinical training at Columbia University Medical Center.
What if you could finally understand why you feel stuck and actually do something about it?
I'm the founder of Cognitive Reset Counseling in Brooklyn. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions, especially those who've tried therapy before and felt like something was missing.
What makes my approach different is where we start. Using EEG brain mapping, I tailor treatment to how your brain is actually functioning. From there, we work collaboratively to address your unique needs using an integrative approach of brain, body, and mind based techniques.
Ready to get started? Let's connect.
What if you could finally understand why you feel stuck and actually do something about it?
I'm the founder of Cognitive Reset Counseling in Brooklyn. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions, especially those who've tried therapy before and felt like something was missing.
What makes my approach different is where we start. Using EEG brain mapping, I tailor treatment to how your brain is actually functioning. From there, we work collaboratively to address your unique needs using an integrative approach of brain, body, and mind based techniques.
Ready to get started? Let's connect.
I work with people navigating trauma, eating disorders, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and attachment wounds. Many people I work with feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their relationships. My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. Together we gently make sense of these experiences, bring awareness to patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools that support healing, self-understanding, and lasting change.
I work with people navigating trauma, eating disorders, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and attachment wounds. Many people I work with feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their relationships. My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. Together we gently make sense of these experiences, bring awareness to patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools that support healing, self-understanding, and lasting change.
I would love to help you improve your mental health or work through life's challenges by creating a space full of strength, kindness, understanding, and resiliency during our sessions.
I have experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, career concerns, and identity development. I provide therapy utilizing cultural competence and trauma-informed care to a diverse population, including members of the BIPOC, AAPI, and LGBTQ+ communities.
I would love to help you improve your mental health or work through life's challenges by creating a space full of strength, kindness, understanding, and resiliency during our sessions.
I have experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, career concerns, and identity development. I provide therapy utilizing cultural competence and trauma-informed care to a diverse population, including members of the BIPOC, AAPI, and LGBTQ+ communities.
You’ve learned to survive by staying strong, quiet, and in control. Maybe you’ve always been the one others rely on. But lately, something in you is stirring. You feel the weight of things you can’t name, unsure if it’s even okay to feel them. I work with people who’ve had to shut parts of themselves down to function - especially children of immigrants, Asian-American clients, and those navigating trauma and unspoken expectations. Many come in unsure how to access emotions. They’re not broken - they’ve just never had a safe space to feel.
You’ve learned to survive by staying strong, quiet, and in control. Maybe you’ve always been the one others rely on. But lately, something in you is stirring. You feel the weight of things you can’t name, unsure if it’s even okay to feel them. I work with people who’ve had to shut parts of themselves down to function - especially children of immigrants, Asian-American clients, and those navigating trauma and unspoken expectations. Many come in unsure how to access emotions. They’re not broken - they’ve just never had a safe space to feel.
Hi there, I’m Kaysyn!
As a 1st generation, Asian-American, Queer person of color therapist, I take a collaborative and human approach to therapy. I believe that there is no “one-size-fits-all,” and I always aim to tailor my work to each person’s individual needs.
My main focus in the work is building trust and connection, while actively working to embrace your humanness, and my own, in session. As a 1st generation, Asian-American, Queer person of color therapist, I also attend to dynamics of power and oppression, marginalization and privilege in my work as well.
Hi there, I’m Kaysyn!
As a 1st generation, Asian-American, Queer person of color therapist, I take a collaborative and human approach to therapy. I believe that there is no “one-size-fits-all,” and I always aim to tailor my work to each person’s individual needs.
My main focus in the work is building trust and connection, while actively working to embrace your humanness, and my own, in session. As a 1st generation, Asian-American, Queer person of color therapist, I also attend to dynamics of power and oppression, marginalization and privilege in my work as well.
Do you find yourself obsessing about that date you just went on? Did you anxiously delete the apps a few days after redownloading them? Do you worry your partner might leave once they get to know the real you? I'm Tyler, a gay man and multicultural therapist & I'm here to help.
I work with adults working to heal relational trauma, including those looking to develop more secure attachments. I also support queer, intercultural, and recently married couples working on improving communication and intimacy. Our early relationships can teach us to anticipate instability and pain. As adults, we sometimes replicate these dynamics.
Do you find yourself obsessing about that date you just went on? Did you anxiously delete the apps a few days after redownloading them? Do you worry your partner might leave once they get to know the real you? I'm Tyler, a gay man and multicultural therapist & I'm here to help.
I work with adults working to heal relational trauma, including those looking to develop more secure attachments. I also support queer, intercultural, and recently married couples working on improving communication and intimacy. Our early relationships can teach us to anticipate instability and pain. As adults, we sometimes replicate these dynamics.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York and New Jersey, experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I collaborate with clients to address their unique needs and support them in achieving their goals, fostering a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and challenges related to relationships and parenting. My primary focus is on supporting individuals who are healing from secondary trauma stemming from their parental relationships.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York and New Jersey, experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I collaborate with clients to address their unique needs and support them in achieving their goals, fostering a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and challenges related to relationships and parenting. My primary focus is on supporting individuals who are healing from secondary trauma stemming from their parental relationships.
As a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ, I offer remote individual psychotherapy to adults (Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm). My approach is collaborative and you are an active partner in designing your personal goals. I individualize treatment based on your presenting concerns/needs, as well as your unique background and history. Based on my training and experience in a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I use an integrative approach to help you reach your personal goals, which may involve learning skills to manage life’s difficulties and developing greater understanding of yourself.
As a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ, I offer remote individual psychotherapy to adults (Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm). My approach is collaborative and you are an active partner in designing your personal goals. I individualize treatment based on your presenting concerns/needs, as well as your unique background and history. Based on my training and experience in a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I use an integrative approach to help you reach your personal goals, which may involve learning skills to manage life’s difficulties and developing greater understanding of yourself.
Do you find that you want to do it all but there never seems to be enough time? You’re someone who wants to be the best version of yourself, but still find yourself ruminating on past experiences , feeling overwhelmed and anxious, and self-conscious over your choices. You’re tired of feeling this way and you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to take a step forward . You’re ready to process these experiences and to not let them haunt you. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself again and make positive and productive plans for your future. I want to help you get there.
Do you find that you want to do it all but there never seems to be enough time? You’re someone who wants to be the best version of yourself, but still find yourself ruminating on past experiences , feeling overwhelmed and anxious, and self-conscious over your choices. You’re tired of feeling this way and you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to take a step forward . You’re ready to process these experiences and to not let them haunt you. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself again and make positive and productive plans for your future. I want to help you get there.
Hello! I am a psychotherapist with over 10 years of working with clients of many sorts of issues including relationship conflicts, identity issues, and intergenerational trauma. My experience as a first generation, child of immigrants helps me better understand clients from a range of diverse backgrounds. I am drawn towards working with individuals, couples, and families that are ready to take an in depth look at themselves.
Hello! I am a psychotherapist with over 10 years of working with clients of many sorts of issues including relationship conflicts, identity issues, and intergenerational trauma. My experience as a first generation, child of immigrants helps me better understand clients from a range of diverse backgrounds. I am drawn towards working with individuals, couples, and families that are ready to take an in depth look at themselves.
I approach sessions with the understanding that every concern, like every person, is unique. I believe that the therapist/client relationship thrives with deep mutual respect and it is my goal for you to feel supported, validated, and seen on your journey - whatever it may look like.
I can help you with managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, personal growth, relationship challenges, career struggles, and identity concerns. I especially enjoy working with clients who are members of the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and/or AAPI communities.
I approach sessions with the understanding that every concern, like every person, is unique. I believe that the therapist/client relationship thrives with deep mutual respect and it is my goal for you to feel supported, validated, and seen on your journey - whatever it may look like.
I can help you with managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, personal growth, relationship challenges, career struggles, and identity concerns. I especially enjoy working with clients who are members of the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and/or AAPI communities.
My ideal clients are those who wants to actively identify, aware and resolve the underlying issues as well as improve their self-esteem and confidence. I specialize in treating Asian/Asian American population with immigration trauma, inter-generational conflicts within the family, and self-hatred/self-deprecation issues.
My ideal clients are those who wants to actively identify, aware and resolve the underlying issues as well as improve their self-esteem and confidence. I specialize in treating Asian/Asian American population with immigration trauma, inter-generational conflicts within the family, and self-hatred/self-deprecation issues.
Do you feel like you're caught in a cycle of burnout, struggling to keep up with life's relentless pace? It's incredibly draining to face each day feeling depleted and overwhelmed, especially when stress, past trauma, or significant loss are weighing you down. This can make common challenges like anxiety and depression feel insurmountable. But even when things feel heavy, know this: You possess an inherent capacity for healing and growth. I'm here to guide you in releasing what's holding you back, helping you restore your energy and reconnect with your innate sense of wholeness and personal power.
Do you feel like you're caught in a cycle of burnout, struggling to keep up with life's relentless pace? It's incredibly draining to face each day feeling depleted and overwhelmed, especially when stress, past trauma, or significant loss are weighing you down. This can make common challenges like anxiety and depression feel insurmountable. But even when things feel heavy, know this: You possess an inherent capacity for healing and growth. I'm here to guide you in releasing what's holding you back, helping you restore your energy and reconnect with your innate sense of wholeness and personal power.
You know something needs to change, not because you can't function, but because you're exhausted by the same patterns. The shutdown after a fight. The voice that says it's all your fault. The fear that you're unloveable, unworthy. Like you're seven years old again, even though you're standing in your adult life. You've survived a lot. And some of it is still quietly living in your body, shaping how you love, how you trust, how close you let people get. You've probably tried to think your way out of it. And the patterns keep coming back.
You know something needs to change, not because you can't function, but because you're exhausted by the same patterns. The shutdown after a fight. The voice that says it's all your fault. The fear that you're unloveable, unworthy. Like you're seven years old again, even though you're standing in your adult life. You've survived a lot. And some of it is still quietly living in your body, shaping how you love, how you trust, how close you let people get. You've probably tried to think your way out of it. And the patterns keep coming back.
With over 8 years of experience and as a Native New Yorker, I deeply resonate with you if you are a high-achiever, people-pleaser, or a perfectionist, yet you still find yourself prioritizing others over yourself. You appear to be put together, but deep down, you are stuck in processing intergenerational trauma or patterns. You feel overwhelmed to tap into this discomfort. But you’re ready to be with it, to bring a change that allows you to slow down, to feel, and to tap into your resources for generative connection. Most of all, you’re ready to embody the wisdom of your lineages and roots. I want to guide you there.
With over 8 years of experience and as a Native New Yorker, I deeply resonate with you if you are a high-achiever, people-pleaser, or a perfectionist, yet you still find yourself prioritizing others over yourself. You appear to be put together, but deep down, you are stuck in processing intergenerational trauma or patterns. You feel overwhelmed to tap into this discomfort. But you’re ready to be with it, to bring a change that allows you to slow down, to feel, and to tap into your resources for generative connection. Most of all, you’re ready to embody the wisdom of your lineages and roots. I want to guide you there.
Starting therapy is a vulnerable decision and it can be difficult to start. My belief is that people have an intuitive and inherent power to recognize their own self-advocacy and self-empowerment. Every person deserves to discover and develop their own sense of self on their own terms. Our therapy sessions will be a collaborative and introspective process where we will discover your authentic self and explore how you are better able to navigate the daily stressors of life! Our space will always be met with compassion and curiosity to better understand the defenses that can often hinder personal growth and goals.
Starting therapy is a vulnerable decision and it can be difficult to start. My belief is that people have an intuitive and inherent power to recognize their own self-advocacy and self-empowerment. Every person deserves to discover and develop their own sense of self on their own terms. Our therapy sessions will be a collaborative and introspective process where we will discover your authentic self and explore how you are better able to navigate the daily stressors of life! Our space will always be met with compassion and curiosity to better understand the defenses that can often hinder personal growth and goals.
You may feel stuck between who you want to be and who you think you're supposed to be—whether that's shaped by familial, cultural or societal pressures. Maybe you find yourself constantly putting others ahead of yourself, feeling guilty for setting boundaries, or carrying the weight of perfectionism and self-doubt. You might look like you have it all together, but inside, you're exhausted from trying to keep up. If you're tired of living by rules that no longer serve you, you're not alone—and therapy can help you find space to reconnect with who you are.
You may feel stuck between who you want to be and who you think you're supposed to be—whether that's shaped by familial, cultural or societal pressures. Maybe you find yourself constantly putting others ahead of yourself, feeling guilty for setting boundaries, or carrying the weight of perfectionism and self-doubt. You might look like you have it all together, but inside, you're exhausted from trying to keep up. If you're tired of living by rules that no longer serve you, you're not alone—and therapy can help you find space to reconnect with who you are.
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." ~Aristotle~ Talking about your struggles with your close friends and family members can be helpful. But, often, additional support and outside perspective also can help you view those issues in a new light and gain deeper understanding of your challenges. My therapeutic work focuses on what each person wants to achieve through therapy. Some strive to reduce anxiety and lift depression. Others seek therapeutic help for non-mental issues and everyday concerns such as relationships, work, low self-esteem, and dissatisfaction in life.
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." ~Aristotle~ Talking about your struggles with your close friends and family members can be helpful. But, often, additional support and outside perspective also can help you view those issues in a new light and gain deeper understanding of your challenges. My therapeutic work focuses on what each person wants to achieve through therapy. Some strive to reduce anxiety and lift depression. Others seek therapeutic help for non-mental issues and everyday concerns such as relationships, work, low self-esteem, and dissatisfaction in life.
My ideal clients are often the people that everyone else relies on. They are high-achievers and thoughtful adults who are very good at "keeping it together" on the outside, even when things feel heavy on the inside. Many of my clients are first or second generation professionals who are navigating the unique pressures of family expectations alongside their own career goals. They aren't looking for a blank slate. They want a therapist who is real, direct, and capable of sitting with them in the messier parts of life.
My ideal clients are often the people that everyone else relies on. They are high-achievers and thoughtful adults who are very good at "keeping it together" on the outside, even when things feel heavy on the inside. Many of my clients are first or second generation professionals who are navigating the unique pressures of family expectations alongside their own career goals. They aren't looking for a blank slate. They want a therapist who is real, direct, and capable of sitting with them in the messier parts of life.
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What are the advantages of seeing a Pacific Islander therapist?
For many Pacific Islander individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process—an essential foundation for effective care. A significant barrier to mental health treatment for many Pacific Islander individuals is the stigma that may be associated with seeking therapy. A culturally aligned therapist can help reduce this stigma and normalize the therapeutic process. Pacific Islander therapists may also be especially well-equipped to address issues that affect Pacific Islander communities, such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that deeply influence mental health experiences. Providers who personally identify as Pacific Islander may incorporate traditional healing practices, spiritual beliefs, and community-based approaches that align with Pacific Islander values. Additionally, Pacific Islander therapists can serve as important sources of representation within the mental health field and may be familiar with culturally relevant resources, support networks, or other trusted providers who understand the unique experiences of Pacific Islander populations. As a result, they are often well positioned to offer referrals and collaborate with other professionals, helping to ensure care that honors both clinical best practices and cultural traditions.
How to find a Pacific Islander therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Pacific Islander therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Pacific Islander or who mention working with Pacific Islander populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with Pacific Islander communities, familiarity with cultural and spiritual practices, or a focus on trauma-informed and community-centered care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Pacific Islander, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Pacific Islander clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural knowledge and respect for Pacific Islander values and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also working with a member of the Pacific Islander community for more culturally-specific support.