Asian Therapists in Rochester, NY
As a Chinese, I have been naturally drawn to the study of systemic therapy, particularly in the context of multicultural issues.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships with your partner, family, and colleagues? Are you feeling powerless sometimes? Do you feel like you're never good enough in your relationships, your family, your job? Do you feel lonely even though you are in a relationship? You are not alone. As human being, we all share foundation needs: to connect to people, to feel loved and valued, and be able to love ourselves and others. Sometimes we just get lost in survival patterns developed by trauma and daily stress.
As a Chinese, I have been naturally drawn to the study of systemic therapy, particularly in the context of multicultural issues.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships with your partner, family, and colleagues? Are you feeling powerless sometimes? Do you feel like you're never good enough in your relationships, your family, your job? Do you feel lonely even though you are in a relationship? You are not alone. As human being, we all share foundation needs: to connect to people, to feel loved and valued, and be able to love ourselves and others. Sometimes we just get lost in survival patterns developed by trauma and daily stress.
You may have spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself and still find yourself getting stuck in the same patterns. Maybe you overthink, pull away when people get close, or feel torn between wanting something and holding yourself back. Sometimes having more insight is not the whole answer. The way we have learned to explain ourselves can also become limiting.
You may have spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself and still find yourself getting stuck in the same patterns. Maybe you overthink, pull away when people get close, or feel torn between wanting something and holding yourself back. Sometimes having more insight is not the whole answer. The way we have learned to explain ourselves can also become limiting.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying the weight of your personal identity, family expectations, or the impacts of generational trauma.
You may find yourself caught between who you are and who others expect you to be, leading to feelings of stress, self-doubt, or disconnection.
Many of my clients seek a space where all parts of their identity are seen and affirmed, while also working through challenges like anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, or difficult life transitions. Together, we focus on healing, resilience, and building a stronger sense of self.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying the weight of your personal identity, family expectations, or the impacts of generational trauma.
You may find yourself caught between who you are and who others expect you to be, leading to feelings of stress, self-doubt, or disconnection.
Many of my clients seek a space where all parts of their identity are seen and affirmed, while also working through challenges like anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, or difficult life transitions. Together, we focus on healing, resilience, and building a stronger sense of self.
Hi! I'm a mental health counselor practicing in Rochester, NY. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and issues with identity, self-worth, and relationships. Together, we create a safe and supportive environment to tap into your inner strength for healing your mind, body, and spirit.
Hi! I'm a mental health counselor practicing in Rochester, NY. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and issues with identity, self-worth, and relationships. Together, we create a safe and supportive environment to tap into your inner strength for healing your mind, body, and spirit.
Getting stuck in troubling thoughts or painful emotions is part of natural human experience. While some of us are resilient enough to adapt and skillfully navigate setbacks and adversities in life, most of us find it quite challenging to let go of familiar ways of thinking and behaving that are holding us back. Recognizing the need to change is a sign of maturity and provides an opportunity to grow at any stage of our lives. I hope you are ready to let go of what is no longer serving you and embark on a personal journey toward the actualization of your full potential and well-being.
Getting stuck in troubling thoughts or painful emotions is part of natural human experience. While some of us are resilient enough to adapt and skillfully navigate setbacks and adversities in life, most of us find it quite challenging to let go of familiar ways of thinking and behaving that are holding us back. Recognizing the need to change is a sign of maturity and provides an opportunity to grow at any stage of our lives. I hope you are ready to let go of what is no longer serving you and embark on a personal journey toward the actualization of your full potential and well-being.
Hi, I'm Jojo Zhu, a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges through a trauma-informed and relational lens. Clients often come to therapy feeling stuck in relationship patterns, navigating cultural transitions, family expectations, identity questions, or the effects of difficult life experiences.
我尤其关注留学生、移民家庭、跨文化伴侣以及多代同堂家庭所面临的关系、身份与适应议题。
Hi, I'm Jojo Zhu, a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges through a trauma-informed and relational lens. Clients often come to therapy feeling stuck in relationship patterns, navigating cultural transitions, family expectations, identity questions, or the effects of difficult life experiences.
我尤其关注留学生、移民家庭、跨文化伴侣以及多代同堂家庭所面临的关系、身份与适应议题。
I specialize in working with adults who feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety or many losses in their lives. Many of my clients come to therapy searching for a healthier path to cope with their many life stressors. I support clients in cultivating clarity, balance, and emotional well-being. I also incorporate principles of minimalism into my work, helping clients understand how simplifying their environments and lives can foster a deeper sense of peace, presence, and mental clarity.
I specialize in working with adults who feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety or many losses in their lives. Many of my clients come to therapy searching for a healthier path to cope with their many life stressors. I support clients in cultivating clarity, balance, and emotional well-being. I also incorporate principles of minimalism into my work, helping clients understand how simplifying their environments and lives can foster a deeper sense of peace, presence, and mental clarity.
Hi, I'm Marielle, and I’m here to support you with compassion and understanding as we work together to navigate life’s challenges and uncover your strength. I believe in creating a safe and welcoming space where you can be yourself and explore your journey with confidence and hope. I draw from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including client-centered therapy, strength-based techniques, mindfulness approaches, and eclectic therapy, all while helping you build positive coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
Hi, I'm Marielle, and I’m here to support you with compassion and understanding as we work together to navigate life’s challenges and uncover your strength. I believe in creating a safe and welcoming space where you can be yourself and explore your journey with confidence and hope. I draw from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including client-centered therapy, strength-based techniques, mindfulness approaches, and eclectic therapy, all while helping you build positive coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
You may be feeling anxious, disconnected, or caught up in thoughts of not being "enough." I provide a supportive space for New York professionals and students navigating perfectionism, relationship stress, and the pressure to perform. I also work with clients exploring identity, family expectations, and belonging. Together, we’ll quiet self-doubt and build greater emotional safety, confidence, and ease.
You may be feeling anxious, disconnected, or caught up in thoughts of not being "enough." I provide a supportive space for New York professionals and students navigating perfectionism, relationship stress, and the pressure to perform. I also work with clients exploring identity, family expectations, and belonging. Together, we’ll quiet self-doubt and build greater emotional safety, confidence, and ease.
If you are thinking about entering therapy, I encourage you to follow that call. Therapy can be a powerful tool to safely explore your past, engage with the present, and set a path toward a more resilient, empowered future. I am passionate about supporting clients in developing practical coping skills that allow them not only to survive, but to feel equipped and confident to thrive in their lives.
If you are thinking about entering therapy, I encourage you to follow that call. Therapy can be a powerful tool to safely explore your past, engage with the present, and set a path toward a more resilient, empowered future. I am passionate about supporting clients in developing practical coping skills that allow them not only to survive, but to feel equipped and confident to thrive in their lives.
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Life transitions bring up emotions that feel confusing, intense, or hard to name. Whether you’re adjusting to college life, navigating relationships, or moving through the changes of pregnancy and early parenthood, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Immediate Telehealth Openings.
Life transitions bring up emotions that feel confusing, intense, or hard to name. Whether you’re adjusting to college life, navigating relationships, or moving through the changes of pregnancy and early parenthood, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
As a queer, first-generation Chinese-Mexican American, I have deep understanding of the complexities involved in navigating intersecting identities within interpersonal relationships and systemic structures.
I work with people navigating depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, forced migration, life and relationship transitions, and intergenerational family dynamics. I also support non-monogamous individuals, QTBIPOC communities, artists and creatives, and those seeking greater self-esteem and confidence.
As a queer, first-generation Chinese-Mexican American, I have deep understanding of the complexities involved in navigating intersecting identities within interpersonal relationships and systemic structures.
I work with people navigating depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, forced migration, life and relationship transitions, and intergenerational family dynamics. I also support non-monogamous individuals, QTBIPOC communities, artists and creatives, and those seeking greater self-esteem and confidence.
You try to intellectualize your problems all day, thinking of seemingly rational ways about why this or that happens, but analyzing your stress this way hasn’t actually made you feel better. Most of my clients reach out when their usual ways of coping such as working harder, overthinking, and “pushing through” have stopped working. I specialize with clients who are navigating acute life transitions, those disruptive moments in our lives that take us off the path that we've envisioned for ourselves. My goal is to help you get back on that path.
You try to intellectualize your problems all day, thinking of seemingly rational ways about why this or that happens, but analyzing your stress this way hasn’t actually made you feel better. Most of my clients reach out when their usual ways of coping such as working harder, overthinking, and “pushing through” have stopped working. I specialize with clients who are navigating acute life transitions, those disruptive moments in our lives that take us off the path that we've envisioned for ourselves. My goal is to help you get back on that path.
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy to adolescents and young adults navigating emotional, developmental, and life-transition challenges. My clinical approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative, with a focus on helping clients build emotional regulation skills, strengthen self-identity, and improve relationships. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and adjustment difficulties, while creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for them to explore their thoughts and emotions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy to adolescents and young adults navigating emotional, developmental, and life-transition challenges. My clinical approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative, with a focus on helping clients build emotional regulation skills, strengthen self-identity, and improve relationships. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and adjustment difficulties, while creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for them to explore their thoughts and emotions.
I'm a second-generation Chinese-American psychologist with over 10 years of experience helping adults, couples, and families navigate relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.
My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. Together, we'll explore patterns, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and build meaningful relationships. I aim to create a culturally safe space where you can feel truly seen and understood, allowing you to move toward the kind of relationships and life that feel more grounded and fulfilling.
I'm a second-generation Chinese-American psychologist with over 10 years of experience helping adults, couples, and families navigate relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.
My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. Together, we'll explore patterns, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and build meaningful relationships. I aim to create a culturally safe space where you can feel truly seen and understood, allowing you to move toward the kind of relationships and life that feel more grounded and fulfilling.
You’ve been thinking about therapy for a while now. You feel overwhelmed by the daily grind. Unable to balance the demands of work and family. Doing nothing is no longer an option. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in a negative headspace. Over-thinking things. Distracted at work. Feeling less present at home. Headed down the old path towards self-destructive behaviors. You're not alone. You aren’t damaged, weak, or “broken.” You’re none of those things. You’re simply human. And, these days, being human can be incredibly hard.
You’ve been thinking about therapy for a while now. You feel overwhelmed by the daily grind. Unable to balance the demands of work and family. Doing nothing is no longer an option. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in a negative headspace. Over-thinking things. Distracted at work. Feeling less present at home. Headed down the old path towards self-destructive behaviors. You're not alone. You aren’t damaged, weak, or “broken.” You’re none of those things. You’re simply human. And, these days, being human can be incredibly hard.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you bottle up your feelings? Do you feel misunderstood? Do you and your loved ones struggle to communicate? I offer a safe space to explore what is getting in your way, and what steps you'd like to take to change. I treat a wide range of individuals, couples, and families. I have the most experience with people seeking to resolve relationship issues, address their interpersonal trauma history, and work through transitions.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you bottle up your feelings? Do you feel misunderstood? Do you and your loved ones struggle to communicate? I offer a safe space to explore what is getting in your way, and what steps you'd like to take to change. I treat a wide range of individuals, couples, and families. I have the most experience with people seeking to resolve relationship issues, address their interpersonal trauma history, and work through transitions.
Is it hard for you to open up to others? Do you want to reach inner peace and learn to balance your life overall? I'm passionate about working with individuals who are truly committed to personal growth and transformation. I believe in providing a safe and supportive space for them to explore their needs, address their issues, and achieve their goals. We'll work side by side to help you create the life you desire.
Is it hard for you to open up to others? Do you want to reach inner peace and learn to balance your life overall? I'm passionate about working with individuals who are truly committed to personal growth and transformation. I believe in providing a safe and supportive space for them to explore their needs, address their issues, and achieve their goals. We'll work side by side to help you create the life you desire.
You're here because something feels off—distance in a relationship that used to feel close, tension with family that leaves you drained, or the weight of expectations that don't quite fit who you are. Maybe you're navigating broken trust, or you're stretched thin trying to be everything for everyone. You might not have all the words for it yet, and that's okay. What you do know is that you're looking for clarity, deeper connection, and support that honors your experience. You're ready for sustainable, practical ways forward.
You're here because something feels off—distance in a relationship that used to feel close, tension with family that leaves you drained, or the weight of expectations that don't quite fit who you are. Maybe you're navigating broken trust, or you're stretched thin trying to be everything for everyone. You might not have all the words for it yet, and that's okay. What you do know is that you're looking for clarity, deeper connection, and support that honors your experience. You're ready for sustainable, practical ways forward.
I am committed to helping my clients navigate the path to where they aspire to be in life. This involves creating a warm and nonjudgmental space that fits each individual's preferences, whether it's cultivating new coping skills or offering a secure environment for discussing challenging topics. My intention is to provide support and guidance as clients explore their concerns, express their needs, and work towards achieving their personal goals.
I am committed to helping my clients navigate the path to where they aspire to be in life. This involves creating a warm and nonjudgmental space that fits each individual's preferences, whether it's cultivating new coping skills or offering a secure environment for discussing challenging topics. My intention is to provide support and guidance as clients explore their concerns, express their needs, and work towards achieving their personal goals.
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FAQ - Asian Counseling
What can an Asian therapist help with?
An Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. How an Asian therapist can make the experience feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a background such as Chinese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, Filipino, or Japanese, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable opening up on such topics.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language can play an important role in therapy because people often express emotions, family dynamics, and personal experiences differently depending on the language they are speaking. For some individuals, working with a therapist who speaks their native language, whether it be Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, or another language, may help sessions feel more natural and emotionally connected. Even if you are fluent in English, certain thoughts or feelings may still feel easier to communicate in your native language.
How can an Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Cultural background can play an important role in couples counseling and family therapy, particularly when family expectations, communication styles, generational differences, or cultural traditions are influencing the relationship. An Asian therapist may help partners and family members navigate these topics with more cultural understanding and less need to explain the context behind them. For multicultural or multilingual families, a Asian therapist who is bilingual may also help ensure that each person feels heard and understood during sessions.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask prospective therapists whether they have experience working with clients who share your cultural background or speak your preferred language. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might also ask whether they have worked with clients experiencing concerns related to identity, intergenerational conflict, family expectations, or cultural stigma around mental health.
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.