Asian Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
I am an Asian American art therapist passionate about working with people navigating questions of identity, belonging, and purpose.
I believe each person has an inner wisdom that can guide their healing. I aim to create a compassionate and spacious environment for both the difficult and the joyful. I am bilingual in English and Korean but seek to find the language that feels most authentic for our work together, whether that’s through words, art, breath, or movement.
I am an Asian American art therapist passionate about working with people navigating questions of identity, belonging, and purpose.
I believe each person has an inner wisdom that can guide their healing. I aim to create a compassionate and spacious environment for both the difficult and the joyful. I am bilingual in English and Korean but seek to find the language that feels most authentic for our work together, whether that’s through words, art, breath, or movement.
I am glad you are considering seeking therapy. I truly love what I do and feel honored to be part of my clients' journeys. I work with clients who have a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting struggles, career challenges, trauma, and grief.
My counseling style is organic, conversational, warm, interactive, and at times even humorous. If you prefer to verbally process your thoughts and feelings, then we may be a great match. I strive to help my clients discover their own strength to overcome challenges.
I am currently available on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (no evening or weekend
I am glad you are considering seeking therapy. I truly love what I do and feel honored to be part of my clients' journeys. I work with clients who have a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting struggles, career challenges, trauma, and grief.
My counseling style is organic, conversational, warm, interactive, and at times even humorous. If you prefer to verbally process your thoughts and feelings, then we may be a great match. I strive to help my clients discover their own strength to overcome challenges.
I am currently available on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (no evening or weekend
Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am so glad that you are taking an important step towards your goals. My name is Dr. Lei (pronounced /lay/) Wang (/wong/) and my pronouns are she/her/她. I am originally from Taipei, Taiwan. I received my M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and currently provide both in-person and teletherapy to clients in 40+ PsyPact states. I have over a decade of experience working with clients to overcome most presenting issues (e.g., anxiety, depression).
Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am so glad that you are taking an important step towards your goals. My name is Dr. Lei (pronounced /lay/) Wang (/wong/) and my pronouns are she/her/她. I am originally from Taipei, Taiwan. I received my M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and currently provide both in-person and teletherapy to clients in 40+ PsyPact states. I have over a decade of experience working with clients to overcome most presenting issues (e.g., anxiety, depression).
Akhila Janapati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm Akhila (she/they), a therapist who believes in creating a safe space for genuine connection and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, anger, isolation, perfectionism, or relationship issues, know that you're not alone! I welcome your full range of emotions, and aim to help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and deep connections with others. My practice incorporates wisdom from various cultures and scientific studies, including my background in biochemistry, allowing me to explore generational trauma and its impact on our minds and spirits from a holistic perspectives
Hello! I'm Akhila (she/they), a therapist who believes in creating a safe space for genuine connection and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, anger, isolation, perfectionism, or relationship issues, know that you're not alone! I welcome your full range of emotions, and aim to help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and deep connections with others. My practice incorporates wisdom from various cultures and scientific studies, including my background in biochemistry, allowing me to explore generational trauma and its impact on our minds and spirits from a holistic perspectives
Fai Knudson | Adoptees, Queer, Neurodivergent, PoC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Waitlist for new clients
It's hard to navigate a world that was built against your needs. My experiences as a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent adoptee of color have informed my abolitionist practice in solidarity with those affected by interlocking systems of oppression: queer- and transphobia, ableism, racism, White supremacy, fatphobia, xenophobia, capitalism, classism, adoption, etc. I aim to help members of my community deconstruct the complex trauma inherent to such oppression, and explore what constitutes wellbeing amidst difficult material conditions.
It's hard to navigate a world that was built against your needs. My experiences as a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent adoptee of color have informed my abolitionist practice in solidarity with those affected by interlocking systems of oppression: queer- and transphobia, ableism, racism, White supremacy, fatphobia, xenophobia, capitalism, classism, adoption, etc. I aim to help members of my community deconstruct the complex trauma inherent to such oppression, and explore what constitutes wellbeing amidst difficult material conditions.
Hello! I am a resident clinician at the Center for Relational Change. I am grounded in family systems, meaning that in my work, clients are not seen as a collection of symptoms, or as having a single cause of distress; I see them as individuals whose experiences are deeply connected to their relationships, cultural contexts, the expectations they’ve shouldered, and the stories they might have inherited about who they “should” be. Having lived in both collectivistic and individualistic cultures myself, I experience, and deeply appreciate, how our backgrounds can shape us, and how complex each person’s story can be.
Hello! I am a resident clinician at the Center for Relational Change. I am grounded in family systems, meaning that in my work, clients are not seen as a collection of symptoms, or as having a single cause of distress; I see them as individuals whose experiences are deeply connected to their relationships, cultural contexts, the expectations they’ve shouldered, and the stories they might have inherited about who they “should” be. Having lived in both collectivistic and individualistic cultures myself, I experience, and deeply appreciate, how our backgrounds can shape us, and how complex each person’s story can be.
As a member of both the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, I bring a unique lived perspective to my work and am deeply committed to providing culturally sensitive, affirming, and evidence-based care that is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in delivering empathic, client-centered mental health care for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma.
As a member of both the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, I bring a unique lived perspective to my work and am deeply committed to providing culturally sensitive, affirming, and evidence-based care that is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in delivering empathic, client-centered mental health care for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma.
Tired of being the friend who organizes all the plans without being asked? Or how about the one who has a hard time saying "no" because you don't want to hurt someone's feelings? People-pleasing tendencies are hard to break, so let's work on making lasting change together.
I help clients of all ages who experience anxiety, depression, and would like to build their self-esteem and confidence and learn to navigate and communicate their emotions. I'm here to walk with you through life's challenges and overcome the obstacles.
Tired of being the friend who organizes all the plans without being asked? Or how about the one who has a hard time saying "no" because you don't want to hurt someone's feelings? People-pleasing tendencies are hard to break, so let's work on making lasting change together.
I help clients of all ages who experience anxiety, depression, and would like to build their self-esteem and confidence and learn to navigate and communicate their emotions. I'm here to walk with you through life's challenges and overcome the obstacles.
Life is full of change and uncertainty, which can feel overwhelming and isolating. Therapy is a brave step, and just by being here, you’re already showing strength. My role as a therapist is to support you like training wheels on a bike, offering safety and guidance until you’re ready to navigate life’s ups and downs on your own. My goal is to create a safe, authentic space where you can explore your emotions, express yourself freely, and begin to heal from past experiences.
Life is full of change and uncertainty, which can feel overwhelming and isolating. Therapy is a brave step, and just by being here, you’re already showing strength. My role as a therapist is to support you like training wheels on a bike, offering safety and guidance until you’re ready to navigate life’s ups and downs on your own. My goal is to create a safe, authentic space where you can explore your emotions, express yourself freely, and begin to heal from past experiences.
I work with my clients to empower them through awareness into the underlying influences of their clinical distress and life difficulties, which may include personal and social history, relationships, culture, and society. I am an empathic listener and support clients in identifying their own needs, challenges, & what is working or no longer working for them. I believe in meeting clients where they are at & to work together to build a safe, trusting, & meaningful therapeutic relationship. I am accepting new clients and bill through my own practice.
I work with my clients to empower them through awareness into the underlying influences of their clinical distress and life difficulties, which may include personal and social history, relationships, culture, and society. I am an empathic listener and support clients in identifying their own needs, challenges, & what is working or no longer working for them. I believe in meeting clients where they are at & to work together to build a safe, trusting, & meaningful therapeutic relationship. I am accepting new clients and bill through my own practice.
I specialize in childhood trauma, Asian mental health, and family relationships.
You don’t understand why your family causes you so many sleepless nights. You need someone to talk to but feel shame bringing up family issues or you don’t know where to start. You try to please everyone but you end up being the unhappy one. You cut off toxic family relationships but this leaves you feeling guilt, loneliness, and resentment. To prove yourself, you work hard and sometimes overcompensate. Past unresolved issues consume your energy, make you question yourself, and become hesitant to try a new relationship. You don’t want to be your parents but you don’t know how not to. You doubt if you can live a different life.
I specialize in childhood trauma, Asian mental health, and family relationships.
You don’t understand why your family causes you so many sleepless nights. You need someone to talk to but feel shame bringing up family issues or you don’t know where to start. You try to please everyone but you end up being the unhappy one. You cut off toxic family relationships but this leaves you feeling guilt, loneliness, and resentment. To prove yourself, you work hard and sometimes overcompensate. Past unresolved issues consume your energy, make you question yourself, and become hesitant to try a new relationship. You don’t want to be your parents but you don’t know how not to. You doubt if you can live a different life.
We all have parts of ourselves that we wish we could change. Sometimes, those parts are internal, like our feelings or personality traits (being a "perfectionist" or feeling insecure). Other times, those parts can be external, like our relationships with work, school, and the people around us. Change can be a powerful, and even necessary, experience. But it's not always clear what kind of change we need, or how we can hope to make that change happen.
We all have parts of ourselves that we wish we could change. Sometimes, those parts are internal, like our feelings or personality traits (being a "perfectionist" or feeling insecure). Other times, those parts can be external, like our relationships with work, school, and the people around us. Change can be a powerful, and even necessary, experience. But it's not always clear what kind of change we need, or how we can hope to make that change happen.
I especially enjoy supporting Hispanic, Asian, international students, Chinese, and other minority families, honoring the cultural values and diverse experiences that shape each person’s journey.
Life brings challenges that can feel heavy to carry alone. Maybe your child is struggling with big emotions, behaviors that feel hard to manage, or difficulties at school. Perhaps your teen is weighed down by anxiety, depression, or fears that interfere with daily life. You may be a new mother navigating postpartum depression or anxiety, or a couple longing to reconnect but finding yourselves stuck in painful patterns. In all of these situations, what people often want most is hope, understanding, and tools to help things change!
I especially enjoy supporting Hispanic, Asian, international students, Chinese, and other minority families, honoring the cultural values and diverse experiences that shape each person’s journey.
Life brings challenges that can feel heavy to carry alone. Maybe your child is struggling with big emotions, behaviors that feel hard to manage, or difficulties at school. Perhaps your teen is weighed down by anxiety, depression, or fears that interfere with daily life. You may be a new mother navigating postpartum depression or anxiety, or a couple longing to reconnect but finding yourselves stuck in painful patterns. In all of these situations, what people often want most is hope, understanding, and tools to help things change!
At times, you may feel lost, fearful, or stuck in painful patterns. These feelings are signals inviting you to pause and listen. My counseling practice offers a safe and compassionate space to reconnect with your authentic self, explore the impact of childhood trauma, and gain clarity on your path forward. Drawing on her own journey of healing from childhood trauma and her study of both Eastern and Western philosophies and spiritual traditions, Sally offers a compassionate, trauma‑informed environment for clients through approaches of internal family system, psychoanalytic therapy and mindfulness.
At times, you may feel lost, fearful, or stuck in painful patterns. These feelings are signals inviting you to pause and listen. My counseling practice offers a safe and compassionate space to reconnect with your authentic self, explore the impact of childhood trauma, and gain clarity on your path forward. Drawing on her own journey of healing from childhood trauma and her study of both Eastern and Western philosophies and spiritual traditions, Sally offers a compassionate, trauma‑informed environment for clients through approaches of internal family system, psychoanalytic therapy and mindfulness.
Life can be stressful and I'm here to help you cope with life's struggles so you don't have to continue carrying these issues alone. I like to take my time getting to know each unique individual and provide a safe and respectful environment to establish an open and trustworthy relationship. During our time together, you will learn to reflect on what you are experiencing and work on practical solutions to immediate problems while explore maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaviors ,and feelings that stem from past experiences. I will also work with you and support you on your journey to embrace positive lifestyle changes.
Life can be stressful and I'm here to help you cope with life's struggles so you don't have to continue carrying these issues alone. I like to take my time getting to know each unique individual and provide a safe and respectful environment to establish an open and trustworthy relationship. During our time together, you will learn to reflect on what you are experiencing and work on practical solutions to immediate problems while explore maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaviors ,and feelings that stem from past experiences. I will also work with you and support you on your journey to embrace positive lifestyle changes.
Hi, I’m Zijin. I’m a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Mandarin with over five years of experience in the mental health field. I’m passionate about supporting teenagers and young adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, and trauma. I offer culturally sensitive, client-centered care informed by cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, helping clients build practical skills while deepening self-understanding to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Zijin. I’m a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Mandarin with over five years of experience in the mental health field. I’m passionate about supporting teenagers and young adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, and trauma. I offer culturally sensitive, client-centered care informed by cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, helping clients build practical skills while deepening self-understanding to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Jaimie Lee Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Jaimie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of experience in providing therapy. I obtained my BSW and MSW at New York University and after years of practicing psychotherapy in NYC, returned home to Philadelphia in 2023. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and families who are managing trauma, depression, and issues around cultural and family identity.
Hi! I'm Jaimie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of experience in providing therapy. I obtained my BSW and MSW at New York University and after years of practicing psychotherapy in NYC, returned home to Philadelphia in 2023. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and families who are managing trauma, depression, and issues around cultural and family identity.
I work with queer, trans, and neurodivergent individuals, POC, and children of immigrants looking for relief, to become more embodied, and to feel less stuck.
I meet you where you are in your journey so that you don't have to feel alone on your path to where you want to be.
In our sessions, we'll co-create the therapeutic process you need to support you in living a fulfilling life sustainably and in alignment with your values.
I work with queer, trans, and neurodivergent individuals, POC, and children of immigrants looking for relief, to become more embodied, and to feel less stuck.
I meet you where you are in your journey so that you don't have to feel alone on your path to where you want to be.
In our sessions, we'll co-create the therapeutic process you need to support you in living a fulfilling life sustainably and in alignment with your values.
Our mission is to positively impact the mental wellness of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their communities through culturally responsive mental health care, intersectional education, community connection, and affinity-based mentorship.
Our team provides individual, group, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. We offer a range of mental wellness programming to provide opportunities to improve your alignment towards your values, improve mental health, and take mindful action to make important decisions. We are a generalist mental health practice.
Our mission is to positively impact the mental wellness of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their communities through culturally responsive mental health care, intersectional education, community connection, and affinity-based mentorship.
Our team provides individual, group, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. We offer a range of mental wellness programming to provide opportunities to improve your alignment towards your values, improve mental health, and take mindful action to make important decisions. We are a generalist mental health practice.
I specialize in working with Asian and Asian American women in Pennsylvania who are exploring identity, boundaries, and healing from cultural and intergenerational wounds.
I also support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, especially when layered with anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, or identity shifts. My approach is anti-oppressive, relational, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, and mindfulness-based practices.
I specialize in working with Asian and Asian American women in Pennsylvania who are exploring identity, boundaries, and healing from cultural and intergenerational wounds.
I also support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, especially when layered with anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, or identity shifts. My approach is anti-oppressive, relational, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, and mindfulness-based practices.
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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.