Pacific Islander Therapists in Alamo, CA
Nikki Chinen
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alamo, CA 94507
Ready to prioritize your mental health and well-being? Let's do this! As a therapist (and a human being), I get that life can be overwhelming. Whether it's battling anxiety, depression, surviving tough times, or just trying to figure out what the heck you're doing in life—I'm here to support you. I work with clients who have a desire to be their authentic self, navigating life transitions, struggle with setting healthy boundaries, or may be feeling like something is “missing” in their life. My clients share that I have been a positive support in helping them work through their challenges, in addition to creating a life they desire.
Ready to prioritize your mental health and well-being? Let's do this! As a therapist (and a human being), I get that life can be overwhelming. Whether it's battling anxiety, depression, surviving tough times, or just trying to figure out what the heck you're doing in life—I'm here to support you. I work with clients who have a desire to be their authentic self, navigating life transitions, struggle with setting healthy boundaries, or may be feeling like something is “missing” in their life. My clients share that I have been a positive support in helping them work through their challenges, in addition to creating a life they desire.
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Lauren Funiestas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
Do you identify as an Asian, Pacific Islander or Filipino woman? Have you experienced sexual or relational trauma and need a place to speak your truth? Do you find yourself stuck in challenging relationship patterns in friendships and romantic relationships? Are you searching for a therapist who can witness your healing with humor, realness & love? You’ve come to the right place. This protective space is intended to support the Filipino, Asian American & Pacific Islander community in connecting with their authentic emotional and spiritual selves as they navigate through trauma recovery.
Do you identify as an Asian, Pacific Islander or Filipino woman? Have you experienced sexual or relational trauma and need a place to speak your truth? Do you find yourself stuck in challenging relationship patterns in friendships and romantic relationships? Are you searching for a therapist who can witness your healing with humor, realness & love? You’ve come to the right place. This protective space is intended to support the Filipino, Asian American & Pacific Islander community in connecting with their authentic emotional and spiritual selves as they navigate through trauma recovery.
Alyssa Casimiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94582 (Online Only)
I work with AAPI Millennial and Generation Z women grappling with anxiety and imposter syndrome. My mission is to empower you to reclaim self-confidence, discover clarity, and embrace your authentic selves. Whether you're navigating life transitions or seeking to explore generational trauma and family patterns, I'm here to provide support and guidance every step of the way. With a profound connection to Guam, the birthplace of my parents, I'm rooted in the rich tapestry of Chamoru culture, fostering a deep appreciation for the values of community and family.
I work with AAPI Millennial and Generation Z women grappling with anxiety and imposter syndrome. My mission is to empower you to reclaim self-confidence, discover clarity, and embrace your authentic selves. Whether you're navigating life transitions or seeking to explore generational trauma and family patterns, I'm here to provide support and guidance every step of the way. With a profound connection to Guam, the birthplace of my parents, I'm rooted in the rich tapestry of Chamoru culture, fostering a deep appreciation for the values of community and family.
Angela Horng
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
I specialize in processing intergenerational trauma, untangling the complex nuances of cultural and generational differences in parent-child relationships. I am passionate about working with clients feeling motivated to develop more insight into their patterns of emotion, behavior, and relationships in order to progress towards healthier and more fulfilling patterns. I love working with adults, especially young adults, on resolving depression, anxiety, early childhood trauma, and relationship difficulties. Visit my website (www.drangelahorng.com) to learn more!
I specialize in processing intergenerational trauma, untangling the complex nuances of cultural and generational differences in parent-child relationships. I am passionate about working with clients feeling motivated to develop more insight into their patterns of emotion, behavior, and relationships in order to progress towards healthier and more fulfilling patterns. I love working with adults, especially young adults, on resolving depression, anxiety, early childhood trauma, and relationship difficulties. Visit my website (www.drangelahorng.com) to learn more!
Daming Mabel Mou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Being a first generation Chinese-American immigrant, I am fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, and I have passion, experience, and unique cultural understanding in resolving marriage and parenting issues. If you are considering filing for divorce or are wondering whether your marriage was the right choice, it is time to seek help. I will help you reevaluate your marriage, clarify your problems, release you from the constant quarreling wars, and guide you along the path of reconstruction and healing.
Being a first generation Chinese-American immigrant, I am fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, and I have passion, experience, and unique cultural understanding in resolving marriage and parenting issues. If you are considering filing for divorce or are wondering whether your marriage was the right choice, it is time to seek help. I will help you reevaluate your marriage, clarify your problems, release you from the constant quarreling wars, and guide you along the path of reconstruction and healing.
Gretchen Palau
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (Online Only)
Compassion is the foundation of my therapeutic work with all clients. It's important to me that you feel respected, cared for, and that you feel better. Challenging life situations, traumatic experiences, and/or dysfunctional family dynamics can cause all of us to feel distressed. Sharing your experiences, feeling validated and listened to, can decrease your emotional pain. Using a relational and client-centered approach, I can address your individual needs. Working together, we can find solutions and tools to help you make lasting changes that ultimately result in you feeling better.
Compassion is the foundation of my therapeutic work with all clients. It's important to me that you feel respected, cared for, and that you feel better. Challenging life situations, traumatic experiences, and/or dysfunctional family dynamics can cause all of us to feel distressed. Sharing your experiences, feeling validated and listened to, can decrease your emotional pain. Using a relational and client-centered approach, I can address your individual needs. Working together, we can find solutions and tools to help you make lasting changes that ultimately result in you feeling better.
Arwin Cotas-Girard, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent therapy and comprehensive psychological assessment services for all ages. I also specialize in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder, particularly for girls and women. I am trained in Therapeutic Assessments and consider my evaluations to be brief therapeutic interventions that may allow healing and change to occur through the process of self-discovery and reworking of narratives. I work collaboratively with my clients, their caregivers, and other important people and systems in their lives to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent therapy and comprehensive psychological assessment services for all ages. I also specialize in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder, particularly for girls and women. I am trained in Therapeutic Assessments and consider my evaluations to be brief therapeutic interventions that may allow healing and change to occur through the process of self-discovery and reworking of narratives. I work collaboratively with my clients, their caregivers, and other important people and systems in their lives to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
Sheela Kamath
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94524
Are you struggling with your relationships, questions of personal identity, and where you belong? Have you made all the "right" life choices but still find yourself adrift and unfulfilled? Psychotherapy can provide a safe environment to process the complex emotions, self-defeating patterns, and past wounds blocking you from creating the life you want. As a therapist, I aim to be a compassionate ally who accompanies you on your journey toward self-awareness and healing. My style is warm and supportive, and I encourage you to bring your authentic self, even the parts that make you uncomfortable, to sessions without fear of judgment.
Are you struggling with your relationships, questions of personal identity, and where you belong? Have you made all the "right" life choices but still find yourself adrift and unfulfilled? Psychotherapy can provide a safe environment to process the complex emotions, self-defeating patterns, and past wounds blocking you from creating the life you want. As a therapist, I aim to be a compassionate ally who accompanies you on your journey toward self-awareness and healing. My style is warm and supportive, and I encourage you to bring your authentic self, even the parts that make you uncomfortable, to sessions without fear of judgment.
Janitzia Rodríguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
You're trying to better your life, but others in your life just aren't. Maybe someone you love struggles with addiction and being around them can get tense and uncomfortable? Can't they see that there is more to life than senseless drama, dysfunctional relationships or addiction?" We don't have control over other people, but we do have control over what we allow & don't allow in our lives. You're ready for change, willing to put in the work & I'm here for it all.
You're trying to better your life, but others in your life just aren't. Maybe someone you love struggles with addiction and being around them can get tense and uncomfortable? Can't they see that there is more to life than senseless drama, dysfunctional relationships or addiction?" We don't have control over other people, but we do have control over what we allow & don't allow in our lives. You're ready for change, willing to put in the work & I'm here for it all.
Collaborative Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94519 (Online Only)
One way that people can cope with trauma, anxiety and depression is to distract ourselves with work. While this is a functional way to survive, it can also lead to feelings of isolation, numbness, extreme stress and burnout. Future goals and dreams may feel hopeless, you may be feeling like it is getting harder and harder just to move through your day. It may become challenging to connect with others and perhaps impossible to connect with any joy. In these times of uncertainty, it makes sense that we would be reaching out for support, reevaluating what is important and talking through ideas on how to move forward.
One way that people can cope with trauma, anxiety and depression is to distract ourselves with work. While this is a functional way to survive, it can also lead to feelings of isolation, numbness, extreme stress and burnout. Future goals and dreams may feel hopeless, you may be feeling like it is getting harder and harder just to move through your day. It may become challenging to connect with others and perhaps impossible to connect with any joy. In these times of uncertainty, it makes sense that we would be reaching out for support, reevaluating what is important and talking through ideas on how to move forward.
Gertrudes Aquino Hernandez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
With more than 20 years experience as a psychologist in diverse settings, I gained valuable clinical work experience and improved my mastery of psychotherapy. I continue to enhance my skills on a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. Working with a diverse group of clientele brings me a sense of fulfillment and reward. I believe that active listening, understanding, providing empathy and showing genuine compassion, walking with someone in their path to recovery/healing are ways that one can achieve a sense of awareness and clarity, then eventually find a balance between change and acceptance.
With more than 20 years experience as a psychologist in diverse settings, I gained valuable clinical work experience and improved my mastery of psychotherapy. I continue to enhance my skills on a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. Working with a diverse group of clientele brings me a sense of fulfillment and reward. I believe that active listening, understanding, providing empathy and showing genuine compassion, walking with someone in their path to recovery/healing are ways that one can achieve a sense of awareness and clarity, then eventually find a balance between change and acceptance.
Sharon Go
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Online Only)
Building relationships is a strength of mine and I love using that as a vehicle for healing and personal growth. I work with adolescents, young adults, families and couples in exploring past trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relational issues. I value open communication and a willingness to be vulnerable as the keys to growth and change!
Building relationships is a strength of mine and I love using that as a vehicle for healing and personal growth. I work with adolescents, young adults, families and couples in exploring past trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relational issues. I value open communication and a willingness to be vulnerable as the keys to growth and change!
Jennifer Villena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94521
I completely understand that life can be tough sometimes and we all need someone to rely on. That's where I come in. I am here to offer you a safe space, a listening ear, and support. Whether you're dealing with trauma, career challenges, relationship struggles, or low self-esteem, I am here to support you every step of the way. And if you're going through grief, loss, microaggressions, abuse, or identity issues, please know that I am here for you and I will do everything in my power to help you cope and overcome these challenges. You are not alone.
I completely understand that life can be tough sometimes and we all need someone to rely on. That's where I come in. I am here to offer you a safe space, a listening ear, and support. Whether you're dealing with trauma, career challenges, relationship struggles, or low self-esteem, I am here to support you every step of the way. And if you're going through grief, loss, microaggressions, abuse, or identity issues, please know that I am here for you and I will do everything in my power to help you cope and overcome these challenges. You are not alone.
Reesa Morala
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Have you been feeling distant in your relationship? Does it feel like all you do is fight and it gets nowhere? Do the relationship injuries feel too big to "get over?" Want to prep your relationship before you take the next step? Life transitions (like taking the next step, blending families or empty nesting) can really rock the boat and be overwhelming to navigate alone. That’s why I’m here! I partner with clients to provide insight and appropriate education/support that allows you to work through your present challenges and to take into your future. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and goal-oriented.
Have you been feeling distant in your relationship? Does it feel like all you do is fight and it gets nowhere? Do the relationship injuries feel too big to "get over?" Want to prep your relationship before you take the next step? Life transitions (like taking the next step, blending families or empty nesting) can really rock the boat and be overwhelming to navigate alone. That’s why I’m here! I partner with clients to provide insight and appropriate education/support that allows you to work through your present challenges and to take into your future. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and goal-oriented.
Allen Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
We all get stuck sometimes. Whether you're battling anxiety related to school or work, trapped in a stagnant job or deteriorating relationship, or grappling with feelings of depression or isolation, I am here to assist you. I work with teens, adults, and families and our big goal is to help you get "unstuck". Together, we'll figure out what a happy, meaningful life is for you and ways to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way.
We all get stuck sometimes. Whether you're battling anxiety related to school or work, trapped in a stagnant job or deteriorating relationship, or grappling with feelings of depression or isolation, I am here to assist you. I work with teens, adults, and families and our big goal is to help you get "unstuck". Together, we'll figure out what a happy, meaningful life is for you and ways to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way.
Ashley Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (Online Only)
I'm so glad to meet you, and looking forward to getting to know more about you! My therapeutic approach comes from a place of safety and wellness. I empower those I work with in developing their own goals in their wellness journey while I scaffold and guide them in strategies that would be helpful in meeting their personalized plan. I appreciate the first steps you're taking in prioritizing your mental health and look forward to learning more about how therapy can best help support you.
I'm so glad to meet you, and looking forward to getting to know more about you! My therapeutic approach comes from a place of safety and wellness. I empower those I work with in developing their own goals in their wellness journey while I scaffold and guide them in strategies that would be helpful in meeting their personalized plan. I appreciate the first steps you're taking in prioritizing your mental health and look forward to learning more about how therapy can best help support you.
Insight for Wellness Center- Caroline Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
I specialize in Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I use CBT, NLP, compassion care and other eclectic methods to bring about positive and life long change. I have over 30 years of experience in Psychotherapy and counseling. Caroline also has a long history of working with Holocaust Survivors and their families providing education, support and counsel. One of Caroline’s passion and specialties are working with grief related issues and end of life. Her goal is to create mindfulness and meaning, helping families through the very sensitive and often difficult journey of life’s transitions.
I specialize in Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I use CBT, NLP, compassion care and other eclectic methods to bring about positive and life long change. I have over 30 years of experience in Psychotherapy and counseling. Caroline also has a long history of working with Holocaust Survivors and their families providing education, support and counsel. One of Caroline’s passion and specialties are working with grief related issues and end of life. Her goal is to create mindfulness and meaning, helping families through the very sensitive and often difficult journey of life’s transitions.
Shannon Geenty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orinda, CA 94563
Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist experienced in supporting adolescents, adults, and families move through challenging circumstances. I specialize in working with clients in individual and group settings to treat anxiety, depression, low self esteem, gender identity, neurodivergence, and life transitions. I'm passionate about helping people improve their self-worth and coping skills to live healthier, happier lives, as well as assisting families strengthen relationships through better communication and understanding.
Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist experienced in supporting adolescents, adults, and families move through challenging circumstances. I specialize in working with clients in individual and group settings to treat anxiety, depression, low self esteem, gender identity, neurodivergence, and life transitions. I'm passionate about helping people improve their self-worth and coping skills to live healthier, happier lives, as well as assisting families strengthen relationships through better communication and understanding.
Ruth Yong
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94613 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Ruth with Diaspora Therapy Group. As a therapist, I am passionate about creating an inclusive and healing environment for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. I provide support to clients facing a wide range of challenges, including exploring and reconciling their cultural identity, navigating challenging systemic barriers, exploring gender and sexual identity, developing effective stress management strategies, and healing from past traumas.
Welcome! My name is Ruth with Diaspora Therapy Group. As a therapist, I am passionate about creating an inclusive and healing environment for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. I provide support to clients facing a wide range of challenges, including exploring and reconciling their cultural identity, navigating challenging systemic barriers, exploring gender and sexual identity, developing effective stress management strategies, and healing from past traumas.
Shauna L. Castro-McDaniel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94605
I founded Be Love Community Counseling to provide safe, healing space for people that have been oppressed, marginalized or have an identity outside of the "dominant culture." Historic trauma and past hurts may show up as depression, anxiety, anger management issues, low self-esteem, underachievement, oppositional behaviors etc. You may think that something is wrong with you while what you're experiencing may actually be a result of something that has happened to you or your ancestors. Therapy is empowering as you may increase awareness about what is keeping you from freedom to live the life you desire.
I founded Be Love Community Counseling to provide safe, healing space for people that have been oppressed, marginalized or have an identity outside of the "dominant culture." Historic trauma and past hurts may show up as depression, anxiety, anger management issues, low self-esteem, underachievement, oppositional behaviors etc. You may think that something is wrong with you while what you're experiencing may actually be a result of something that has happened to you or your ancestors. Therapy is empowering as you may increase awareness about what is keeping you from freedom to live the life you desire.
