Pacific Islander Therapists in Valley Springs, CA
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Dr. Andie Tran
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Sonora, CA 95370 (Online Only)
My training is in CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed treatment, cultural competency, Asian American/ Pacific Islander mental health, and more.
Hey, I’m glad you’re here. There are so many issues that can arise throughout our lives, either in our relationships, work, school, or even with ourselves. They can impact how we interact and perceive relationships, our thoughts and emotions, and how we think we fit into the world. These issues can cause us to feel confused, isolated, misunderstood, and unheard. Using empathy, sincerity, compassion, and authenticity, I want to help you unravel these complex issues and understand who you are, what factors impact these issues, and connect you with who you strive to be.
My training is in CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed treatment, cultural competency, Asian American/ Pacific Islander mental health, and more.
Hey, I’m glad you’re here. There are so many issues that can arise throughout our lives, either in our relationships, work, school, or even with ourselves. They can impact how we interact and perceive relationships, our thoughts and emotions, and how we think we fit into the world. These issues can cause us to feel confused, isolated, misunderstood, and unheard. Using empathy, sincerity, compassion, and authenticity, I want to help you unravel these complex issues and understand who you are, what factors impact these issues, and connect you with who you strive to be.
Miya G Yung
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hi, I'm Miya! I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, Asian American & Pacific Islander, and other POC/immigrant communities. I support clients who are exploring their identities, processing trauma and grief, making sense of family patterns and cultural influences, struggling with anxiety or depression, or just wanting to become a better version of themselves.
Hi, I'm Miya! I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, Asian American & Pacific Islander, and other POC/immigrant communities. I support clients who are exploring their identities, processing trauma and grief, making sense of family patterns and cultural influences, struggling with anxiety or depression, or just wanting to become a better version of themselves.
My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/ Pacific Islander and BIPOC women.
My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/ Pacific Islander and BIPOC women.
I have significant experience working cross-culturally, particularly with African American & Pacific Islander youth, as well as folks who identify as LGBTQ+ and make room to explore important aspects of identity and difference.
I recognize that making a decision to come to counseling is not always easy, and will partner with you at your own pace to engage your natural capacity for healing and change. My style is warm, collaborative and non-judgmental. The way our time is spent together will be unique to your interests & needs. My practice is eclectic and may include mindfulness, expressive arts, nature, as well as traditional talk therapy, which we will discuss in our first meeting together. I'm passionate about providing therapeutic services to youth and young adults; and also work with adult clients & parents.
I have significant experience working cross-culturally, particularly with African American & Pacific Islander youth, as well as folks who identify as LGBTQ+ and make room to explore important aspects of identity and difference.
I recognize that making a decision to come to counseling is not always easy, and will partner with you at your own pace to engage your natural capacity for healing and change. My style is warm, collaborative and non-judgmental. The way our time is spent together will be unique to your interests & needs. My practice is eclectic and may include mindfulness, expressive arts, nature, as well as traditional talk therapy, which we will discuss in our first meeting together. I'm passionate about providing therapeutic services to youth and young adults; and also work with adult clients & parents.
I am an integrative therapist, using a holistic model and techniques from somatic, relational, inter-subjective, and transpersonal psychology, as well as techniques from my own long-standing spiritual practices, such as drumming, chanting and Vipassana Buddhist meditation practice. I got my masters in Psychology with a Somatic Concentration from JFK, Orinda, CA in 1997. As LGBTQIA identified and a Pacific Islander, I know that both trauma and healing can come from our individual and cultural histories. I welcome anyone seeking growth or healing and I'm committed to healing within marginalized communities. My areas of specialty include people with histories of trauma and/or addiction, people looking to integrate spiritual experiences, people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.
I am an integrative therapist, using a holistic model and techniques from somatic, relational, inter-subjective, and transpersonal psychology, as well as techniques from my own long-standing spiritual practices, such as drumming, chanting and Vipassana Buddhist meditation practice. I got my masters in Psychology with a Somatic Concentration from JFK, Orinda, CA in 1997. As LGBTQIA identified and a Pacific Islander, I know that both trauma and healing can come from our individual and cultural histories. I welcome anyone seeking growth or healing and I'm committed to healing within marginalized communities. My areas of specialty include people with histories of trauma and/or addiction, people looking to integrate spiritual experiences, people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.
Lauren Funiestas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vacaville, CA 95688 (Online Only)
Do you identify as an Asian, Pacific Islander or Filipino woman or mother? Have you experienced sexual trauma or abusive relationships that left you with feelings of sadness, anger, resentment or guilt making it difficult for you to "move on"? Are you at a point in your life where you want to stop people pleasing and have a healthier relationship with your Self? If you answered yes to these questions and are looking for a therapist who understands the nuances of growing up in an Asian American household, you’ve come to the right place. I can help you process and better understand why you might be feeling so down or misunderstood.
Do you identify as an Asian, Pacific Islander or Filipino woman or mother? Have you experienced sexual trauma or abusive relationships that left you with feelings of sadness, anger, resentment or guilt making it difficult for you to "move on"? Are you at a point in your life where you want to stop people pleasing and have a healthier relationship with your Self? If you answered yes to these questions and are looking for a therapist who understands the nuances of growing up in an Asian American household, you’ve come to the right place. I can help you process and better understand why you might be feeling so down or misunderstood.
Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.
Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.
Michelle Takemoto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94975 (Online Only)
Therapy will open new doors for you, allow you to gain insight into your struggles, and create movement toward healing. I specialize in supporting women, families, and couples through difficult times such as parenting, chronic illness, marriage conflicts, grief and loss, parenting children with disabilities, cultural loss and trauma, anxiety/depression, and work-related stressors. Recovery and leading a life of fulfillment is truly possible. Take the first step toward finding hope and leading an authentic, love-filled life.
Therapy will open new doors for you, allow you to gain insight into your struggles, and create movement toward healing. I specialize in supporting women, families, and couples through difficult times such as parenting, chronic illness, marriage conflicts, grief and loss, parenting children with disabilities, cultural loss and trauma, anxiety/depression, and work-related stressors. Recovery and leading a life of fulfillment is truly possible. Take the first step toward finding hope and leading an authentic, love-filled life.
I have a particular expertise in working with clients who have diverse cultural backgrounds (e.g. ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation.) I also have a deep association working with artistic/creative type individuals and can address particular issues that arise being an artist confined to a conventional/mainstream worldview.
I have a particular expertise in working with clients who have diverse cultural backgrounds (e.g. ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation.) I also have a deep association working with artistic/creative type individuals and can address particular issues that arise being an artist confined to a conventional/mainstream worldview.
Let me introduce myself!! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked with adults and children with diverse issues for numerous years. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist of a multicultural background.
Whether you have never had a single session of psychotherapy or you have tried many different methods, if you are ready for change, I am committed to helping you achieve it. You will be able to start yourself on the path to good mental health with therapy sessions. I look forward to meeting you and hope to be able to have the pleasure to work with you !!!!
Let me introduce myself!! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked with adults and children with diverse issues for numerous years. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist of a multicultural background.
Whether you have never had a single session of psychotherapy or you have tried many different methods, if you are ready for change, I am committed to helping you achieve it. You will be able to start yourself on the path to good mental health with therapy sessions. I look forward to meeting you and hope to be able to have the pleasure to work with you !!!!
Hello, I have a passion for working collaboratively with adults, adolescents and children who may be experiencing distress or who simply seek greater fulfillment in life. I believe deeply in the importance of connection among individuals, families, communities, nature, and spirituality towards promoting resiliency and healing. I have worked extensively with young adults, children and adolescents who have suffered anxiety, depression, educational difficulty, trauma and loss.
Hello, I have a passion for working collaboratively with adults, adolescents and children who may be experiencing distress or who simply seek greater fulfillment in life. I believe deeply in the importance of connection among individuals, families, communities, nature, and spirituality towards promoting resiliency and healing. I have worked extensively with young adults, children and adolescents who have suffered anxiety, depression, educational difficulty, trauma and loss.
Caitlin Blair
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sonoma, CA 95476
Until now, you've been hiding it okay, but recently you’ve been feeling more & more overwhelmed. You know something needs to change but you need help starting. I'm glad you're here, it means you have even the tiniest hope that life could be better. I’m passionate about helping teens, and adults learn how to find balance, peace, and self-compassion in practical holistic ways. The majority of my practice focuses on helping clients with high achieving, perfectionist, and people pleasing tendencies. I also enjoy working with fellow AAPI and POC folks process intergenerational trauma. My approach is warm, casual, and gently challenging.
Until now, you've been hiding it okay, but recently you’ve been feeling more & more overwhelmed. You know something needs to change but you need help starting. I'm glad you're here, it means you have even the tiniest hope that life could be better. I’m passionate about helping teens, and adults learn how to find balance, peace, and self-compassion in practical holistic ways. The majority of my practice focuses on helping clients with high achieving, perfectionist, and people pleasing tendencies. I also enjoy working with fellow AAPI and POC folks process intergenerational trauma. My approach is warm, casual, and gently challenging.
Are you looking for a therapist who can validate your pain, while showing you effective solutions to get back on track? If so, then I am glad that you've found me. Before Dawn Counseling Center (BDCC) is committed to enhance your growth via DBT-informed treatment that's efficient & culturally-competent. It is my commitment to provide you an authentic therapeutic experience with practical resources to create a life that's worth living.
Are you looking for a therapist who can validate your pain, while showing you effective solutions to get back on track? If so, then I am glad that you've found me. Before Dawn Counseling Center (BDCC) is committed to enhance your growth via DBT-informed treatment that's efficient & culturally-competent. It is my commitment to provide you an authentic therapeutic experience with practical resources to create a life that's worth living.
Jenny Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
During these turbulent times, I am able to help with anxiety and depression with mindfulness based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). If you are struggling with grief and loss, or have past history of trauma, I can help make this confusing time easier through my warm, and direct interpersonal style. During therapy I will provide evidence based CBT methods. I have 30 years of experience as a social worker working with medically and psychosocially complex patients, and am able to tailor our work together with a strength based approach.
During these turbulent times, I am able to help with anxiety and depression with mindfulness based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). If you are struggling with grief and loss, or have past history of trauma, I can help make this confusing time easier through my warm, and direct interpersonal style. During therapy I will provide evidence based CBT methods. I have 30 years of experience as a social worker working with medically and psychosocially complex patients, and am able to tailor our work together with a strength based approach.
I specialize in working with individuals with a focus on Jungian Depth Psychotherapy. Patients in my practice often feel a sense of being lost, stuck feeling empty, and confused and are looking for something to unlock the keys to their difficulties. These can be challenging times with today’s fast pace, with a daily influx of information and rapid changes in technology that make it difficult for us to find the truth and our best interest sometimes. The difficulties may manifest in depression, anxiety, or other somatic symptoms.
I specialize in working with individuals with a focus on Jungian Depth Psychotherapy. Patients in my practice often feel a sense of being lost, stuck feeling empty, and confused and are looking for something to unlock the keys to their difficulties. These can be challenging times with today’s fast pace, with a daily influx of information and rapid changes in technology that make it difficult for us to find the truth and our best interest sometimes. The difficulties may manifest in depression, anxiety, or other somatic symptoms.
Insights Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ED
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
I believe that healing is an art that takes time, practice, and love. Your healing needs to be done with upmost care and with the greatest intentions. As an intergenerational trauma specialist, you and I will become archeologists of your past, uncovering the missing pieces to help you become whole again. In this journey, we leave no stones unturned. Though I work with most individuals and couples, I especially love to work with mothers, healers, therapists, nurses, and those in the caring field. I also love to work with artists, writers, and soul seekers who wants to better connect with themselves to further their creations.
I believe that healing is an art that takes time, practice, and love. Your healing needs to be done with upmost care and with the greatest intentions. As an intergenerational trauma specialist, you and I will become archeologists of your past, uncovering the missing pieces to help you become whole again. In this journey, we leave no stones unturned. Though I work with most individuals and couples, I especially love to work with mothers, healers, therapists, nurses, and those in the caring field. I also love to work with artists, writers, and soul seekers who wants to better connect with themselves to further their creations.
Melisa Medalle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94607 (Online Only)
If you desire growth, change, and an improved quality of life - it would be my honor and pleasure to support you in that process. Perhaps it shows up for you as feelings of anxiety or depression. Maybe it's the frustration with the state of the world. You might be a high performance athlete or artist working through a creative block. Whatever it happens to be for you, you want something different for yourself and I am here to collaborate with you to bring about the change you desire.
If you desire growth, change, and an improved quality of life - it would be my honor and pleasure to support you in that process. Perhaps it shows up for you as feelings of anxiety or depression. Maybe it's the frustration with the state of the world. You might be a high performance athlete or artist working through a creative block. Whatever it happens to be for you, you want something different for yourself and I am here to collaborate with you to bring about the change you desire.
Do you feel insecure, inadequate, and disconnected from yourself, making it difficult to feel good in your body, feel deeply seen and connected to others, and like you’re really living YOUR life? Perhaps you are highly critical of yourself, judging and over analyzing all of your choices and actions, anxious you’ve done or said the wrong thing. Perhaps you feel isolated, alone, separate, with the painful belief of not being good enough. Insecurity and disconnection from ourselves can make it hard to be authentic with the people in our lives, and know and honor our unique needs, leading to burn out, dissatisfaction, and loneliness.
Do you feel insecure, inadequate, and disconnected from yourself, making it difficult to feel good in your body, feel deeply seen and connected to others, and like you’re really living YOUR life? Perhaps you are highly critical of yourself, judging and over analyzing all of your choices and actions, anxious you’ve done or said the wrong thing. Perhaps you feel isolated, alone, separate, with the painful belief of not being good enough. Insecurity and disconnection from ourselves can make it hard to be authentic with the people in our lives, and know and honor our unique needs, leading to burn out, dissatisfaction, and loneliness.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
