Therapists in West Chester, PA

I want to help first generation immigrant women because the struggles and challenges are unique. It is very difficult to find a therapist who has also experienced the generational/cultural views that often impede on our growth. It is very troublesome when we are trying to stay in tune with our cultural values while being modernized by American culture. First Generation Immigrants often feel the struggle of maintaining a balance and feeling inadequate because of unique morals.

“I feel like I’m not enough.” “I feel like I don't fit in or know who I am.” “Sometimes I feel lonely and unseen.” Sound familiar? If you’re struggling with recognizing your self-value and self-worth, confused over who you are and of your place in the world, having trouble relating to yourself and to others, and feeling stuck in and overwhelmed by your past, I honor and welcome you. If you are looking to tell your own story, and hold all the parts of you in grace, compassion, and wholeness, I honor and welcome you. My agency-promoting, culturally-affirming, and trauma-informed approach honors you as the expert on you.

I commend everyone who is open to the process of therapy, if it's the first time or you're just getting back into therapy. I understand that it isn't a guarantee to click automatically, I value your time and vulnerability regardless of the outcome from the initial session. I hope you decide to give it a chance, I just need a little bit of hope & curiosity from you.

Do you often feel like you are threading water, instead of surfing above it? Are you doubting that you are not where you want to be in your life? Perhaps you are seeking clarity and insight, and calm after turbulence. I strive to facilitate self-empowerment and self-efficacy through adaptive coping/behavioral skills, strengthening cognitive insight, while honoring that change is hard when life gets hard. My work with individuals who have felt unheard and invalidated has led me to conceptualize concerns related to eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and substance use as closely intertwined.

Are you stumped on how to feel more seen, heard, and valued as your authentic self? I help my clients learn how to compassionately navigate these challenges and what it means to stay true to who you are or want to be in this new chapter. It can be overwhelming to look to start a new chapter in your career or personal life, exploring a new or shifting identity/ role, finding more balance between loved ones and work. My work focuses on collaboration to support your well-being, cultivating the courage and willingness to invest in you, building a community of support, and working to find ways to get unstuck from distress.

We specialize in high quality neuropsychological/psychological assessment and treatment for youth, adults, and older adults. We work to help people assess and manage concerns about thinking, behaviors or emotions. Our approach is culturally informed and recognizes that one size does not fit all, so we tailor evaluations and treatment recommendations to help people function at their best. Our team is made up of competent professionals who care about our clients' well being. We work hard to make sure that our clients are heard, treated professionally, and ethically.

I am available for therapy, supervision, consultation, and processing regarding the challenges and traumas around being or treating BIPOC. I have particular expertise in working with "parachute" students and migrants whose vision and expectations of life in the U. S. have been upended.

In each of my therapy sessions, I seek to give the right support for clients to talk about the things that really matter. I listen carefully and engage deeply so I can provide the feedback and reflection you need to find your path forward with more clarity and confidence. I use my knowledge and experience to help you connect the dots and realize you are not alone. I believe change comes in small steps and I'm here to support you and to celebrate every victory.

I am a licensed, bilingual (Mandarin) psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety mood disorders, relationship/life transition problems, acculturation/racial identity related issues among adolescents, college-aged youth (especially international students), young adults, couples, and Asian-American families. Additionally, I am proficient in career counseling. I have 15+ years of experience in providing multiculturally sensitive and evidence-based treatments.

I am a systemically trained and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy. My clients seek support around a myriad of concerns - most common among them are: depression, anxiety, loss, attachment trauma, oppression-based trauma, identity exploration/conflict, racial identity, family/relational conflict, and emotional dysregulation. Clients come to me to deconstruct beliefs about themselves and the world that are no longer serving them and instead creating chaos, dysfunction, and pain. Through our work together, they're able to live more fulfilling lives.

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 exploring 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.

Walnut Psychotherapy Center is a group of LGBTQ+ affirming therapists dedicated to the effective use of long-term psychotherapy. We are wholeheartedly subscribed to understanding the complexity of the human mind and condition. We think of our histories, our attachments, and our traumas as essential facets of the puzzle that makes up how we function in today's world.

I'm a psychologist with The Z Group. I’m passionate about helping others alleviate their suffering, alter the relationship with their discomfort, and live a more present and meaningful life. Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you need a space to process difficulties in relationships with others or with yourself (a relationship we often neglect)? Are you going through a challenging life transition? You don’t need to be alone in this- you’re here because you’re considering getting support and I applaud you for taking that first step!

Welcome! I enjoy working with clients navigating the challenges that early adulthood brings. This may include anxiety, low self-esteem/body image issues, relationship difficulties, and more. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and walks of life in this space.

However you show up, my bottom line is to provide a safe, respectful, and validating space where you are listened to without assumptions, judgement, or an agenda. I have diverse practice experiences that taught me to listen beyond words and look beyond appearances. My trainings in art and music allow me to do so with greater agility and accuracy, bringing us closer to your inner voice and shedding light on your inner world. This foundation of human-to-human understanding will help us work together as partners to reach your goals - whether it is healing, growth, self-exploration, or change - with a deep sense of clarity and peace.

What does therapy mean to you? What makes it so beneficial? How many thoughts, feelings, expectations, questions are you noticing as you take the first step in finding the “right” therapist? You are not alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which I cultivate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere to equip you in facilitating change, fostering vulnerability, and promoting a rich and meaningful life. Whether you want to work towards specific life goals, change, or stressors including complex trauma, cultural issues, anxiety/depression, I strive to guide you through the process and help tackle the "But what will people say?"

Does it feel as if anxiety has a hold over you? Are you constantly worrying, finding yourself lost in the "what if's," stuck in your head, and over analyzing every little thing? What if you can get to a place where anxiety no longer has so much control over you, and you are you able to live the life you want? I can help you gain the skills and strategies to work through the anxieties and take on the challenges of life.