Asian Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT
My work as a counselor is centered on supporting clients in strengthening the connections between themselves and others. I am passionate about helping you discover your power and capacity for positive change. I'm committed to provide quality care to you even if I don't share your background or are unfamiliar with your culture, ethic background, religion, sexual orientation, or otherwise. I am trained to acknowledge areas of potential emotional pain and show willingness to approach the subject with empathy, even if I have never experienced it personally. I strive to bracket my personal beliefs and convictions during our work.
My work as a counselor is centered on supporting clients in strengthening the connections between themselves and others. I am passionate about helping you discover your power and capacity for positive change. I'm committed to provide quality care to you even if I don't share your background or are unfamiliar with your culture, ethic background, religion, sexual orientation, or otherwise. I am trained to acknowledge areas of potential emotional pain and show willingness to approach the subject with empathy, even if I have never experienced it personally. I strive to bracket my personal beliefs and convictions during our work.
You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head, even while continuing to function at a high level. You get things done and show up for others, yet your mind doesn’t slow down. You replay conversations, overthink decisions, or carry constant pressure that’s hard to turn off. Part of you feels like you should be able to handle it, which makes it harder to talk about.
I work with individuals and couples facing this kind of stress. Many are professionals, students, expat/TCK, LGBTQIA+, POC, and others navigating life transitions, identity, and belonging.
You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head, even while continuing to function at a high level. You get things done and show up for others, yet your mind doesn’t slow down. You replay conversations, overthink decisions, or carry constant pressure that’s hard to turn off. Part of you feels like you should be able to handle it, which makes it harder to talk about.
I work with individuals and couples facing this kind of stress. Many are professionals, students, expat/TCK, LGBTQIA+, POC, and others navigating life transitions, identity, and belonging.
You're self-aware, thoughtful, and the one others rely on, yet still feel overwhelmed by people-pleasing, rumination, self-doubt, or the weight of cultural and family expectations. On the outside, you appear successful, while inside you’re struggling to feel connected, confident, or at home in yourself. Your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, question your choices, and wonder if you said too much, I work with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, attachment wounds, or a painful relationship with food and their body. I am LGBTQ+ and kink affirming, and grounded in a feminist-multicultural lens.
You're self-aware, thoughtful, and the one others rely on, yet still feel overwhelmed by people-pleasing, rumination, self-doubt, or the weight of cultural and family expectations. On the outside, you appear successful, while inside you’re struggling to feel connected, confident, or at home in yourself. Your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, question your choices, and wonder if you said too much, I work with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, attachment wounds, or a painful relationship with food and their body. I am LGBTQ+ and kink affirming, and grounded in a feminist-multicultural lens.
If you feel exhausted by the overwhelming weight of trauma and the relentless anxiety of everyday life, you are in the right place. With carrying such a heavy burden, it makes total sense why you feel stuck, emotionally drained, or constantly guarded. You want to move forward but you may feel overwhelmed by where or how to begin. I'm here to help you navigate that. We won't jump straight into the deep end, instead, we’ll explore grounding tools first so you can safely navigate discomfort and heal at your own pace.
If you feel exhausted by the overwhelming weight of trauma and the relentless anxiety of everyday life, you are in the right place. With carrying such a heavy burden, it makes total sense why you feel stuck, emotionally drained, or constantly guarded. You want to move forward but you may feel overwhelmed by where or how to begin. I'm here to help you navigate that. We won't jump straight into the deep end, instead, we’ll explore grounding tools first so you can safely navigate discomfort and heal at your own pace.
You’ve done therapy before and unpacked your story, but certain patterns still hold you back. You're stuck in old survival strategies: people-pleasing, self-criticism, over-functioning, isolation, and numbing out, among others. You long to feel purposeful, confident, or simply “okay,” but life’s experiences have resulted in you feeling dysregulated, disconnected, and ashamed. You’re not looking for quick tools or shallow fixes. You want real, lasting change. You’re ready to face what’s been buried and reconnect with the version of yourself that was never broken—just deeply protected from the devastation of complex trauma.
You’ve done therapy before and unpacked your story, but certain patterns still hold you back. You're stuck in old survival strategies: people-pleasing, self-criticism, over-functioning, isolation, and numbing out, among others. You long to feel purposeful, confident, or simply “okay,” but life’s experiences have resulted in you feeling dysregulated, disconnected, and ashamed. You’re not looking for quick tools or shallow fixes. You want real, lasting change. You’re ready to face what’s been buried and reconnect with the version of yourself that was never broken—just deeply protected from the devastation of complex trauma.
Sometimes our trauma and lived experiences can make us hide authentic parts of ourselves. Trauma can arise from various experiences in our lives, including the quieter, less obvious ones. It can be anything from shame, bullying, humiliation, and the stressors of our environment. Whatever the case may be, the effects it has on our day-to-day lives can feel crippling. One of my primary goals is to help my clients learn to embrace & welcome all parts of themselves, even the parts that are hurt & traumatized. Authenticity and advocacy are core beliefs I stand for and trauma work is something I am passionate about.
Sometimes our trauma and lived experiences can make us hide authentic parts of ourselves. Trauma can arise from various experiences in our lives, including the quieter, less obvious ones. It can be anything from shame, bullying, humiliation, and the stressors of our environment. Whatever the case may be, the effects it has on our day-to-day lives can feel crippling. One of my primary goals is to help my clients learn to embrace & welcome all parts of themselves, even the parts that are hurt & traumatized. Authenticity and advocacy are core beliefs I stand for and trauma work is something I am passionate about.
If our greatest strengths can also be our greatest weaknesses, what are yours? The parts of us that kept us safe can eventually hold us back. I see this in my clients’ relationships, family dynamics, careers, and struggles with substance use. When it feels like we're repeating the same battles with anxiety and depression, or arguments and uncertainty, it’s a sign something deeper needs our attention. As meaning-making creatures of habit, we live patterns shaped by beliefs that may no longer serve us. My clients come to therapy ready for clarity, change, and life well lived.
If our greatest strengths can also be our greatest weaknesses, what are yours? The parts of us that kept us safe can eventually hold us back. I see this in my clients’ relationships, family dynamics, careers, and struggles with substance use. When it feels like we're repeating the same battles with anxiety and depression, or arguments and uncertainty, it’s a sign something deeper needs our attention. As meaning-making creatures of habit, we live patterns shaped by beliefs that may no longer serve us. My clients come to therapy ready for clarity, change, and life well lived.
Hello! My practice is rooted in a deep commitment to serving marginalized communities—including First Generation Americans, survivors of crime and abuse, LGBTQIA+ folks, immigrants and refugees, and those living with chronic pain and multiple disabilities. I’m honored to provide a space where you are deeply seen and valued, whether you are seeking individual, couples, or family therapy.
Through a trauma-informed lens, I work collaboratively to center your lived experience, identify meaningful goals, and build a therapeutic relationship that reflects compassion, safety, and empowerment.
Hello! My practice is rooted in a deep commitment to serving marginalized communities—including First Generation Americans, survivors of crime and abuse, LGBTQIA+ folks, immigrants and refugees, and those living with chronic pain and multiple disabilities. I’m honored to provide a space where you are deeply seen and valued, whether you are seeking individual, couples, or family therapy.
Through a trauma-informed lens, I work collaboratively to center your lived experience, identify meaningful goals, and build a therapeutic relationship that reflects compassion, safety, and empowerment.
You may be an adult who feels shaped by past relationships, childhood experiences, or complex trauma and are noticing how these patterns show up in your present life. You might struggle with relationships, identity questions, family of origin wounds, or major life transitions, especially while navigating marginalization or systemic pressures. You want to understand yourself more deeply, feel safer in your body and relationships, and live in a way that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned with who you truly are.
You may be an adult who feels shaped by past relationships, childhood experiences, or complex trauma and are noticing how these patterns show up in your present life. You might struggle with relationships, identity questions, family of origin wounds, or major life transitions, especially while navigating marginalization or systemic pressures. You want to understand yourself more deeply, feel safer in your body and relationships, and live in a way that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned with who you truly are.
Have you ever felt like you're never doing enough or just not good enough? I work with people navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, OCD, depression, relationship challenges, and the weight of a harsh inner critic. I'm especially passionate about supporting teens, young adults, women, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Have you ever felt like you're never doing enough or just not good enough? I work with people navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, OCD, depression, relationship challenges, and the weight of a harsh inner critic. I'm especially passionate about supporting teens, young adults, women, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
What type of therapist are you looking for? Each person is different, and I am excited to meet with you. A little bit about me: My name is Jasmine, and I am a first-generation American and college graduate. In addition to completing the requirements for becoming a therapist, I offer a unique perspective based on my background and experiences from my upbringing, where I was exposed to various types of culture, religion, and other factors that contribute to an individual’s development and perspective. I have over seven years of experience working in the social services industry with various populations struggling with mental health.
What type of therapist are you looking for? Each person is different, and I am excited to meet with you. A little bit about me: My name is Jasmine, and I am a first-generation American and college graduate. In addition to completing the requirements for becoming a therapist, I offer a unique perspective based on my background and experiences from my upbringing, where I was exposed to various types of culture, religion, and other factors that contribute to an individual’s development and perspective. I have over seven years of experience working in the social services industry with various populations struggling with mental health.
Are you always thinking three steps ahead, replaying conversations, losing track of things, struggling to get started, or feeling exhausted from trying to keep everything together? Maybe motivation has disappeared, things you used to enjoy don’t feel the same, or you’re carrying a heaviness you can’t quite shake. And sometimes, all of that is happening while life itself is changing: becoming a parent, navigating intimacy/relationship challenges, going through separation or divorce, figuring out co-parenting, or questioning who you are beneath the expectations of family, culture, and everything you’ve learned you’re supposed to be.
Are you always thinking three steps ahead, replaying conversations, losing track of things, struggling to get started, or feeling exhausted from trying to keep everything together? Maybe motivation has disappeared, things you used to enjoy don’t feel the same, or you’re carrying a heaviness you can’t quite shake. And sometimes, all of that is happening while life itself is changing: becoming a parent, navigating intimacy/relationship challenges, going through separation or divorce, figuring out co-parenting, or questioning who you are beneath the expectations of family, culture, and everything you’ve learned you’re supposed to be.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that you know your experiences best. With a person centered approach, my role is to help you in setting and achieving your goals, exploring and understanding your emotions and needs, and helping you navigate the challenges life presents. I use a range of therapeutic techniques, customizing my approach to best support your unique journey and circumstance. I am trained in using EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma informed approaches to support individuals navigating trauma, chronic illness, pain, eating disorder, and cancer.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that you know your experiences best. With a person centered approach, my role is to help you in setting and achieving your goals, exploring and understanding your emotions and needs, and helping you navigate the challenges life presents. I use a range of therapeutic techniques, customizing my approach to best support your unique journey and circumstance. I am trained in using EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma informed approaches to support individuals navigating trauma, chronic illness, pain, eating disorder, and cancer.
Counseling is an effective tool that helps us discover and explore ourselves. I treat it like a mirror— sitting opposite you, we will work together to better understand your world, help you know and love yourself, find solutions, solve problems and find some peace.
Counseling is an effective tool that helps us discover and explore ourselves. I treat it like a mirror— sitting opposite you, we will work together to better understand your world, help you know and love yourself, find solutions, solve problems and find some peace.
As a practitioner, the most important thing I can bring to a therapeutic relationship is authenticity. I am skilled in working with and helping people who are facing a variety of challenges. My therapy practice is individualized and seeks to build on your internal strengths. I am here to meet you where you are and help guide you to your mental health goals.
As a practitioner, the most important thing I can bring to a therapeutic relationship is authenticity. I am skilled in working with and helping people who are facing a variety of challenges. My therapy practice is individualized and seeks to build on your internal strengths. I am here to meet you where you are and help guide you to your mental health goals.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
As a first-generation Asian immigrant to the U
If you want a stronger, more secure relationship with yourself, let me help by offering a balanced, wholesome view of life. I believe the more you learn about who you are—from all angles—the more self-accepting you will be. You can walk away from the painful past without feeling ashamed and be proud of yourself.
As a first-generation Asian immigrant to the U
If you want a stronger, more secure relationship with yourself, let me help by offering a balanced, wholesome view of life. I believe the more you learn about who you are—from all angles—the more self-accepting you will be. You can walk away from the painful past without feeling ashamed and be proud of yourself.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, life transitions, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” My therapeutic approach integrates the cognitive and creative realms, fostering a holistic and innovative path toward healing and self-discovery.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, life transitions, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” My therapeutic approach integrates the cognitive and creative realms, fostering a holistic and innovative path toward healing and self-discovery.
You may have spent much of your life feeling like you don’t fully belong, too much in some spaces, not enough in others. This is especially true for many Neurodivergent, BIPOC, LGBTQI2S+ adults navigating identity, cultural displacement, and complex family dynamics who may be carrying layers of masking, burnout, and misunderstanding on top of it all.
Together we make space for the complexity of your lived experience. I offer trauma informed neurodivergent affirming care for adults who are navigating multifaceted identity, chronic stress, faith transitions, interracial adoptees, estrangement and relational trauma.
You may have spent much of your life feeling like you don’t fully belong, too much in some spaces, not enough in others. This is especially true for many Neurodivergent, BIPOC, LGBTQI2S+ adults navigating identity, cultural displacement, and complex family dynamics who may be carrying layers of masking, burnout, and misunderstanding on top of it all.
Together we make space for the complexity of your lived experience. I offer trauma informed neurodivergent affirming care for adults who are navigating multifaceted identity, chronic stress, faith transitions, interracial adoptees, estrangement and relational trauma.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
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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.