Asian Therapists in West Valley City, UT
You’re doing your best to keep it together—whether you’re a teen navigating growing pressures or a young adult who feels lost under the weight of past trauma, anxiety, or burnout. You want to feel more grounded, more yourself, and less reactive to the world around you. You’re seeking relief, but also understanding. You want tools that help, but more than that—you want to feel safe, seen, and like you’re not alone in your healing.
You’re doing your best to keep it together—whether you’re a teen navigating growing pressures or a young adult who feels lost under the weight of past trauma, anxiety, or burnout. You want to feel more grounded, more yourself, and less reactive to the world around you. You’re seeking relief, but also understanding. You want tools that help, but more than that—you want to feel safe, seen, and like you’re not alone in your healing.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate support for individuals navigating the complexities daily life. I provide strength based and client centered approaches to enact positive change in your life.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate support for individuals navigating the complexities daily life. I provide strength based and client centered approaches to enact positive change in your life.
My name is James and I specialize in mixed-race/ asian identity challenges as well as anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD.
I also practice EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing); an extensively researched, science-backed approach that helps many people process experiences in a way that feels less overwhelming. It can be highly effective for many people who feel “stuck” within different parts of their life.
My name is James and I specialize in mixed-race/ asian identity challenges as well as anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD.
I also practice EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing); an extensively researched, science-backed approach that helps many people process experiences in a way that feels less overwhelming. It can be highly effective for many people who feel “stuck” within different parts of their life.
Margarita Jackie Arteaga
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC
1 Endorsed
West Valley City, UT 84119
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also enjoy supporting interracial couples, people of color and immigrants or children of immigrants, who often carry responsibility for their families.
I know the world feels overwhelming right now, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as we work on your healing while managing the stress and uncertainty of the current environment. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you, find the specific tools that will help you move forward, and build more peace and balance in your life.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also enjoy supporting interracial couples, people of color and immigrants or children of immigrants, who often carry responsibility for their families.
I know the world feels overwhelming right now, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as we work on your healing while managing the stress and uncertainty of the current environment. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you, find the specific tools that will help you move forward, and build more peace and balance in your life.
Nuerodivergent clients who appreciate alternative approaches beyond just "talk" therapy.
Nuerodivergent clients who appreciate alternative approaches beyond just "talk" therapy.
Hello! My name is Crystina and as a therapist, I am dedicated to meeting you where you are at and guiding you in your healing journey! I am committed to creating a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and validated. I make it a top priority to create a nonjudgmental and accepting space. I believe that the most integral part of being human is that we support and accept each other during life's hard moments.
Hello! My name is Crystina and as a therapist, I am dedicated to meeting you where you are at and guiding you in your healing journey! I am committed to creating a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and validated. I make it a top priority to create a nonjudgmental and accepting space. I believe that the most integral part of being human is that we support and accept each other during life's hard moments.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
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I love being able to help clients with high levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I also have several years of experience working with adolescents with high functioning autism and some other developmental delays. If you want to overcome some of the areas in your life that you feel are holding back, then we will work together to find different approaches that can lead to better outcomes.
I love being able to help clients with high levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I also have several years of experience working with adolescents with high functioning autism and some other developmental delays. If you want to overcome some of the areas in your life that you feel are holding back, then we will work together to find different approaches that can lead to better outcomes.
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.
You experience a range of emotions. When you're going through a challenging time, managing your emotions can become more difficult. That can look like worrying about nearly everything, having a hard time focusing, wanting to take action but feeling stuck, feeling so emotionally overwhelmed that you seek instant relief or develop habits that initially help you feel better, but in the long run become self-destructive and harmful. You know it is possible to improve how you handle your stressors and emotions, that this improvement will lead to being able to enjoy your life more and you would like support in this process.
You experience a range of emotions. When you're going through a challenging time, managing your emotions can become more difficult. That can look like worrying about nearly everything, having a hard time focusing, wanting to take action but feeling stuck, feeling so emotionally overwhelmed that you seek instant relief or develop habits that initially help you feel better, but in the long run become self-destructive and harmful. You know it is possible to improve how you handle your stressors and emotions, that this improvement will lead to being able to enjoy your life more and you would like support in this process.
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.
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.
You’ve probably tried to muscle through it. Tried to rationalize the hypervigilance, talk yourself out of the panic, and stay constantly on guard just to keep the peace. But the exhaustion is still there: the heavy weight in your chest, the emotional burnout, and the old wounds that keep getting triggered in your everyday life and relationships.
When you’ve carried trauma, being guarded isn’t a flaw, it’s how you survived.
You’ve probably tried to muscle through it. Tried to rationalize the hypervigilance, talk yourself out of the panic, and stay constantly on guard just to keep the peace. But the exhaustion is still there: the heavy weight in your chest, the emotional burnout, and the old wounds that keep getting triggered in your everyday life and relationships.
When you’ve carried trauma, being guarded isn’t a flaw, it’s how you survived.
Stuck in therapy? Maybe the problem isn’t you, it’s therapy that doesn’t heal your nervous system or address your needs. I offer an eclectic trauma and identity approach that bridges several modalities: EMDR, DBT, ACT, and IFS. My technique helps get to the root of trauma and improve nervous system regulation as well as heal the inner child. My clients have given me positive reviews that my techniques helped change their outlook. You can experience this same healing. I offer an open, shame-free approach guided by my years of doing standup comedy and improv. You will enjoy therapy while also healing.
Stuck in therapy? Maybe the problem isn’t you, it’s therapy that doesn’t heal your nervous system or address your needs. I offer an eclectic trauma and identity approach that bridges several modalities: EMDR, DBT, ACT, and IFS. My technique helps get to the root of trauma and improve nervous system regulation as well as heal the inner child. My clients have given me positive reviews that my techniques helped change their outlook. You can experience this same healing. I offer an open, shame-free approach guided by my years of doing standup comedy and improv. You will enjoy therapy while also healing.
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.
Hey, I'm Jess! I work with people healing from trauma, OCD, and anxiety. Trauma impacts us in complex ways, often shaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. It can leave us feeling stuck, even long after the original event. OCD and anxiety can also leave us feeling this way, making it difficult to engage with life the way we want to. But ultimately, these conditions do not define who you are, and I’m here to help you navigate the path to healing.
Hey, I'm Jess! I work with people healing from trauma, OCD, and anxiety. Trauma impacts us in complex ways, often shaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. It can leave us feeling stuck, even long after the original event. OCD and anxiety can also leave us feeling this way, making it difficult to engage with life the way we want to. But ultimately, these conditions do not define who you are, and I’m here to help you navigate the path to healing.
As your therapist, I aim to be your guide in connecting with your inner strengths and qualities. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for everyone, helping you develop security within yourself, your partnership, or other significant relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with families from diverse backgrounds, couples of all ages, adult individuals, and teens (primarily 12+).
As your therapist, I aim to be your guide in connecting with your inner strengths and qualities. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for everyone, helping you develop security within yourself, your partnership, or other significant relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with families from diverse backgrounds, couples of all ages, adult individuals, and teens (primarily 12+).
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!
Everyone needs help sometimes - and deserves help when they do. I believe in legal equity, practical equality, and personal freedom for all. I am committed to providing inclusive, identity-conscious care to everyone regardless of: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, education, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity, national origin, race, religion/lack thereof, relationship or sexual orientation, socio-economic class, or veteran status.
I may work particularly well for those seeking couples therapy, and individuals dealing with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and faith transitions.
Everyone needs help sometimes - and deserves help when they do. I believe in legal equity, practical equality, and personal freedom for all. I am committed to providing inclusive, identity-conscious care to everyone regardless of: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, education, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity, national origin, race, religion/lack thereof, relationship or sexual orientation, socio-economic class, or veteran status.
I may work particularly well for those seeking couples therapy, and individuals dealing with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and faith transitions.
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.
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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.