Pacific Islander Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
Feeling stressed, anxious, or unsure where to turn? I provide compassionate therapy for teens, young adults, and adults navigating life’s challenges, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to complicated grief and relationship struggles. I offer a safe, affirming space where we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface, build resilience, and create a personalized plan for growth, healing, and stronger connection with yourself and others. I enjoy working with people of all genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, striving to create safety. Therapy can help you regain balance, clarity, and confidence in your life.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or unsure where to turn? I provide compassionate therapy for teens, young adults, and adults navigating life’s challenges, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to complicated grief and relationship struggles. I offer a safe, affirming space where we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface, build resilience, and create a personalized plan for growth, healing, and stronger connection with yourself and others. I enjoy working with people of all genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, striving to create safety. Therapy can help you regain balance, clarity, and confidence in your life.
Your mental health gets in the way of the tasks you need to do to move your life forward; maybe you struggle with loneliness. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by a monster to-do list that spans several areas of your life; you struggle to adopt positive habits or manage negative ones; you feel paralyzed by challenges like cleaning out a storage unit, finding a job, or negotiating a bill with a health insurance company. Sometimes you get stuck in patterns of procrastination and shame. Sometimes you don't know who to trust; sometimes you struggle to manage relationships in a healthy way.
Your mental health gets in the way of the tasks you need to do to move your life forward; maybe you struggle with loneliness. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by a monster to-do list that spans several areas of your life; you struggle to adopt positive habits or manage negative ones; you feel paralyzed by challenges like cleaning out a storage unit, finding a job, or negotiating a bill with a health insurance company. Sometimes you get stuck in patterns of procrastination and shame. Sometimes you don't know who to trust; sometimes you struggle to manage relationships in a healthy way.
Mental health issues may be difficult to discuss with loved ones, especially if there are cultural barriers. As an Asian American, I experienced the phenomenon of feeling like I had two separate identities. I often felt like an outsider as I questioned “who am I?” While there are many cultural barriers we must face with mental health, you don’t have to face them alone! I can help you navigate your experiences with cultural identification, family communication, children’s mental health, (e.g. depression, anxiety, and/or behavioral concern), parenting, and diversity.
Mental health issues may be difficult to discuss with loved ones, especially if there are cultural barriers. As an Asian American, I experienced the phenomenon of feeling like I had two separate identities. I often felt like an outsider as I questioned “who am I?” While there are many cultural barriers we must face with mental health, you don’t have to face them alone! I can help you navigate your experiences with cultural identification, family communication, children’s mental health, (e.g. depression, anxiety, and/or behavioral concern), parenting, and diversity.
Online Therapists
Carroll Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
8 Endorsed
Herndon, VA 20170
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a therapist you connect with can feel so overwhelming you avoid it. But that is probably why you're here, because there have been things you've been avoiding and you're ready to get some help. Being foster and adoptive parents is way harder than most people understand, especially those who haven't experienced the invasive and arduous process. As a teen or young adult, you might be feeling lost, alone, or angry and not quite sure why. You might be having a harder time than others figuring out who are you are and where you fit in the world. My style fuses warmth, humor, and directness.
Finding a therapist you connect with can feel so overwhelming you avoid it. But that is probably why you're here, because there have been things you've been avoiding and you're ready to get some help. Being foster and adoptive parents is way harder than most people understand, especially those who haven't experienced the invasive and arduous process. As a teen or young adult, you might be feeling lost, alone, or angry and not quite sure why. You might be having a harder time than others figuring out who are you are and where you fit in the world. My style fuses warmth, humor, and directness.
Are worries and sadness interfering with your ability to enjoy life? Do family tensions lead to daily conflicts? When stress becomes overwhelming, I will support and guide you to overcome the struggles and improve your mood. The goal of our collaboration is for you to feel confident in facing your challenges. As a therapist, I believe in collaborating to build upon your strengths to create change, and tailor my treatments to meet your unique needs. My clinical interests include stress, anxiety management, adjustment issues, self-esteem and identity development, and emotional/behavioral control.
Are worries and sadness interfering with your ability to enjoy life? Do family tensions lead to daily conflicts? When stress becomes overwhelming, I will support and guide you to overcome the struggles and improve your mood. The goal of our collaboration is for you to feel confident in facing your challenges. As a therapist, I believe in collaborating to build upon your strengths to create change, and tailor my treatments to meet your unique needs. My clinical interests include stress, anxiety management, adjustment issues, self-esteem and identity development, and emotional/behavioral control.
I believe therapy is a personal, powerful journey toward change and healing. I work with adults whose challenges include relationship issues, codependency, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Understanding how culture, social identities, and environment shape life experiences forms a basis for my work. As a queer woman of color therapist, I also help clients explore sociocultural concerns including racial identity, gender, sexual orientation, and more.
I believe therapy is a personal, powerful journey toward change and healing. I work with adults whose challenges include relationship issues, codependency, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Understanding how culture, social identities, and environment shape life experiences forms a basis for my work. As a queer woman of color therapist, I also help clients explore sociocultural concerns including racial identity, gender, sexual orientation, and more.
Nothing is more aggravating than physically preparing yourself to do what you want to do, getting everything right during practice, and feeling so confident to show what you're made of, only to be held back by distracting thoughts, disruptive emotions, or unexpected setbacks. You know you can do better, but it's just not happening. It hurts. . . A LOT. You're often told, you have to be mentally tougher, keep your emotions in check, and to focus harder, but how do you do that? It's not like we're given an instruction book, and often times, we're left to figure it out on our own.
Nothing is more aggravating than physically preparing yourself to do what you want to do, getting everything right during practice, and feeling so confident to show what you're made of, only to be held back by distracting thoughts, disruptive emotions, or unexpected setbacks. You know you can do better, but it's just not happening. It hurts. . . A LOT. You're often told, you have to be mentally tougher, keep your emotions in check, and to focus harder, but how do you do that? It's not like we're given an instruction book, and often times, we're left to figure it out on our own.
I specialize in trauma recovery and women’s mental health, offering compassionate, evidence-based care for issues such as PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and depression. I also provide support for challenges like emotional dysregulation, grief, relationship stress, and life transitions—helping clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and restore balance in their lives.
I specialize in trauma recovery and women’s mental health, offering compassionate, evidence-based care for issues such as PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and depression. I also provide support for challenges like emotional dysregulation, grief, relationship stress, and life transitions—helping clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and restore balance in their lives.
The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCPC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22182
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
I have received an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has nearly 10 years of professional experience with clients from all walks of life. I have worked in a myriad of different counseling realms, including work with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric clients, families, couples, residential facilities for individuals with severe mental illness, intellectual disabilities and eating disorders; and the complex array of concerns that overlap these diverse individuals. Sirena's ideal client includes those open to lasting change, recovery, and healing. She is invested in those who are invested in healing and growth.
I have received an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has nearly 10 years of professional experience with clients from all walks of life. I have worked in a myriad of different counseling realms, including work with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric clients, families, couples, residential facilities for individuals with severe mental illness, intellectual disabilities and eating disorders; and the complex array of concerns that overlap these diverse individuals. Sirena's ideal client includes those open to lasting change, recovery, and healing. She is invested in those who are invested in healing and growth.
Maria Rheba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
16 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do intrusive thoughts disrupt your day or leave you feeling trapped in cycles of worry or compulsions? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate anxiety? Are you carrying trauma that still affects how safe, connected, or grounded you feel? Felling isolated and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? If stress, sensory overload, or a recent move has shaken your sense of stability, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you move toward relief and connection.
Do intrusive thoughts disrupt your day or leave you feeling trapped in cycles of worry or compulsions? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate anxiety? Are you carrying trauma that still affects how safe, connected, or grounded you feel? Felling isolated and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? If stress, sensory overload, or a recent move has shaken your sense of stability, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you move toward relief and connection.
Aloha! If you’re feeling anxious, emotionally stuck, burned out, or haunted by what you’ve been through, you don’t have to keep powering through alone. I provide evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Treatment is tailored and goal-focused, using gold-standard PE, CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to help you heal deep-rooted wounds, stabilize emotions, and build a meaningful life aligned with your values. My style is holistic and practical: we’ll build insight and take clear steps between sessions so you feel real momentum. Training includes Yale, Brown, and leading psychedelic and PTSD research centers.
Aloha! If you’re feeling anxious, emotionally stuck, burned out, or haunted by what you’ve been through, you don’t have to keep powering through alone. I provide evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Treatment is tailored and goal-focused, using gold-standard PE, CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to help you heal deep-rooted wounds, stabilize emotions, and build a meaningful life aligned with your values. My style is holistic and practical: we’ll build insight and take clear steps between sessions so you feel real momentum. Training includes Yale, Brown, and leading psychedelic and PTSD research centers.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR TELETHERAPY. I serve individuals, couples, families, children (age 6+) and adolescents. I specialize in child and adolescent trauma services (TF-CBT) and have extensive experience working with the GLBTQ community. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: anxiety/panic, depression, self- esteem, behavioral issues, sexual/physical trauma, marital/family issues, aging challenges, grief, chronic pain, anger management, OCD, life transitions, relationship challenges, improving coping skills and effective communication.My objective is to help all individuals realize their full potential.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR TELETHERAPY. I serve individuals, couples, families, children (age 6+) and adolescents. I specialize in child and adolescent trauma services (TF-CBT) and have extensive experience working with the GLBTQ community. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: anxiety/panic, depression, self- esteem, behavioral issues, sexual/physical trauma, marital/family issues, aging challenges, grief, chronic pain, anger management, OCD, life transitions, relationship challenges, improving coping skills and effective communication.My objective is to help all individuals realize their full potential.
Over a decade I have delivered telehealth services to the Bay State after HealinGrace in Harvard Sq moved to NoVA. As a certified EMDR therapist I have developed refined ways to conduct just as powerful EMDR sessions over the phone or video as in person. My clients have experienced profound transformations as we identify the root of their issues, process charged memories, develop healthy beliefs, and amplify their strengths. Chronically depressed client started seeing life "in color" and severely anxious client drove cross country. Couples on the brink of divorce renewed their covenant and a divorced couple remarried one another.
Over a decade I have delivered telehealth services to the Bay State after HealinGrace in Harvard Sq moved to NoVA. As a certified EMDR therapist I have developed refined ways to conduct just as powerful EMDR sessions over the phone or video as in person. My clients have experienced profound transformations as we identify the root of their issues, process charged memories, develop healthy beliefs, and amplify their strengths. Chronically depressed client started seeing life "in color" and severely anxious client drove cross country. Couples on the brink of divorce renewed their covenant and a divorced couple remarried one another.
Does it ever feel like something’s missing? Maybe you’re feeling a bit stuck? Or maybe you’re not sure what it is you’re feeling? I know how exhausting it can be to carry as usual on when you’re feeling this way, and my goal is to help you figure out what’s going on and how to resolve it. My approach is empathetic, laid-back, and nonjudgmental, and I’m here to tailor our time together based on your needs and your strengths. I believe in supporting the flexibility and growth of the whole person, and that building a respectful, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential to using our time together effectively.
Does it ever feel like something’s missing? Maybe you’re feeling a bit stuck? Or maybe you’re not sure what it is you’re feeling? I know how exhausting it can be to carry as usual on when you’re feeling this way, and my goal is to help you figure out what’s going on and how to resolve it. My approach is empathetic, laid-back, and nonjudgmental, and I’m here to tailor our time together based on your needs and your strengths. I believe in supporting the flexibility and growth of the whole person, and that building a respectful, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential to using our time together effectively.
Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
My ideal client is an adolescent, young or older adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or identity concerns. They may be navigating big life changes, cultural expectations, or just trying to figure out who they are. I know that they want to feel understood, grounded, and more in control of their emotions. They’re looking for a space where they can be themselves without judgment, explore their thoughts safely, and build the confidence to move forward. My goal is to support them with compassion, clarity, and culturally responsive care.
My ideal client is an adolescent, young or older adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or identity concerns. They may be navigating big life changes, cultural expectations, or just trying to figure out who they are. I know that they want to feel understood, grounded, and more in control of their emotions. They’re looking for a space where they can be themselves without judgment, explore their thoughts safely, and build the confidence to move forward. My goal is to support them with compassion, clarity, and culturally responsive care.
Tired of being tired? Feeling stuck in the trauma or heartbreak? Then it is time to learn how to move forward with hope, healing and joy. Collaboratively, we can take the PTSD or bereavement experience and create post-traumatic growth - a healthier you with loved ones, at work and school, and in your faith. I specialize in weekly EMDR and also offer EMDR Intensives, which are 1, 2 or 3 days of concentrated work to expedite your healing. I aim to provide a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship to process the heartache and grieve with hope. For those who would like, we can utilize a Christian worldview integrated in your care.
Tired of being tired? Feeling stuck in the trauma or heartbreak? Then it is time to learn how to move forward with hope, healing and joy. Collaboratively, we can take the PTSD or bereavement experience and create post-traumatic growth - a healthier you with loved ones, at work and school, and in your faith. I specialize in weekly EMDR and also offer EMDR Intensives, which are 1, 2 or 3 days of concentrated work to expedite your healing. I aim to provide a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship to process the heartache and grieve with hope. For those who would like, we can utilize a Christian worldview integrated in your care.
I help children, adolescents, and adults overcome challenges and traumatic events that shape their development, self esteem, and interpersonal relationships. I utilize a psychodynamic, client centered treatment approach to address each individual's educational, occupational and interpersonal goals. My specialties include child and adolescent development, couple's communication and parenting, separation and divorce, and the treatment of complex trauma.
I help children, adolescents, and adults overcome challenges and traumatic events that shape their development, self esteem, and interpersonal relationships. I utilize a psychodynamic, client centered treatment approach to address each individual's educational, occupational and interpersonal goals. My specialties include child and adolescent development, couple's communication and parenting, separation and divorce, and the treatment of complex trauma.
I help teens, college students, and adults discover their values, get "unstuck," and pursue meaningful pathways for their lives, while overcoming harmful habits, behaviors, and patterns of thinking that may impede their progress.
I help teens, college students, and adults discover their values, get "unstuck," and pursue meaningful pathways for their lives, while overcoming harmful habits, behaviors, and patterns of thinking that may impede their progress.
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FAQ - Pacific Islander Counseling
What are the advantages of seeing a Pacific Islander therapist?
For many Pacific Islander individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process—an essential foundation for effective care. A significant barrier to mental health treatment for many Pacific Islander individuals is the stigma that may be associated with seeking therapy. A culturally aligned therapist can help reduce this stigma and normalize the therapeutic process. Pacific Islander therapists may also be especially well-equipped to address issues that affect Pacific Islander communities, such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that deeply influence mental health experiences. Providers who personally identify as Pacific Islander may incorporate traditional healing practices, spiritual beliefs, and community-based approaches that align with Pacific Islander values. Additionally, Pacific Islander therapists can serve as important sources of representation within the mental health field and may be familiar with culturally relevant resources, support networks, or other trusted providers who understand the unique experiences of Pacific Islander populations. As a result, they are often well positioned to offer referrals and collaborate with other professionals, helping to ensure care that honors both clinical best practices and cultural traditions.
How to find a Pacific Islander therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Pacific Islander therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Pacific Islander or who mention working with Pacific Islander populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with Pacific Islander communities, familiarity with cultural and spiritual practices, or a focus on trauma-informed and community-centered care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Pacific Islander, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Pacific Islander clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural knowledge and respect for Pacific Islander values and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also working with a member of the Pacific Islander community for more culturally-specific support.