Asian Therapists in Norwich, VT
Alice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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As an empath, career changer, first generation Asian-American, and client myself, I work with a range of people discovering their sense of true core self, balancing one's needs with others' expectations, and learning new skills to manage relationship dynamics and intergenerational trauma.
Positive change happens when we feel our true selves, in all our messiness and grace, are seen and delighted in by a genuine other. I aim to use warmth, honesty, humor, compassion, and collaboration in my sessions. I check in often to make sure I'm understanding and that we are attending to both your right-now experience and long-term values and goals.
As an empath, career changer, first generation Asian-American, and client myself, I work with a range of people discovering their sense of true core self, balancing one's needs with others' expectations, and learning new skills to manage relationship dynamics and intergenerational trauma.
Positive change happens when we feel our true selves, in all our messiness and grace, are seen and delighted in by a genuine other. I aim to use warmth, honesty, humor, compassion, and collaboration in my sessions. I check in often to make sure I'm understanding and that we are attending to both your right-now experience and long-term values and goals.
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
Email is the best way to reach me. As a clinical psychologist & psychoanalyst with 30 yrs of clinical experience (licensed in VT, NH & NY) I have the training & perspective to help you get to the bottom of your issues & navigate life's challenges with deeper self-awareness & fulfillment. Whether you are caught in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with self-esteem or identity issues, or wrestling with the troubled world in which we live, you will find me to be a highly perceptive, sincere & compassionate presence dedicated to understanding you & facilitating your healing & growth. I also offer EMDR. Tele-therapy only.
Email is the best way to reach me. As a clinical psychologist & psychoanalyst with 30 yrs of clinical experience (licensed in VT, NH & NY) I have the training & perspective to help you get to the bottom of your issues & navigate life's challenges with deeper self-awareness & fulfillment. Whether you are caught in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with self-esteem or identity issues, or wrestling with the troubled world in which we live, you will find me to be a highly perceptive, sincere & compassionate presence dedicated to understanding you & facilitating your healing & growth. I also offer EMDR. Tele-therapy only.
My clientele seek help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, couples distress, trauma, parenting difficulties, relationship conflict, and major life transitions. Although I tailor the treatment plan to meet each couple's or individual's needs, the majority of my interventions are drawn from the cognitive-behavioral toolset. I seek to understand strengths, as well as the problems that bring people into my office. Using well-timed humor, relevant research information, and meaningful feedback, I collaboratively design treatment plans that feel "doable." Usually, my clients feel relief in the first few sessions.
My clientele seek help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, couples distress, trauma, parenting difficulties, relationship conflict, and major life transitions. Although I tailor the treatment plan to meet each couple's or individual's needs, the majority of my interventions are drawn from the cognitive-behavioral toolset. I seek to understand strengths, as well as the problems that bring people into my office. Using well-timed humor, relevant research information, and meaningful feedback, I collaboratively design treatment plans that feel "doable." Usually, my clients feel relief in the first few sessions.
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After 14 years of a cash-only private practice as a Life Coach, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Medical Intuitive, I can now sustainably work as a therapist with those who cannot afford care without insurance. Having worked with clients who live in 9 different countries, I found that almost all psychological and relationship issues are the result of acute or chronic violations of free will, free speech, informed consent, and self-governance as a unique yet interconnected individual. The impairment of willpower appears to be made worse by external motivators and addictive substances or behaviors in the long-run.
After 14 years of a cash-only private practice as a Life Coach, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Medical Intuitive, I can now sustainably work as a therapist with those who cannot afford care without insurance. Having worked with clients who live in 9 different countries, I found that almost all psychological and relationship issues are the result of acute or chronic violations of free will, free speech, informed consent, and self-governance as a unique yet interconnected individual. The impairment of willpower appears to be made worse by external motivators and addictive substances or behaviors in the long-run.
Hello and welcome to my virtual therapy practice. My name is Rachel Nguyen, LMHC (MH14514). I am a licensed mental health counselor providing telehealth services in Florida and Vermont.
I specialize in treating concerns such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and OCD. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, while also integrating techniques from mindfulness, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support meaningful and lasting change.
Hello and welcome to my virtual therapy practice. My name is Rachel Nguyen, LMHC (MH14514). I am a licensed mental health counselor providing telehealth services in Florida and Vermont.
I specialize in treating concerns such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and OCD. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, while also integrating techniques from mindfulness, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support meaningful and lasting change.
Most mental suffering we endure (if not due to present grief and loss) arises either from our fervent attempts to resolve or answer uncomprehended emotional needs, or because we never learned to endure and adapt our unruly interior lives to the world around us. I help individuals to feel better by attending to all that they are in the moment, as a way of understanding how they have come to be themselves -- and how who they are is at odds with what they want to be and feel. I am trained both in "classical" and contemporary psychoanalysis (IPA member) and in Columbia's pioneering Program in Narrative Medicine, where I now teach.
Most mental suffering we endure (if not due to present grief and loss) arises either from our fervent attempts to resolve or answer uncomprehended emotional needs, or because we never learned to endure and adapt our unruly interior lives to the world around us. I help individuals to feel better by attending to all that they are in the moment, as a way of understanding how they have come to be themselves -- and how who they are is at odds with what they want to be and feel. I am trained both in "classical" and contemporary psychoanalysis (IPA member) and in Columbia's pioneering Program in Narrative Medicine, where I now teach.
Online Therapists
Are you feeling stuck in life? Hi! I'm Jin-Hee, and I have over 20 years of experience working with women in all stages and circumstances in life struggling with the feeling of being stuck. Whether it is in career, relationship, family, fertility, body and self esteem.. or just with life (or all of the above). It is my passion and mission to help uncover the places where we have gotten stuck, then help envision what life might look like on the other side of stuck.. and most importantly, work with you to get you there. To a place with more peace, less stress.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Hi! I'm Jin-Hee, and I have over 20 years of experience working with women in all stages and circumstances in life struggling with the feeling of being stuck. Whether it is in career, relationship, family, fertility, body and self esteem.. or just with life (or all of the above). It is my passion and mission to help uncover the places where we have gotten stuck, then help envision what life might look like on the other side of stuck.. and most importantly, work with you to get you there. To a place with more peace, less stress.
The brain has an immense capacity to change and grow over a lifetime. Clinical research demonstrates that even a few months of mindfulness practice can be effective in treating chronic stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, and pain, and can boost performance under pressure, enhance relationships, and improve enjoyment of work. All the science is well and good, but in the midst of suffering and struggle, a method only works to the extent that it can be implemented. This is where a relationship with someone knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate, who can partner with you along your unique path, can be of massive benefit.
The brain has an immense capacity to change and grow over a lifetime. Clinical research demonstrates that even a few months of mindfulness practice can be effective in treating chronic stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, and pain, and can boost performance under pressure, enhance relationships, and improve enjoyment of work. All the science is well and good, but in the midst of suffering and struggle, a method only works to the extent that it can be implemented. This is where a relationship with someone knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate, who can partner with you along your unique path, can be of massive benefit.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. We are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we are told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role. This may cause us to try to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. We are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we are told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role. This may cause us to try to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
I’m a Queer fourth-gen Japanese American biracial person and a somatic psychotherapist.
Here's a smattering of my work: help artists do the hard part they avoid; folks decouple themselves from internalized beliefs around the binary, urgency, the right to comfort, perfectionism, and individualism; all ages retrieve lost parts of themselves; caretakers manage struggling teenagers; and people write their coming out story.
I’m a Queer fourth-gen Japanese American biracial person and a somatic psychotherapist.
Here's a smattering of my work: help artists do the hard part they avoid; folks decouple themselves from internalized beliefs around the binary, urgency, the right to comfort, perfectionism, and individualism; all ages retrieve lost parts of themselves; caretakers manage struggling teenagers; and people write their coming out story.
The therapy I offer is grounded in warmth, creativity, and honesty. I bring a direct yet compassionate approach, inviting deep, meaningful conversations—while also leaving room for lightness, humor, and those moments of shared humanity that can make the work feel more real and connected.
The therapy I offer is grounded in warmth, creativity, and honesty. I bring a direct yet compassionate approach, inviting deep, meaningful conversations—while also leaving room for lightness, humor, and those moments of shared humanity that can make the work feel more real and connected.
Greetings and welcome to my page! I work with people who are seeking help with life transitions, identity work (gender, sexuality, LGBTQ+, race, and all other identities), neurodiversity, relationship issues with themselves and others, and all of the emotions and anxiety that may come with. My goal is to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and encourages you to explore your emotions and challenges in a way that feels safe. I believe our challenges do not need to stop us from living our best lives, and that working towards personal goals and values is a path to change.
Greetings and welcome to my page! I work with people who are seeking help with life transitions, identity work (gender, sexuality, LGBTQ+, race, and all other identities), neurodiversity, relationship issues with themselves and others, and all of the emotions and anxiety that may come with. My goal is to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and encourages you to explore your emotions and challenges in a way that feels safe. I believe our challenges do not need to stop us from living our best lives, and that working towards personal goals and values is a path to change.
My name is Amy Aiko and I'm a Queer fourth-gen Japanese American biracial person and a rostered somatic psychotherapist.
You don’t feel ready for what you’re going through. You may be facing hardship because of gender role non-conformity, capitalist abuses, queerness, poverty, racism, classism, misogyny, ageism, adultism. You are feeling more pain around being marginalized than pride in who you are. The feeling of “not - enough” is your long-time companion. The search for an identity that you can claim with confidence is a source of pain and confusion. You struggle to show-up for yourself in the face of perfectionism and White Body Supremacy that erases and destroys your uniqueness. You’ve frequently felt yourself to be an imposter.
My name is Amy Aiko and I'm a Queer fourth-gen Japanese American biracial person and a rostered somatic psychotherapist.
You don’t feel ready for what you’re going through. You may be facing hardship because of gender role non-conformity, capitalist abuses, queerness, poverty, racism, classism, misogyny, ageism, adultism. You are feeling more pain around being marginalized than pride in who you are. The feeling of “not - enough” is your long-time companion. The search for an identity that you can claim with confidence is a source of pain and confusion. You struggle to show-up for yourself in the face of perfectionism and White Body Supremacy that erases and destroys your uniqueness. You’ve frequently felt yourself to be an imposter.
Life can feel overwhelming at times — like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel with no way out. If you’ve been wondering whether therapy can really help, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
Our goal in therapy is to help individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from past trauma, and develop practical skills to reduce emotional pain and regain a sense of balance and control.
While we may not get to choose how our story begins, we do have the ability to shape where it goes from here. Life can be really amazing!
Reach out today — we’d be honored to support you on your journey.
Life can feel overwhelming at times — like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel with no way out. If you’ve been wondering whether therapy can really help, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
Our goal in therapy is to help individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from past trauma, and develop practical skills to reduce emotional pain and regain a sense of balance and control.
While we may not get to choose how our story begins, we do have the ability to shape where it goes from here. Life can be really amazing!
Reach out today — we’d be honored to support you on your journey.
Life is hard. Life is messy. But you don’t have to live it alone—we’re not supposed to.
You might be feeling a lot of emotions: sadness, depression, anger, anxiety, guilt, shame, stress, exhaustion, confusion, numbness, hopelessness, etc. You might be struggling with excessive substance use. You might be stuck in the same, conflict-destined pattern with people you love. You might be wondering, “Is this how my life was supposed to turn out?” Well, you’re not alone.
If you know why you’re feeling the way you are, great. If not, that’s great, too. Either way, we’ll be exploring.
Life is hard. Life is messy. But you don’t have to live it alone—we’re not supposed to.
You might be feeling a lot of emotions: sadness, depression, anger, anxiety, guilt, shame, stress, exhaustion, confusion, numbness, hopelessness, etc. You might be struggling with excessive substance use. You might be stuck in the same, conflict-destined pattern with people you love. You might be wondering, “Is this how my life was supposed to turn out?” Well, you’re not alone.
If you know why you’re feeling the way you are, great. If not, that’s great, too. Either way, we’ll be exploring.
My approach as a therapist is to become your teammate as we connect the dots with your past, present, and future to help you understand your life and how those dots connect to daily challenges. We will work on slowing down, being curious about every part of your feelings, and increasing your understanding of trauma and how you store memories and experiences in your body. I blend different modalities, including Internal Family System (IFS), EMDR, and Somatic therapy. I have openings on Thursday mornings and early afternoon. Please email me with any questions.
My approach as a therapist is to become your teammate as we connect the dots with your past, present, and future to help you understand your life and how those dots connect to daily challenges. We will work on slowing down, being curious about every part of your feelings, and increasing your understanding of trauma and how you store memories and experiences in your body. I blend different modalities, including Internal Family System (IFS), EMDR, and Somatic therapy. I have openings on Thursday mornings and early afternoon. Please email me with any questions.
We all need help from time to time. We need someone who will listen, to have our back. Someone who will walk beside us and reflect, or simply listen. Together, we can work to keep you connected to the positive skills you might already have! We can find space to work through any past trauma. You might be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along. I am trained to apply the therapeutic skills, encouragement and perspective you might find useful to employ yourself. Children and families are welcome! We live in a constantly changing world. Let me help strengthen your foundation...for life!
We all need help from time to time. We need someone who will listen, to have our back. Someone who will walk beside us and reflect, or simply listen. Together, we can work to keep you connected to the positive skills you might already have! We can find space to work through any past trauma. You might be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along. I am trained to apply the therapeutic skills, encouragement and perspective you might find useful to employ yourself. Children and families are welcome! We live in a constantly changing world. Let me help strengthen your foundation...for life!
Jennifer DeBarbieri, LADC, LCMHC. My approach to therapy emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-based method. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their feelings, challenges, and goals. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, creating a supportive space for personal growth and healing. My approach is broad and adaptable, focusing on fostering self-awareness, empowerment, and resilience.
Jennifer DeBarbieri, LADC, LCMHC. My approach to therapy emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-based method. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their feelings, challenges, and goals. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, creating a supportive space for personal growth and healing. My approach is broad and adaptable, focusing on fostering self-awareness, empowerment, and resilience.
Practical Support for Anxiety, Depression, and Life’s Challenges.
Living with anxiety or depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck in negative thought patterns, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy doesn’t have to be intimidating or endless it can be focused, practical, and supportive. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and stress related to life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Practical Support for Anxiety, Depression, and Life’s Challenges.
Living with anxiety or depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck in negative thought patterns, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy doesn’t have to be intimidating or endless it can be focused, practical, and supportive. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and stress related to life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by symptoms that interfere with daily life.
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FAQ - Asian Counselling
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.