Asian Therapists in Madison, WI
Please note: I am not accepting new clients for therapy at this time. I use an interpersonal, mind-body (sensorimotor) and multicultural-feminist approach, while integrating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness. I believe the relationship with clients is the foundation of every effective therapy relationship. It provides space for feedback that helps us as human beings grow and create change. Together, we will collaboratively develop individualized, meaningful, and effective coping strategies to work through issues.
Please note: I am not accepting new clients for therapy at this time. I use an interpersonal, mind-body (sensorimotor) and multicultural-feminist approach, while integrating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness. I believe the relationship with clients is the foundation of every effective therapy relationship. It provides space for feedback that helps us as human beings grow and create change. Together, we will collaboratively develop individualized, meaningful, and effective coping strategies to work through issues.
Psychological & Behavioral Health is accepting clients! Dr. Phan Hong & her colleagues conduct autism assessment and work with children (2+) and adults to address anxiety, depression, trauma, impulse control, suicide, self-harm, emotion and behavioral dysregulation, autism, and personality disorders. PBH is strongly grounded in science and research and provides empirically-supported, comprehensive assessment & treatment. We focus on a strict application of DBT, exposure treatments, mindfulness, and CBT and believe the best treatment is a balance between a strong basis in science, protocol adherence, compassion, and kindness.
Psychological & Behavioral Health is accepting clients! Dr. Phan Hong & her colleagues conduct autism assessment and work with children (2+) and adults to address anxiety, depression, trauma, impulse control, suicide, self-harm, emotion and behavioral dysregulation, autism, and personality disorders. PBH is strongly grounded in science and research and provides empirically-supported, comprehensive assessment & treatment. We focus on a strict application of DBT, exposure treatments, mindfulness, and CBT and believe the best treatment is a balance between a strong basis in science, protocol adherence, compassion, and kindness.
Do you often feel like you are just trying to survive or are barely staying afloat? Are you feeling inadequate in the spaces you occupy such as school, work, or home? Have you ever wondered if there is more to your identity than the mental health concerns that you experience? If you are reading this right now, I am proud of you for getting here. I normalize the self-doubt that you are going through. If you resonate with one of the aforementioned questions, I can partner with you to validate you and to determine the best solutions that will help you feel you can thrive despite all the challenges you may face.
Do you often feel like you are just trying to survive or are barely staying afloat? Are you feeling inadequate in the spaces you occupy such as school, work, or home? Have you ever wondered if there is more to your identity than the mental health concerns that you experience? If you are reading this right now, I am proud of you for getting here. I normalize the self-doubt that you are going through. If you resonate with one of the aforementioned questions, I can partner with you to validate you and to determine the best solutions that will help you feel you can thrive despite all the challenges you may face.
Claire Arena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW, DARTT, SEP-IT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I strongly believe in the human ability to heal, grow, and thrive, especially when provided with the right opportunities and resources. Clients typically come to me when they are feeling stuck, out of balance, and/or disconnected from their authentic self. Together, I work with clients to identify underlying sources of suffering, uncover hidden strengths, enhance internal resources, and release emotional burdens that have been impacting quality of life and preventing personal growth.
I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I strongly believe in the human ability to heal, grow, and thrive, especially when provided with the right opportunities and resources. Clients typically come to me when they are feeling stuck, out of balance, and/or disconnected from their authentic self. Together, I work with clients to identify underlying sources of suffering, uncover hidden strengths, enhance internal resources, and release emotional burdens that have been impacting quality of life and preventing personal growth.
Life can be intimidating especially in an ever changing world of technology, opinions, and expectations. Instead bearing the stress by yourself, I can assist you. I will utilize my skills to genuinely listen and empathize while creating a safe environment from a nonjudgemental viewpoint to reach your individual goals. I will work with you on understanding your strengths and social systems to holistically assist with balancing life stressors. The goal is to empower you to make your voice be heard and reclaiming your power.
Life can be intimidating especially in an ever changing world of technology, opinions, and expectations. Instead bearing the stress by yourself, I can assist you. I will utilize my skills to genuinely listen and empathize while creating a safe environment from a nonjudgemental viewpoint to reach your individual goals. I will work with you on understanding your strengths and social systems to holistically assist with balancing life stressors. The goal is to empower you to make your voice be heard and reclaiming your power.
Whether you need a space to process your thoughts or are overwhelmed by constant, unbearable feelings—such as feeling like a burden to others—I am here to support you. My goal is to gently guide you in expressing your needs, whether you’re working on boundaries, self-esteem, or other personal challenges. Together, our goal in therapy is to help you lead a life that aligns with your true values.
Whether you need a space to process your thoughts or are overwhelmed by constant, unbearable feelings—such as feeling like a burden to others—I am here to support you. My goal is to gently guide you in expressing your needs, whether you’re working on boundaries, self-esteem, or other personal challenges. Together, our goal in therapy is to help you lead a life that aligns with your true values.
Do you find yourself feeling so stuck in your head, worrying about the future, that sometimes it feels like your whole day is just a blur? Maybe you go about your day feeling pretty ok, but once your head hits the pillow you're filled with endless "what if's" or ruminating on actions from your day and the past. This can sometimes feel debilitating, affecting your mood, interactions with others, and day-to-day functioning. It's easy to feel down and feel like the rut just keeps getting deeper and deeper. I can help you bring about change in yourself and your environment to break the routine and start feeling better.
Do you find yourself feeling so stuck in your head, worrying about the future, that sometimes it feels like your whole day is just a blur? Maybe you go about your day feeling pretty ok, but once your head hits the pillow you're filled with endless "what if's" or ruminating on actions from your day and the past. This can sometimes feel debilitating, affecting your mood, interactions with others, and day-to-day functioning. It's easy to feel down and feel like the rut just keeps getting deeper and deeper. I can help you bring about change in yourself and your environment to break the routine and start feeling better.
My primary focus is building an authentic client-therapist relationship. With my unpretentious authenticity, I aim for my client to fully understand that our space is judgment-free where they can feel safe. I possess a practical, down-to-earth approach that allows individuals to feel the support that they need. My philosophy is to assist my clients in finding their strengths. I do this by teaching them how to use their true strength by managing complicated feelings and situations, ultimately leading them to reach their goals. I also possess lived experience as an adoptee. Please email instead of call,
My primary focus is building an authentic client-therapist relationship. With my unpretentious authenticity, I aim for my client to fully understand that our space is judgment-free where they can feel safe. I possess a practical, down-to-earth approach that allows individuals to feel the support that they need. My philosophy is to assist my clients in finding their strengths. I do this by teaching them how to use their true strength by managing complicated feelings and situations, ultimately leading them to reach their goals. I also possess lived experience as an adoptee. Please email instead of call,
My name is Jose Eluvathingal and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Racine, Wisconsin, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I accompany my clients on their journey of self-discovery as they embrace their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual gifts that become catalysts of their growth. The modalities i use help me and my clients to understand the presenting challenges within a specific framework and chart a clear path towards holistic healing and growth.
My name is Jose Eluvathingal and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Racine, Wisconsin, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I accompany my clients on their journey of self-discovery as they embrace their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual gifts that become catalysts of their growth. The modalities i use help me and my clients to understand the presenting challenges within a specific framework and chart a clear path towards holistic healing and growth.
My name is Jose Eluvathingal and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Racine, Wisconsin, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I accompany my clients on their journey of self-discovery as they embrace their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual gifts that become catalysts of their growth. The modalities i use help me and my clients to understand the presenting challenges within a specific framework and chart a clear path towards holistic healing and growth.
My name is Jose Eluvathingal and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Racine, Wisconsin, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I accompany my clients on their journey of self-discovery as they embrace their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual gifts that become catalysts of their growth. The modalities i use help me and my clients to understand the presenting challenges within a specific framework and chart a clear path towards holistic healing and growth.
Welcome! I am Jasmine, a licensed clinical social worker with training as a marriage and family therapist. I have a passion for empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and live their best lives. I bring energy, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of heart to my work with clients. My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: Energizing Anxiety and Stress Management Strategies; Sparking Connection in Relationships and Families; Fueling Self-Esteem and Personal Growth. I customize my approach for each individual, combining evidence-based practices, creativity, and humor to inspire growth and transformation.
Welcome! I am Jasmine, a licensed clinical social worker with training as a marriage and family therapist. I have a passion for empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and live their best lives. I bring energy, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of heart to my work with clients. My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: Energizing Anxiety and Stress Management Strategies; Sparking Connection in Relationships and Families; Fueling Self-Esteem and Personal Growth. I customize my approach for each individual, combining evidence-based practices, creativity, and humor to inspire growth and transformation.
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As a dedicated adolescent therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). My approach is warm, compassionate, and individualized, recognizing that each child has their own unique strengths and struggles. As a practice, Aspire Therapy emphasizes a collaborative approach, where mental health, speech, and occupational therapies are offered to support young people and their families.
As a dedicated adolescent therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). My approach is warm, compassionate, and individualized, recognizing that each child has their own unique strengths and struggles. As a practice, Aspire Therapy emphasizes a collaborative approach, where mental health, speech, and occupational therapies are offered to support young people and their families.
My name is Jose Eluvathingal and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Racine, Wisconsin, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I accompany my clients on their journey of self-discovery as they embrace their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual gifts that become catalysts of their growth. The modalities i use help me and my clients to understand the presenting challenges within a specific framework and chart a clear path towards holistic healing and growth.
My name is Jose Eluvathingal and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Racine, Wisconsin, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I accompany my clients on their journey of self-discovery as they embrace their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual gifts that become catalysts of their growth. The modalities i use help me and my clients to understand the presenting challenges within a specific framework and chart a clear path towards holistic healing and growth.
Hi there, I'm Kathryn! As a licensed clinical social worker, I work to provide a safe and healing place for you to address your mental health. When I am not practicing therapy, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outside, attempting DIY projects, bingeing whatever show is up that week, and being active. I find it important to work from many different theoretical approaches and most importantly tailor those approaches to what works best for you, your diagnosis, and your goals.
Hi there, I'm Kathryn! As a licensed clinical social worker, I work to provide a safe and healing place for you to address your mental health. When I am not practicing therapy, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outside, attempting DIY projects, bingeing whatever show is up that week, and being active. I find it important to work from many different theoretical approaches and most importantly tailor those approaches to what works best for you, your diagnosis, and your goals.
You are high functioning and accomplished, but maybe a bit less effective than you used to be. Work has been a lot for a long time, and the stress, responsibilities, and expectations have been mounting for a while. Maybe you have been wondering about your career and your life overall. Perhaps feelings of dread, anxiety, and cynicism crop up more than anything resembling engagement. You have a long history of working things out yourself and pushing through, but now it might be time to try something new and ask for some help.
You are high functioning and accomplished, but maybe a bit less effective than you used to be. Work has been a lot for a long time, and the stress, responsibilities, and expectations have been mounting for a while. Maybe you have been wondering about your career and your life overall. Perhaps feelings of dread, anxiety, and cynicism crop up more than anything resembling engagement. You have a long history of working things out yourself and pushing through, but now it might be time to try something new and ask for some help.
Synergos Counseling & Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53703
We pride ourselves in providing a safe, inclusive environment for all communities including but not limited to LGBTQIA, body positive, BIPOC, and AAPI. We are ever evolving within our own professional community through self-reflection, ongoing education/training, etc.
We pride ourselves in providing a safe, inclusive environment for all communities including but not limited to LGBTQIA, body positive, BIPOC, and AAPI. We are ever evolving within our own professional community through self-reflection, ongoing education/training, etc.
I engage clients in collaborative work to gain insight about their experiences to facilitate reflection and growth. Through self-awareness, we find self-compassion and more authentic, fulfilling ways of being. Centering the therapeutic relationship in my work, I help individuals who struggle, to find connection and those who are overwhelmed, with finding balance. I work with clients to explore the relationship between our minds and bodies and how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are intertwined.
I engage clients in collaborative work to gain insight about their experiences to facilitate reflection and growth. Through self-awareness, we find self-compassion and more authentic, fulfilling ways of being. Centering the therapeutic relationship in my work, I help individuals who struggle, to find connection and those who are overwhelmed, with finding balance. I work with clients to explore the relationship between our minds and bodies and how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are intertwined.
If you are looking for a therapist who is your "professional friend", you're in the right place! My goal is to challenge you to be more authentic, honest and compassionate with yourself, and bring to the forefront parts of yourself that may be feeling ignored or confused.
I specialise in working with highly motivated individuals and couples who are struggling with self-doubt, shame, anxiety and matters of gender and sexuality. I strive to support queer, trans, kink and poly populations through similar challenges. My work also aims to untangle the unspoken rules and influence that color and culture bring into our lives.
If you are looking for a therapist who is your "professional friend", you're in the right place! My goal is to challenge you to be more authentic, honest and compassionate with yourself, and bring to the forefront parts of yourself that may be feeling ignored or confused.
I specialise in working with highly motivated individuals and couples who are struggling with self-doubt, shame, anxiety and matters of gender and sexuality. I strive to support queer, trans, kink and poly populations through similar challenges. My work also aims to untangle the unspoken rules and influence that color and culture bring into our lives.
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative and exploratory process, in which your specific goals, needs, and wishes will determine the focus of our work and I will help you navigate through the impasses, challenges, and complexity that inevitably confront us as human beings. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing mental health or for righting the ‘ship – our relationship to self and others in our life. That is why I tailor treatment to address the deeply personal concerns you are contending with. I have experience in psychodynamic, relational, CBT, and ACT. Oftentimes, a combination or integration of approaches works best.
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative and exploratory process, in which your specific goals, needs, and wishes will determine the focus of our work and I will help you navigate through the impasses, challenges, and complexity that inevitably confront us as human beings. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing mental health or for righting the ‘ship – our relationship to self and others in our life. That is why I tailor treatment to address the deeply personal concerns you are contending with. I have experience in psychodynamic, relational, CBT, and ACT. Oftentimes, a combination or integration of approaches works best.
Wejdan's first commitment to her clients is to create a secure and inclusive environment that serves as the foundation for growth in therapy. She believes that genuine connection is vital in fostering a safe space and a true sense of collaboration, and she starts and continues this connection by presenting her authentic self. As a first-generation immigrant, Wejdan recognizes the value and significance of culturally competent practices. With this in mind, she aims to cultivate an atmosphere conducive to the flourishing of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Wejdan's first commitment to her clients is to create a secure and inclusive environment that serves as the foundation for growth in therapy. She believes that genuine connection is vital in fostering a safe space and a true sense of collaboration, and she starts and continues this connection by presenting her authentic self. As a first-generation immigrant, Wejdan recognizes the value and significance of culturally competent practices. With this in mind, she aims to cultivate an atmosphere conducive to the flourishing of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Asian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist would be respectful and considerate of different groups, with regard to race, sexual orientation, gender, and other factors that are important to an individual. These considerations can help a client feel understood as well as validated. While some people think highlighting race could promote stereotypes and bias, more understanding and knowledge about cultural differences is a positive for a healthy therapeutic alliance.
How can I recognize an effective Asian therapist?
You can discern a lot by asking how familiar the potential therapist is with different cultures, as well as asking how they might address issues related to identity, values, and beliefs. Also inquire about their education, as well as any particular training they may have completed, such as cultural sensitivity or diversity and inclusion programs.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
The therapist may not share a client’s exact background, but the therapist may have plenty of hands-on experience as well as the sensitivity needed for therapeutic progress. Their sensitivity to different populations will help the client feel accepted and comfortable in sharing their concerns and difficulties.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Asian clients?
A therapist with an Asian background may have experience within their community, as well as broader cultural sensitivity. Ask the potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share your background. If they have not worked with similar clients, they may well know someone who has such experience.
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.