Asian Psychiatrists in California
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Sam Oeur
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
As the Founder/President of SSO Nursing, I am CBT & DBT trained and specialize in care for children/teens, the LGBTQ+ community, the Southeast Asian community, the Military/Veteran community, the neurodivergent community, and severe mental illness.
I am a Masters’ prepared Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing culturally informed mental health care in populations across the lifespan including children, teens, and adults with complex acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Our practice, SSO Nursing, offers evidence-based, ethical, and transparent decision-making by being a partner in addressing mental health care in the outpatient telehealth setting.
As the Founder/President of SSO Nursing, I am CBT & DBT trained and specialize in care for children/teens, the LGBTQ+ community, the Southeast Asian community, the Military/Veteran community, the neurodivergent community, and severe mental illness.
I am a Masters’ prepared Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing culturally informed mental health care in populations across the lifespan including children, teens, and adults with complex acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Our practice, SSO Nursing, offers evidence-based, ethical, and transparent decision-making by being a partner in addressing mental health care in the outpatient telehealth setting.
![Photo of Wenqi Feng, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18a3d996-d46e-4d21-b078-ad8631ea0e9a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Feng is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who trained at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Boston University School of Medicine. She is a co-founder of Regeneration Psychiatry, a group psychiatric practice located in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and women's mental health issues. She also specializes in treating Asian and Asian-American patients. Dr. Feng is bilingual in English and Mandarin.
Dr. Feng is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who trained at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Boston University School of Medicine. She is a co-founder of Regeneration Psychiatry, a group psychiatric practice located in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and women's mental health issues. She also specializes in treating Asian and Asian-American patients. Dr. Feng is bilingual in English and Mandarin.
![Photo of Alice Wong, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e265a3a-bba8-4965-86ef-53238b5ee26b/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides culturally sensitive integrative mental health care by listening with empathy, inquiring with curiosity, and understanding with humility. I have experience in working with diverse cultural backgrounds, with an added focus on Asian Americans, and understand the struggles one may face in wanting to assimilate while retaining their cultural heritage. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety/depression/trauma, managing family expectations, navigating transitions, or striving for a fulfilling life, I'm dedicated to walking this path with you.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides culturally sensitive integrative mental health care by listening with empathy, inquiring with curiosity, and understanding with humility. I have experience in working with diverse cultural backgrounds, with an added focus on Asian Americans, and understand the struggles one may face in wanting to assimilate while retaining their cultural heritage. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety/depression/trauma, managing family expectations, navigating transitions, or striving for a fulfilling life, I'm dedicated to walking this path with you.
Nuri Ohn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
I also specialize in supporting immigrants, the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, domestic violence survivors, and meeting the unique needs of the elderly.
I help young adults, adults, and older adults struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality and mood disorders to find balance in their lives, improve their relationships, boost self-esteem and stabilize their mood swings and irritability. I have a deep commitment to those who feel treatment-resistant, experience inadequate relief from current medications, want to identify potential side effects, or feel overmedicated. I’m well-trained for complex psychopharmacology challenges, especially within the context of comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions.
I also specialize in supporting immigrants, the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, domestic violence survivors, and meeting the unique needs of the elderly.
I help young adults, adults, and older adults struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality and mood disorders to find balance in their lives, improve their relationships, boost self-esteem and stabilize their mood swings and irritability. I have a deep commitment to those who feel treatment-resistant, experience inadequate relief from current medications, want to identify potential side effects, or feel overmedicated. I’m well-trained for complex psychopharmacology challenges, especially within the context of comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions.
![Photo of Dr. Trung (Jack) Duong, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e4f9a61-611b-4870-936c-4bf3086d2ec5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi! I am Dr. Duong (pronounce yoo-ung), a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for integrating traditional psychiatric practices with holistic and complementary therapies. My practice is rooted in the belief that mental health is a multifaceted journey that requires a comprehensive and personalized approach. My specialty is in mood and personality disorders, complex trauma, anxiety/ADHD, and Asian American/BIPOC & LGTBQ+ mental health. My goal is to empower your authentic self and optimize your mental health journey so that you can lead a more fulfilling life.
Hi! I am Dr. Duong (pronounce yoo-ung), a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for integrating traditional psychiatric practices with holistic and complementary therapies. My practice is rooted in the belief that mental health is a multifaceted journey that requires a comprehensive and personalized approach. My specialty is in mood and personality disorders, complex trauma, anxiety/ADHD, and Asian American/BIPOC & LGTBQ+ mental health. My goal is to empower your authentic self and optimize your mental health journey so that you can lead a more fulfilling life.
![Photo of Ravi Chandra, MD, DFAPA, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51d30d3b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Experience, insight, integrity, depth, support. I specialize in understanding you and what's happening: your culture, current dilemmas, patterns, strengths, interests, relationships, life history, and visions of yourself and the world. Our work will be tailored to fit your individual needs, through therapy, medications, or both. I have advanced training and interest in depth work, including psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. The goal is to help you cope with life, grow, enjoy fulfilling relationships, achieve your potential and develop resilience. Board Certified Distinguished Fellow of the APA, active writer, and member of Asian American committee of the Northern California Psychiatric Society.
Experience, insight, integrity, depth, support. I specialize in understanding you and what's happening: your culture, current dilemmas, patterns, strengths, interests, relationships, life history, and visions of yourself and the world. Our work will be tailored to fit your individual needs, through therapy, medications, or both. I have advanced training and interest in depth work, including psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. The goal is to help you cope with life, grow, enjoy fulfilling relationships, achieve your potential and develop resilience. Board Certified Distinguished Fellow of the APA, active writer, and member of Asian American committee of the Northern California Psychiatric Society.
![Photo of Diane Wu - Empower Psychiatry, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b30fda41-349a-4805-9ae9-6f636208ebf2/1/320x400.png)
Welcome! At Empower, we are a group of three Stanford-trained psychiatrists who have united to provide patient-centered, personalized, culturally-informed, and evidence-based virtual mental health care for adults in California. We are currently accepting new patients. We are committed to helping you gain control over your mental health and well-being. We want to get to know you as a person and partner with you to empower and support you in your path to wellbeing. We have special expertise in treating ADHD, Anxiety, depression, and OCD and provide both medication management and psychotherapy.
Welcome! At Empower, we are a group of three Stanford-trained psychiatrists who have united to provide patient-centered, personalized, culturally-informed, and evidence-based virtual mental health care for adults in California. We are currently accepting new patients. We are committed to helping you gain control over your mental health and well-being. We want to get to know you as a person and partner with you to empower and support you in your path to wellbeing. We have special expertise in treating ADHD, Anxiety, depression, and OCD and provide both medication management and psychotherapy.
![Photo of Sanh Nguyen - Sacramento Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c5fd0e53-c9d1-48da-9ac3-a656d3d1ac30/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to Sacramento Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. My name is Sanh Nguyen, and I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 11 years of experience. I am trained in Osteopathic medicine and have a holistic and integrative approach to psychiatry. Let's work together to help you find mastery in your relationships with family, friends, coworkers and yourself. My approach to psychiatry is collaborative and patient centered. I support and empower my patients to have an active role in their mental health care.
Welcome to Sacramento Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. My name is Sanh Nguyen, and I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 11 years of experience. I am trained in Osteopathic medicine and have a holistic and integrative approach to psychiatry. Let's work together to help you find mastery in your relationships with family, friends, coworkers and yourself. My approach to psychiatry is collaborative and patient centered. I support and empower my patients to have an active role in their mental health care.
![Photo of Tarina Quraishi, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d588ff10-5716-44e5-827f-d40c8418768b/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Stanford-trained MD with expertise in ADHD, anxiety disorders, PTSD and depression.
I am a Stanford-trained MD with expertise in ADHD, anxiety disorders, PTSD and depression.
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We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
![Photo of Cathy Nguyen, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6c3c1093-b94f-4ad3-8900-abec55986b83/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kathy Nguyen, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, she places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatme
Kathy Nguyen, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, she places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatme
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![Photo of Aurelio Edward Galang Sadang, PMHNPBC, NP-C, RN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b8a8034b-3380-4a91-82ed-6126f8e9f10d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Aurelio Edward Galang Sadang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, NP-C, RN
Verified Verified
San Leandro, CA 94578 (Online Only)
I am here to help you feel better, achieve your goals in life and give you hope. I am not here to judge but to understand what is going on through your mind. We will be successful with your cooperation. It would not be easy, with our hard work and determination, nothing is impossible.
I am here to help you feel better, achieve your goals in life and give you hope. I am not here to judge but to understand what is going on through your mind. We will be successful with your cooperation. It would not be easy, with our hard work and determination, nothing is impossible.
![Photo of Serena Wu, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fe206670-93cc-4423-8f05-6b0070ea1023/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and family doctor who provides supportive therapy and medication management. I believe in the thoughtful use of psychiatric medications grounded in the best available evidence based principles. I use a combination of medications and therapeutic modalities to help each client achieve their mental health goals. I believe that lifestyle, nutrition and also physical health all interplay to influence mental health. I am here to support clients in whatever stage they are in with compassion and empathy.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and family doctor who provides supportive therapy and medication management. I believe in the thoughtful use of psychiatric medications grounded in the best available evidence based principles. I use a combination of medications and therapeutic modalities to help each client achieve their mental health goals. I believe that lifestyle, nutrition and also physical health all interplay to influence mental health. I am here to support clients in whatever stage they are in with compassion and empathy.
![Photo of Dr. Ritu Goel, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b9d3d861-770f-4758-97db-a883dcbde9dc/1/320x400.jpeg)
My training across 3 continents and 20 years of experience brings you diverse, holistic and effective mental health care. I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism for children, teens and adults who experience sadness, anger, worries, and struggle with focus, social skills, and academics. I help you feel more confident, improve your sleep and mood, perform better at school and work, and enrich your relationships with friends and family. I engage closely with families, empowering parents with the understanding and tools that improve their young ones’ mental well-being and quality of lives
My training across 3 continents and 20 years of experience brings you diverse, holistic and effective mental health care. I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism for children, teens and adults who experience sadness, anger, worries, and struggle with focus, social skills, and academics. I help you feel more confident, improve your sleep and mood, perform better at school and work, and enrich your relationships with friends and family. I engage closely with families, empowering parents with the understanding and tools that improve their young ones’ mental well-being and quality of lives
![Photo of Grace Liu, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4848a641-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified, California-licensed and Stanford-trained psychiatrist providing assessments, medication treatments and deep psychotherapy for adult patients. I work to develop deep, trusting and safe alliances with my patients, and collaborate in fostering their own ability to reach their full potential by closely examining the dysfunctional patterns in their emotional and relational lives. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive tendencies, habit or substance addictions, disordered eating, and sleep problems can all emerge from underlying emotional distress/trauma and maladaptive ways of psychological coping.
I am a board-certified, California-licensed and Stanford-trained psychiatrist providing assessments, medication treatments and deep psychotherapy for adult patients. I work to develop deep, trusting and safe alliances with my patients, and collaborate in fostering their own ability to reach their full potential by closely examining the dysfunctional patterns in their emotional and relational lives. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive tendencies, habit or substance addictions, disordered eating, and sleep problems can all emerge from underlying emotional distress/trauma and maladaptive ways of psychological coping.
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My practice is designed for individuals who have been struggling and frustrated by an inability to achieve their goals in life. Together, we will work on recovery, growth, and flourishing. I have advanced training in biological psychiatry and psychotherapy. My philosophy on psychopharmacology is a thoughtful and minimalistic approach. We will use medications to enhance your own mind and body’s own healing powers to reassert themselves.
My practice is designed for individuals who have been struggling and frustrated by an inability to achieve their goals in life. Together, we will work on recovery, growth, and flourishing. I have advanced training in biological psychiatry and psychotherapy. My philosophy on psychopharmacology is a thoughtful and minimalistic approach. We will use medications to enhance your own mind and body’s own healing powers to reassert themselves.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (Online Only)
Hello! As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide validation and support in your journey towards better mental well-being. My approach is warm, holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based. My experience has not only honed my knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions, but also reinforces my drive and deep commitment to provide quality mental health care.
Hello! As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide validation and support in your journey towards better mental well-being. My approach is warm, holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based. My experience has not only honed my knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions, but also reinforces my drive and deep commitment to provide quality mental health care.
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Christopher Woo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, or attention issues? Chris is a board-certified Psychiatry PMHNP helping people improve their mental wellness and productivity. He specializes in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar, and more. He provides modern treatment options through lifestyle improvement, medications, natural options, therapy, and more.
Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, or attention issues? Chris is a board-certified Psychiatry PMHNP helping people improve their mental wellness and productivity. He specializes in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar, and more. He provides modern treatment options through lifestyle improvement, medications, natural options, therapy, and more.
![Photo of Hendrick Soh, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1031f856-b0f9-4deb-870e-e7babc72d510/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hendrick Soh, MD participates in the evaluation and psychiatric medical management of children and adolescents in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Soh is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board-certified in General psychiatry with additional specialty training in Child & Adolescent psychiatry. He completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and medical school at UC-Irvine. Dr. Soh then finished his residency training at Harbor-UCLA and his fellowship training at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Hendrick Soh, MD participates in the evaluation and psychiatric medical management of children and adolescents in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Soh is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board-certified in General psychiatry with additional specialty training in Child & Adolescent psychiatry. He completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and medical school at UC-Irvine. Dr. Soh then finished his residency training at Harbor-UCLA and his fellowship training at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
![Photo of Agnes Kwon Simone, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d9b2e94-172d-447f-8da1-8661e54b482f/4/320x400.jpeg)
I am a UCLA-trained, board certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, ADHD, and insomnia. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I am passionate about my integrative approach to mental health care. While I provide medication management, I also highlight the importance of non-pharmacologic interventions including healthy lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and psychotherapy.
I am a UCLA-trained, board certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, ADHD, and insomnia. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I am passionate about my integrative approach to mental health care. While I provide medication management, I also highlight the importance of non-pharmacologic interventions including healthy lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and psychotherapy.
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Asian Psychiatrists
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.