Asian Therapists in La Jolla, CA
I have a soft spot for and extensive experience in Asian/ Asian-American matters, such as acculturative stress in family-of-origin, cultural identity issues, and discrimination/marginalization.
First and foremost, I believe that you deserve to live with a peaceful mind. If you are struggling with life or work stressors, unresolved trauma(s), challenging relationships, anxiety and/or depression, I'd like to help. I believe there are several things that are essential to mental well-being. Some of which include having a balanced outlook, a strong support system, and reasonably healthy ways of caring for yourself. It's not unusual for any or all of these things to be off kilter, at times. I'd like to meet you where you are and help with providing you the tools to live a more enjoyable life.
I have a soft spot for and extensive experience in Asian/ Asian-American matters, such as acculturative stress in family-of-origin, cultural identity issues, and discrimination/marginalization.
First and foremost, I believe that you deserve to live with a peaceful mind. If you are struggling with life or work stressors, unresolved trauma(s), challenging relationships, anxiety and/or depression, I'd like to help. I believe there are several things that are essential to mental well-being. Some of which include having a balanced outlook, a strong support system, and reasonably healthy ways of caring for yourself. It's not unusual for any or all of these things to be off kilter, at times. I'd like to meet you where you are and help with providing you the tools to live a more enjoyable life.
Thuy Linh Pham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Hey there! Thank you for being here. I work with high-performing Asian Americans and LGBTQ+ folx who struggle with anxiety. I understand that struggling with anxiety is incredibly exhausting. Even though your career may be thriving on the outside, underneath those accomplishments, you might be feeling an overwhelming pressure to constantly do more, work more, and be more. The burden of expectations, responsibilities, and chronic stress can be a lot to handle. Overthinking is keeping you up at night, and you might be noticing a bubbling resentment towards loved ones.
Hey there! Thank you for being here. I work with high-performing Asian Americans and LGBTQ+ folx who struggle with anxiety. I understand that struggling with anxiety is incredibly exhausting. Even though your career may be thriving on the outside, underneath those accomplishments, you might be feeling an overwhelming pressure to constantly do more, work more, and be more. The burden of expectations, responsibilities, and chronic stress can be a lot to handle. Overthinking is keeping you up at night, and you might be noticing a bubbling resentment towards loved ones.
My approach is heart-centered, nature-inspired, humanistic, holistic, experiential, and existential through the social justice lens of an Asian queer femme weaving between Eastern philosophies of mindfulness and contemporary therapeutic practices.
Being human is hard. Sometimes, it can feel like we’re running in circles or sleepwalking through life on auto-pilot with racing thoughts that clutter the mind and paralyze the spirit. Overwhelmed by the weight of emptiness in the heart, but possibly already skipping or spiraling ahead to the next step to carry on with the performance of this existence because “everything is fine.” The show must go on, right? There may be limitations, even detrimental consequences to filling the void with excessive distractions. How did too much become never enough?
My approach is heart-centered, nature-inspired, humanistic, holistic, experiential, and existential through the social justice lens of an Asian queer femme weaving between Eastern philosophies of mindfulness and contemporary therapeutic practices.
Being human is hard. Sometimes, it can feel like we’re running in circles or sleepwalking through life on auto-pilot with racing thoughts that clutter the mind and paralyze the spirit. Overwhelmed by the weight of emptiness in the heart, but possibly already skipping or spiraling ahead to the next step to carry on with the performance of this existence because “everything is fine.” The show must go on, right? There may be limitations, even detrimental consequences to filling the void with excessive distractions. How did too much become never enough?
Marylune Im
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I am an Asian-American female, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and Nevada with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families providing mental health services in a community-based setting, intensive mental health setting, and private practice setting. I am here to provide support for whatever your needs may be and overcome any challenges in your life from the past or present in order to help you grow and succeed at your goals.
I am an Asian-American female, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and Nevada with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families providing mental health services in a community-based setting, intensive mental health setting, and private practice setting. I am here to provide support for whatever your needs may be and overcome any challenges in your life from the past or present in order to help you grow and succeed at your goals.
Natalie Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Helping individuals, children, and teens navigate through their personal journeys. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationships. I bring a client-centered approach to her counseling practice. I firmly believe in the power of creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Helping individuals, children, and teens navigate through their personal journeys. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationships. I bring a client-centered approach to her counseling practice. I firmly believe in the power of creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I am honored to be a part of the journeys of people who want a better life. I have been part of journeys addressing anxiety, depression, family, relationships, multicultural issues, self-esteem, and much more. A constant part of my work with others is boundaries, understanding yourself and how to express yourself to others. Everyone has the right to feel heard, valued, connected and unique in a safe and confidential space. Other than that, I love food, talking to people, and listening to people's unique stories!
I am honored to be a part of the journeys of people who want a better life. I have been part of journeys addressing anxiety, depression, family, relationships, multicultural issues, self-esteem, and much more. A constant part of my work with others is boundaries, understanding yourself and how to express yourself to others. Everyone has the right to feel heard, valued, connected and unique in a safe and confidential space. Other than that, I love food, talking to people, and listening to people's unique stories!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Miaoyun “Bella” Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm a licensed therapist fluent in English and Mandarin. I also speak Chinese dialects in Shanghai-nese and Ningbo-nese. Feeling lost in the quest for your "life purpose"? Tired of chasing one credential after another only to feel unprepared? Struggling to juggle work, family, and self-care? Or maybe you're just overwhelmed by all the roles? I'm here to help high performers like you manage the stress life throws at us. (ONLY accepting self-pay, Aetna, United Healthcare & Oxford. Book a FREE consult call: www.bellachentherapy.com)
Hi, I'm a licensed therapist fluent in English and Mandarin. I also speak Chinese dialects in Shanghai-nese and Ningbo-nese. Feeling lost in the quest for your "life purpose"? Tired of chasing one credential after another only to feel unprepared? Struggling to juggle work, family, and self-care? Or maybe you're just overwhelmed by all the roles? I'm here to help high performers like you manage the stress life throws at us. (ONLY accepting self-pay, Aetna, United Healthcare & Oxford. Book a FREE consult call: www.bellachentherapy.com)
Maring Higa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
I am passionate about helping women navigate the many beautiful and challenging transitions and life phases of a women's life.
I am passionate about helping women navigate the many beautiful and challenging transitions and life phases of a women's life.
Charles Yin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Charles Yin, I work with Christian men and women who struggle with self-sabotaging patterns. This prevents them from feeling connected to themselves and others and from reaching their full potential. I firmly believe everyone deserves to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. After working with clients for over 16 years, I understand the difficulties of finding your path in life and use my expertise to help Christians overcome these challenges.
Hi, I’m Charles Yin, I work with Christian men and women who struggle with self-sabotaging patterns. This prevents them from feeling connected to themselves and others and from reaching their full potential. I firmly believe everyone deserves to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. After working with clients for over 16 years, I understand the difficulties of finding your path in life and use my expertise to help Christians overcome these challenges.
Immediate openings in CA via telehealth, offering in person sessions Saturday morning in San Diego. Over 20 years of my practice, I have seen almost every issue stems from our self-concept. The relationship we have with our self-concept prevents our ability to achieve our full potential and happiness. I can help you find the attention and honor you deserve first, then tackle your particular challenges at the present time. "Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life" -J. K. Rowling
Immediate openings in CA via telehealth, offering in person sessions Saturday morning in San Diego. Over 20 years of my practice, I have seen almost every issue stems from our self-concept. The relationship we have with our self-concept prevents our ability to achieve our full potential and happiness. I can help you find the attention and honor you deserve first, then tackle your particular challenges at the present time. "Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life" -J. K. Rowling
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Jaina Sarkisyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD & other issues
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD & other issues
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist and have been in practice for over 17 years. I specialize in diagnosis of disorders that impact learning such as ADHD, Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and social/emotional difficulties (Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Motivation). If your or your child is frustrated, has difficulty following directions, or has challenges with peers it may be due to an underlying issue and I will work to shed light on and resolve those issues. Through assessment you or your child can be relieved of frustrations and find success at school or in the workplace.
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist and have been in practice for over 17 years. I specialize in diagnosis of disorders that impact learning such as ADHD, Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and social/emotional difficulties (Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Motivation). If your or your child is frustrated, has difficulty following directions, or has challenges with peers it may be due to an underlying issue and I will work to shed light on and resolve those issues. Through assessment you or your child can be relieved of frustrations and find success at school or in the workplace.
I am a bicultural psychologist with experience helping people live better. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults. Whether you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, one key factor to predict positive change is the trust you have with your therapist. That is my goal.
I am a bicultural psychologist with experience helping people live better. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults. Whether you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, one key factor to predict positive change is the trust you have with your therapist. That is my goal.
Chye Hong Liew 刘彩虹
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92093 (Online Only)
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Do you wish to find healing after important losses, tame your inner critic, or seek self-compassion and personal growth? You may be in pain because important family members, friends, or pets died. You feel alone, question why you are still grieving, or worry about overwhelming others with your grief. Or you may be in pain because you blame yourself for being not good enough. Our inner critics are often voices we have internalized from family, friend, or society, especially when you have had to prove yourself as a person with marginalized identities (person of color, woman, immigrant or international students, LGBTQIA+, low income).
Do you wish to find healing after important losses, tame your inner critic, or seek self-compassion and personal growth? You may be in pain because important family members, friends, or pets died. You feel alone, question why you are still grieving, or worry about overwhelming others with your grief. Or you may be in pain because you blame yourself for being not good enough. Our inner critics are often voices we have internalized from family, friend, or society, especially when you have had to prove yourself as a person with marginalized identities (person of color, woman, immigrant or international students, LGBTQIA+, low income).
My name is Alysia Wong and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I primarily work with adults who need support with mood disorders, trauma, domestic violence, life transitions, or anxiety. I approach treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I may incorporate Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Trauma Informed, and Applied Behavioral Analysis modalities as well. I have been working in the mental health system of care since 2013 in various settings (inpatient, outpatient, private practice, court-mandated).
My name is Alysia Wong and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I primarily work with adults who need support with mood disorders, trauma, domestic violence, life transitions, or anxiety. I approach treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I may incorporate Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Trauma Informed, and Applied Behavioral Analysis modalities as well. I have been working in the mental health system of care since 2013 in various settings (inpatient, outpatient, private practice, court-mandated).
Carlsbad Psychological Services - Adult ADHD Evals
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
NO waitlist as of 10/1/24. We provide Online ADHD Testing for Adults throughout California. Evaluations include an initial intake session; interviews with you and someone who knows you well; testing and rating scales; test report; and a feedback session to review your test results - all completed online, from the comfort and convenience of your home.
NO waitlist as of 10/1/24. We provide Online ADHD Testing for Adults throughout California. Evaluations include an initial intake session; interviews with you and someone who knows you well; testing and rating scales; test report; and a feedback session to review your test results - all completed online, from the comfort and convenience of your home.
Do you feel like a hamster on the wheel, no matter how you try, you just don't feel good enough? The truth is that "YOU are Powerful Beyond Measure!" All you need to do is to learn how to tap into your Inner Power! Being a psychotherapist and life coach for more than 25 years, I understand how you feel. I have helped thousands of people successfully recover from severe anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.
Do you feel like a hamster on the wheel, no matter how you try, you just don't feel good enough? The truth is that "YOU are Powerful Beyond Measure!" All you need to do is to learn how to tap into your Inner Power! Being a psychotherapist and life coach for more than 25 years, I understand how you feel. I have helped thousands of people successfully recover from severe anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.
I believe we all have resilience. Our life may not come with a map, and we experience daily challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects us differently, bringing a flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet we generally adapt well over time to stressful life-changing situations. We may end up feeling stuck or alone, struggling with anxious feelings, sadness, guilt or pain. I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.
I believe we all have resilience. Our life may not come with a map, and we experience daily challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects us differently, bringing a flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet we generally adapt well over time to stressful life-changing situations. We may end up feeling stuck or alone, struggling with anxious feelings, sadness, guilt or pain. I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.
Louis Yeng-lo Lee
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92093 (Online Only)
No one has a perfect childhood. Early stressors, abuse, and neglect can continue to have profound effects on all of us and can manifest as depression, anxiety, anger, and low-self esteem. As we continue through life, enduring pain and distress, we often learn to suppress our emotions and neglect our needs in order to get by. My goal in therapy is to provide a supportive space that belongs to you, in which you may share as much as you are willing and at a pace that you are comfortable with. While working together, I aim to help you undo old ways of being and to help you begin fostering a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
No one has a perfect childhood. Early stressors, abuse, and neglect can continue to have profound effects on all of us and can manifest as depression, anxiety, anger, and low-self esteem. As we continue through life, enduring pain and distress, we often learn to suppress our emotions and neglect our needs in order to get by. My goal in therapy is to provide a supportive space that belongs to you, in which you may share as much as you are willing and at a pace that you are comfortable with. While working together, I aim to help you undo old ways of being and to help you begin fostering a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
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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.