Asian Therapists in Bloomingdale, IL
Scott Henry van Slee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
People that are looking for professional mental health services come from all ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life. Some are in the twilight of their lives, while others are just getting started. Some need help with delicate relationship struggles, while others may find that they are searching for a diagnosis to help them finally make sense of things. Then there are those that are just looking for someone to talk to about what is going on in their lives. What you need to remember though, is that no matter what you are looking to get help with, you are not alone. The first step can be the hardest, but here you are!
People that are looking for professional mental health services come from all ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life. Some are in the twilight of their lives, while others are just getting started. Some need help with delicate relationship struggles, while others may find that they are searching for a diagnosis to help them finally make sense of things. Then there are those that are just looking for someone to talk to about what is going on in their lives. What you need to remember though, is that no matter what you are looking to get help with, you are not alone. The first step can be the hardest, but here you are!
At some point in our lives, we will encounter challenges that can cause us to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious. We might struggle with feeling lost with no sense of direction. When we find ourselves in these situations, it can be difficult to face these obstacles alone. Through therapy you can receive the support needed to help you work through those difficult times. My mission in therapy is to provide a safe, open space to help you identify your strengths, develop skills, create goals, and work through challenges in your life.
At some point in our lives, we will encounter challenges that can cause us to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious. We might struggle with feeling lost with no sense of direction. When we find ourselves in these situations, it can be difficult to face these obstacles alone. Through therapy you can receive the support needed to help you work through those difficult times. My mission in therapy is to provide a safe, open space to help you identify your strengths, develop skills, create goals, and work through challenges in your life.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients in therapy. I work extensively with children, adolescents, and adults, and have been recognized for my work with troubled teens. I apply an integrative approach to counseling, selecting concepts and methods from various psychotherapy models, to address specific client needs. I believe that every single human being is precious, and has the right to a better life.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients in therapy. I work extensively with children, adolescents, and adults, and have been recognized for my work with troubled teens. I apply an integrative approach to counseling, selecting concepts and methods from various psychotherapy models, to address specific client needs. I believe that every single human being is precious, and has the right to a better life.
I am a clinician focused on fostering growth, personal change, and self-empowerment with individuals and families. I love nothing more than knowing that a client and family are able to find new solutions and acquire new skills to achieve positive outcomes through therapy. I recognize that it is crucial to build a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for each client and to work collaboratively towards goal achievement.
I am a clinician focused on fostering growth, personal change, and self-empowerment with individuals and families. I love nothing more than knowing that a client and family are able to find new solutions and acquire new skills to achieve positive outcomes through therapy. I recognize that it is crucial to build a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for each client and to work collaboratively towards goal achievement.
roots in multiple cultures. Raised in India, educated in Britain (Warwick University) and the United States (Northwestern University's Family Institute), I specialize in treatment of families across cultures. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work in collaboration with my clients to maximize individual and family functioning. I create a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment for immigrant families facing intergenerational problems, marital discord, emotional and psychological problems, arising from adaptation to a foreign culture. I have considerable experience in community mental health and child welfare, helping people with complex multiple issues.
roots in multiple cultures. Raised in India, educated in Britain (Warwick University) and the United States (Northwestern University's Family Institute), I specialize in treatment of families across cultures. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work in collaboration with my clients to maximize individual and family functioning. I create a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment for immigrant families facing intergenerational problems, marital discord, emotional and psychological problems, arising from adaptation to a foreign culture. I have considerable experience in community mental health and child welfare, helping people with complex multiple issues.
Sara Raja
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a trustworthy and compassionate collaborator to help you navigate challenges in your life? I am passionate about helping my clients process their pasts, problem solve and work through current issues, and create meaningful change in their lives. As a therapist, I am gentle and warm and I make it a goal to help clients feel comfortable quickly. By honoring your individuality and the unique circumstances that bring you to therapy, I can help you build upon your strengths, optimize your self awareness, and create the life you want!
Are you looking for a trustworthy and compassionate collaborator to help you navigate challenges in your life? I am passionate about helping my clients process their pasts, problem solve and work through current issues, and create meaningful change in their lives. As a therapist, I am gentle and warm and I make it a goal to help clients feel comfortable quickly. By honoring your individuality and the unique circumstances that bring you to therapy, I can help you build upon your strengths, optimize your self awareness, and create the life you want!
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Having an Asian heritage has helped me to be inherently culturally sensitive.
My dear client, I am glad that you have found me. I understand that life is full of challenges and obstacles. That is why I am here: meeting you where you are and walking together with you through the storm in your life. I will do whatever I can to help you, using all my professional training, experiences, and resources. Please don't give up! I have seen many troubled hearts and lives restored as a result of counseling. There is hope! Together we can ride out your storm!
Having an Asian heritage has helped me to be inherently culturally sensitive.
My dear client, I am glad that you have found me. I understand that life is full of challenges and obstacles. That is why I am here: meeting you where you are and walking together with you through the storm in your life. I will do whatever I can to help you, using all my professional training, experiences, and resources. Please don't give up! I have seen many troubled hearts and lives restored as a result of counseling. There is hope! Together we can ride out your storm!
Tricon Counseling Center
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, CADC, CDVP, C-PAIP
Not Verified Not Verified
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Dr. Naveeda Athar had been working as a counselor since 2004. She had intensive training in Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, adolescent counseling, Psychological Assessments, anger management, grief counseling and women's issues. Program for substance abuse is licensed by the state of Illinois Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Domestic Violence Perpetrator's program is also licensed by the Department of Human Services, Illinois. Dr. Athar can speak, read and write Urdu fluently and have treated many people from South Asian background due to her special skills. She is a Domestic Violence Advocate for the victims of violence.
Dr. Naveeda Athar had been working as a counselor since 2004. She had intensive training in Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, adolescent counseling, Psychological Assessments, anger management, grief counseling and women's issues. Program for substance abuse is licensed by the state of Illinois Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Domestic Violence Perpetrator's program is also licensed by the Department of Human Services, Illinois. Dr. Athar can speak, read and write Urdu fluently and have treated many people from South Asian background due to her special skills. She is a Domestic Violence Advocate for the victims of violence.
Maira Iqbal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate trauma-informed therapist that primarily works with individuals struggling with trauma/PTSD, ADHD, neurodivergent issues, relationship issues, chronic pain, physical disability, partner violence, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, cultural identity, cultural/intergenerational conflicts, family conflicts, and other issues. As a daughter of South Asian immigrants, I have always been interested in working with traditionally overlooked communities. I have worked with individuals with dual diagnosis, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and LGBTQIA individuals.
I am a compassionate trauma-informed therapist that primarily works with individuals struggling with trauma/PTSD, ADHD, neurodivergent issues, relationship issues, chronic pain, physical disability, partner violence, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, cultural identity, cultural/intergenerational conflicts, family conflicts, and other issues. As a daughter of South Asian immigrants, I have always been interested in working with traditionally overlooked communities. I have worked with individuals with dual diagnosis, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and LGBTQIA individuals.
Junyi Ma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60194 (Online Only)
I'm passionate about supporting different generations of Asian immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized populations to deal with life challenges including trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational conflicts, self-esteem issues, life transitions, acculturation, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, grief, and other issues. I work mostly with different generations of immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized communities.
I'm passionate about supporting different generations of Asian immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized populations to deal with life challenges including trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational conflicts, self-esteem issues, life transitions, acculturation, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, grief, and other issues. I work mostly with different generations of immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized communities.
Matin Firas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187 (Online Only)
I'm dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care for BIPOC/Asian individuals, 1st and 2nd+ generation immigrants, international students/sojourners, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with religious or spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma, generational/complex trauma, eating disorder, body image issues, cultural/racial/sexual identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, stress, family and relationship issues, men’s issues (sexual and non sexual), and other challenges one might face.
I'm dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care for BIPOC/Asian individuals, 1st and 2nd+ generation immigrants, international students/sojourners, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with religious or spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma, generational/complex trauma, eating disorder, body image issues, cultural/racial/sexual identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, stress, family and relationship issues, men’s issues (sexual and non sexual), and other challenges one might face.
As a Neurodivergent South Asian immigrant, I understand the struggles of finding a therapist who will understand having a complex cultural background. Struggling with eating disorders, ADD/ADHD, or grief? You're not alone. Eating disorders can distort your relationship with food/body image, leading to physical and emotional turmoil. ADD/ADHD might feel like a constant battle with focus, organization, and impulsivity, impacting daily life and self-esteem. Grief can be an overwhelming wave of sorrow, loss, and confusion. I'm here to provide compassionate support and practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges.
As a Neurodivergent South Asian immigrant, I understand the struggles of finding a therapist who will understand having a complex cultural background. Struggling with eating disorders, ADD/ADHD, or grief? You're not alone. Eating disorders can distort your relationship with food/body image, leading to physical and emotional turmoil. ADD/ADHD might feel like a constant battle with focus, organization, and impulsivity, impacting daily life and self-esteem. Grief can be an overwhelming wave of sorrow, loss, and confusion. I'm here to provide compassionate support and practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges.
Often times we look back on our past with disdain and dwell on “what ifs” and fall into second-guessing ourselves. In my work with you, we will focus on how you can accept and make peace with your past, while also learning from past situations. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and can learn to embrace their past as a stepping stone for a brighter tomorrow. My goal is to create an open and safe environment where you can: raise your concerns, fears and needs; become more accepting of yourself; clarify your goals; and determine how you can work to achieve your goals and resolve current challenges.
Often times we look back on our past with disdain and dwell on “what ifs” and fall into second-guessing ourselves. In my work with you, we will focus on how you can accept and make peace with your past, while also learning from past situations. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and can learn to embrace their past as a stepping stone for a brighter tomorrow. My goal is to create an open and safe environment where you can: raise your concerns, fears and needs; become more accepting of yourself; clarify your goals; and determine how you can work to achieve your goals and resolve current challenges.
You may have suffered greatly internally and contemplated making a change. When the time comes, the risk to remain tight in a bud can be more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. If you are ready to improve your self-esteem, or seek healing from trauma, or overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide and walk with you in your journal of growth and transformation. As a clinical and research psychologist and former assistant professor, I actively incorporate 14 years of clinical experience and research evidence working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in my work with clients.
You may have suffered greatly internally and contemplated making a change. When the time comes, the risk to remain tight in a bud can be more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. If you are ready to improve your self-esteem, or seek healing from trauma, or overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide and walk with you in your journal of growth and transformation. As a clinical and research psychologist and former assistant professor, I actively incorporate 14 years of clinical experience and research evidence working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in my work with clients.
Deepak Santhiraj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
As a clinician, it is important for me to establish a safe and collaborative environment in which you feel heard, valued, and seen in the midst of your journey. I am passionate about seeing emotional healing, reflective insight, personal awareness, and meaningful growth in my clients. I include trauma, social justice, multicultural, and family lenses to witness this. I am also enthusiastic about encouraging a holistic approach to health and wellness as part of the progress toward wholeness. Additionally, I embrace diversity and culture as part of our collaborative process to establish a strong foundation and promote positive change.
As a clinician, it is important for me to establish a safe and collaborative environment in which you feel heard, valued, and seen in the midst of your journey. I am passionate about seeing emotional healing, reflective insight, personal awareness, and meaningful growth in my clients. I include trauma, social justice, multicultural, and family lenses to witness this. I am also enthusiastic about encouraging a holistic approach to health and wellness as part of the progress toward wholeness. Additionally, I embrace diversity and culture as part of our collaborative process to establish a strong foundation and promote positive change.
I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.
I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.
It takes courage to realize you are struggling and suffering, your life is not where you want it to be, and you need help before things get even more difficult. Whatever is causing you distress, it is most likely greatly impacting your life. Therapy can help you find the skills and tools you need to create the relationships and life you would like to have. I am passionate about helping people decrease their stress, improve their mental wellness, explore what is holding them back, and what stands in their way of creating the life they want. You deserve to feel better; Change, Growth, and Healing is possible and available to you.
It takes courage to realize you are struggling and suffering, your life is not where you want it to be, and you need help before things get even more difficult. Whatever is causing you distress, it is most likely greatly impacting your life. Therapy can help you find the skills and tools you need to create the relationships and life you would like to have. I am passionate about helping people decrease their stress, improve their mental wellness, explore what is holding them back, and what stands in their way of creating the life they want. You deserve to feel better; Change, Growth, and Healing is possible and available to you.
We are a child and family psychology practice. My associates and I believe in a cooperative treatment experience where client and therapist share responsibility for the identification and mutual direction of problem solving strategies. We are convinced of the importance of involving significant others in the treatment process when possible. Often children and adolescents react to problems in the context of school and family. We value feedback from teachers and staff professionals and look for collaborative relationships in pursuing the best needs of the child or adolescent.
We are a child and family psychology practice. My associates and I believe in a cooperative treatment experience where client and therapist share responsibility for the identification and mutual direction of problem solving strategies. We are convinced of the importance of involving significant others in the treatment process when possible. Often children and adolescents react to problems in the context of school and family. We value feedback from teachers and staff professionals and look for collaborative relationships in pursuing the best needs of the child or adolescent.
I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Media and Theatre and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My formal training in the counseling field ranges from working with children with trauma, adults with depression and anxiety, couples therapy, substance abuse counseling, and wellness groups. I have worked with clients who want to change and with mandated clients. I have helped clients set and accomplish their goals. I consider myself to be an eclectic counselor. I use different therapeutic approaches depending on the need of the client.
I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Media and Theatre and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My formal training in the counseling field ranges from working with children with trauma, adults with depression and anxiety, couples therapy, substance abuse counseling, and wellness groups. I have worked with clients who want to change and with mandated clients. I have helped clients set and accomplish their goals. I consider myself to be an eclectic counselor. I use different therapeutic approaches depending on the need of the client.
Redefining Hope Clinical Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
We believe in providing people with the highest quality of care and compassion while supporting them through the many challenges of life. We are committed to bringing renewed hope to every circumstance, leading our clients towards achieving their goals. Contact now for a free consultation or to schedule a session with immediate availability for new clients!
We believe in providing people with the highest quality of care and compassion while supporting them through the many challenges of life. We are committed to bringing renewed hope to every circumstance, leading our clients towards achieving their goals. Contact now for a free consultation or to schedule a session with immediate availability for new clients!
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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.