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Asian cultures are unique. So it is understandable that many people seek a therapist or counselor who shares their cultural background. If you have Asian cultural heritage, you may want an Asian therapist as nobody can understand your cultural experience like another Asian person can.

Whether you are located in downtown Santa Maria, the suburbs of Santa Maria, other nearby places such as Ventura, Lompoc, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Talk Therapy with an Asian Counselor

If you are Asian or Asian-American, there are several reasons why you may benefit from working with Asian counselors:

  • You may connect more deeply with an Asian therapist or more easily feel that your therapist just "gets you."
  • You may feel more assured that you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
  • Asian counselors are better able to identify how your Asian cultural background affects your life and experiences.
  • Some mental health issues may stem from racial injustice, bias, or crimes, and an Asian therapist may feel safer to you.
  • You may feel more comfortable and be able to let your guard down more with an Asian therapist than if you feel like you must be aware of and fight stereotypes.

To learn more about if an Asian therapist is right for you, check out this article to know: Is it important for my therapist to be like me?

Get Started with an Asian Therapist Now!

At Mental Health Match, we connect you to Asian therapists who will help you tackle issues that prevent you from living your best life. To find a licensed Asian therapist in your area, browse the experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Julie Afighom
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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.

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My clients enjoy my directive approach as I pull from a variety of theories (CBT, Humanistic/Empathy, Empowerment, Collaborative) and use a wide range of proven methods to establish the best combination of therapeutic tools to help my clients.

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  • Abandonment Issues
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Together, we will try to walk through this moment in your life that is a challenging for you.

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My goal in therapy is to try to help you use coping tools in ways that work for you. I use psychoeducation in my session to help you understand the why of.a intervention.

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Shannen Vong
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Explore ways to help you cope with painful life experiences-past and present, identifying and modifying unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors, helping you develop more effective strategies and improve your mental well-being.


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Explore ways to help you cope with painful life experiences-past and present, identifying and modifying unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors, helping you develop more effective strategies and improve your mental well-being.

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I view therapy as a collaborative process in which my sessions are guided by your goals, concerns, and readiness for change.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depressive Disorders
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Kathleen Cooke
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Reflect upon your values, identify goals and effective coping strategies, and deconstruct social expectation. I am here to support you as you explore the complexities of identity, relationships, career choices, and overall well-being.


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Reflect upon your values, identify goals and effective coping strategies, and deconstruct social expectation. I am here to support you as you explore the complexities of identity, relationships, career choices, and overall well-being.

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With gentle curiosity, respect, and the use of evidence-based practices, I encourage adults (18-35) to navigate the challenges, transitions, and opportunities that often coincide with the quarterlife stage.

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  • Depression
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Nira Shah
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Better understand your distress and inner world, explore healthy coping, and explore how you can create a more fulfilled and joyful life. We will focus on both the cognitive (your mind) and how you connect with yourself (mind-body).


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Better understand your distress and inner world, explore healthy coping, and explore how you can create a more fulfilled and joyful life. We will focus on both the cognitive (your mind) and how you connect with yourself (mind-body).

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My approach is collaborative and active. We are intentional about the growth you'd like to see and I provide practices and resources along the way, so that the process feels engaging even in between sessions.

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