Culturally Affirming Therapy for BIPOC, First-Generation, and Multicultural Identities
Celebrate you and your background
Navigating the complexities of life under the weight of cultural expectations and unique personal experiences can be challenging. You might find yourself balancing pressure to excel or succeed, the clash between traditional cultural values and modern day realities, or the challenge to define your identity amidst diverse cultures. It's normal to experience a range of emotions—confusion, frustration, or a deep-seated feeling of uncertainty about where you fit in.
As a first-generation Vietnamese American therapist, I understand the complexities of holding multiple identities and the impact they have on your well-being. Whether you're struggling with intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, racial stress, family dynamics, or the stigma around mental health, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy is a space where your experiences are honored, your emotions are validated, and your healing is prioritized.
Many of my clients navigate the tension between family expectations and personal identity, struggle with the impact of generational trauma, or feel isolated due to cultural differences. Our work together provides a space to explore these challenges in a way that honors your identity and lived experiences.
I specialize in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including:
✔ First-Generation Immigrants & Children of Immigrants – Balancing cultural expectations while forging your own path
✔ Asian American & BIPOC Communities – Navigating racial identity, discrimination, and generational trauma
✔ Multicultural & Biracial Individuals – Exploring identity and belonging in different cultural spaces
✔ LGBTQ+ Individuals from Culturally Conservative Backgrounds – Finding self-acceptance while managing cultural and familial pressures
✔ Professionals Facing Workplace Discrimination & Burnout – Healing from microaggressions and racialized stress
If you see yourself in any of these experiences, therapy can offer a supportive space to process your emotions, gain clarity, and reclaim your story.
Who I love working with:
Common Challenges My Clients Face
Many of my clients struggle with:
Feeling caught between family expectations and personal identity
Experiencing guilt, shame, or pressure to succeed due to cultural norms
Carrying the weight of intergenerational trauma and unspoken family pain
Navigating racial identity, discrimination, and feeling like an outsider
Wanting to heal but fearing the stigma of seeking mental health support
Feeling disconnected from their emotions or unsure how to express their needs
If any of this resonates with you, know that your experiences are valid. Therapy can help you process, heal, and build a more authentic and fulfilling life.
How I Can Help
I provide culturally responsive therapy that integrates:
✔ Culturally Affirming Therapy – A space where your lived experiences are understood and honored
✔ Intergenerational Trauma Work – Understanding how past generations shape present struggles
✔ Somatic & Mind-Body Approaches – Healing emotional pain stored in the body
✔ Identity Exploration & Self-Acceptance – Releasing guilt and finding confidence in who you are
Every session is personalized to your unique experiences, values, and healing goals.
Culturally Affirming Therapy for BIPOC, First-Generation, and Multicultural Identities
Your experiences are valid and deserve to be understood. Many from marginalized backgrounds are told to "push through" or feel unheard by therapists who don’t share their lived realities. With culturally affirming therapy, you won’t have to explain why certain experiences hurt—I already understand. Together, we’ll break cycles of pain, honor your story, and build a life aligned with your values.
We’ll explore the complexities of your cultural identity—bridging heritage and personal aspirations while navigating its challenges and strengths. Cultural values, traditions, and expectations shape your daily life, and therapy can help you unpack these layers with clarity and confidence.
Specializing in AANHPI/BIPOC experiences, I integrate culturally responsive methods to address the impact of intergenerational trauma, discrimination, acculturation, and societal pressures on your mental health. Through this work, we’ll celebrate your strengths, challenge limiting narratives, and develop strategies to navigate cultural barriers—fostering resilience, self-compassion, and a life that reflects your values.
