CARLSBAD, ENCINITAS, AND ONLINE (CA & WA)
Asian American & Asian Therapist
At Coastal Therapy Group, we value cultivating a meaningful connection that honors the intricacies of your cultural identity. We understand therapy is not just about addressing symptoms and are dedicated to holding the cultural layers of your experience. Our Asian American and Asian therapists are guided by the framework that mental health and cultural context are inseparable. We foster a safe space where your intersection of identities and unique experiences as someone from an Asian or Asian American background, can be deeply understood and respected. It would be a privilege to come alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges with humility and attuned care.
– Margaret Cho
Why Choose an Asian Therapist?
Searching for and finding a therapist who is a good fit and aligns with your needs may be challenging. An Asian therapist may provide a deeper connection, a sense of resonance, and safety through shared cultural understanding. For example, you may prefer a therapist who intrinsically understands the common experiences shared by Asian and Asian American individuals, without requiring any explanation (i.e., pressures to achieve academic success, filial piety, etc.). We believe therapy is most transformative when a non-judgemental, empathic space is cultivated for the whole person – your relationships, your intersecting identities, your visions and dreams, and your unique history. Taking these cultural and identity factors into context, we can provide you with guidance to:
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- Deepen your understanding of identity and belonging
- Reconcile the tension between traditional values and contemporary expectations
- Reflect and process the impacts of racism, microaggressions, and systemic inequality
- Explore the nuances of cultural and family relationships
- Build awareness of and heal intergenerational patterns and traumas
- Cultivate new narratives around aspects that have been attached to your marginalized or rejected identities and cultures
- Process and cope with societal and familial pressures related to achievement, maintaining perceived collective harmony, and navigating traditional gender roles
Where Cultural Awareness Meets Clinical Expertise
Our healing journey often involves the complex intersection of our cultural narratives, family dynamics, and societal pressures. We understand that cultural background is not just an aspect of your identity but a powerful influence on your experiences, relationships, and worldview. We bring cultural attunement and clinical knowledge to foster nuanced understanding to help navigate bicultural identities, manage cultural expectations, and foster personal empowerment. The space to explore the interplay of culture and personal growth is co-created with therapist and client, leading to transformative healing and empowered resilience. Every session is a space to meet you where you are without judgment or pressure – to honor your voice and support your journey of becoming.
Meet Our Asian Therapists
At Coastal Therapy Group, our therapists offer more than clinical expertise and professional care – we hold a genuine dedication to understanding the cultural layers of your experience. Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, identity exploration, or personal growth, we desire to cultivate a safe space to help guide your journey and to model authenticity and vulnerability. We are committed to the value of embodying a culturally humble posture and trauma-informed perspective to help you create meaningful sustaining transformation.
Jean Jho, PsyD
Psychologist
Online (CA)
Naomi Wu, PsyD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Carlsbad + Encinitas
Gabriel Lowe, PhD
Psychologist
Online (CA)
Jessica Kim, PsyD
Psychologist
Carlsbad + Online (CA & WA)
Start Your Journey with Us
Healing begins with connection. At Coastal Therapy Group, we are dedicated to helping you find a therapist who aligns with your needs and values. Whether you’re in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Vista, or want virtual sessions in CA or WA, our team would be honored to come alongside you to provide culturally attuned and compassionate care you deserve.
We welcome you to take the first step today. Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about how our Asian therapists can support you. We are dedicated to working together to help you cultivate a life of authenticity, fulfillment, and wholeness.
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Another Space for Resonant Support:
Women of Color Connections Group
This group is a space to process and support each other. We explore, share, and learn about how our multiple identities impact our personal and interpersonal experiences. It is a place to foster community to celebrate our unity in diversity and journey together toward healing and empowerment.