How does therapy support Asian American mental health?

Therapy provides a safe space to heal intergenerational trauma, manage career stress, overcome creative blocks, and navigate cultural identity challenges. Services include Brainspotting and EMDR therapy available in Los Angeles, Pasadena, the Bay Area, and across California.

What mental health issues commonly affect Asian American communities?

Common concerns include anxiety, depression, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, family pressures, relationship challenges, and creative blocks. Asian American therapists at Oak and Stone Therapy provide culturally sensitive support using Brainspotting, EMDR, and other healing modalities.

Is culturally sensitive therapy important for BIPOC and children of immigrants?

Yes, culturally sensitive therapy acknowledges racial identity, cultural values, and intergenerational expectations. Our services include Brainspotting and EMDR therapy adapted to the needs of BIPOC and first-generation clients across California.

Who can benefit from Oak and Stone Therapy's blog?

Our blog supports Korean Americans, Taiwanese, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Filipino, and other East and South Asian communities, as well as BIPOC individuals and first-generation Americans seeking emotional growth, resilience, and culturally sensitive therapy options like Brainspotting and EMDR.

The Journey Blog

Writings to meet you where you are

Hatty J. Lee 10/11/24 Hatty J. Lee 10/11/24

Navigating Complex Trauma as a Child of Immigrants

Hatty J. Lee 9/20/20 Hatty J. Lee 9/20/20

Understanding Trauma Beyond Explicit Violations

Hatty J. Lee 7/1/20 Hatty J. Lee 7/1/20

Redefining Trauma for Asian Americans

Hatty J. Lee 6/1/20 Hatty J. Lee 6/1/20

Giving Voice to Pain: Healing As Children of Immigrants

Hatty J. Lee 5/15/20 Hatty J. Lee 5/15/20

Choosing Responsibility Over Reaction: Healing Our Relationships

Hatty J. Lee 5/1/20 Hatty J. Lee 5/1/20

Healing Reactions for Asian Americans After Collective Crisis

Hatty J. Lee 5/9/19 Hatty J. Lee 5/9/19

Why Shutting Down Negative Emotions Also Numbs the Good: An Asian Therapist’s Thoughts

Shutting down your negative emotions might seem like a way to stay in control—but it often leads to emotional numbness and disconnection from yourself and others. In this post, Asian American therapist Hatty J. Lee, LMFT 83772 explores why emotional avoidance can harm relationships and how therapy can help you safely reconnect with your full range of feelings to experience deeper connection and healing.