Building first-generation wealth as an Asian American in Los Angeles, Pasadena, or the Bay Area can bring pride and pressure. Oak and Stone Therapy explores the unique mental health challenges and offers support to navigate this journey.

Asian therapist Samuel Kim, LMFT #141541 at Oak and Stone Therapy in Los Angeles, California writes about how to navigate situations when good intentions lead to a hurtful impact.

Nancy Denq, LMFT 146636 explores common reasons why couples therapy may not be working for you, introduces discernment counseling for couples who are not sure they want to move forward in the relationship, and offers possible ways to move forward.

Maybe no one ever taught you how to care for your emotions. Maybe your feelings were dismissed, minimized, or treated like a burden. Over time, you learned to avoid them—but that avoidance doesn’t make the pain go away. In this post, we explore how emotional neglect shapes our inner world, why numbing leads to disconnection, and how therapy offers a path back to feeling, healing, and meaningful connection.

It all begins with an idea.

Grief doesn’t need to be justified.
During the pandemic, many quietly minimized their pain, believing others had it worse. But comparison only silences healing. Whether you lost someone, a milestone, or a sense of normalcy, your grief matters. This post explores how to reclaim space for your emotions — without shame or comparison.

In uncertain times, small choices can help us feel grounded. This post shares how an Asian American therapist is staying empowered during COVID-19, and invites you to reflect on what care looks like for you.

Our first experiences of love begin at home.
Learn how your early family dynamics shape adult relationships — and how Asian American therapists at Oak and Stone Therapy can help you heal old patterns.