Navigating Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be a time of joy and cheer. It can be a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones. At the same time, these holiday gatherings can bring up feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Here…
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Addressing ADHD as an Adult with an Online Asian American Therapist
More than ever, people are talking about ADHD and neurodivergence, especially on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. These conversations are not only increasing awareness around these issues. They are also leading people to wonder whether they themselves have…
Benefits of Working with a Culturally Sensitive Therapist
When you first start looking for a therapist, you might find yourself looking for a therapist who shares some of your characteristics. Here at Yellow Chair Collective, many of our clients come to us for a therapist of the same…
A New York Asian Therapist Perspective on Destigmatizing Mental Health Treatment in Asian Communities
Why is Destigmatizing Mental Health Important? Destigmatizing mental health is essential. Asian therapist everywhere knows about the rising concern of Asian American mental health. This is because untrue information about mental health treatment can convince people to not get the…
How to Manage Caregiving for Someone in Your Life
My Experience with Caregiving By Connie Yang, MA A little over 1.5 years ago, my father died after being terminally ill for 2.5 years. He began getting very sick in 2018, right when I started my graduate program to become…
5 Symptoms of Anxiety and How to Address Them with the Help of an Online Asian American Therapist in New York
Everyone experiences anxiety, as anxiety is a normal and vital part of life: it helps you survive, get necessary tasks done, and prepares you for worst-case scenarios. Anxiety is the built-in alarm system that helps us protect ourselves or motivates…
Tips from an Asian American Therapist in New York on Navigating a Multicultural Relationship
Many layers of complexity arise when two people who come from different cultures start a relationship together. There may be some differences even if you and your partner share a similar background, but the differences can strike harder when you…
Therapy for Asian Women is More Important Than Ever: An Asian American Therapist in Los Angeles Explains
Asian American Women and Mental Health: NAPAWF Report Reveals Racism, Harassment, and Trauma Recent data from the 2022 NAPAWF State of Safety Report shows how deeply AAPI women experience everyday racism, harassment, and violence. Nearly 3 in 4 (74%) reported…
Boundaries in the Context of Asian American Households: Where do you start?
When two very different cultures meet, they tend to clash. This is a common experience for Asian American households. Especially between the first- and second-generation Asian Americans, their values conflict. Individualism versus collectivism—which one is the “right” way to be?…
Benefits of Asian American Therapy for Teens by an Asian American Therapist (Part 2 of 2)
Finding a therapist for your Asian or Asian American teen is another way in which you can support their overall health and development. Consider consulting with one of our Asian American therapists who provide culturally competent teen therapy. Check out…