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Asian Psychiatry Program

Your beliefs, culture and experiences shape your behavioral health. Seeking support that understands and respects your background can make all the difference. Our bilingual doctors provide expert behavioral health services for Asian individuals and families that honor your values, support your well-being and help you navigate challenges in ways that feel safe and comfortable.

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Behavioral health that speaks your language + respects your culture

Accessing behavioral health can feel unfamiliar, especially if it’s not something your family or community often talks about. Many Asian individuals and families face cultural expectations, stigma or family pressures that make reaching out for help more difficult.

We provide care that is accessible, respectful and culturally sensitive. Our bilingual clinicians speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese Hokkien, Korean and English and interpreter services are available to make communication easier. We work with you to provide behavioral health support that honors your traditions, values and experiences while helping you manage stress, anxiety, depression and other behavioral health challenges.

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Conditions

Recognizing behavioral health concerns can be difficult when cultural expectations or stigma make it uncomfortable to talk about your feelings. We provide care that respects your life experience while helping you manage symptoms and maintain your responsibilities at home, work or school.

We support people with conditions such as:

  • Addictive disorders: Trouble controlling the use of alcohol, drugs or other substances
  • Adjustment difficulties: Trouble coping with big life changes
  • Anxiety: Feeling nervous, worried or tense most of the time
  • Bipolar disorder: Shifts between high energy and low mood
  • Depression: Feeling sad or losing interest in daily life
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Repeating thoughts or behaviors that feel hard to control
  • Personality disorders: Patterns of thinking or behaving that make relationships or daily life hard
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Feeling stressed or scared after trauma or frightening experiences
  • Psychotic disorders: Changes in thoughts or behavior that make it hard to understand what is real
  • Schizophrenia: Trouble with clear thinking or changes in how you see or hear things
  • Stress related to life transitions or immigration: Worry or overwhelm connected to cultural changes, family responsibilities or moving to a new country

We also understand the everyday pressures many Asian individuals and families face, like school or work stress, immigration-related challenges, family expectations or caring for elders. Our holistic approach combines therapy, coping strategies, lifestyle support and medication when needed to help you manage your behavioral health and feel more balanced in daily life.

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Testing

Even if it feels unfamiliar, noticing how you feel and talking to a doctor is an important first step. Everyone can experience sadness, worry or loneliness sometimes and getting help early can make it easier to feel better.
If your doctor thinks you may have a behavioral health condition, they may recommend tests to better understand your symptoms and guide your care. These can include:

  • Family or caregiver input: Sometimes your family or caregivers can provide helpful information about your experiences, but only if you give permission
  • Psychiatric consultations: Seeing a doctor who specializes in behavioral health
  • Psychopharmacological assessments: Meeting with a doctor and pharmacist to review your medicines or possible medication options
  • Psychosocial evaluations: Meeting with a social worker or other provider to understand your life, family and environment and how these may affect your behavioral health
  • Screening questionnaires: Simple forms to check for stress, anxiety, depression or other concerns

All tests are private. Results help your doctor create a care plan tailored to your needs, which may include follow-up assessments. Interpreter services are available if you need help with language.

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Treatments

Seeking help for behavioral health can feel unfamiliar, especially if it hasn’t been part of your family or community conversations. We work with you to find treatments that fit your life and help you manage stress, mood changes, anxiety or other challenges in ways that feel safe and supportive.

Our team offers a variety of treatments to support behavioral health and overall well-being, including:

  • Medication: When needed, doctors can prescribe medicines to help manage mood, anxiety or other behavioral health conditions
  • Holistic care: Combining therapy, coping skills, lifestyle adjustments, and community resources to support your overall well-being
  • Individual psychotherapy: One-on-one sessions to understand your feelings and build coping skills
  • Couples counseling: Support for you and your partner to improve communication and manage challenges
  • Family therapy: Sessions with family members to strengthen relationships and provide support
  • Group therapy: Meetings with others who have similar experiences to share, learn and grow together

Our bilingual clinicians and staff speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese Hokkien, Korean and English and interpreter services are available if you need help with language.
 

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FAQs

Why is behavioral health support sometimes harder to seek in Asian communities?

Cultural expectations, stigma and family pressures can make it hard to talk about stress, anxiety, depression or mood changes. Our care respects your culture and values and helps you get support in ways that feel safe and comfortable.

How do you provide culturally sensitive care for Asian families?

Our bilingual doctors understand traditions, family dynamics and values common in Asian communities. We listen carefully and work with you to provide solutions that fit your life and well-being.
 

What languages do you support?

Our team speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English. Confidential interpreter services are also available if you need extra help with language.
 

How can behavioral health care help with family or community expectations?

We work with you to balance personal needs and family responsibilities. If you want, we can include family or caregivers in sessions to provide guidance, support and understanding.
 

What types of conditions do you treat?

We support anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, persistent depressive disorder, PTSD, chronic mood or anxiety disorders, and other mood or behavioral health challenges.
 

How do you help students, professionals or elders in Asian families?

We address stress related to school, work, immigration, caregiving and family responsibilities. Our care may include therapy, coping strategies, holistic support and medication if needed.
 

What kinds of assessments and tests are offered?

We provide behavioral observations, family or caregiver input, psychiatric consultations, psychopharmacological assessments, psychosocial evaluations and screening questionnaires to guide your care. All assessments are private.
 

What types of treatments do you offer?

Treatments include individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, school-based counseling, behavioral strategies, holistic care and medication when appropriate.

Is care confidential?

Yes. All assessments, therapy sessions and treatment plans are private. Interpreter services are also confidential.
 

How do I get started with behavioral health support?

You can schedule an appointment with one of our bilingual doctors. Interpreter services are available if you need language support, so your first visit is comfortable and easy to understand.
 

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