A place to start healing your old wounds for a new life

Asian American Trauma Therapy for AAPI humans who have experienced emotional, relational, physical, and identity trauma while growing up Asian American

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You may be experiencing:

  • Many Asian Americans struggle with the pervasive feeling of not being enough, often fueled by cultural and familial expectations to excel in every aspect of life. The pressure to constantly meet high standards, whether academically, professionally, or personally, can lead to deep self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy. This is compounded by the tendency to compare yourself to others, a lack of validation, and the challenge of assimilating while staying true to your identity. These emotional burdens create a cycle of guilt and low self-worth, leaving individuals feeling like you are never doing enough, no matter how hard you try.

  • Experiencing the loss of cultural identity, whether from assimilation, migration, or societal pressures, can cause a profound sense of disconnection. This isolation from one’s heritage often leads to identity trauma, as you struggle to reconcile your personal values with cultural expectations.

  • Asian Americans may often feel objectified or reduced to stereotypes, stripping away their personhood. This dehumanizing experience can deeply affect self-worth and mental health, leaving us feeling invisible and powerless.

  • The trauma of losing a career or experiencing professional setbacks can trigger deep feelings of failure, inadequacy, and loss of self-worth. The pressure to constantly prove one’s value in the workplace, combined with societal expectations, can exacerbate these emotional wounds.

  • Many Asian Americans have adverse childhood experiences, compounded by cultural shame and silence. These experiences can lead to deep emotional scars that we carry throughout our lives. Together, we can work towards more clarity and healing in your familial relationships.

You wonder if you'll ever be free to be yourself—without the weight of expectations, guilt, or past wounds, or if you can build real, meaningful relationships when trauma and cultural pressures hold you back.

You forget what it was like to feel like you.

  • You wonder if there is something wrong with you - like you’re broken, like no one truly understands what it is like to go through what you have gone through.

  • You’ve spent so much of your life trying to live up to others’ expectations - family, culture, society - all while figuring out how you can live out your life in a way that is more meaningful to you, not to your parents, friends, or anyone else for that matter.

  • You feel like you have to wear a mask to please the expectations of others because if you ever started making choices for yourself, people will not love you or think that you are selfish.

  • You are hyper-independent where any amount of asking help makes you feel vulnerable because asking for help, even crying for help, has been seen as a weakness.

All you want is to feel free to be yourself—to live with confidence, without shame or self-doubt weighing you down. You know it’s time to let go of the guilt and the inner critic that plays in your head day and night, but you don’t know how.

You’ve tried the self-help books, maybe even therapy, but nothing has truly addressed your struggles in a way that makes you feel understood and seen—as an Asian American carrying the weight of family expectations, cultural pressures, and past wounds.

You’re ready for something different. You’re ready to heal, to grow, and to step into the life and relationships you deserve—on your own terms.

This is where your journey begins - to healing and to building the meaningful relationships you deserve. Your path forward starts here, with me.

Hi, I’m Dr. Wonbin.

I’m here to help you navigate one of the most difficult journeys you may have been on in your life - to heal from your past wounds that are impacting your present relationships.

As Asian Americans, we carry stories etched into our bones—stories of resilience, survival, and sacrifice. But alongside these, many of us also carry the weight of cultural expectations, generational trauma, racism, and the pain of feeling unseen. Whether it’s the pressure to succeed, the fear of speaking up, or the lingering wounds from discrimination and isolation, these experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.

At the Center for Asian American Trauma, we see you. We understand how trauma—whether emotional, relational, cultural, or identity-based—impacts your mental and emotional well-being. And we’re here to help you reclaim your voice and your sense of self.

Many of us grew up in environments where trauma was never named, only endured. But healing starts with acknowledgement - naming what happened. Here, your stories are honored: your pain is real, so can be your healing.

In therapy, we will explore how trauma has shaped your life and work together to break the cycles holding you back. Some of the key issues we address include:

The Impact of Alcoholism on Family Relationships

Growing up in a home where addiction was present often means walking on eggshells, suppressing emotions, and carrying unseen wounds into adulthood. We’ll work to unravel these patterns, heal from the chaos, and build healthier relationships.

Domestic Violence & Family Abuse

When your home was not a safe place, the scars—emotional and physical—can stay with you long after. Therapy offers a space to process, rebuild trust, and step into empowerment.

The Silence You Were Taught to Keep

Many Asian Americans grow up feeling silenced—whether in the family, workplace, or society at large. Here, you will be heard. Not only heard, but your voice will also be amplified.

Identity & Cultural Trauma

Feeling disconnected from your roots, struggling with assimilation, or being made to feel like you don’t belong? Therapy helps you rebuild a sense of identity, reconnect with your heritage, and redefine belonging on your terms.

The Pressure to Always Be ‘Enough’

Success was supposed to bring validation—but instead, it left you feeling like it’s never enough. Let’s shift from self-criticism to self-compassion and redefine what fulfillment looks like for you.

The Emasculation of Asian Men & Hyper-sexualization of Asian Women

Racialized stereotypes have stripped many of us of agency and self-worth. Therapy provides a space to challenge these narratives and reclaim your identity—on your own terms.

The Trauma of Going from ‘Not Enough’ to ‘Too Much’

For those who’ve experienced economic shifts, success can feel unfamiliar, unstable, or even undeserved. Together, we’ll work through the fears, the scarcity mindset, and the emotional whiplash that comes with these transitions.

Career Loss & Loss of Identity

When your career was tied to your self-worth, losing it can feel like losing yourself. Therapy can help you process, rebuild, and redefine your sense of purpose.

Your story doesn’t end with trauma. It begins again—with healing, with growth, with reclaiming who you are.

Specializing in:

  • Body Image/Liberation

    Body/Self Image Liberation Therapy

    Our society tells us what we are supposed to look like whether you are a trans person, an Asian woman, or a gay man. In therapy, we can explore the societal pressure that forces us to change who we are and discover what we prefer to be.

  • Therapy for Perfectionists

    Struggling with perfectionism? Therapy can help you break free from the constant pressure to be flawless, embrace your imperfections, and find peace in simply being yourself. Let’s work together to create a healthier, more balanced sense of self.

  • Therapy for Asian American Trauma

    Growing up Asian in America, you may have experienced a variety of traumas in the context of your family and culture. Together, we can deconstruct our experiences, gain access to your inner wisdom and strength, find clarity on how to move forward in your family relationships.

  • Intergenerational Trauma Therapy

    The pain you carry didn’t start with you—but it doesn’t have to end with you alone. Passed down through generations, trauma can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world. Therapy can help you break the cycle, heal from the past, and reclaim your own path forward.

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  • Identity Trauma Therapy

    You grew up in a predominately White environment where you endured a lot of racialized bullying, being stereotyped, or hyper or hypo sexualized. In therapy, we can deconstruct the dominant narratives you have lived with for a long time, so that you can start living your authentic life, unapologetically.

Asian American Trauma Therapist | AAPI Trauma Therapist

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Couples and Relationship Therapy

Find the cycles of conflicts and disconnection, grow in your understanding of your partner, and discover how you can re-connect and re-engage in your relationships.

| $250/50-min |

Individual Therapy

Find your healing in a space where all of your being is welcome. I offer a space where you can work on what matters to you the most.

| $250/50-min |

Trauma Recovery Intensive Therapy

You can request a 3-hour intensive session for trauma recovery. You and the clinician will spend 3 hours in one day to extensively process and work on one or more goals to get you better faster.

| $1275 per 3-hour intensive appointment [Weekend]