Need A Chinese Speaking Therapist in Chicago?

Chinese Therapist in Chicago

By: Alan Tsang, LPC

Need a Cantonese-Chinese speaking therapist in Chicago? Hoping to find a counselor who can understand the unique needs of the Chinese community? Is it important that you work with a therapist who understands cultural norms?

If the answer is yes, you aren’t alone. One of the main reasons people from Chinatown, Lakeview, Uptown, and the Gold Coast seek out my services is because they want to work with someone who “gets” what it means to be Chinese-American living in the Windy City!

So, if you are from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or are mixed Chinese, there’s a good chance I can have unique insight based on your life experiences. I can say this to you with confidence because I’m a Chinese-American therapist.

Let’s keep it real, the issues that impact the Chinese-American community are unique in nature. While there are counselors that bill themselves as knowledgeable about the Asian-American community, few have the training or the life experiences to back that up.

What’s important to know is that I do

As a therapist in Chicago who is also a part of the Chinese community, I understand that there are some things that can be hard to bring up when trying to adhere to a model view of success, focusing on family values, or if there is concern about what others might think when one is considering seeking therapy.

I have worked with people who have waited after long periods of time before considering therapy because of the stigma one small word has on them. Having lived in Chicago my whole life, and having spent that life living in the Chinese community, I understand the stressors that can build up in your life.

The truth is, it’s hard to find a Cantonese speaking counselor who can understand what you are going through, and have experienced something similar at the same time. That’s because there are times where the idea of counseling might even be considered harmful, when plenty of research says it can actually help you better navigate your life’s challenges.

Having a counselor who can understand ideas and words specific to the language can be extremely helpful when trying to find someone to work with.

Here’s 5 reasons Chinese-American people can benefit from a Chinese-Speaking therapist: 

1. I can speak to you in both English and Cantonese-Chinese to help you better understand what you are going through.
2. I can also help you feel more comfortable knowing that you can be understood through your first language.
3. A Chinese-American therapist can understand cultural norms of a Chinese-American person seeking therapy.
4. A Chinese-American therapist can help you navigate through Eastern and Western culture in Chicago.
5. I can help you understand specific emotions and feelings that are hard to translate into English.

Facing these issues alone can be difficult. They can become more difficult if they are not talked about with constructive feedback. Whether it is depression, anxiety, life transitions, or communication, I would like to work with you if you want to work with a Cantonese-speaking therapist.

So if you are seeking a counselor in Chicago to help you navigate cultural expectations, understanding your emotions, or relationships, I would like to help you with that. Whether it’s trying understanding the ins and outs of your culture, or feeling stuck in your life because of certain life expectations, I am here to listen and provide constructive feedback to your issues.

With me, you won’t have to worry about not feeling understood at all. I encourage you to give us a call at 773.528.1777 or send us a confidential note via our contact form.