Therapy for Asian-Americans
in Denver
Meet with a therapist who understands your background.
What’s unique about therapy for Asian-Americans?
Studies have shown that Asian-Americans are 3 times less likely to seek out therapy than other Americans. The pressure to succeed academically, financially, and professionally often leads to depression and other mental health issues for Asian-Americans. In 2016, suicide was the leading cause of death for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders between the ages of 15 and 19.
Even if it’s brought up in conversation, Asian-Americans tend to refuse to acknowledge their own mental health issues when they exist. Other studies have shown that Asian-Americans often avoid seeking treatment or using mental health services because it would be admitting the existence of a mental health disorder.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Asian-Americans in Denver can find help and support for what they need by meeting with a Denver-based Asian-American therapist who understands them, shares their background, and has experience working with people within the community.
Perhaps now more than ever, with #StopAsianHate and other anti-discrimination efforts to support of Asian communities making headlines in communities, on the news, and throughout social media, Asian-Americans that may want help with their mental health may not be actively seeking it out.
Many Asian-Americans around the country have felt increased racism, feelings of anxiety, and are experiencing threats, racist comments, and even physical assaults.
If you’re looking for an Asian-American therapist in Denver, or a BIPOC therapist near you, our therapist Alex Song is a Colorado local who has been actively working with and supporting people in Colorado’s Asian-American community for over 18 years in various capacities.
Asian-American therapist in Denver
Alex has worked with and mentored Asian-Americans on issues that include value differences, cultural identity, educational and professional life choices, identity issues, and gaining independence while honoring one’s roots. She not only knows what it’s like to grow up as an Asian-American, she also specifically knows the experience as a Colorado local.
If you’re looking for someone who lives and understands your perspective as an Asian-American or BIPOC individual, who is trained to help you heal and develop new skills, she creates a safe environment for you to share and process your feelings to help you grow into a better version of yourself.
How we help Asian-Americans seeking therapy
You might be looking for an Asian-American therapist in Denver who is connected to the Asian community, and you’ve quickly found that isn’t as easy to find as one might think. Asian-Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, but mental health services that are tailored for them can be extremely difficult to find.
Even in big cities like New York City, Boston, and even Denver, it can be extremely difficult to find an Asian-American therapist or BIPOC counselor with connection to your cultural background. As a result, it’s harder for Asian-Americans to find specialized mental health resources that are specific to their family or relationship issues.
When you have a therapist who understands your background and grew up in a similar environment, it can help you connect and understand each other on a different level.
If you’ve been considering therapy, you might be looking for someone who understands the nuances of being Asian in America, including the complexities of relationships with parents, the pressure to achieve, and how to communicate in relationships.
A recent study on Asian-Americans and mental health services found that 44% of Asian-Americans indicated that they have mental distress, compared to 18% of the U.S. general population. 88% of Asian-Americans with a serious mental illness haven’t received any treatment from a mental health professional, compared to 40% of non-hispanic white people with similar illnesses.
Many Asian cultures aren’t conducive to sharing mental health issues, and have historical customs of secrecy and silence instead when it comes to these types of issues. Also, some Asian-American families don’t encourage family members to seek out therapy if other members of the family don’t think it’s something they need.
We’re here to change how Asian-Americans view therapy and provide a safe, affirming environment to share and work on the things that have you considering therapy.
We can provide psychiatric medication management
At My Denver Therapy, our in-house psychiatric nurse practitioner Shannon Keane (PMHNP-BC) can provide medication management and prescriptions to help treat behavior, mood, and mental health issues. As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, Shannon is dual certified in family medicine and psychiatry, and she strives to provide patients with comprehensive strategies to improve and maintain their mental health.
By combining therapy with medication management within one therapy private practice, we’re able to provide a deeper level of support and an integrated approach to mental health for clients who have depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, or are looking into Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Instead of searching for a therapist and a psychiatrist in Denver separately, we can save you time and create an integrated plan for your mental wellness by offering both in our Denver area offices.
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Meet our Denver therapists
My Denver Therapy is one of the largest woman-owned therapy private practices in Colorado with many of the best, most requested therapists in Denver.
As a therapist-owned practice with decades of combined experience, we care about seeing our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We’re one of the only therapy practices in Colorado with licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who actively see new clients. Whether you’re an adult, teen, young adult, couple, or family, our inclusive therapist team is built to specialize in you.
Our practice started with one therapist in a shared office suite, but we’ve grown to help thousands of people in Colorado by providing in-person therapy at our conveniently located Denver Metro area counseling offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, and Lone Tree, plus online therapy for clients throughout Colorado. Because of the way our team works, our therapists provide consultation for other therapists and private practices in the Denver Metro area.
Our inclusive therapists provide some of the most innovative, effective, and in-demand forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, CBT, and IFS. We also have more therapists trained in Ketamine-assisted therapy and more teen therapists and young adult counselors than nearly every other private practice in Denver.
We know that clients want to find the best therapists in Denver, so our team includes therapists with different backgrounds, specialities, and experiences to help you find the right fit. We’ll match you with one of our therapists who is the best for your goals, location, budget, and schedule to help you get started quickly.
We’re out of network for insurance, Tricare, and are unable to take Medicaid, but most of our therapists’ rates are lower than the local and national averages for therapy.
All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth.
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Please note: We’re unable to accept Medicaid or insurance.
Our rates are listed on our website. MDMA and Psilocybin-assisted therapy aren’t available yet. We are out of network for all types of insurance, including TRICARE.