Mental Health for East Asian/Chinese Immigrants
Childhood & family trauma, internalized racism, emotional stiffness, the inability to be comfort in your skin…you don’t have to be stuck with these forever.
Clarice Hassan, LCSW | New York, NY 10011
Many of my clients identify as East Asian/Chinese immigrants. I do too.
My experience as an immigrant has deeply impacted my work.
I have first-hand experiences with difficulties as a first-generation immigrant. Two worlds have clashed in my heart non-stop: the food and cultural rituals, the languages, the high-expectations, the confusions, the anger, disappointment, trauma…and growth, love, faith, as well as healing.
One thing I have learned over the years: we do not have to stuck in the clash forever, and we are capable of creating our own identities, and walk comfortably in our skin. I certainly will not make assumptions about you and your history, however, my early life experiences have led to me to a lifelong enthusiasm about this topic.
My name is Clarice.
I understand the complexity of “what made us who we are”.
I understand there is a complicated chain of causation between our struggles in leading a fulfilling life, and our race or culture of origin.
However, I also understand the pain of being viewed simply as a member of a specific racial group or culture, while other factors that significantly influenced me (such as socioeconomic class and relationships with authority) are being overlooked.
I am here to support your lifelong battle with racism and bigotry, and I believe, that despite of what you are experiencing about who you are right now —whether that’s shame, resentment, confusion, or guilt —I can help you to reach a place where you feel a deep calmness and peace.
I may be different from you.
But I believe our differences can enrich our work.
Though I take pride in my culturally sensitive practice, I encourage you to reach out even if we do not seem to “share the same experiences.”
Some of my best work over the years was achieved with clients who seemed totally unlike me. Immense growth can occur when we have to exit the comfort zone that is assuming the other already knows everything about us.
Being a therapist and a friend to many, and a wife to someone that shares a radically different background, always reminds me that, no matter how different we appear to be, we are all capable of understanding and connecting to each other.
I encourage you to read more about my style, to see if this is what you are looking for:
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