Catherine Trandai

Therapy doesn’t need to be rigid, censored, or intimidating. As a queer Asian American therapist, I strive to create a reliably inclusive environment where you can feel safe, seen, and acknowledged (particularly given the history of western therapy marginalizing and pathologizing those experiencing social injustices). I provide a place to work with goals such as self-regulation, self-understanding, communication, boundary setting, and post-traumatic growth. To do this, I approach emotions, thoughts, sensations, and impulses with curiosity and care, especially the ones rejected by shame, to develop clarity, confidence, and courage. Therapy doesn’t need to be rigid, censored, or intimidating. As a queer Asian American therapist, I strive to create a reliably inclusive environment where you can feel safe, seen, and acknowledged (particularly given the history of western therapy marginalizing and pathologizing those experiencing social injustices). I provide a place to work with goals such as self-regulation, self-understanding, communication, boundary setting, and post-traumatic growth. To do this, I approach emotions, thoughts, sensations, and impulses with curiosity and care, especially the ones rejected by shame, to develop clarity, confidence, and courage. I work experientially to build awareness of the present moment while holding great respect to the circumstances that led you here. By engaging the mind, body, and brain, I provide integrative (IFS, Somatic, Narrative), trauma-informed therapy to cultivate healing. Each session is adapted to compassionately honor your unique needs, strengths, and fears. If this resonates with you, I’d love to meet you on your path of discovery, growth, and connection. I am proud of you for taking the step to advocate for yourself by searching for a therapist. Please feel welcome to call or email me to start a conversation on your hopes for therapy and determine if I'm an aligned fit to support you!