Jennifer Choi

I became a counselor because I know what it feels like to struggle with identity, family expectations, and belonging without always having the support to make sense of those experiences. Growing up as an Asian American with immigrant parents, I often felt caught between cultural worlds. These experiences shaped my desire to create a space where others can feel understood, supported, and accepted for who they are. I hope to walk alongside clients as they navigate their own identities, relationships, and life transitions.

I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating identity development, life transitions, and questions about belonging. I also have a particular interest in working with firstgeneration Asian Americans and individuals experiencing feeding and eating concerns. I welcome clients who may be exploring their cultural identity, navigating family expectations, or trying to better understand themselves and their experiences.

One thing I want my clients to know is that they do not have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. You do not need to know exactly what you are feeling, what you need, or where to begin. We can take that first step together, at your own pace, in a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.

During our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other and learning what brought you to therapy. We will talk about your experiences, goals, and what you hope to gain from counseling. I may ask questions to better understand your story and what you are currently navigating, but there is no pressure to share anything you are not ready to discuss. Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable, heard, and supported as we begin building our therapeutic relationship together.

My experiences growing up as an Asian American with immigrant parents have deeply shaped how I approach counseling. Navigating different cultural expectations and feeling caught between cultural worlds taught me the importance of feeling seen, understood, and accepted. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to practicing with cultural humility, curiosity, and compassion. I value creating a collaborative space where clients can explore their identity, experiences, and emotions without judgment and feel empowered to define what is meaningful to them.

I believe therapy should be tailored to each client rather than taking a onesize-fits-all approach. I take time to understand each client’s experiences, values, culture, goals, and what feels most comfortable for them. From there, I collaboratively adapt my approach and interventions to meet their needs. When appropriate, I incorporate creative approaches such as Sandtray and mindfulnessbased techniques to help clients explore experiences that may be difficult to express through words alone.