Rewrite Your Asian Story

Therapy with The Bad Asian Therapist

Asian American Therapist in the Bay Area

Are you THIS Type of Asian?

Person sitting on outdoor stairs in a forested area, wearing a gray sweater and maroon pants, smiling at the camera.

You Are…

The straight-A student.

The one who never makes mistakes.

The overachiever who takes on everything without complaint.

Sound familiar?

I see you—the constant pressure to be the “perfect” child, to make your parents proud, can feel like it’s crushing you.

You’re always the one who fixes things.

Who says “yes” even when you’re exhausted.

Every decision you make feels tied to their sacrifices, their expectations.

But here’s the thing—when was the last time you actually thought about what you want?

Person sitting on a wooden bench in a forested area, wearing a sweater and maroon pants.

Here’s the hard truth: being a Good Asian is KILLING YOU.

The constant tension at family dinners.

The late nights at work trying to hit impossible deadlines.

The fear of saying no because you don’t want to disappoint anyone—it’s exhausting.

You wake up tired, go to bed with a racing mind, and still feel like you’re falling short.

Let me tell you something you probably haven’t allowed yourself to believe:

You don’t have to be the “Good Asian” anymore.

You don’t owe anyone the version of yourself that’s constantly sacrificing, constantly striving, constantly breaking.

It’s your turn to choose you.

Rewrite Your Story with the Bad Asian Therapist

Person in a gray and blue argyle sweater sitting on a log in a forest setting.

I’m Alex!

I call myself The Bad Asian Therapist because this isn’t about playing by the cultural “rules” anymore.

This is about rewriting the script you’ve been handed and unleashing your most authentic self.

I provide a space where you can finally cry, rage, or roll your eyes at the ridiculous expectations you’ve been drowning under.

But I don’t stop there.

I give you practical tools to untangle the stress, confront your fears, and live a life that you define—not one dictated by outdated standards.

I’m here to help you break free—free from cultural expectations and all the crap that’s been holding you back.

Working with A Good The Bad Asian Therapist

What Makes me Different?

What makes me different as your therapist is I don’t tiptoe around the issues.

We’re not here for abstract concepts or endless nodding.

We’re here to get real.

To break down the myths and stories you’ve grown up believing about who you should be.

I’m bold, direct, and challenging because I know that’s exactly what you need.

Here’s What Our Work Looks Like Together

  • Stop Feeling Like You’re Not Enough: We’ll work to break the cycle of striving for impossible perfection and confront that inner critic that’s always whispering, "You’re still not good enough.”

  • Unravel Your Family Story: Navigate the emotional whirlwind of family expectations, criticisms, and toxic cultural norms. Together, we’ll redefine your boundaries and relationships.

  • Say “No” Without Guilt: You’ll learn practical strategies to prioritize your needs and stop bending over backward to meet demands that aren’t serving you.

  • Release the Shame: The shame of being “too different,” “not enough,” or “disappointing.” We’ll challenge that shame head-on and transform it into pride in your authentic self.