What to expect from anxiety counseling, therapy, psychotherapy, and coaching in Tustin, Orange County, CA

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What to expect from anxiety counseling, therapy, psychotherapy, and coaching in Tustin, Orange County, CA

What to expect from anxiety counseling, therapy, psychotherapy, and coaching in Tustin, Orange County, CA

You have been searching for a right fit therapist in the Orange County area. If you want information on how to find a therapist in Orange County, check out my blog. Maybe you’ve never been to therapy, counseling, or coaching. You know you haven’t felt your best self and wonder if you can move forward with therapy. You might have some anxious thoughts about it.

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Anxiety therapist perspective of Dealing with Asian Hate

/ Jane Pearl Lee Counseling Anxiety Therapist/
Anxiety therapist perspective of Dealing with Asian Hate

In the past few weeks, there has been a significant increase of Asian hate which has created anxiety and fear. In Orange County, CA there is a large Asian American Community and several attacks have even happened in Orange County. Sometimes we feel we live in a facade of safety and pretend everything is alright. Denial can limit your ability to readily prepare yourself. There is a lingering fear and increased concern in the community. Historically, Asians immigrated to the US to have new opportunities to start a better life for themselves and for their family. Imagine arriving in a country unable to speak English with limited resources. Trying to survive in creating a life in a new country, a new language, and also dealing with hate/ racism is a constant battle. I wonder how often someone has made inappropriate comments towards me and behind my back. Sometimes I choose to maintain naivety to ignore racism because it is so painful and scary to deal with. Now that more Asian hate crime is documented and evident, there are mixed feelings of relief of finally being heard, but also being scared to see how hateful the world can be.

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Orange County therapist perspective of FAQs about counseling, therapy, psychotherapy, and coaching.

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Orange County therapist perspective of FAQs about counseling, therapy, psychotherapy, and coaching.

Since the pandemic there has been an increase of individuals seeking therapy. There are a lot of therapists in the Orange County, CA area, but how do you find the best one for you? When is the best time to start? There is a sense of anxiety and depression with the pandemic, racial injustices, and feelings of disconnect with others. Taking care of your mental health is important. Starting therapy is a huge step. It's completely normal to feel a bit nervous. After you research therapists in the Orange County, CA area, the next step is the first phone call to a potential new therapist, which can be intimidating. If you are interested in learning more about finding a therapist, counselor check out my blog about how to find one. Here are a few typical frequently asked questions that have been asked. These are ideas to help you start the process.

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Questions to ask a therapist, counselor, or psychologist in Orange County, Tustin, CA

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Questions to ask a therapist, counselor, or psychologist in Orange County, Tustin, CA

Living in Orange County, California is great! The weather is amazing with plenty of activities in the area - close to the beach, mountains, and LA. There is alot of diverse career opportunities in this area. Recently, there has been an increase of anxiety and depression. Mental health awareness is slowly becoming more accepted and normalized. Orange County has plenty of therapists or counselors available for help. If you are interested in learning more about how to find a therapist, counselor, or psychologist, in Orange County, check out my blog.

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Is Anxiety caused by Shame and Guilt?

/ Jane Pearl Lee Counseling /
Is Anxiety caused by Shame and Guilt?

In Orange County, California, there is a large Asian American community. Mental health awareness and seeking help is stigmatized in the Asian culture and kept hidden. I notice a huge pattern of shame and guilt. Sometimes I wonder if the guilt and shame is from the Asian culture or from an individual’s personal experience.

Shame and guilt bring feelings of anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and depression.

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