Online Trauma Therapy for AAPI, Sensitive & Neurodivergent Adults
Deep, nervous-system-informed healing for burnout, perfectionism, and trauma.
You don’t have to shrink to be seen.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
Trauma therapy supporting burnout, identity pain, and the weight of always being the strong one.
Online therapy for individuals in IL, IN, MI, WI, OR, WA, and MA.
You might be here because you’ve been carrying so much for so long.
Here are the people who most often find me:
AAPI / Asian / Taiwanese Adults
You’ve spent years navigating the tension between who you truly are and who you were expected to be.
Maybe you're the eldest daughter, the helper, the achiever, always translating, always performing, never wanting to be a burden.
You carry cultural pressure, loyalty, guilt, and the quiet ache of feeling unseen — even by people you love.
You want a therapist who understands intergenerational trauma, migration, intersectional identities, and the emotional cost of being “fine.”
Sensitive, High-Achieving Adults
You're thoughtful, capable, and deeply responsible, but your nervous system is constantly overwhelmed.
You think intensely, feel deeply, and keep going long after your body asks you to stop.
Burnout feels like your baseline.
You’re longing for a slower, steadier way of living… but slowing down feels unfamiliar, maybe even unsafe.
Neurodivergent-Affirming: ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD & Highly Sensitive Adults
You’ve always sensed the world differently, maybe faster, louder, brighter, or more intensely.
Masking, shutdowns, sensory overwhelm, and internalized shame have left you tired in ways others don’t see.
You’re not here to be fixed.
You’re here to be met, in your pace, your intensity, your softness, and your brilliance.
Therapy here honors the way your nervous system moves through the world.
How Therapy Feels
This is not surface-level coping.
This is trauma therapy that helps you come back to yourself, body, mind, and soul.
Therapy with me is rooted in polyvagal theory, parts work (IFS-informed), somatic awareness, attachment, and culturally humble care.
We’ll move at the pace of your nervous system, not at the speed of urgency.
In our work, we explore:
how burnout and perfectionism live in your body
how cultural and family systems shaped your sense of worth
how to soften protective parts without losing the safety they gave you
how to reconnect with emotions you had to silence
how to build a life that’s steady, spacious, and yours
This is gentle, sustainable, and relational work for people who want real change, not just symptom relief.
Meet Tsuki
Tsuki, an AAPI trauma therapist offering online therapy for burnout, perfectionism, and identity healing
I’m Tsuki (she/her), a Taiwanese LMFT offering online trauma therapy across IL, IN, MI, WI, OR, WA, & MA.
I support AAPI, neurodivergent, and sensitive adults who’ve spent a lifetime surviving, performing, and carrying the emotional weight of others.
Many of my clients are first-gen professionals, immigrants or children of immigrants, caregivers, helpers, thinkers, creatives, and quiet overachievers who feel deeply but rarely show it.
My clients often tell me they finally feel seen and understood, not just for what they do, but for who they are.
I bring a warm, attuned, culturally grounded, and justice-oriented lens to therapy, honoring the many layers of what shaped you and supporting the parts of you that are ready for something different.
What to Expect in Therapy
Here’s what clients tell me they appreciate about our work together:
Relational & collaborative: we make meaning together
Nervous-system-aware: your body sets the pace
Parts-informed: we honor your protectors, exiles, and inner wisdom
Culturally & socially conscious: identity and systems matter
Paced, gentle & sustainable: no rushing, no forcing
This is trauma therapy for people who want to go deeper to heal what’s underneath the burnout, anxiety, or stuckness.
Begin Here
Let’s begin where you are.
If you're ready for deeper, steadier healing, not quick fixes or surface-level coping, I’d love to walk with you.
Frequently Asked Questions for Therapist in Chicago
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We’ll start with a free 15-minute phone consultation where we can talk about what you’re hoping for and how I work. You’re welcome to ask any questions you have. There’s no pressure, just space to connect and see if it feels right.
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Once you complete the consultation request form, I’ll review your responses and email you to confirm a time for our call. At your scheduled time, I’ll give you a call at the number you provided.
This free 15-minute consultation isn’t a therapy session; it’s simply a chance for us to connect, talk about what you’re hoping for in therapy, and explore whether working together feels like the right fit. You’re welcome to ask any questions that come up.
If it feels like a good match, we’ll confirm your appointments, and I’ll send you an invitation to SimplePractice where you can complete the intake paperwork. You’ll also receive your telehealth video link and any other information you’ll need for our sessions.
No pressure. No obligation.
Just a gentle, grounded starting point to explore what support could look like for you. -
All sessions are held via secure video through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform designed for therapy. Once you schedule your first (and ongoing) sessions, you’ll receive a secure link directly through the platform each time.
If you’re joining from a computer or laptop, you can access sessions through your web browser, no download needed.
If you’re using a phone or tablet, you’ll need to download the free SimplePractice app to join the video session.You’ll just need:
A private space
A stable internet connection
A device with a camera and microphone
Everything else will be sent to you through SimplePractice, including reminders and access to your client portal.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. Some clients come in for a few months, while others stay longer depending on their needs and goals. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.
In general, I recommend meeting once a week for a 50-minute session, especially at the beginning of our work together. Weekly sessions help create the consistency and relational safety that make therapy most effective.
If your needs shift, we can talk about adjusting the frequency or session length. Some people choose to meet more than once a week during periods of heightened emotion, transitions, or deeper work.
I also offer extended sessions (80 or 110 minutes) if you prefer more spaciousness in session, whether occasionally or as part of your ongoing rhythm.
Therapy isn’t rushed. We’ll create a steady, supportive space where healing and insight can unfold at a grounded pace.
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Of course! Whether it’s your first time or you’re returning to therapy, you’re welcome exactly as you are.
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Right now, I offer online therapy to clients living in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Massachusetts.
In-person therapy in Schaumburg, IL may be offered in the future. If that’s something you’d be interested in, feel free to reach out and I’ll keep you in the loop.
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Yes—I speak English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
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All sessions are conducted online and scheduled in Central Time (CST).
If you’re in a different time zone, SimplePractice will automatically adjust times when you view the schedule.Here’s my availability in CST:
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (last session at 11:00 AM)
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM (last session at 6:30 PM)
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (last session at 6:00 PM)
If you’d like to see if our schedules align, feel free to email or fill out the consultation request form, and we’ll find a time that works for both of us.
