Therapy for Intergenerational Trauma in the Bay Area & throughout California

Tap into your ancestral strengths and resiliency to heal yourself and future generations.

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young Asian female looking pensive, representing adults who may benefit from online mental health therapy for intergenerational trauma in the San Francisco Bay Area, California

You’ve heard the stories…stories of unspeakable pain and sacrifice that your parents, grandparents, and ancestors had to endure. You feel in the depths of your heart, mind, and soul the immense weight of responsibility and duty to not waste any opportunity. To do so would not only bring shame and disappointment to your family, but it would also take away what’s become, one of your own sources of pride and identity— success and resilience regardless of what obstacles come your way.

And so…you’ve piled more and more onto your plate. Whether we’re talking about school, work, relationships—up until this point, you’ve said yes to almost all, if not all requests from others while also, telling yourself, that doing so, is also meeting your personal goals.

Asian American family with young child, representing adults who may benefit from online mental health therapy for intergenerational trauma in the San Francisco Bay Area, California

Sometimes though…maybe even oftentimes, despite your best efforts, you feel like you come up short…and you might even be told by your loved ones that you’re coming up short.

It feels like your life has gotten out of your control…whether you do or don’t, nothing seems to be enough.

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As a 2nd-generation Asian-American growing up with immigrant parents and extended family, I am deeply familiar with the implicit and explicit pressures to make the most out of the sacrifices of one’s family. As a mental health therapist for intergenerational trauma, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you through these and other pressures so that you can reclaim the life you want while also honoring your family history.

African American mother and father, with young daughter, representing adults who may benefit from online mental health therapy for intergenerational trauma in the San Francisco Bay Area, California

How Therapy for Intergenerational Trauma May Help

Through our work together, you may:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of your family history/lineage

  • Unpack lingering effects of your family history/lineage on your present-day life

  • Gain clarity about your identity, goals, values, and the future you want

  • Develop healthier relationships

  • Learn how to set healthy boundaries

  • Regain a sense of control over your life

  • Learn strategies to address things that are outside of your control

  • Address feelings of grief and loss stemming from past trauma

  • Feel truly stronger, more competent, and more confident

* Disclaimer: While I’ve given a glimpse into how therapy may help, I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of customizing the work I do with each client based on their unique needs/wants. Before we start any work together, we will discuss what your goals are and how we can work towards them.

Hi, I’m Gina. It’s an honor to meet you.

Gina Li, LCSW, Therapist in Bay Area, California

Gina Li, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Therapist, California

I am a licensed mental health therapist based in the Bay Area, who specializes in helping young adults, Asian Americans, and caregivers throughout California, address the effects of intergenerational and relational trauma so that they can live truly more fulfilling lives. This can look like being more gentle with ourselves and others, while also setting boundaries as needed. It can also look like gaining greater self-awareness and true confidence. In summary, this looks like learning how to stay grounded in who we genuinely are and who we genuinely want to be.

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