Helping You Heal
A great companion to therapy is reading. Therapist-written content can help you clarify your understanding or support you in learning tools alongside therapy. See some of Tammy Cha, LCSW’s therapeutic insights on self-care, cultural identity, and more.
The Importance of Self-Care
Building ToolsIn a fast-paced society where many of us constantly feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, it’s essential to pause and make room for ourselves. Technology has made it easier to accomplish more, but it has also led us to cram as much as possible into short periods of time.
Therapeutic Insights
Helping You HealTeletherapy and the Korean American Experience
Korean Americans, known for their “doer” mindset, responded: therapy became an actionable step toward healing. Teletherapy expanded access across distance, removed transportation barriers, and mitigated stigma through privacy and convenience.
Virtual care removes some of those roadblocks, making it easier to find therapists who align with their identities and values—without the added stress of long commutes or sitting in a waiting room that doesn’t feel welcoming.
The Courage to Ask for Help
How Teletherapy is Changing Mental Health Access for Asian Americans
Teletherapy has changed the game by offering greater accessibility, anonymity, and flexibility—making it a viable option for those who may have previously avoided seeking help.
The Success of Telehealth Therapy
One of the things I admire most about the people I work with is their courage. It takes an incredible amount of bravery to say, “I need help.” For some, it may feel like a small step, but for many, it’s monumental—an act of faith, vulnerability, and hope all rolled into one.
Content authored by Tammy Cha, LCSW
Doctoral Candidate, Tulane University School of Social Work
