Dr. Fae’s Friends
No single therapist is a good fit for everyone. Here is a list of people I can whole heartedly recommend - in no particular order. I have practiced/studied with most of them and I know all them personally. They are all talented clinicians.
If I'm not the right person for you, but you generally like what I have to say, maybe one of these people could be a good fit.
I've asked them for a bit of info about their practice/time zone/etc. but if you want to learn more, follow their links and contact them directly.
International
+ Dr. Huong Diep (FS friendly)
About: Dr. Huong Diep (she/her) is a 1.5 generation Vietnamese/Chinese-American board-certified psychologist. She specializes in global mental health utilizing a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed model that promotes strength and resiliency. Dr. Diep graduated from UCLA and the University of Denver with an emphasis in International Disaster Psychology and is licensed in the states of CA, NV, and NY (and provides tele-health services to folks stationed at posts abroad). Her international experiences include serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru and living and working in hardship posts as an EFM.
Services: Dr. Diep is passionate about providing individual therapy/consulting to other FSOs/EFMs/global nomads, especially those from under-represented and marginalized communities. She is trained and certified in various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). However, her overall approach is grounded in humanistic psychology with a deep curiosity to understand her client's unique challenges and strengths.
Website: www.drhdiep.com
Languages: English and Spanish
Location: Online
Client Type: Adults 18+ , individuals + couples
Availability: Telehealth only, inquire directly about availability and timezone
Contact: info@drhdiep.com
+ Dr. Tami Nelson, USA (FS friendly)
About: At Therapy Solutions, we provide online mental health therapy and psychological assessment services to those who live globally mobile lives around the world. We have been in the expat business since 2016, and many of us have lived and/or worked outside of our home country.
We are honored to continue on this journey forward as the world adapts to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and to continue to provide quality and flexible telehealth services.
Services: At our practice, we have specialists in anxiety, PTSD, depression, couple's counseling, and grief/loss. We work with ages 10+.
Website: therapysolns.com
Language: English
Location: USA, Eastern Time
Client Type: Individuals, Couples, Adults, Teens, Older Children
Availability: Online
Contact: info@therapysolns.com
+ Pat Ryan - Ryan Family Therapy (FS friendly)
About: I am licensed as a clinical social worker in Virginia and Massachusetts and can provide teletherapy to clients in both states. I also provide teletherapy to Foreign Service Officers and EFMs abroad under Chief of Mission Authority. Clinically, I take a relationship and strength-based approach. I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Bowen family systems theory.
Services: One of my primary specialties is working with the Foreign Service community. I have experience helping officers and their families navigate day-to-day hurdles and unique challenges like international moves and ordered departures or medevacs.
Website: https://www.ryanfamilytherapy.com/
Language: English
Location: Online - GMT +11
Contact: Submit form at https://www.ryanfamilytherapy.com/
+ Yomna Zaki, Egypt
About: I am a psychotherapist with an MA in Counseling Psychology from Towson University in Maryland, USA. I have been offering counseling services to adolescents and adults since 2016. I am trained in various therapy approaches and prefer to utilize the eclectic approach (humanistic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectic behavioral therapy) guided by the individual needs of my clients.
I believe in the mind-body connection and how our bodies are an essential part of our healing journey which is why I'm currently a Somatic Experiencing practitioner in training (Intermediate I). I have a cat, Dalilah, who has been my furry companion during my online individual and group sessions.
Services: I'm interested in working with adults who are recovering from trauma and the different ways it manifests in their lives.
Website: None
Language: Arabic and English
Location: Egypt, GMT+2
Client Type: Individuals, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: yzcounseling@gmail.com
+ Frances Moxon, Vietnam
About: I use an eclectic style of counselling, drawing from a variety of theories and techniques, including existential, psycho-dynamic, cognitive behavioural, narrative and Gestalt therapy to tailor each session to the needs of the client.I use a directive style of counselling. This means that I may give you direct feedback on unhelpful thoughts or patterns of behaviours I observe. Please see my 'What to Expect' page for more details.
Services: Anxiety, Depression, Personal Growth
Website: therapyvietnam.com
Language: English
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vienam
Client Type: Individuals, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: francesmoxoncounsellor@gmail.com
+ Janak Vadgama, Vietnam
About: I am a British Mental Health Counsellor with an MSc in Psychology from Regent’s University London, and a Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS). I offer one-to-one counselling to adults and older teenagers (14+) for a wide variety of issues, from anxiety and depression through to simply 'needing someone to talk to' (see my website for a more complete list). I am happy to work with clients from any background or culture as long as they speak English.
My approach is primarily existential and non-directive, although I do employ some elements of CBT and embodied-work with my clients. My goal is not to tell my clients what to do, but rather to help them to discover the possibilities available to them in their lives, and support them to find a more contented way to be themselves through making their own personal choices. I do this by trying to create a space where clients feel safe to express themselves and examine their own perceptions, assumptions and attitudes about themselves, their relationships to others, and the situations or circumstances they find themselves in. This is done with the aim of identifying and addressing problematic or damaging patterns of thinking and/or behaviour. Through this exploration, I hope to empower my clients to find their own solutions or ways of moving forward.
Services: anxiety, depression, processing grief, suicidal thoughts and feelings, managing hearing voices, trauma, finding meaning and purpose in life, alcohol and substance abuse
Website: www.janakcounselling.com
Language: English
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Client Type: Individual counselling for adults and older teenagers
Availability: Online
Contact: janak@janakcounselling.com
USA
+ Active Connected (FS Friendly)
About: At Active Connected, we provide in-person and virtual mental health therapy in our offices in Northern Virginia and the Charlottesville area. We also provide online services for adults connected with a US Embassy overseas. The following clinicians have lived and/or worked outside of the United States - Jodi Harris, LCSW and Julianna Foster, MA.
Services: At our practice, we have specialists covering a wide array of mental health concerns including couples counseling, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, grief/loss, eating disorders, and behavioral concerns. Our therapists, including our two psychiatrists, come from varied and diverse professional backgrounds. We work with ages 4+.
Website: https://www.activeconnected.com/
Language: English
Location: USA, Eastern Time
Client Type: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
Availability: In-person in Virginia and Online
Contact: hello@virginiafamilytherapy.com
+ Dr. Shane Spears
About: We are a collaborative group practice of psychologists serving clients across the lifespan for therapy, assessment, and consultation services. Are clinic is in the heart of Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Services: Children, families, and adolescents. I am relational and strengths based in my approach.
Website: birchpsychology.com/dr-spears
Language: English
Location: Denver, CO
Client Type: Individuals, Families, Older Children, Teens, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: shane.spears@birchpsychology.com
+ Dr. Colton Brown
About: First and foremost, I’ll work to create a strong, authentic relationship worthy of your trust as your therapist. I also emphasize the importance of everyone being treated with dignity and healing with laughter. My goal is that you feel seen, safe, and understood. From there, you and I will come to define what it means for you to live a wholehearted life and more successfully manage the stress that we all face at times.
Website: therapistsincharlotte.com
Language: English
Location: Charlotte, NC (EST)
Client Type: Individuals, Adults, Teens
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: coltonbrown@therapistsincharlotte.com
+ Jessica Savage
About: I would describe my counseling style as warm, encouraging, and empowering. Typically, I work with those that struggle with anxiety, trauma, major life changes, or experience/ have a close loved one that experiences a chronic illness. I enjoy working with those that identify as sensitive souls, empaths, introverts, or caregivers.
Services: Highly sensitive person, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence
Website: savagecounselingservices.com
Language: English
Location: Denver, Colorado; MST
Client Type: Individuals, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: 1-303-900-8759; jessica@savagecounselingservices.com
+ Marie Abraham-Robinson
About: Marie is passionate about women’s issues and, she is an advocate for diverse and underserved populations. As a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and CEO of MRobinson Counseling LLC, she promotes mindfulness, as well as physical and mental wellness.
Services: Individual, couples, family, and group mental health counseling and support
Website: www.mrobinsoncounseling.com
Language: English
Location: 4806 N. Perkins Road, Suite #3 Perkins, OK
Client type: Individual & Group. Adults, Children, Couples, and Families. In person and Online.
Availability: M-Th 10 am to 5pm; Fr- 10 am to 2 pm; One Saturday per month
Contact: Marie Abraham-Robinson, (405) 714-7160