Tu Tran (they/them)

My Background and Approach

I am a graduate student in the professional mental health counseling program at Lewis and Clark College. My core areas of interest include working with folks of diverse backgrounds such as the queer and BIPOC communities, trauma, leaving religion, neurodivergence, OCD, anxiety and depression. My interests reflect my identity as a genderqueer/non-binary and Asian-American immigrant, and I strive to provide understanding and bridge the gaps in care in underserved communities.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that change and recovery can happen through compassionate understanding of how we have approached the world and the challenges as strengths and resources that have helped us in the past. I hope to create that space of compassion through establishing trust, connection, and validation. In applying equity to treatment, I strive to treat you with respect by keeping you informed of the process and continuing collaboration to create goals and strategies that meet your needs. Some theories that influence my approach include mindfulness-based therapies like acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, and somatic therapy. Outside of therapeutic training, you can find me exploring new activities and restaurants in the city and consuming Asian media like Kpop and manhwas/manhuas.