Tu Tran (they/them)

My Background and Approach

I am a graduate student intern in the Professional Mental Health Counseling Program at Lewis and Clark College. My core areas of interest include queer and BIPOC identities, neurodivergence (ADHD, OCD, autism), trauma, leaving religion, 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. I also strive to support and create the space of compassion through establishing trust, connection and with gentle challenges, emphasizing collaboration to create goals and strategies that meet you where you are. If you are someone seeking to have a voice in the direction of their treatment and want see non-judgment modeled to foster their self-compassion, I hope to be a part of your journey. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, I welcome your outreach to my program email.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Some theories that influence my approach include mindfulness-based therapies like acceptance and commitment therapy, parts work/internal family systems, and somatic therapy. I am body-positive, sex-positive, poly and kink-affirming. As someone who has dealt with the challenges and complexities of having multiple minority identities, I can relate to the experience of falling through the cracks and feeling lost. I hope to be in your corner to figure out the tools for navigation. Outside of therapeutic training, I like to explore new activities and restaurants in the city, consuming Asian media like Kpop and manhwas/manhuas, and writing fiction novellas.