Pai Aromdee
Hello! My name is Pai and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California and have been practicing for 7 years. As a first-generation Thai-American with working class background, I bring a deep understanding of overcoming hardships and trauma.
For over 10 years, my work spanned from court advocacy to case management for immigrant and underserved communities in Los Angeles.
I have worked in community mental health providing culturally responsive therapeutic services including harm reduction and crisis counseling. Rooted in social justice, my work as a therapist is an extension of my passion in helping others empower themselves and assist in their healing journey.
First session
Our first session will involve learning about what brings you to therapy, understanding your goals, strengths and values. By creating a non-judgmental space, I hope to build rapport and help create a supportive environment for authenticity as we get to know each other.
Strengths
Using an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens, my approach is to de-stigmatize mental illness while highlighting your strengths and honoring lived experiences. I can be warm yet direct in helping break patterns that are no longer helpful.
Ideal clients
Individuals who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma (racial trauma and generational trauma), moral injury (workplace stress), PTSD, and grief. Individuals who want concrete strategies to navigate this complex and changing world. I provide gender-affirming therapy and can support gender-diverse adults. This is a collaborative process, we will work together to create plans that are best for you. I will be your fiercest advocate while also holding you accountable.
Treatment methods
Somatic
Trauma often creates disconnection with the body. I utilize grounding skills to help bring the body and mind back into balance. I will assist in learning to be more aware of the nervous system to return to zone of well being.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFT to help bring more awareness of your emotions, explore them, understand them better, and use them in a way that leads to a healthier life. EFT believes people have an innate desire to seek growth, and can achieve it by exploring emotions that they typically avoid.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and reactions can influence the way you feel and react to the world. I will help identifying unhelpful patterns and teach helpful coping strategies.
Positive Psychology
I help highlight strengths, heighten gratitude and awareness, encourage connecting with others, and develop the wisdom needed to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Asian / Asian American
Man
Person of Color (POC)
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Racism
Other specialties
Grief
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Doesn't specialize in
Autism
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Gambling Addiction
Medication Management
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 121389