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Trauma-informed, Culturally-sensitive Mental Health Counseling for Multicultural, Asian, BIPOC, Immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and other Marginalized Communities

10/10/2026

🌎 October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

The purpose of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues and advocate for efforts supporting mental health.

This year’s theme “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” reminds us that meaningful change begins with listening.

Every person’s experience of mental health is unique and deserves to be heard. When we make safe spaces for people to share their stories, we create opportunities for greater understanding that leads to effective action and change.

Today, we invite you to pause and reflect:
💭 What are some of your lived experiences with mental health?
💭 How can we listen more openly to lived experiences?
💭 What could change if we turned what we hear into meaningful action?

Lotus Root Counseling is committed to supporting people in their mental health journeys and creating spaces for their stories and lived experiences to be heard. We’d love to connect and move beyond simply talking about mental health to creating meaningful change.

10/07/2026

✨ Meet Dr. Megan (Shiou-Feng) Gu, Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Lotus Root Counseling!

Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Gu is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese and provides culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, couples, and families. She has a special passion for supporting international students and clients navigating cultural identity, adjustment, relationships, and family dynamics.

Dr. Gu works with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief, life transitions, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. Her integrative, client-centered approach draws from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and multicultural psychology.

With warmth and empathy, Dr. Gu helps clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful change. 💛

📍 Licensed in Illinois & PSYPACT-participating states
🌏 English & Mandarin
💳 Accepts Aetna PPO, BCBS PPO/EPO, UHC & Cigna/Evernorth

🔗 Link in bio to schedule with Dr. Gu.

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09/25/2026

🌕🥮 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🌕

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of gratitude and the joy of being with the people we love.

Traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, the festival falls around the time when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. The full moon symbolizes reunion, wholeness, and the fall harvest, making this a special time for families and friends to gather, share a meal, admire the moon, and enjoy delicious mooncakes.

Lotus Root Counseling wishes you a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival! May your evening be filled with bright moonlight, laughter, delicious mooncakes, and cherished moments with loved ones.

09/07/2026

Labor Day is a reminder that work matters, but so does rest.

For many Asian Americans, choosing to rest can be challenging because it may feel like going against our cultural values of high achievement and hard work. However, rest isn’t laziness, and it doesn’t have to be earned. Rest is a necessity. When we choose to rest, we give ourselves a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves.

At Lotus Root Counseling, we’re taking time to celebrate and honor both our work and rest. Join us in honoring the work you’re proud of, the labor of others who make our lives possible, and in resting in whatever ways feel healing and rejuvenating to you.

Happy Labor Day!

08/19/2026

📍We’re excited to announce we‘ve expanded our online therapy services to Massachusetts!

Junyi Ma, LICSW is our therapist offering virtual sessions in Massachusetts. She is passionate about working with individuals to address issues such as emotional regulation, complex trauma, self-esteem issues, and intergenerational conflicts.

Junyi is specialized in attachment focused-EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family System)-informed EMDR. She also utilizes a wide range of therapy approaches including Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Neuroscience-informed, Strength-based, Culturally-sensitive and other therapy approaches. If you are having trouble managing the stressors and challenges in life, or if you have had difficult life experiences that still affect your emotional well-being today, Junyi is here to support you to break through emotional barriers and re-discover your potential and strength.

We also serve clients in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. Contact us today to book an appointment!

04/27/2026

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a time to celebrate culture, history, and resilience.

It’s also an opportunity to recognize the importance of mental health in AAPI communities. Cultural values can be a source of strength, but stigma, silence, and limited access to care can make it harder to seek support.

At Lotus Root Counseling, we are committed to creating culturally responsive spaces where individuals feel seen, understood, and supported.

04/14/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and toward understanding, inclusion, and support.

In Asian American communities, autism is often misunderstood or stigmatized, which can delay diagnosis and limit access to care. Cultural expectations, language barriers, and lack of representation can make it even harder for individuals and families to receive the support they need.

At Lotus Root Counseling, we believe in creating culturally responsive spaces that honor neurodiversity and support both individuals and families with compassion and respect.

04/01/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month, a reminder that stress is not only emotional—it also affects the body, relationships, and daily functioning.

For many Asian Americans, stress can be shaped by cultural expectations, achievement pressure, caregiving roles, and the tendency to minimize personal distress. Over time, unaddressed stress may lead to burnout, anxiety, or depression.

At Lotus Root Counseling, we believe that increasing awareness is one step toward healthier coping and long-term well-being 🌱

03/24/2026

NEW THERAPIST ❤️

Jessica Kim is a therapist who is deeply committed to supporting and empowering historically underrepresented communities through compassionate and culturally responsive mental health care. As a second-generation Korean American who grew up in an immigrant family, Jess understands how cultural identity, family expectations, and systemic barriers can shape the way people see themselves and interact with the world. She approaches therapy as a collaborative and individualized experience and honors each client’s unique story by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can connect with their true selves.

Therapy sessions with Jess are grounded in curiosity and empathy, encouraging clients to explore themselves and their stories at a pace that feels supportive, healing, and empowering. Jess mainly draws from Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, restorative justice, mindfulness, and other trauma-informed approaches. However, she also views therapy as a collaborative process and works alongside clients to develop a personalized approach that cultivates safety and trust and encourages open-minded exploration.

Link in bio to schedule with Jessica. Jessica accepts Aetna PPO, BCBS PPO/EPO, Cigna/Evernorth insurance plans.

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03/04/2026

March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize the role social workers play in supporting individuals, families, and communities.💪🏻💪🏻

For many Asian Americans, barriers such as stigma, cultural expectations, and limited access to culturally responsive providers can make it difficult to seek mental health care. Social workers help bridge these gaps by providing compassionate, culturally informed support🫂🫂

At Lotus Root Counseling https://www.lotusrootcounseling.com/, we are proud to contribute to this work by supporting the mental health and well-being of Asian and Asian American communities.❤️

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Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm

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+13126005601

Website

http://www.lotusrootcounseling.com/

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