Abbie Sisouphanh (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

My approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and centered around you. I would describe my style as person-centered and trauma-informed, meaning I aim to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and paced in a way that feels right for you. I draw from a range of approaches, including attachment-based, narrative, CBT, and ACT. This might look like exploring patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, understanding how past experiences may be showing up in the present, and finding ways to respond to yourself with more clarity and self-trust. We’ll take time to understand what you’ve been going through and build trust in yourself. Whether you’re dealing with something specific or just need space to slow down and process, you’re welcome to show up as you are.

Why I Became a Therapist

I am a second-generation Southeast Asian American woman. I also identify as neurodivergent and a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). These parts of my identity have shaped how I understand belonging, identity, and what it can feel like to move through spaces where you feel different or unseen. These lived experiences inform my work as a therapist and my commitment to creating a space where people feel respected, understood, and not alone in what they are carrying. Becoming a therapist grew out of both personal experience and a belief in the importance of being met with care, curiosity, and respect.