Abbie Sisouphanh (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative. I show up in a warm and engaged way in the space we sit in together and I value the therapeutic relationship as an important part of the work we will do. I use a person-centered, trauma-informed lens, which means we move at a pace that feels safe and respectful of where you are. I draw from a range of approaches, including attachment-based, narrative, CBT, and ACT, and adapt how we work together based on what feels most helpful for you in the moment. This might look like exploring patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, understanding how past experiences show up in the present, and finding ways to respond to yourself with more understanding, especially when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself. At times, we may also focus on practical coping strategies to help you feel more grounded in daily life. Our work balances reflection with practical support, depending on your needs.

Why I Became a Therapist

I am a second-generation Southeast Asian American woman and also identify as neurodivergent and a Highly Sensitive Person. 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. My 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. I value approaching therapy with curiosity, care, and respect, and believe deeply in the importance of being met in these ways during times of struggle. Becoming a therapist grew out of both personal experience and a desire to offer others the kind of presence and understanding that can make difficult experiences feel more manageable and less isolating.