A Message from Jenny Pan, Neurodivergent Asian Therapist | Autism and ADHD in Asian communities
- hmotro
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
Autism and ADHD in Asian communities
I’m Jenny—Chinese American, bilingual in Mandarin and English, and neurodivergent.
I know what it’s like to grow up in a culture where therapy is shunned.
In my Chinese and Taiwanese culture, therapy is often seen as a sign of weakness or a source of shame—something that causes a person to "lose face."
Self-reflection may feel like betrayal.
I spent years trying to fit into 2 cultures, staying quiet, and keeping the peace.
That mindset cost me my energy and parts of myself I’m still reclaiming.
Now I work with clients who are tired of masking, tired of translating their needs, and tired of being misunderstood—even by people they love.
If you’re neurodivergent and Asian, you’ve probably felt caught between two worlds as well.
Honor your culture, or honor your nervous system.
I’m here to tell you: you don’t have to choose.
Collaborate and celebrate.
Our team—Lea Choi, Daniel Chung, Maring Higa, Nancy Rushing, and me—brings lived experience with Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Filipino, and Korean cultures.
We also have lived experience with Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, and the relationship challenges that come with different ways of processing the world we live in.
If you feel like you're not "enough" in your own skin, you're not alone.
We don’t do stereotypes.
We don’t do shame and blame.
We do neuro-informed therapy, cultural context, and practical tools for building connection.
We do it in a way that doesn’t cost you your identity.
Ready to be seen, heard, and understood?
Warmly,
Jenny Pan
Culturally Sensitive Therapist for Neurodivergent Clients at Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center
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