Therapy for Parents of LGBTQ+ & Transgender Children · SF Bay Area, Seattle & Online
Your child came out. You still love them. Now what?
Culturally responsive family therapy and parent coaching for Asian American and Korean American parents learning to understand, accept and stay close to their gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or non-binary child. In English and 한국어.
Your feelings are allowed here, too.
When a child comes out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer or transgender, many parents feel a mix of love, worry, confusion and grief all at once. You may be wondering what you did wrong, what your family or church will say, or how to talk about this when there may not even be the right words in your first language.
These feelings don't make you a bad parent. They mean you care, and that you're facing something your own parents never prepared you for.
This is a non-judgmental space to sort through it all, so you can show up for your child with love.
Does this sound familiar?
Many parents carry these questions quietly.
"Is this my fault? Did I do something wrong?"
"How do I hold my faith and still love my child fully?"
"What will our relatives and community say?"
"I'm grieving the future I imagined for them."
"I said the wrong thing, and now they won't talk to me."
"I want to support them, but I don't know how."
How I can help
Family therapy & parent coaching for Asian American families | Online in CA & WA.
From fear and confusion to understanding, with a therapist who knows your culture.
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Culturally responsive support
Therapy that understands Asian family values, filial expectations and the pressure of community, rather than asking you to leave them behind.
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Faith, values & unconditional love
Space to reconcile your beliefs and values with loving your child fully, at your own pace.
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Education & coaching
Clear, gentle guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity, and on navigating coming out and acceptance as a family.
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Korean-speaking family therapist
A multilingual, non-judgmental space for complex emotions, in English or Korean, whichever feels most natural to you.
Ways we can work together
Start where you are.
Parent Support Therapy
For one or both parents to process your feelings and learn what support looks like, before or alongside conversations with your child.
$250 · 50 minutes
Family therapy
When you're ready, sessions together with your child to rebuild trust, repair hurt, and find new ways to talk to each other.
$525 · 90 minutes
Areas served
Online family therapy in California, Washington & Florida
All sessions are secure telehealth, so you can join from home anywhere in these three states.
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Palo Alto, Fremont, Cupertino
Greater Seattle
Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Tacoma
Southern California
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego
Florida
Telehealth for Florida residents statewide
Your therapist
I understand both sides of this story.
I'm Dr. Wonbin, a queer Korean American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 11+ years of experience. I've walked through coming out with my own family, and I've spent my career helping Asian families stay connected through it.
My training is in couple and family therapy, so my focus is helping the whole family with their own journey of their own and their children's coming out process and connect through it all.
- PhD, Couple & Family Therapy
- English & 한국어
- Telehealth in CA, WA & FL
Questions parents often ask
Can I come to therapy without my child?
Yes. Many parents start on their own, or with a partner, to work through their feelings before family sessions with their child.
Do you work with parents of transgender or non-binary children?
Yes. I support parents learning about gender identity and how to stay connected with their trans or non-binary child.
Do you offer counseling in different languages?
Yes. Sessions are available in English and Korean (한국어).
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are secure telehealth for families in California, Washington and Florida.
Your love is where it starts. Let's build on it.
Book online, or text me first with any questions. 한국어 상담도 가능합니다.