Therapist / Ted Thao, LPC-Associate

Hello everyone! I’m Ted Thao, a second-generation Asian American therapist. I foster authenticity and well-being in our sessions. I believe that people can experience two opposing emotions and those emotions can hold value and truth. It’s honoring, understanding, and accepting these emotions and how they can benefit our lives or even cause us to live in constant misery.

“Without the bad, how can we know the good. So, live in the good and respect the bad.” ​

Ironically, this quote is my high school quote and how I have come to view life. Recognizing our struggles and then making an active decision on how we experience them instead of reacting to them.

Born and raised in the Hmong culture, I understand the power of diverse stories and the varied experiences that shape our lives. As a therapist, I create a safe and inclusive space for everyone by weaving our connections together regardless of our background, to embark on a transformative journey towards embracing our authentic selves.

I have experience working with the 1st and 2nd immigrants/refugees, veterans, first responders, individuals who abuse substances, perfectionism, and ADHD. Through these communities, I have experienced treating but not limited to; self-esteem, anxiety, depression, identity, PTSD, complex trauma, substance abuse, and grief.

Join me on this empowering journey of self-discovery. Let’s create a space where you can explore, reflect, and ultimately, embrace the authentic self that resides within you. Your story matters, and I am here to help by standing alongside you with compassion, understanding, and the transformative power of connection.

Are you ready to embark on a path toward self-discovery? Let’s take the first step together.