Therapy for Asian Men
in California
Overcoming Anxiety, Overthinking, and Self-Doubt
Asian men are among the least likely groups to seek therapy or mental health support. That doesn't mean they aren't struggling. In fact, many Asian men silently carry the weight of anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, and questions about who they are and where they belong.
For many, these struggles don't happen in a vacuum. Cultural messages often emphasize perseverance, achievement, sacrifice, and putting family needs before your own. Mental health may not have been openly discussed growing up, and emotional struggles can be minimized, misunderstood, or viewed as something to simply push through.
At the same time, broader societal expectations about masculinity can make it difficult to ask for help. Many Asian men have been taught directly or indirectly that they should stay strong, keep their emotions to themselves, and solve problems on their own. When you're already carrying pressure from family, work, relationships, or cultural expectations, reaching out for support can feel uncomfortable or even impossible.
The result is that many Asian men find themselves stuck in cycles of overthinking, anxiety, perfectionism, and self-criticism. They may constantly question whether they're doing enough, achieving enough, or measuring up to the expectations placed on them. Some struggle with feeling disconnected from their identity, caught between different cultures, values, or versions of themselves.
Why this Matters to Us
Hi, I’m Randy Mekdara, founder and lead Clinician of Orange Slice Therapy.
As an Asian man, I've wrestled with many of these same challenges. I've experienced what it's like to question my identity, doubt myself, and feel disconnected from who I truly wanted to be. I also know how difficult it can be when you've never had a space where your thoughts, emotions, and experiences were genuinely understood.
I understand what you’re going through. That’s why I want to help and support you. I want you to be confident in yourself, build emotional safety, and create meaningful relationships with yourself and others. It’s why I became a therapist.
Therapy can provide a space to step away from those pressures and focus on your own experience. Together, we can explore the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, build a healthier relationship with yourself, and help you move through life with greater confidence, self-understanding, and emotional balance. You don't have to carry everything on your own.
So, if you’ve experienced or felt
Like your worth is tied to your accomplishments
Replaying conversations in your head
Worried about making mistakes or looking incompetent
Disconnected from yourself and others
Like you’re letting your family and friends down
Like a disappointment
Like you aren’t doing enough
Or that you know you’re missing something but can’t pinpoint what
Then I know exactly what you’re feeling. Lets figure it out togehter.