asian lgbtq therapist ca sf

Hi, I’m Lawrence N Leung (he/him)

CA LMFT 140348.

At a glance:

  • MS Clinical Psychology, San Francisco State University

  • BS Psychology, UC San Diego

  • Currently seeing clients via telehealth, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10am–6pm

  • Based in San Francisco, serving all of California.

I am a queer 2nd-gen Asian American born and raised in the Bay Area. My own experiences with mental health and my exposure to a variety of people of different backgrounds led me to pursue this line of work where I can pay it forward and provide a safe space for others as I was once offered.

I bring a human, grounded, and relational approach to therapy. Clients often describe our work as “a gentle yet purposeful conversation” — a space where humor, cultural context, and even the occasional meme help us connect authentically. Especially in my work with LGBTQ+ teens and LGBTQ+ young adults, families in crisis, and those with BPD, I believe acknowledging how our context affects us and finding light in the darkness help us persist and thrive.

Much of my experience has been with children, teens, and their families. Because of this, I regularly think about how other people (such as caregivers, coworkers, friends), and systems like politics, patriarchy, and class shape each person’s experience, whether it be a child or teen, or an individual adult.

Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before and found that worksheets and homework didn’t get to the heart of things. My style is more collaborative and conversational. We slow down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and make sense of how your experiences shape the way you move through the world.

Therapy is a journey, and I’m committed to walking that path with you.

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My Approach

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Our work begins with what matters most to you. I’m transparent in my thoughts and reflections, and I hold deep respect for your own wisdom and lived experience. My goals are to help you:

  • Feel safe, supported, and understood

  • Recognize your strengths and potential

  • Navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions

  • Build resilience in the face of sociopolitical and systemic stressors

  • Approach challenges with more clarity and self‑trust

My Values as a Therapist

I believe therapy should feel human. That means:

  • Humor is welcome

  • Your identity and lived experience matter

  • We acknowledge the world you’re living in, including its sociopolitical realities, and we hold all of this with an anti‑oppressive and culturally attuned approach

  • You don’t have to perform or be “fixed”

  • You deserve a space where you can show up fully as yourself

    • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MS) - San Francisco State University

    • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS) - University of California, San Diego

    • 2026 - present: Crisis Clinician at Edgewood Center for Children and Families

    • 2025 - present: Private Practice

    • 2020 - 2026: Therapist at Kaiser Permanente Child Psychiatry

      • Including roles in Crisis Stabilization and Chronic Complex Care

      • Facilitating groups for parents of toddlers, Middle School IOP, Middle School Girls, Parent IOP, DBT Skills Group, LGBTQ Teen Group

    • 2018 - 2020: Study Coordinator at Motivation and Emotion Research Lab

    • 2017 - 2020: Family Advocate at Wu Yee Children’s Services

    • 2016 - 2017: Case Manager at Conard House, Inc.