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ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER PROVIDER ALLIANCE

WE’RE A MEMBERS COMMUNITY FOR AAPI MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS BASED IN NORTHERN CA.

Have you ever noticed yourself as the only AAPI person in a room full of mental health professionals?

You’re not alone.

Join us for AAPI mental health provider virtual networking, in person events, consult groups, our book club and more!

aapi providers + allies

Our dream is to increase awareness and support to all AAPI individuals providing mental health treatment in Northern CA.

Build community, share resources and safely discuss AAPI topics in mental health.

  • with AAPI providers who hold each other up and work together to heal our AAPI communities.

  • about local mental health resources available and special topics in AAPI mental health.

  • your practice and in your personal journey as an AAPI mental health professional. Our challenges and wins are unique and we all grow by sharing with one another.

Asian American Mental Health Providers San Francisco Bay Area

what Members are saying

SOONJA KIM,LCSW.

“Abigail, Kimmi, and other participants are very special souls.  I am learning from you a way to lead that feels very inclusive, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. Thank you again for being a catalyst to inspire us and help us own our unique AAPI heritages.”

Meiyang Liu Kadaba, Psy.D.

“Thank you again for organizing this and making the opportunity to grow and nourish our community. I know how much work it takes and how important it is.”

founders


  • Meet The Founders

    About Kimmi:

    Kimmi is a proud Bay Area native and behavioral health advisor for residential treatment. She started her career in mental health as a sexual assault counselor and psychedelic guide. Kimmi has her own reiki practice in Berkeley, CA. Find Kimmi at any Bay Area rock climbing gym or new restaurants in town!

    @healwithkimmi | www.healwithkimmi.com

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    About Abigail:

    Abigail Kira is an Entrepreneur, Designer, and Mental Health Expert. She's the CEO and Founder of Zyla Care, a Mental Health company that specializes in womens’ mental health. She also helps therapists build their six-figure private practice and advocates for the AAPI community by supporting APEX groups throughout the Bay Area. When she’s not supporting clients or leading workshops, you can find her, drawing, reading tarot, or hiking with her dog.

    @ask.abigail | www.abigailkira.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Every third friday

Virtual, Noon PT

Not your typical networking meet up- we bring to light our journeys, challenges, wins and heart-based experiences of being an AAPI mental health provider.

A new topic is shared by a provider each month, with room for discussion.

This virtual meet up is free and open to the public- consider this your warm welcome!

We look forward to meeting you :)

VIRTUAL CE EVENT:

Treating Invisible Suffering: Application of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy when Treating Chronic Anxiety & Depression in Folx with AAPI Ancestry

Presentation by APPA member:

Reina Remigio, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

CEU Event FREE for APPA Members!

Pay what you can for non-members~

fri, oct 18, 2024

Virtual, Noon PT

READY TO JOIN?

Become an official member of our community and attend our member only benefits and sponsored events.

~ Asian American & Pacific Islander Provider Alliance 2024 ~

Contact: aapiprovideralliance@gmail.com