Culturally Responsive Adlerian Counseling for East Asian Clients

With the increasing diversity of clients seeking counseling, counselors are challenged to provide culturally responsive interventions. Asians are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, and among the many Asian groups, East Asians have the largest presence. Unfortunately, the mental health needs of this group are often overlooked, resulting in a dearth of Adlerian literature on providing culturally responsive counseling for East Asians. In this article, the author explores values of East Asian clients, examines the compatibility of Adlerian counseling with this clientele, and provides readers with a case study to demonstrate culturally responsive Adlerian counseling.