Joy de Jesus

Joy de Jesus, a Filipino-American marriage and family therapist at the LA Chinatown Service Center, speaks passionately about her journey to help AAPI immigrants settle in the U.S. She highlights the vital role of cultural representation in therapy, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by Filipino families. Discussion touches on the misconceptions immigrants face, the significance of language in familial connections, and the importance of community support systems. Joy's inspiring transformation from full-time mom to therapist showcases the power of pursuing dreams later in life.