- Guilt and shame work
- Identity exploration
- Skills and somatic focus
About Arthur
Arthur Sun is a California LCSW with five years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma, self-esteem, and depression. Arthur uses personal and professional experience together to support people navigating identity and life changes.
Arthur speaks from many lived identities, including queer and transgender experience and being Taiwanese-American and autistic. That perspective shapes how sessions are run and what is noticed in conversations about identity, safety, and social pressures. Sessions can include body-centered work, values discussion, and practical skill practice depending on the person’s needs.
People come to Arthur for help with guilt and shame tied to relationships, faith, or choices. He also helps with questions about gender dysphoria, sexuality, social anxiety, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationships. The focus is on clear talk, concrete steps, and recognizing the ways social forces affect personal choices.
In sessions Arthur mixes practical skills, philosophical reflection, and attention to bodily experience when useful. He invites honest discussion about responsibility, community, and the limits set by systems or culture. Progress is paced to the person’s concerns and readiness.
When work together reaches its limit, Arthur supports ending therapy in a way that leaves the person with tools and clarity. He describes his aim as helping people change what they can control and reckon with what they cannot, without moralizing or quick fixes.
Approach options and working online
Arthur draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and present-moment experience. One common set of techniques centers on skill-building for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, teaching practical steps to manage intense feelings and respond differently in stressful moments. These skills suit people dealing with anxiety, mood swings, or overwhelming shame.Another strand emphasizes attention to bodily experience and how feelings show up in the body. This approach helps people notice automatic reactions, ground themselves during strong emotions, and use simple body-based practices to reduce reactivity. It can be useful for trauma survivors and people who feel stuck in shame or guilt patterns.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Arthur will work with a person’s goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions to decide which techniques to try first. The plan can shift as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
If you want to try sessions online, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or letting someone avoid camera use if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skill practice to the online setting so the work stays focused on what matters most.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Arthur focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, with additional attention to guilt and shame and related areas.
How does Arthur approach therapy?
He blends practical skills, somatic-leaning methods, and reflective discussion to address feelings and behavior. The mix depends on each person’s needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Arthur has five years of clinical experience as a practicing LCSW in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW and practices in California.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.