<p>In this episode, I sit down with seasoned therapist Gary Quan who opens up about a professional regret from early in his career: avoiding wise counsel and letting anxiety and over-productivity drive his work. We explore how fear, isolation, and the Asian cultural pressure to perform can impact even the most well-intentioned clinicians—and what he wishes he had done differently. This candid conversation offers grounding insights for new therapists learning to build sustainable, supported careers.</p><p><strong>Links related to Gary:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Asian-American-Chronicles-Mental-Health/dp/B0F5M3KWV7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Asian American Chronicles</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ciis.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">California Institute of Integral Studies</a></p><p><a href="https://cccsanjose.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Christian Counseling Center</a></p><p><a href="https://www.findoctave.com/therapists/california?specialty_tags=cultural-issues-racial-stress&insurance=cash-out-of-pocket&name=gary%20quan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Octave</a></p><p><a href="https://www.daybreakhealth.com/therapists/gary-quan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Daybreak Health</a></p><p><br></p><p>New Therapist FAQ on Instagram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/newtherapistfaq/">⁠https://www.instagram.com/newtherapistfaq/⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>New Therapist FAQ on Facebook:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ntfaqpodcast">⁠https://www.facebook.com/ntfaqpodcast⁠</a></p><p><br></p>