Duane Khan

My communication style

My primary goal is that my clients feel seen, that I reflect them accurately. I am compassionate, thoughtful, and curious about the language we use to describe ourselves and our experiences. I'm easy to talk to about the most difficult or awkward things. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to talk about the blooper reel of life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up all over the world and became fascinated by how people overcame trauma and difficulty, how we understand what we value, and thrive through the most difficult of circumstances. My own journey of being displaced, marginalized, surviving cancer, and thriving in various ways has brought me a love of this work for over 20 years.

My goals for you

We work together to set goals in our first 2 sessions. I have a coaching and yoga background and believe in successive approximations toward goals, and leaning into fear and discomfort, with compassion. However, goals are less about what we said in the past or living for someday. Goals can be the planned path along which we discover ourselves.

Our first session

It's important to me that clients leave the first session having seen something valuable. I will be curious about difficulties, when they began, and your journey. Mostly, I'll just be curious about you. However, I know it can feel vulnerable, and I'm always happy to answer questions about me. When driving, you need to trust your navigator.

I identify as...

• Cis, Male
• South East Asian
• Buddhist, Interfaith, Spiritual