Raphael "luigi" Exconde
Luigi's therapist hype:
“When you get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable, life gets easier.”
Luigi Exconde is a Filipino-American Therapist/Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). He received his Master of Social Work (MSW) with a clinical focus from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. Having been raised in both the Philippines and California, his diverse background and experiences have contributed to a practice rooted in empathy and authenticity. Luigi utilizes a strengths-based and collaborative approach to therapy. He is passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for his clients, as they navigate their internal struggles. Because he understands the complex nature of these challenges, he patiently listens to his clients’ perspectives while helping them build tools to effectively encourage positive change.
getting to know Luigi
What does balance look like in your life?
Balance is something that is very important to me and my practice. Accordingly, I do my best to ensure I am living in alignment with my identified values of courage, compassion, and curiosity, which also align with those of KLS. Finding one’s own truth and authentic self requires each of the values I have mentioned. With this in mind, I check in with myself from time to time to pause and ask, ‘What is important to you right now?’ Whether that means reaching back out to family or friends, focusing on my professional career as a therapist, or taking care of my body through movement or sleep, I use that reflection as a compass.
What was the spark that led you to become a therapist?
I became a therapist because, at pivotal moments of my life, I felt as if I didn’t have guidance, direction, or a safe and secure place to process my own challenges and issues. Therapy was one of the tools that helped me find meaning and purpose within myself – something that continually addresses not only my therapy practice, but my own life as well. The ability to share in others’ unique experiences, to collaborate in finding their own sense of meaning and purpose, is what drove me to becoming a therapist. There are not a lot of Filipino-American therapists and I am hopeful that anyone looking to find someone with a unique perspective with shared experiences and understanding.
How do you unwind?
During my spare time, I enjoy surfing at the Rockaways, climbing at my local gym, running and biking in Prospect Park, practicing Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and, most of all, spending a lazy Sunday with my American Bulldog Zoey.
a Therapist who practices what he preaches.
Life lessons
As a Filipino-American therapist, I’ve learned the importance of balancing cultural expectations with personal well-being. Growing up in a community where family, respect, and resilience are core values, I’ve faced the challenge of honoring those traditions while also embracing individuality and self-compassion.
Perspective
When faced with a challenge, I do my best to lean into my values as a way to work through uncertainty. As a result, I am able to look for meaning in difficult situations, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. This requires clarity of purpose and an awareness of my own resilience, and this is something I stress in my work as a therapist.
Current Clients
As a therapist, Luigi assists young adults and working professionals navigate the complexities of academics, career, family and cultural expectations. He looks to help his clients see how each of these areas of life ties into their ability to lead meaningful and purposeful lives. For example, Luigi most often sees people coming to him looking to address:
Current Clients
Luigi assists young adults and working professionals navigate the complexities of academics, career, family and cultural expectations. He looks to help his clients see how each of these areas of life ties into their ability to lead meaningful and purposeful lives. For example, Luigi most often sees people coming to him looking to address:
Therapist: Luigi Exconde
services and pricing:
individual therapy
Accepted insurances
- Aetna
- CDPHP-Medicaid
- MVP
sliding scale
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