About us
Our Vision
The American-Taiwanese Mental Health Institute is developed from the ground up to be the new bilingual gold standard of clinical practice in Taiwan. As an industry leader, it is our responsibility to make significant changes in the mental health space in Taiwan, one client at a time and by contributing to society at large.
Led by accomplished United States trained Taiwanese mental health practitioners and envisioned by Taiwan Gold Card Holder and American Serial entrepreneur, Jonathan Gropper, we set out to provide an innovative approach to mental health in Taiwan. Each member of the American-Taiwanese Mental Health Institute is highly qualified in their field of practice. Each member represents best in class training and counseling while demonstrating genuine empathy and care.
The doctrines and modalities the American-Taiwanese Mental Health Institute employs are intended to be for all that seek our help. From one-on-one support to individuals, professionals and VIPs. To organizations by providing executive coaching, group programs and business management. To unique niches such as professional sports counselling and work-site hiring and optimization practices.
Meet Our Team
Jonathan Gropper, JD
Founder
Jonathan was born in Israel and also grew up in the United States before coming to Taiwan. Having this unique background, Jonathan became keenly aware, from an early age, that there are many unique challenges that affect individuals, groups and societies. From transition periods to day-to-day living, some challenges are common while others are unique to each country.
Seeing the face of mental health in Taiwan after being invited to the country on a Gold Card economic development visa, Jonathan set out to create The American-Taiwanese Mental Health Institute in order to provide a new level of support and care to local Taiwanese, Indigenous people, expats and foreigners.
Jonathan holds a Doctorate in Law and undergraduate in Computer Science, Business management & Applied Mathematics.
An innovative entrepreneur with a strong multidisciplinary background in diverse industries, Jonathan is sought out by Television stations and newspapers in relation to his work and innovations including:
Hsuan (Adrian) Tsao, M.A.
Founding Clinician
Hsuan Tsao is a licensed psychodynamic psychotherapist with a specialized focus in depression, anxiety and relational issues. Hsuan began his clinical work and Psychoanalytic training at Boston University from 2005 to 2012.
In 2008 Hsuan was offered a clinical position serving the underprivileged community in the greater Boston area by the Community Services Institute in West Roxbury. After finishing his M.A. in psychoanalysis and part of Psya.D. program, Hsuan returned to Taipei for more clinical practice in his home country.
With a solid foundation in Psychoanalytic training, Hsuan was able to make the challenging transition from working in a western culture to eastern. This successful transition also provided the experience and understanding of individuals with all sorts of unique backgrounds by way of a Psychoanalytic analysis approach.
This approach makes Hsuan appreciate the uniqueness of the person who looks to feel understood before solving any problem he/she has in mind. The unconscious and relational focused approach also aims to help individuals make more helpful decisions in their lives by becoming more aware of their unconsciousness.
In addition to his dedication to clinical work, Hsuan has a passion for promoting the importance of mental health, psychotherapy and ethics in practice both online and in the media.
