This paper provides counselors and social service case workers serving Indochinese refugees in northern California with guidelines for identifying, treating and making referrals of clients with emotional problems. Freud's theory of trauma neurosis and its effect on refugees' language acquisition, learning ability and job readiness are described. Symptoms of psychological stress endemic to migrant populations are outlined; special attention is given to the identification of emotional disturbance in children and the recognition of clues indicating suicidal intent in all age groups. Literature on therapeutic approaches used in treating immigrant populations is reviewed, but the reader is advised that in developing a treatment approach for the Indochinese, unique aspects of their personality and culture must be considered. Difficulties involved in treating the culturally different are addresed, and techniques are suggested to minimize these problems. A bibliography is attached. (Author/APM)