Online Asian American Therapist across New York City & State
Meet Dr. Angela Chen, MPH, Ph.D., Culturally-Attuned Asian American Therapist
Reconnect with what matters and live the life that feels more you.
You’ve spent your whole life striving. Now you’re wondering: striving for what?
You’re a high-achieving Asian American woman in your 20s or 30s. As an Asian American therapist, I work with women like you, who (on paper) have done everything right: building a successful career, meeting your family’s expectations, and showing up for others like clockwork. But inside, you feel exhausted. You’re tired of people-pleasing, overthinking, and never feeling like you’re enough.
You juggle so much:
Pressure to succeed and represent your family well
Anxiety that won’t turn off, even when things seem fine
Difficulty setting boundaries without guilt
A constant inner voice asking, “What if I let someone down?”
A harsh inner critic that beats you up when you didn’t do something (as well as) you should’ve
You’ve been told to be grateful and keep going, but something inside you wants more: relief, clarity, and connection to yourself.
Therapy that can help you feel visible, grounded, and genuinely connected to your life
This isn’t about quick fixes or “just coping.” It’s about creating lasting change: learning to set boundaries without guilt, to take up space, and to stop chasing external validation for inner peace.
Together, we’ll work on:
Untangling perfectionism and people-pleasing from your identity
Navigating family expectations, cultural values, and pressure to succeed
Building emotional flexibility to respond to stress without burning out
Making room for what you actually want in this season of life
How We’ll Work Together
Our work is collaborative, focused, and empowering. I use an Asian American–affirming, culturally attuned approach grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to understand how perfectionism, people-pleasing, imposter feelings, and cultural expectations show up day to day. You’ll learn practical tools to manage anxiety, build self-trust, and make values-aligned decisions—not just ones that match others’ expectations.
Hi, I’m Angela (she/her).
I’m a cisgender woman and a second-generation Taiwanese American Millennial.
I’m also a clinical psychologist trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), with extensive experience treating anxiety and depression. I work from an Asian American–affirming, culturally attuned lens. My practice centers on helping high-achieving Asian American women in their 20s and 30s who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, burnout, and disconnection.
As the eldest daughter of immigrants, I understand what it’s like to grow up with high expectations around success and sacrifice. I also know what it takes to break those patterns with compassion and clarity. Therapy helped me come home to myself. Now, I want to help you do the same.
Our work blends cultural understanding with evidence-based tools and warmth so you can create a life that reflects your values—not just your résumé.
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Licensed Psychologist, New York State Education Department, PSY 023466
M.A. & Ph.D., School Psychology, Michigan State University
M.P.H. Maternal & Child Health, UC Berkeley
A.B., Smith College, English Language & Literature, Pre-Health
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American Psychological Association
Asian American Psychological Association
The New York City Cognitive Behavior Association
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More than 10 years of clinical and teaching experience across clinical and academic settings
Evaluated and treated hundreds of patients across school, hospital, and clinical settings
Mentored psychology trainees in school and hospital settings
Led multiple research projects, yielding published articles and presentations at regional and national conferences
Why Work With Me?
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Therapy is as much a science as it is an art. Research shows that the relationship between client and therapist best predicts treatment outcomes. I strongly believe that a big part of building a good relationship is developing trust. This involves working together at every step of the process to meet you where you’re at and tailor the treatment for your unique needs.
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Therapy is a steady, compassionate space to be seen, and it is also a place to make change through consistent practice. Insight matters, and change sticks when you try it in real life. We turn talk into practice you can use between sessions. Small experiments, boundary work, and simple routines help skills become habits and your life feel more like you.
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As a psychologist, I value the use of science and research to direct meaningful change. Every therapy approach I choose for my clients is supported by a large body of research. To ensure that you’re making progress in therapy and to determine next steps, I often collect data and check in with you as part of ongoing assessment.
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Through our work together, I will help you better understand how your mind works and how it relates to your emotions and behaviors in different contexts and situations. In addition, we will also explore how your cultural context influences how you move through the world.
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I pair my lived experience as a second-generation Taiwanese American woman with doctoral training to provide Asian American–affirming, culturally attuned care. Respect and validation come first. In session, I actively check my own assumptions and invite feedback while we sort what’s systemic from what’s yours to change, build skills that protect both connection and self-respect, and strengthen your voice.
You don’t have to carry all of this alone.
If you’re ready to unlearn perfectionism, speak up with confidence, and feel more at home in your skin, I’d love to help you get there.