Explore Your Authentic Path

Therapy for Busy Professionals, Parents, and Couples Seeking Balance and Well-Being in Work and Life — Serving the SF Bay Area and California

Evidence-Based • Culturally-Sensitive • Compassionate

Hi, I’m Angela (she/her)!

I’m an Asian American licensed clinical psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving clients across California. I help individuals overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt, and support couples in strengthening communication, deepening connection, and fostering understanding. I welcome clients of all backgrounds seeking growth and balance.

Specialties

  • Asian American Mental Health and Children of Immigrants

    Navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and intergenerational dynamics to cultivate self-worth and authenticity.

  • High-Functioning Anxiety, Perfectionism, and Burnout

    Managing self-doubt, high expectations, and the pressure to achieve to create a balanced, fulfilling life.

  • Relationship Challenges & Boundaries

    Helping individuals and couples cultivate healthier romantic relationships by improving dynamics, setting clear boundaries, and addressing unhelpful patterns.

  • Creatives and Entrepreneurs

    I support creatives, entrepreneurs, small business owners, side hustlers, and people with multiple passions move through self-doubt and fear.

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Does This Sound Familiar?

You struggle to quiet your inner critic, even when others see you as successful.

No matter how much you accomplish, it still doesn’t quite feel like enough.

You feel guilty slowing down, resting, or putting your own needs first.

I’ve been there—and I know it’s possible to find balance and well-being.

You’ve likely been told that facing these challenges on your own is a sign of strength—but you deserve support.

I help clients overcome perfectionism, quiet self-doubt, advocate for their needs, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate balance and well-being. My approach is culturally sensitive and tailored to your unique experiences.

As a second-generation child of immigrants from Taiwan, I understand the challenges of navigating complex family dynamics, cultural expectations, and intergenerational trauma. I’m passionate about supporting the Asian American community and children of immigrants, bringing both personal insight and professional expertise to our work together.

Together, we’ll reconnect with your authentic self and create a life that aligns with your values—moving from merely surviving to truly thriving.

My Approach

I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns. Together, we’ll notice what’s working, release what isn’t, and discover new ways to navigate life’s challenges—grounded in evidence-based, culturally sensitive approaches.

Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be deeply rewarding, with moments of growth, reflection, and even laughter. I’ll be here to hold hope through the difficult times and celebrate your progress along the way.

  • You change the world by being yourself

    Yoko Ono

  • You do not have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave.

    Morgan Harper Nichols