About Chen Chen
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Getting to know Chen Chen
You’ve always done what was expected: kept your head down, worked hard, made your parents proud. Maybe you were the “good kid,” the one who didn’t cause trouble. But somewhere along the way, you started feeling disconnected from your family, from yourself, from a version of life that no longer fits but still feels impossible to leave behind. You might be holding stress from school, isolation in a new country, the uncertainty of early adulthood, or the quiet ache of wanting closeness with your family but never quite knowing how to ask for it. You love them. You resent them. You need space. You feel guilty for needing space, and every time someone says, “Just set a boundary,” it doesn’t land, because you carry something deeper, something shaped by culture, history, and a longing to belong.
You’re not alone. I’m Iris, a mental health counselor, an AAPI woman, and a daughter who’s been through the same tunnel. I know what it’s like to feel pulled between two worlds, to carry the unspoken weight of being “the strong one” while quietly breaking down inside. My identity helps me hold space for all your contradictions, your cultural complexity, and your emotional truth. I’m not here to fix you or hand you a checklist. I’m here to walk with you and to make space for your grief, anger, longing, numbness, and hope. I understand how much courage it takes to even start this conversation.
In our sessions, you don’t need to have the answers. You don’t need to perform. We’ll move at your pace, slowly building a sense of safety and connection, allowing your story to unfold in your own words. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, CBT, and expressive arts, but more than anything, I offer a relationship where you can feel seen, not just as a client, but as a whole person. Together, we can explore the parts of you that feel stuck, tender, or unseen, and begin creating new ways of being that feel more true. You don’t have to do this alone, and you were never meant to.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Working with me means stepping into a space where your experiences are honored and your story unfolds at your pace. I strive to create a warm and safe environment where we can explore not only what’s happening in your life, but how you relate to yourself and others. Our work is deeply relational as I pay close attention to what unfolds between us as a mirror to the patterns in your life. I don’t follow a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, I draw from psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, expressive arts, and culturally sensitive practices based on what fits you. I value transparency and collaboration and welcome your questions, doubts, and feedback along the way.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My approach to therapy is shaped by a deep belief in relational healing. I’ve come to understand that pain often comes from disconnection from ourselves, our histories, or others. I see therapy not just as a space to gain insight, but as a relationship where healing can be lived and experienced in real time. Growing up in China and later moving to the U.S., I learned to notice what is said in a conversation and what’s not said. I carry cultural humility into the therapy space, knowing that each client brings a world with them. My training in expressive arts also taught me that language alone doesn’t always reach our pain. Sometimes healing shows up in image, gesture, silence, or metaphor; I try to listen to those, too.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
NPI number
1275414047
How soon can I make an appointment with Chen Chen?
Generally, Chen Chen has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Chen Chen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Chen Chen accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Chen Chen online?
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What practice does Chen Chen work with?
Chen Chen works with Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Chen Chen?
Chen Chen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Chen Chen on their profile.
What languages does Chen Chen speak?
Chen Chen speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).