Therapy in New York City
A refuge where Millennials learn to overcome social anxiety, people pleasing, and perfectionism.
Hi! I’m Dr. Angela Chen (she/her).
I’m a licensed psychologist based in New York City and offering teletherapy services online across New York. I’m passionate about empowering individuals to unapologetically and courageously live a life that feels authentic to who they are.
I want people to know that it’s 100% possible to transform themselves into the superheroes of their unique journeys, regardless of where they currently find themselves.
Feeling caught in the cycle of stress and anxiety – whether it be from people pleasing, living by unrealistic standards, or being extremely critical to how we come across to others – can be seen as an opportunity for change and growth, however impossible it may feel. Often, it’s an indicator to pinpoint what aspects in life should be different, shift the way we see things and talk to ourselves, and reclaim our agency.
I want to help people identify what truly matters to them, learn to treat themselves with loving kindness, and boldly live as the protagonists in their lives.
Services
Therapy to Overcome People Pleasing
If you find yourself putting other people’s needs first and agreeing to do extra things for them out of fear or guilt of letting them down:
I’ll use research-informed strategies to help you recover as you reconnect with your core values to start living a life that feels more you.
Therapy to Overcome Perfectionism
If you find yourself constantly feeling stressed, exhausted, and paralyzed by the high expectations that you believe you must meet:
I’ll work with you to adjust your relationship to perfectionism by teaching you how to make space for underlying emotions and respond with loving kindness, reconnecting you to your core values, setting realistically high expectations, and developing a growth mindset.
Therapy for Social Anxiety
If you tend to be self-conscious at work or in your relationships or beat yourself up for the way you respond in conversations as you replay them over and over again in your mind:
I’ll help you build confidence in relationships and social situations as I teach you how to shift the way you think about yourself and in relation to others. I’ll also help you reconnect to your core values and to take brave and bold steps toward a rich, interconnected life.
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What Sets Me Apart?
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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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While talking about feelings and uncovering your core beliefs plays a vital role in therapy, I also believe that much of the change and learning that happens in this process will occur as a result of doing. Namely, repeated practice and application of skills that become healthy daily habits. Not only do I want therapy to be a safe, nurturing place for you to share your challenges and celebrate your wins. My goal is to also equip you with an effective toolkit of coping strategies that you can use in your everyday life.
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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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I conduct all therapy sessions online. This means that you don’t need to worry about setting aside even more time from your already busy schedule to commute or figure out childcare. Online therapy means that you can even meet with me from the comfort of your home as we talk and as I teach you new skills to use in your everyday life.