Welcome!

I’m glad you’re here.

Mental health is an important part of our daily lives – it affects how we think, feel, and act. Taking care of ourselves can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone.

That’s where I can support you – I’m Richard (he/him), a gay Taiwanese-American licensed therapist. I work with you to create a space that honors and respects all of your experiences – the good, the hard, and everything in between. I use effective, research-backed methods, like cognitive-behavioral skills, mindfulness, and problem-solving strategies, all tailored to meet your personal goals and needs.

Like many children of immigrants, emotions and mental health came second to keeping my head down and focusing on surviving. I’ve seen how others around me were trying their best to make sense of their own mental health without having the vocabulary to name their experiences. It’s because of these unspoken struggles that I chose to become a therapist. I wanted to turn stigmas and stereotypes on their heads and help people learn a new language to define what mental health can mean to them. I’ve been working with adults for the past 5 years in both primary care and psychiatric settings. I use a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, and ACT, and pull from trauma-focused therapies such as CPT, PE, and EMDR.

My approach starts with you at the center – your experiences, what’s important to you, what you’re aiming for, and what you need. I emphasize collaboration in the work we’ll do together and invite your input every step of the way. My goal is to give you the tools and support you need to grow and tap into your own strengths.

I’m experienced in supporting:

You can usually find me either lounging on the couch with my cat, playing video games, trying new tea shops, or hiking around the Bay.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free video or phone consultation – reach out here today to take that next step!