Hello!

I’m Richard (he/him), a gay Taiwanese-American, licensed therapist. Like many children of immigrants, emotions and mental health came second to keeping my head down and focusing on surviving. I know what it’s like to feel confused about my worth and to not have an outlet where I could believe I mattered. 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 studied Psychobiology during my undergraduate studies and completed my graduate degree in Social Work. My experiences have involved advocating for and working with members of marginalized communities experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety trauma, chronic conditions, substance use, racial identity development, race-based discrimination, and relationship conflicts. I use a combination of behavioral and relational therapies to provide culturally- and queer- affirming care. My goal as a therapist is to center a person’s lived experience in the work we do together in achieving a fulfilling life.

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 consultation - contact me here!