Rich Bonding Therapy
Couples Therapy for New York’s High-Achieving Asian Professionals
I am Rich Chen, a New York-licensed therapist dedicated to helping Asian individuals and couples alleviate the weight of relationship stress that has been repeating, hurting, and draining your everyday energy.
Asian-Community-Focused
Bilingual: English and Mandarin
Exclusive Morning (7am-11am) & Evening (7pm-11am)Availability
Trained in Emotionally-focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Trained in Trauma-sensitive Mindfulness Therapy
Specializations
Communication Breakdown & Constant Conflict
Breaking the cycle of endless arguments and learning to be truly heard without defensiveness
Emotional Disconnection & Intimacy Issues
Moving past the "roommate phase" to rebuild emotional closeness and physical intimacy
Infidelity & Affair Recovery
Navigating the aftermath of betrayal, healing deep relationship wounds, and systematically rebuilding trust
Navigating Life Transitions & Career Stress
Protecting your relationship from the demands of high-stress careers, relocations, or major life shifts
Pre-marital Counseling
Establishing a secure foundation, aligning core values, and preparing for a resilient marriage
Parenting Disagreements
Balancing the demands of raising children while staying united and maintaining your identity as a couple.
About Rich
Born and raised in Taiwan, I moved to the United States to pursue dual Master’s degrees and specialized clinical training in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specifically help East Asian and Asian-American individuals and couples navigate the complex intersection of cultural expectations, high career pressure, and modern relationship stress. I know what it looks like when the lines between honoring your life experience and culture and building an authentic partnership become blurred.
You are likely managing a demanding career, complex family dynamics, and the pressure to hold everything together. When other aspects of your life require this much energy and attention, long-term communication breakdowns at home don't just cause tension—they sacrifice your peace. You might be exhausted by the exact same recurring fight with your partner. You do not need to simply "live with it."
Our work together will not consist of talking in circles. My role is to help you map the dysfunctional cycles that keep you stuck. Whether we are untangling the complex emotions or stopping the endless loop of conflict in your relationship, our goal is clear: to establish a healthier, highly supportive framework for both partners. You will leave equipped with an effective communication skill set, a grounded sense of your own boundaries, and a reconnected bond with one another.
NY-Licensed Mental Health Therapist (#014671)
M.Ed Specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Florida
M.Ed in Counselor Education, University of Florida
Modalities and Lens
Emotionally-Focused Therapy
We move beyond surface-level communication tips to identify your core emotional needs. By mapping these unmet needs, we fundamentally restructure how you and your partner respond to the stress and conflict that have eroded your connection.
Structural Family Therapy
We assess the invisible rules and boundaries operating within your relationships. By realigning dysfunctional hierarchies and reinforcing healthy boundaries, we dismantle enmeshment and establish a clear, highly supportive family structure.
Attachment-Based Therapy
We objectively examine how early relational bonds shape your current attachment style—whether anxious or avoidant. This framework decodes why specific behaviors trigger intense reactions and guides the systematic repair of fundamental trust.
Experiential & Humanistic Therapy
Rather than purely analyzing the past, we focus on your present-moment, lived experiences in the room. We utilize active techniques to process blocked emotions, bypass intellectualization, and foster authentic self-expression.
Person-Centered Lens
Therapy remains strictly grounded in your autonomous goals. Through a non-judgmental and collaborative environment, we facilitate your internal capacity for self-direction, allowing you to align your daily actions with your core values.
Culturally Responsive Framework
Navigating the intersection of traditional East-Asian expectations and a high-achieving lifestyle requires specific, actionable strategies to bridge cultural gaps while maintaining your authentic identity.
Contact Rich
Interested in working together but still have questions about therapy? I’ve got you. Fill out the information on the right, and I will schedule a free consultation with you shortly to respond to your concerns and questions!
