For Referring Providers
Thank you for thinking of your clients’ relationships. Everything you need to refer a couple to me is on this page.
About me
I’m Rich Chen, LMHC (New York license #014671), a couples therapist trained in Emotionally-focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). I hold an M.Ed. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counselor Education from the University of Florida. I grew up in Taiwan and work bilingually in English and Mandarin.
Who I work with
Asian and interracial couples in their 20s to 40s
English/Mandarin-speaking Chinese American couples
Couples with newborns or young kids
Couples in transition from partners to parents
Dual-career professionals with demanding schedules (high-achieving NYC couples)
Couples in recovery from an affair
When to think of me
Your client might say:
“I found out about the affair. It’s over, and we want to try to repair.”
“Every time I try to talk, my partner shuts down or walks away.”
“I felt deflected by my partner but I also understand that both of us are swamped by work.”
“We feel like roommates. We don’t know how to get close again.”
“Since the baby came, we’re a team, but not a couple anymore.”
“My parents and my partner want different things, and I’m stuck in the middle.”
“The move, the visa, our jobs. There’s nothing left for us.”
Who isn’t a fit
Couples where an affair is still ongoing
Relationships with active violence, coercive control, or safety concerns
Situations that need a higher level of care first
Active substance use
If you’re not sure, email me. I’m happy to talk it through.
The practical details
Online, across all of New York State
English or Mandarin
Early-morning and late-evening hours (7–11am and 7–11pm ET)
Couples sessions $220 (60 min) · individual sessions $180 (50 min)
Out-of-network, with a monthly superbill for reimbursement; a limited number of sliding-scale spots
Free 30-minute consultation
How to refer
Share my booking link with your client. They can schedule a free consultation directly.
Or email me at Rich@richbondingtherapy.com with your client’s permission. Please share only their first name and contact information by email.
Or text (718) 550-3954 with a brief introduction to who they are or who referred them.
I refer out, too
If a client needs individual therapy or a specialty I don’t offer, I’m glad to send people your way. Let me know who you work with, and I’ll add you to my referral list.