Rich Bonding Therapy
Couples Therapy for New York’s High-Achieving Asian Professionals
I am Rich Chen, a New York–licensed therapist helping Asian and interracial couples — online, across New York State — ease the relationship stress that keeps repeating, hurting, and draining your everyday energy.
Asian & Interracial Couples
Bilingual: English and Mandarin
Exclusive Availability: Morning (7am–11am) & Evening (7pm–11pm) EST
Trained in Emotionally-focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Trained in Trauma-sensitive Mindfulness Therapy
100% Online — meet from anywhere in New York State
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.
Men & Relationships: Handling the Hard Conversations
Practical, goal- and skill-focused support for men who want to handle tense moments with their partner without shutting down or blowing up.
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 — including interracial couples with an Asian partner — 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
Uncover core emotional needs and restructure how you respond to conflict to fundamentally rebuild your connection.
Structural Family Therapy
Realign hidden relationship rules and boundaries to establish a clear, supportive family structure.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Decode how early relational bonds trigger intense reactions to systematically repair fundamental trust.
Experiential & Humanistic Therapy
Focuses on present-moment experiences to process blocked emotions and foster authentic self-expression.
Person-Centered Lens
Ground therapy in your autonomous goals to align daily actions with your core values in a non-judgmental space.
Culturally Responsive Framework
Navigate the intersection of traditional East-Asian expectations and high-achieving lifestyles without losing your authentic identity.
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Contact Rich
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