Psychologist
Dr. Stephanie Chin, PhD
She/her
Therapy should be a place where you feel truly heard, seen, understood and supported. I strive to understand your experiences, values and culture holistically-whether you are coming to therapy individually or as part of a couple. Together, we can uncover your innermost thoughts, emotions and beliefs, their meaning specific to you and how they shape your relationships and patterns in ways you may wish to change.
I work with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, race- and gender-based stress, and interpersonal or familial conflict. In my couples work, I have a particular interest in supporting Asian couples and couples from multicultural backgrounds, where cultural values, family expectations, communication styles and emotional expression can add layers of complexity to the relationship. I also work with couples more broadly who are struggling with communication, differences in attachment needs, emotional distance, betrayal recovery or major decision-making.
My Philosophy
I believe in serving as a guide.
My role is to help you (or both of you) better understand the dynamics at play, strengthen emotional connection and develop tools to move out of painful cycles.
With couples, my goal is to help partners feel safer, more understood and more effective in how they communicate, especially during moments of conflict or disconnection. We will determine a pace and structure that feels appropriate, whether that means spending time understanding relational patterns, building concrete skills, processing past experiences or integrating all of these elements.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) for couples. I take a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that emphasizes self-awareness, emotional attunement, and practical change-helping individuals and couples challenge unhelpful patterns, build resilience and create more secure, satisfying relationships while honoring their unique identities, values, and backgrounds.
Population
Couples with differences in attachment
Couples recovering from betrayal
Couples contemplating separation
Asian, Asian American, or BIPOC clients
Immigrant or first-generation clients
High-achieving professionals
LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples
Adult survivors of trauma
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Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology - University of Louisville
Dissertation title: Examination of Model Minority Myth, Mentorship, University Environment, and Sense of Belonging on the Well-being of Asian American Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling - CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, Minor in Business Studies - New York University
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Gottman: Treating Affairs and Trauma
Gottman: Couples and Addiction Recovery
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Gottman Method for Couples Level 1 & 2
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NPI: 1477238384
New York PhD 027742
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New York: In person and virtual
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English
Specialties
Anxiety and stress-related disorders
Depression and mood disorders
Relationship and communication challenges
Acculturation issues and intergenerational conflict
Trauma and complex trauma
Life transitions and identity exploration
Burnout and high-achiever stress
People pleasing and low self-esteem
Work with me:
| Consultation | 15 minutes | Free |
| Individual session | 45 minutes | $300 |
| Individual, Couples, and Family session | 55 minutes | $350 |
| Individual, Couples, and Family session | 90 minutes | $525 |
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