Athenia Teng 鄧勉恆, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
You Deserve to Be Thriving, Not Just Surviving
You're living the life you're working hard for and maybe in a relationship that fits the bill, but you feel deep down that something's off, like you’re living someone else’s story. Your inner landscape doesn't seem to match the outside success—inside, you feel overwhelmed, down, and not enough, and in this world, maybe different and othered. You crave to be listened to non-judgmentally, be fully seen and accepted, and ultimately have a loving and healthy relationship with yourself and those around you. Together, let's make space for all the parts of you: pains, fears, quirks, desires, and all. You deserve to thrive, not just survive.
Culture-centered therapy online for individual adults, teens, couples, and families in all of California.
You may view me as your curious companion with a childlike interest in the human experience. I believe that everyone (and every part of each of us) deserves to be seen and understood, and that this is the basis from which change can begin to take meaningful shape. The qualities that deeply inform my experience and work: being Chinese American immigrant from (British colony) Hong Kong, neurodivergent, introverted, and empathic. I identify as a cishet woman, am a queer ally, and a practicing artist. I look forward to getting to know you!