A Journey Toward Authenticity
Biyang (碧玚) moved to the U.S. with her family at 9 years old. As an 1.5-generation Asian American, Biyang’s had to grapple with the challenges, joys, and complexities of growing up at the intersection of 2 cultures, each with a distinct set of customs and ideals. This is an important part of her own personal narrative, and what drives her passion for helping others build emotional resilience and a strong personal identity.
After supporting her peers during college as. Healthy Minds Advisor, exploring psychology and neuroscience courses, and volunteering with hospital patients, Biyang realized her calling: to help others face their inner struggles and empower them to reclaim their lives, and become the Hero in their own stories of courage, love, and resilience. She believes that therapy is not about quick fixes, but rather about unpacking the layers that prevent us from being our most authentic selves.
Education & Clinical Training
Bachelor’s in Psychology & Neuroscience – Princeton University
Master’s in Social Work – University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
Fellowship in Advanced Psychodynamic Practice and Consultation – University of Chicago, Post Graduate Training
Biyang’s education combined with her clinical experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the mind-body connection and the ways societal conditioning shapes our behaviors, beliefs, and relationships. This informs her therapeutic approach — helping clients untangle the messages they’ve internalized from family, culture, and society, to live more authentically and align with their true values.
Therapeutic Approach: Contemporary Psychodynamic Theory
Biyang’s therapeutic approach is rooted in contemporary psychodynamic theory, which views emotional struggles as a product of early life experiences and internalized societal norms. Her approach integrates a range of techniques to help clients:
Identify and unpack internalized beliefs that may no longer serve them
Build emotional resilience by embracing vulnerability, feelings, and intuition
Rediscover their authentic self without the weight of “shoulds,” expectations or the need to please others
Find purpose and joy in pursuing their true hopes and desires
Therapy with Biyang is not just about analyzing the past; it’s about creating a roadmap for emotional freedom — one that allows you to embrace who you truly are and cultivate a life filled with purpose, joy, and authenticity.
Clinical Experience
Biyang’s diverse clinical background has provided her with the opportunity to work across several settings, including:
University counseling centers
Social service agencies
Employee Assistance Programs
Private coaching and education counseling
Global counseling and consulting