Dr. Angela Horng is a second-generation Taiwanese American the Bay Area, CA and draws from her nuanced cultural heritage to provide a unique perspective in her treatment of clients. She understands the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities and the challenges that brings, as well as the experience of being raised in an immigrant family with high expectations of success.

Dr. Horng attended UCLA for undergrad, obtaining a BS in Psychobiology, took a gap year for self-exploration, then went on to earn her PhD from Palo Alto University, with a specialty in Diversity and Community Mental Health. She has provided therapy to youth and adults in various community mental health organizations and university counseling centers (University of Arizona, San Jose State University). She is passionate about cultural advocacy and mental health awareness, and strives to reduce stigma and promote understanding within diverse populations at work and outside of work.

As a therapist, Dr. Horng is first and foremost collaborative. Every individual is different, and therapy is not “one-size-fits-all”. Therefore, she emphasizes strongly that therapy is a relationship like any other, and understanding what is helpful or unhelpful for a client is key to a successful therapeutic relationship. Her approach combines evidence-based therapies with a deep respect for cultural context, allowing her to offer personalized support that resonates with clients’ unique experiences. She believes in creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Her goal is to empower clients to embrace their strengths, gain insight about themselves, and develop effective coping strategies.

Modalities Dr. Horng draws from include: Attached-Focused Therapy, CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, and SE (Somatic Experiencing).