Biyang (碧玚) has always been drawn to people’s stories, not ones with a predictable plot line that culminates in a magical happily-ever-after, but those that speak the truth about the joys and complexities of being human, and where beauty is not in perfection, but in overcoming the struggle.

Biyang 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. In college, after providing mental health support to her peers, taking psychology and neuroscience course, and volunteering with Hospital Patients, she decided to pursue a career that allows her to help others to face their pain and fears, and be the Hero in their own stories of love, courage, and resilience.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from Princeton University, and her Master’s in Social Work from University of Chicago – Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Her educational, research, and professional background taught her to understand an individual’s narrative through an interdisciplinary lens.

To continue her training post graduation, Biyang completed the Advanced Psychodynamic Fellowship program at The University of Chicago. This reflects her core therapeutic style in contemporary psychodynamic theory, which uses an integrated approach rooted in the idea that the messages and expectations that we’ve internalized from our families and society starting at birth impact how we view ourselves, make decisions, interact with others, and experience the world. Part of therapy is to help clients untangle these different pieces, and help them reveal and own their true hopes, and desires, without the “should” and burden to please others. 

Throughout her training and work experiences, Biyang has provided clinical services in multiple settings, including: university counseling centers, social service agencies, Employee Assistance Programs, private coaching, and education counseling. She has been involved in designing services and programs to support international academic scholars in higher education settings, expatriate populations, and providing services in Mandarin Chinese. 

She specializes in working with issues of identity, life transitions, purpose, fulfillment, and self esteem, experienced by the Asian and AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islanders) population, as well as those with mixed cultural, racial/ethnic, and immigration backgrounds. 

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently licensed in Illinois, California, New Jersey, Florida, and Washington DC, she provides Telehealth services to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, helping them achieve their highest aspirations in career, lifestyle, personal growth, and relationships.