Amy Huang, LAPC

Amy Huang is an Asian therapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey who provides therapy in both Cantonese Chinese and English. As a child of two Chinese immigrants, she has firsthand experience navigating the complexities of cultural identity and intergenerational expectations. This personal journey fuels her dedication to serving first-generation American and BIPOC communities, where she strives to break down the stigma that surrounds mental health.

If you’ve been searching for a relationship therapist near me, Amy helps clients work through conflict and attachment ruptures in romantic, friendship, and family relationships, especially when cultural identity and family expectations add another layer. Her approach is warm, person-centered, and collaborative.

Amy has a passion for helping women and men who are adult children of immigrants, transracial adoptees, and teens. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), grief and loss, childhood trauma, and conflicts in romantic, friendship, and family relationships. She also helps clients who have difficulty exploring their sexual and cultural identity, and those navigating life transitions such as graduating, changing careers, or shifting academic paths.

Amy draws from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including mindfulness skills. She tailors her interventions to meet the specific needs and goals of each person, emphasizing strategies and tools for managing stress that align with each client’s values and culture.

Amy has a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling & Psychology from Chestnut Hill College, specializing in Diverse and Underserved Communities. She has worked extensively in a community mental health setting, supporting individuals from marginalized communities experiencing trauma, substance use, and other mental health challenges. She has also served as a volunteer crisis counselor for the Crisis Text Line. Additionally, Amy provides intake coordination support for new clients through free consultation phone calls, helping them decide which Melanated Women’s Health therapist would be the best fit for their needs. She is supervised by Nicola Pierre-Smith, LPC.

Amy is in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Capital Blue Cross, Highmark, Federal Employee Program, and certain Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO insurance plans. She also has immediate income-based sliding scale availability for new clients with an annual income below $45,000, with a sliding scale rate of $95. If you’re ready to work with a relationship therapist near you, schedule a consultation with Amy today.