Cheryl Tien

Rooted in her unique perspective as a daughter of Chinese-Vietnamese immigrants, Dr. Cheryl Tien brings a rich tapestry of personal experience and professional expertise to her role as a Psychological Associate. With over a decade of experience in various clinical, academic, and administrative roles in healthcare, Dr. Tien has cultivated a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between cultural identity and mental health.

Dr. Tien's therapeutic approach is characterized by warmth, compassion, and a touch of humor. She views the opportunity to hold a client's life story as a profound privilege, combining her personal background with extensive professional training to offer a culturally-responsive and trauma-informed lens to therapy. Her specialties encompass a wide range of areas, including trauma (discrimination, generational, developmental, acquired, complex, and sexual), relationship issues, life transitions, and adjustment to medical diagnoses.

As a Bay Area native and lifelong learner, Dr. Tien has honed her skills in addressing multicultural and diversity considerations, with a particular focus on BIPOC mental health and Asian mental health. Her expertise extends to LGBTQ+ issues, polyamory, and gender diversity, reflecting her commitment to inclusive and affirming care. Dr. Tien also offers specialized support in areas such as addiction, psychedelic integration, and the intersection of technology and mental health.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Tien is deeply engaged in community mental health, offering workshops and services that extend her reach beyond the therapy room. She is also involved in psychedelic coaching, business and marketing consultation for new mental health professionals, and student/trainee wellness consultation for training programs. Her research interests, which include the impact of social media on mental health and the role of art in healing, inform her holistic approach to mental wellbeing.

Dr. Tien's educational background includes a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the University of San Francisco, complemented by ongoing training in psychedelic-assisted therapy. She brings this wealth of knowledge and experience to each therapeutic relationship, aiming not just to reduce suffering but to help clients thrive and experience greater joy than they might have imagined possible. With Dr. Tien, clients can expect a therapeutic journey that is as culturally nuanced as it is professionally grounded, tailored to meet them exactly where they are in their path to healing and growth.