WELCOME
Avery Chao | IFS Therapist | Art Therapist
Integrate Internal Family System and Art Therapy for Emotionally Complex, High-Functioning Adults.
Who I Help
You may be someone who:
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Feels high-functioning on the outside, but overwhelmed internally
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Struggles with self-criticism, emotional numbness, or burnout
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Is navigating identity, belonging, or cultural expectations
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Has done talk therapy before but still feels stuck
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Finds it hard to fully express emotions in words alone
Therapy here is not about fixing you—it’s about helping you understand and transform your inner system.
How I Work
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) – understanding and healing different parts of you
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Art Therapy – accessing emotions beyond language
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Sensorimotor Guided Drawing and Somatic informed – regulating your nerve system and psychosomatic symptoms
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Attachment-based work (AEDP, EFT) – building safety and emotional connection
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Trauma-informed care – LGBTQIA+ affirming, cross culture, at your pace, with respect for your system
As a first-generation immigrant, I understand the complexity of living between cultures. Sessions are available in English and Mandarin.
Internal Family System (IFS)
EFT Couples Counseling
Art Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Sensorimotor & Somatic approaches
Cross cultural & Bilingual
Hi I'm Avery Chao
Hello, I'm Avery Chao, your mental guide from Taiwan, now in New York.
I offer offers I offer integrative therapy combining Internal Family Systems (IFS), art therapy, and attachment-based approaches (AEDP, EFT) to support deep, lasting change. Therapy focuses on understanding your inner self and fostering personal transformation, not just fixing problems.
In addition, I provide consultation for therapist who wants to adopt modalities with their population.
This website is aimed at making mental health accessible and relatable for the AAPI community, featuring articles in Mandarin Chinese. I hope you find support and self-discovery here, helping you uncover inner strengths and foster personal growth.
Articles
Meet Avery on Instagram
I harness the power of art and creativity to offer visual support in unique and inspiring ways. As a self-professed 'crazy cat person,' I've discovered invaluable life lessons from our feline friends, and I'm excited to share those insights. Alongside these cat-inspired gems, I also provide art therapy and mental health content, offering a visually engaging perspective on the topics discussed on this website. Join me for a colorful journey of support and creativity!
Let’s Connect
Thank you for your interest in connecting with Avery.
If you're looking to embark on Art Therapy, IFS Coaching, Clinical Consultation and Supervision or any collaborations, please submit a request. Once I received the form, I will contact you within 3 business day.
Since this work is collaborative, please feel free to reach out with any questions or for further information. It’s important that we both feel safe and supported as we begin this process together.