Christine Wen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (210) 796-6130
You've spent years being the responsible one. The high achiever, the one who holds everything together. You've followed the blueprint, met the expectations, and checked every box. But lately, success feels less like an accomplishment and more like a weight you can't put down. On the outside, everything looks fine. On the inside, you're depleted. If you're a high-achieving Asian American navigating burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, or people-pleasing, this is a space where your experience doesn't need to be explained or justified. As a second-generation Asian American therapist, I understand the unspoken rules many of us live by.
I work with high-achieving Asian Americans who are quietly burning out, stuck in cycles of perfectionism and people-pleasing, carrying family wounds they've never had space to process, and longing for relationships that feel real. Perhaps you're a new parent who grew up feeling like love had to be earned through achievement.
We’ll learn how to name what’s happening inside and move towards what matters to you, without feeling like you’re betraying your family or your culture. I also specialize in couples therapy for Asian American and multicultural couples navigating communication, cultural differences, and major life transitions. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.
Call or Email Christine Wen Pao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (210) 796-6130
Let's Connect (210) 796-6130
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $215
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Out of Network
Christine Wen Pao
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 796-6130
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 39304 Christine Wen Pao
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended University of Houston, Counseling Psychology, PhD, Graduated 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Rice University B.A. in English, Psychology / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Christine Wen Pao
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 796-6130
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Christine Wen Pao
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 796-6130
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Pacific Islander
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Pacific Islander
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Relational
Christine Wen Pao
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 796-6130