Specialties and Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Ning Tang, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist and trauma therapist in Raleigh, NC, who specializes in trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment of PTSD and trauma-related disorders. She treats PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia and sleep issues, OCD, grief, chronic pain, identity concerns, relationship challenges, anger, race, gender, and sexual orientation related stress, adjustment difficulties, academic and career issues, and self-esteem. Dr. Tang offers care to individuals and couples in-person in Raleigh, NC and via telehealth throughout the state of NC. She provides evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each client’s needs.
Her therapeutic style is collaborative, flexible, and deeply compassionate. Dr. Tang integrates a wide range of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based interventions, and self-compassion practices. Dr. Tang also integrates Expressive Arts Therapy, combining creativity and psychology to help clients express what feels hard to say, uncover insight, and heal through the process of creation itself. She tailors these tools to the unique needs of each client, helping them move through suffering and reconnect with meaning, values, and a sense of wholeness.
Dr. Tang is also experienced in group therapy, having co-led DBT skills groups for trauma survivors and dual-diagnosis groups addressing trauma and substance use, as well as groups for grief support, and depression & bipolar support. She conducts psychological assessments, including ADHD and personality testing, and approaches testing as a way to provide clarity, validation, and actionable insight. Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, she provides inclusive and culturally responsive care.
Education & Experience
Dr. Tang earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Akron (APA-accredited). She also holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The University of Akron, a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri, and a Bachelor of Education in Educational Psychology and Counseling from National Taiwan Normal University.
Her clinical training includes:
- Texas Tech University Student Counseling Center – Doctoral Internship, providing individual, couples, and group therapy, crisis care, assessments, and outreach.
- Portage Path Behavioral Health – Externship, providing therapy for trauma, chronic pain, and substance use.
- Summa Health Traumatic Stress Center – Externship, specializing in PTSD treatment and trauma-focused group therapy.
- University Counseling Centers in the U.S. and Taiwan – Externships and practicum experiences with diverse student populations.
Research & Professional Interests
Dr. Tang’s research examines the intersection of trauma, culture, and identity. Her dissertation focused on Asian international women students’ experiences of gendered racial microaggressions, PTSD symptoms, social support, and posttraumatic growth. She presented her dissertation research at the annual convention for the American Psychological Association in August 2025. She has presented nationally on race-related stress and trainee experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional Memberships
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