Specialties and Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Ning Tang, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist and trauma therapist in Raleigh, NC. She specializes in trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment of PTSD and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Tang 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.
Dr. Tang has particular interest and experience in supporting individuals navigating cross-cultural transitions. She enjoys working with international students, immigrants, visiting scholars, and professionals adjusting to life in the United States. Many of her clients struggle with homesickness, loneliness, academic pressure, discrimination or microaggressions, and the emotional toll of living between cultures. She also works with individuals who may feel isolated due to caregiving roles or limited access to support in their primary language.
Evidence-Based Care
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.
Language, Culture, and Mandarin-Speaking Care
Dr. Tang provides therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese (中文 / 國語). Originally from Taiwan, she brings lived understanding of the immigrant and international student experience and has worked clinically with Mandarin-speaking clients from a range of cultural backgrounds, including Taiwan and Mainland China. She is attentive to linguistic and cultural nuances and adapts her communication thoughtfully to ensure clarity, emotional safety, and connection. Her work is grounded in cultural humility and sensitivity to the impact of identity, language, and systemic stressors on mental health.
Dr. Tang offers in-person therapy in North Raleigh and virtual therapy throughout North Carolina, including clients across the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary). Some clients choose to travel for in-person care due to the limited availability of Mandarin-speaking psychologists.
唐寧博士以中英文提供心理諮商，特別關注留學生、移民與跨文化適應相關的心理需求。
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. In addition, she has presented nationally on race-related stress and trainee experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional Memberships
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