In-Person in Raleigh, NC 27615
Online in North Carolina
Dr. Ning Tang, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist and trauma therapist in Raleigh, NC, who helps clients move from surviving to living fully. Compassionate, grounded, and evidence-based, she tailors therapy to meet each person where they are—helping them heal from trauma, navigate identity and relationship challenges, and reconnect with meaning and confidence. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned, creating a safe space for reflection, growth, and lasting change.
Client Focus
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Women clients.
Languages: English and Mandarin
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
Approach Description: Dr. Tang takes an integrative and trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based care. She combines the structure of CBT, ACT, DBT, CPT, and PE with the depth and flexibility of IFS, mindfulness, and expressive arts. Her approach balances heart and science—using empirically supported tools while honoring each person’s lived experience, creativity, and cultural context. Therapy with Dr. Tang invites self-compassion, insight, and courageous action toward healing and growth.
Education & Credentials
Ning Tang Ph.D.
- Female
- License # I am completing my postdoctoral fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Anusha Zechella (license number NC: 5277).
- Licensed in North Carolina
- Practicing Since 2025
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology – The University of Akron (APA-Accredited)
M.A. in Counseling Psychology – The University of Akron
M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology – University of Missouri
B.Ed. in Educational Psychology and Counseling – National Taiwan Normal University
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $185
- Out of Network
- We are a private pay clinic. We provide superbills upon request that you can submit to your insurance company.
Ning Tang Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Raleigh, NC 27615
- Available Online for residents of North Carolina
- Online Therapy Details: I offer convenient and confidential HIPAA secure online therapy via a platform called Doxy.
Dr. Ning Tang, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist and trauma therapist providing in-person and telehealth services throughout North Carolina. She specializes in trauma-informed care and the evidence-based treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, OCD, grief, chronic pain, relationship issues, and identity-related stress. She works with adults and couples seeking to better understand themselves and their experiences, regain emotional balance, and create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Her therapeutic style is collaborative, flexible, and deeply compassionate. Dr. Tang integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). She also incorporates mindfulness, self-compassion, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Expressive Arts Therapy to help clients access insight and healing on multiple levels—cognitive, emotional, and creative.
Dr. Tang values creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment. Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, she is attuned to the complex intersections of culture, identity, and trauma, and helps clients navigate these with sensitivity and depth. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including international students, professionals, and individuals exploring cross-cultural or bicultural identities.
Beyond individual therapy, Dr. Tang offers couples therapy, group facilitation, and psychological evaluations, including ADHD and personality testing. She approaches assessment as a process of discovery—one that brings clarity, validation, and actionable insights for personal and professional growth.
Her clinical training includes the Texas Tech University Student Counseling Center, Portage Path Behavioral Health, Summa Health Traumatic Stress Center, and university counseling centers in both the U.S. and Taiwan. Dr. Tang earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Akron (APA-accredited), her M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri, and her B.Ed. in Educational Psychology and Counseling from National Taiwan Normal University.
Dr. Tang believes that therapy is not about “fixing” what’s broken, but rediscovering wholeness. Through compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based tools, she helps clients move through suffering and build lives that feel authentic, purposeful, and aligned with their values.