You don't have to have everything figured out before you come to therapy.  Maybe you're overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, struggling to understand your emotions, or simply tired of feeling like you're carrying everything on your own.

Therapy should be more than having someone listen while you talk.  You deserve to understand why you feel the way you do, learn practical skills to respond differently, and leave therapy with tools you can actually use in real life. 

My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative - but also active. I believe therapy should be more than simply listening and validating. I'll listen without judgment, while also helping you identify patterns, consider new perspectives, and gently challenge the thoughts or behaviors that may be keeping you stuck.

You can expect psychoeducation, practical strategies, skill-building, and honest conversations tailored to what you're experiencing.  We can focus on what's important to you, whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, partner/family issues, stress, life changes, self-esteem, boundaries, or life direction.

Most importantly, therapy isn't about changing who you are.  It's about helping you understand yourself more deeply, building on your strengths, and developing the skills to navigate life with greater confidence and control.

You don't have to figure it all out alone.  Whether you're navigating a difficult season, working through longstanding patterns, or simply want to grow into a healthier version of yourself, there is a path forward, and we can work toward it together.

You deserve a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and still be encouraged to grow.

Every story carries sacred significance, intricately woven with threads of culture, heritage, courage, pain, and personal history. As an Asian-American therapist, I understand the importance of representation in therapy and the power of being truly seen. Many of my clients come in feeling disconnected from who they are or unsure of how their experiences have shaped them. I use a person-centered and trauma-informed lens approach to guide our work together, honoring your story while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support practical growth and emotional understanding. If you are ready to explore your story—untangling what no longer serves you and strengthening the threads that sustain you—I invite you to reach out. Together, we can weave a path toward healing, growth, and a deeper connection to your authentic self.