Approach to Therapy
I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach to psychotherapy, drawing from evidence-based treatments tailored to each individual. I have particular experience working with mood issues and trauma related to minority stress, health conditions, and medical rehabilitation experiences.
Psychotherapy may include elements of:
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic approaches
Health and neurorehabilitation psychology
My work is informed by how past experiences, learned narratives, our nervous system, and systemic factors interact to shape mental health.
My style is collaborative, practical, and direct, with space for reflection and humor when appropriate. If a coping strategy doesn't work, we'll work together to adjust and find what does.
I strive to create a space that is affirming of diverse identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality.
Asian American Perspective
As a child of first-generation immigrants, I bring a culturally responsive perspective to my work. I understand that starting psychotherapy can feel especially complex for Asian American clients because therapy is not commonly discussed and there may be concern about sharing "family business."
In my work, I aim to create a space that honors both individual needs and cultural and family values. Therapy can include exploring ways to navigate and bridge personal well-being and growth with family expectations and cultural identity.
Areas of Focus
AAPI Clients
I work with AAPI clients navigating:
Cultural and family conflict
Identity, belonging, emotional disconnect
Immigration and acculturation stress
Internalized shame, anger or resentment
Model minority pressures, stigma, and discrimination
Parentification, intergenerational and childhood trauma
Health & Caregiving
Support for:
Adjustment to medical conditions or injury, including car accidents
Chronic illness and related stress
Caregiver burnout
Changes in identity and sense of self
Grief and anticipatory loss
Stress and burnout related to healthcare, medical, and mental health professions
LGBTQIA+ Clients
Including:
Internalized shame, stigma and discrimination
Identity exploration (including asexual and agender experiences)
Family or community rejection
Relationship and dating concerns
High Achievers
College students (19+), graduate students, medical students, and working professionals experiencing:
Academic and professional pressures
Imposter syndrome and "high-functioning" anxiety or depression
Perfectionism and fear of failure
Overthinking, avoidance and procrastination
People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
Self-criticism and feeling "never good enough"
Work life imbalance and chronic sense of urgency