LCSW, 5 years of experience
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my experience includes working with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, work-life balance, racial trauma, identity, boundaries, and assertive communication. I’ve worked with individuals across various age groups, from children to older adults, both in outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and inpatient hospital settings. As an Asian American, I strive to create a culturally competent environment where clients can feel seen, affirmed, and empowered. Whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, identity questions, or relational stress, I’m here to support you in reclaiming your voice and building a life aligned with your values.
As a therapist, I believe empowering the client by providing a safe, warm, collaborative, and culturally aware environment is essential for the healing process. I am passionate about utilizing each session to provide support and assist clients as they learn more about themselves, while also including activities, psychoeducation, worksheets, and more to empower the client. It’s essential to find a balance between identifying ways to challenge yourself, while also going at your own pace, so I hope therapy can help guide that process!
Clients often tell me they feel comfortable early on in our work together. I offer a space where they can be themselves, whether we’re laughing about something relatable or sitting with complex and heavy emotions. My approach blends connection with insight; I help clients understand themselves more clearly, learn why they respond the way they do, and offer psychoeducation when it supports their growth. While every client’s journey is different, many people find that with consistent work, they’re able to meet their therapy goals and feel a greater sense of clarity and emotional resilience.
I work well with adults who are navigating the impact of various stressors/trauma and are open to exploring how their past experiences may be showing up in the present. My clients don’t need to have it all figured out yet, they just need to be willing to show up, be curious, and engage in the process. I value kindness, openness, and a mutual, real connection. I bring warmth, respect, and a bit of humor when it fits, and see the therapeutic relationship itself as a key part of the healing.
I primarily incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach that allows me to better understand how a person’s upbringing, relationships, family, and more have impacted how they currently see the world. I also utilize EMDR, DBT, and ACT as a way to help clients process traumatic/stressful situations they have experienced, while encouraging them as they develop more coping skills to help with emotional regulation.