“True Peace comes from within, despite the chaos around us.” Pain and brokenness are an inevitable part of life. My therapy approach is holistic and incorporates the exploration of cultural, generational, and spiritual components which may be affecting you and your relationships. My goal is to work with you to develop congruence and balance in your intrapersonal (within self) and interpersonal (between self and others) experiences. Whatever the struggle, I will walk alongside you to help find solutions and promote growth in your life. I have been working in this field for 13 years and have focused on family conflict, relationship distress, anxiety/depression and childhood issues. I have a multicultural background which allows me to understand the complexities of cultural issues that often cause challenges in people's relationships and lives. Strong families are the foundation for a healthy society. That is why I am especially passionate about supporting individuals in learning effective ways to relate to their family members while dealing with the chaotic situations that life brings. I provide people with tools to understand their past family dynamics, current dysfunctional patterns, and to make intentional change in their future goals and relationships. Education and Certifications: Multilingual Therapist: English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy: Azusa Pacific University- Orange, CA Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Biola University- La Mirada, CA California Board of Behavioral Science, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- LMFT 91269 Prepare and Enrich Certification/ Bereavement Certification Gottman Level 2 Couples Therapy Certified Trained in Alternative for Families-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session, we will get to know each other, and I will invite you to share what you are looking to gain through the sessions. I will likely ask a lot of background questions, as well as answer any quesstions you have about myself and the therapy process. I look forward to meeting with you!
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My therapeutic orientation is based on Family Systems, and I also utilize Object Relations, Attachment Theory, as well as cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My multicultural background gives me that unique insight when working with individuals dealing with acculturation issues, and immigrant families navigating parent-child challenges which stem from differing cultural expectations.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
- young adults-elderly adults -mulitcultural individuals *I am not providing couples therapy at this time*