I offer a supportive space for individuals navigating trauma, grief, depression, life transitions, and cultural challenges. I integrate Gestalt, Cognitive, and Psychodynamic therapy to help clients reconnect with the present moment, explore unresolved emotions, and shift unhelpful thought patterns. My approach is compassionate and collaborative. I honor each client's unique story and create a safe environment where meaningful change can happen.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My goal is always to create a safe, welcoming place for my clients. In our first session, we will begin by exploring what brings you to therapy and your past experience with it. I'll ask thoughtful questions to get to know you, your concerns, your challenges, your strengths, and what you hope to gain from our work together. This is also your time to ask any questions you may have about the process, or anything else that feels important.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I integrate CBT, Gestalt, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed methods, weaving them together to meet each client’s unique needs. This flexibility allows me to move fluidly between structured skill-building—offering practical tools for daily challenges—and deeper exploration of emotional patterns and relational dynamics. By attuning to what resonates most in the moment, I help clients cultivate insight, resilience, and lasting change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties who is motivated to make meaningful changes in their life. They may be seeking relief from distress, improved coping skills, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I work especially well with individuals who value a safe, supportive environment where they can explore emotional patterns, strengthen resilience, and build authentic connections. Because of my Asian background, I also bring a culturally informed perspective, supporting clients who are navigating cultural identity, intergenerational expectations, or bicultural experiences. Together, we focus on reducing symptoms, fostering emotional regulation, and helping clients reconnect with their inner strengths so they can move toward greater stability, clarity, and well-being.
Gestalt
Gestalt therapy helps people pay attention to what they are feeling, thinking, and noticing in their bodies right now. Instead of only talking about the past, we focus on what is happening in the present moment. This can make it easier to see patterns that keep showing up in relationships or daily life. In sessions, I may invite clients to: • Notice body sensations, emotions, or thoughts as they arise. • Try simple exercises, like role-playing a conversation or practicing new ways of expressing feelings. • Explore how past experiences may be influencing current choices.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. When we notice unhelpful thought patterns—like self-criticism or worry—we can learn new ways to respond that reduce distress and improve daily life.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy helps people understand how past experiences, especially early relationships, shape the way they feel and act today. By exploring unconscious patterns—like hidden fears, defenses, or repeated relationship struggles—clients gain insight into why certain emotions or behaviors keep showing up. In sessions, this may look like: - Talking through current challenges while noticing links to past experiences. - Exploring recurring themes in relationships, such as trust, boundaries, or self-worth. - Becoming aware of unconscious feelings or beliefs that influence choices. - Using the therapeutic relationship itself as a safe place to practice new ways of relating. This approach is especially helpful for clients who want to understand themselves more deeply, break free from old patterns, and create lasting change in how they connect with others and themselves.