I work with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, race- and gender-based stress, and interpersonal or familial conflict. I also work with individuals who identify as eldest, parentified daughters, people pleasers, and perfectionists, as well as those who struggle with low self-esteem and difficulties expressing boundaries. In my couples work, I have a particular interest in supporting Asian couples and couples from multicultural backgrounds, where cultural values, family expectations, communication styles and emotional expression can add layers of complexity to the relationship. I also work with couples more broadly who are struggling with communication, differences in attachment needs, emotional distance, betrayal recovery or major decision-making.

I believe in serving as a guide, helping you (or both of you) better understand the dynamics at play, strengthen emotional connection and develop tools to move out of painful cycles. With couples, my goal is to help partners feel safer, more understood and more effective in how they communicate, especially during moments of conflict or disconnection. We will determine a pace and structure that feels appropriate, whether that means spending time understanding relational patterns, building concrete skills, processing past experiences or integrating all of these elements.

My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) for couples. I take a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that emphasizes self-awareness, emotional attunement, and practical change-helping individuals and couples challenge unhelpful patterns, build resilience and create more secure, satisfying relationships while honoring their unique identities, values, and backgrounds.

Therapy should be a place where you feel truly heard, seen, understood and supported. I strive to understand your experiences, values and culture holistically-whether you are coming to therapy individually or as part of a couple. Together, we can uncover your innermost thoughts, emotions and beliefs, their meaning specific to you and how they shape your relationships and patterns in ways you may wish to change.