In a world where authenticity can become hidden beneath layers of expectation, self-protection, and survival, I strive to offer something different: a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard.

I create a warm, validating, and compassionate environment where you can show up as your full self. My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and grounded in the therapeutic relationship. I draw from a variety of evidence-based and integrative approaches, tailoring our work to your individual needs and goals. These approaches may include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, somatic and body-based approaches, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, supportive therapy, and grief therapy. Through thoughtful questions, active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful feedback, I help you make sense of your experiences and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, and multicultural or family-related concerns. I have a particular interest in childhood and relational trauma, perinatal mental health, including the emotional challenges that can arise during pregnancy and postpartum, cultural identity, and the ways our past experiences can shape how we see ourselves and connect with others.

In our work together, we explore the messages you’ve carried from the past, gently challenge your inner critic, and begin to untangle patterns that may no longer serve you. I believe healing begins when we make space for the parts of ourselves that have been hurt, overlooked, or silenced. By learning to acknowledge and hold discomfort with compassion, we can build resilience, reconnect with our emotional and physical selves, and create space for new ways of being. We work to understand the connection between your past experiences, emotions, thoughts, relationships, and current patterns while cultivating greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion.

My commitment as your therapist is to walk alongside you—not to tell you who you should be, but to help you reconnect with who you are. This is your journey, and I’m honored to be part of it as you move toward healing, growth, and a more authentic sense of self.

Fun facts about me

• I’m a twin and the older one by two minutes, so naturally, I’m the VIP. My parents didn’t know they were getting a double surprise until the big day!

• I love scary movies, roller coasters, and haunted houses. If it gets my adrenaline going, I’m in!

• I’m also a big fan of Korean dramas. Some favorites are Crash Landing on You, Daily Dose of Sunshine, and When Life Gives You Tangerines.

• I’m married with two toddler girls who are just 21 months apart, so life is always busy, loud, and full of fun!