I work primarily with AAPI and American Born Chinese individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s transitions. Cultural values like sacrifice, achievement, and harmony can be strengths; but they can also create pressure, silence, or misunderstanding in relationships. Together, we slow things down so you can communicate more openly, rebuild trust, and reconnect in ways that feel authentic to both your cultural identity and your personal needs.

I also support teens and young adults who feel caught between worlds, balancing family expectations with their own developing identity. Therapy provides a grounded space to explore emotions, process trauma, strengthen resilience, and build confidence while honoring the complexity of being both Asian and American.

I’m a co-author of Asian American Chronicles: Tales of Mental Health and Hope, which explores how cultural narratives shape mental health. My approach is warm, collaborative, and sometimes lightened with humor.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy relaxing on a cruise ship, exercising, and evaluating new inventory at Costco by smoking meats for a backyard BBQ.

My educational background is:

• Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary

I have certifications in:

• Prepare/Enrich assessment

I have additional training in:

• Brain Spotting Phase 1

• TEAM CBT Level 3 (in progress)

• Motivational Interviewing