Asian Therapists in M4L

Relationships can be hard. Whether romantic, platonic, or familial, relationships can sometimes be a source of stress, anxiety and pain. Maybe your relationship just ended and you’re going through the throes of heartbreak. Or maybe you and your partner have been constantly arguing and you’re questioning the relationship. You could be realizing that the fallout you had with a friend is affecting you more than you thought it would. Or maybe you’re feeling lonely and you want more meaningful connections but social anxiety and lack of confidence are holding you back.

I know that making a decision to start therapy isn't easy. It can be anxiety-inducing, whether you are new to the process or experienced. I understand that and will work with you at your own pace. It is also important that you feel a sense of connection with your therapist, and that you feel seen, understood, and valued. As we work together, we will build a safe therapeutic relationship for you to explore your patterns in relationship with others, and with yourself. I will listen with curiosity and compassion to your stories- the ones that are causing discomfort or pain in your life and the ones that bring you happiness.

You wake up and dread having to start your day. Whether it is at work, school, home or even in your relationships- life keeps throwing you challenges that you don't want or know how to manage. That doesn't mean you don't want to do your best, but you feel overwhelmed with nowhere to turn to. You can think of a time when you were happier, less stressed and maybe even more confident in yourself. It just feels so far away! My goal is to help you figure out how to navigate all of life's obstacles and reconnect with that version of yourself.

I understand that starting therapy can be daunting and that finding the right fit with a therapist can be a difficult process. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths based and person centered, meaning I tailor therapeutic modalities and techniques to your unique needs. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities such as Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, or Mindfulness-based practices to help you build a connected & secure relationship with yourself and to better understand & navigate your present issues.

As a BIPOC immigrant psychotherapist, I'm ready to work with you to navigate through any life challenges that may arise. I look forward to supporting you through any issues related to everyday life, major life transitions, relationships, self-identity, addictions, loss, career/life goals, motivation, anxiety, depression, and stress management. Having worked with our community’s most vulnerable and marginalized over the past 14 years, I know what it feels like to ask yourself why me? Why does this always happen to me? Why do I feel like I am behind everyone else in life? Feeling stuck? Good news, you are not alone!

If life transitions, multiple stressors, traumatic events, perinatal challenges, burnout, or low self-esteem leave you feeling disconnected, worthless, anxious, or frustrated, I am here to help you make sense of your pain and create a life worth living. With compassion, warmth, and a dash of humor, I will work with you to deepen your self-awareness and identify what's not working in your life. I will support you develop practical coping skills and new emotional, thought, and behavioural patterns so you can live by your values, achieve your goals, and meet your needs.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with specialized training and experience in providing trauma therapy. I support individuals looking to address the impacts of various forms of trauma on their lives and hold deep respect for people's unique lived experiences. I also support individuals looking to address anxiety, depression, family and relationship conflicts, life transition, work stress, and self-esteem/self-worth. Our work will be multi-pronged and can look like gaining insight into past and current experiences, strengthening self-awareness, expanding coping strategies, building trust, and the processing of traumatic memories.

Do you wish things were different? I work with diverse clients facing life's transitions and challenges. My theoretical framework is relational, using both talk therapy and/or creative/expressive arts modalities. Following your lead, I listen/witness and attune carefully in order to attend to your specific need. We start with where you are most comfortable, which means that talking, imagery, dreamwork and silence are all welcome. Although I work flexibly between short term talk therapy (psychodynamic psychotherapy) and expressive/creative arts, we safely build our relationship, while co-creating in our therapeutic studio space.