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Are you tired of working with therapists who you feel don’t understand you, are boring and outdated, and say “mhm” or “how does that make you feel” all session? I’m here to help make therapy fun, engaging, and a safe place for you to comfortably explore your emotions and learn new healthy coping skills along the way. Therapy doesn’t have to be boring and I love to use fun and innovative pop-culture based interventions in my work. My professional geek therapy interests include the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Dungeons & Dragons, Roblox, Animal Crossing, video games, and all things Star Wars. I have a soft-spot for Disney villains.

As LMFT, Certified EMDR therapist and certified Anger Management specialist, my focus and passion is to work with both couples to create and maintain a healthy relationship and help individuals develop healthier ways to express and manage their anger. In couples and marriage counseling, I help couples overcome their differences and handle their conflicts and seek better ways to communicate, develop deeper intimacy, and experience joy in each other. Clients struggling with anger and stress related problems, I teach and process the necessary skills needed to express anger in healthier ways.

Leaving the hospital without your baby… Nothing went as planned. It isn’t what you imagined it would be. You weren’t prepared to deal with the grief of an unfinished pregnancy, being discharged from the hospital with empty arms, having to recover from delivery without your baby at home. The dark journey of the NICU is paved with uncertainty, fear, anguish, and grief, leaving you with a hollow version of yourself. You’re in survival mode even though you don’t know how to survive. Know you're not alone, and you're not meant to walk this journey on your own. You don't have to talk about it. You don't have to reexperience the trauma.

Are you new to therapy? Or have you tried it before but didn’t get what you need? It is my primary goal to ensure you feel completely satisfied with the work we do. I provide specialized therapy for teens and 20-30 somethings that are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I love this population because I am one of you and I understand the struggles that our generation faces because I face them too. Being an anxiety, trauma and couples specialist, I have helped young adults and couples navigate coping with stress, find their identity, manage mental health, heal trauma and improve relationships.

Whether you have been experiencing depression, anxiety, or grief & loss, I believe in empowering you to find new meanings. The first step is one of the hardest, and making that first contact sets you upon a path to new beginnings! 

If you’ve landed on this page, you're probably feeling overwhelmed. You may be realizing the perfectionism that has gotten you so far in life has now become your worst enemy. Maybe you're a college student or recent grad feeling crushed under the pressure to succeed. You might be stuck in the vicious cycle of disordered eating, or noticing eating disorder recovery is a really tough thing to do alone. Stress, anxiety, and depression can make you feel like there is no way out. I connect deeply with my clients in their 20s, women struggling to live up to their own impossible standards - because that used to be me!

As a queer, latinx, licensed therapist, I understand the unique experiences and obstacles faced by LGBTQ people of color. I work alongside clients, exploring their strengths, resilience, and finding ways to build a fulfilling life that aligns with their values and authentic self, rather than the version of themselves they've had to become to conform to the pressures of the world around them. I strive to empower clients to increase their sense of safety and connection to themselves, their bodies and the difficult systems they navigate.

“I wish I could press the restart button and start over.” How many times have you thought this or heard your child say this? If you have, you may be hoping for change! I am a trilingual (Mandarin/Taiwanese) therapist, providing therapy and psychological testing, with specialized experience in working with the concerns of Asian communities. No matter your age, your words are powerful and the key to change! Whether it is play therapy for your child or talk therapy as a teen or parent, I work to provide a safe environment for you to feel welcome. Together, we will build on your strengths, and prepare you for the obstacles ahead.

Are work or school stressors overshadowing other areas of life, like hobbies or friendships? Are you feeling anxious, restless, or depressed and can’t seem to pinpoint why? Are you having difficulty feeling confident in yourself? Perhaps you feel like you're juggling endless responsibilities with little time for yourself. These are all concerns that are regularly experienced by people, especially teens and young adults. Life can bring on many uncertainties, but one thing’s for sure: you’re ready for relief and to be free of constant anxiety, self-doubt, and stress.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: I believe therapy is a powerful tool for change and personal empowerment. It can be difficult to make the decision to seek support, but I believe starting therapy is a courageous act of self-compassion. I aim to provide a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach when working with clients. I strive to create a connection that allows clients to be themselves and feel safe to work through any obstacles in their path. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I work with clients to build confidence and skills to navigate life stressors and to create a life they can’t wait to wake up to.

: : Currently Accepting New Clients : : Seeking support for your current hardships or past experiences takes courage and strength. Therapy is an excellent way to process life's hardships through establishing personalized tools for change and empowerment of the self. My goal is to support you within your healing journey through a safe, comfortable and open space to explore such hardships. I use a collaborative approach to establish goals for change and personal growth. Whether that may be improving your self-worth, managing stress, regulating emotions, improving your relationships or finding respite, this is your space.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and wonder if therapy is right for you? Perhaps you wish to feel normal again and want to know if this can be done without medication. I am here for you. We can work together to understand you and your life, how to fix what's going wrong & build on your strengths, and identify how to prevent or minimize problems from re-occurring. I help adults going through depression, anxiety, change or loss, worrying, insomnia, stress, sadness, relationship needs, and health concerns. I take a symptom-focused, practical, and honest approach to our work together as therapist and patient.

Are you feeling abandoned by your significant other? Are you struggling with the feeling of abandonment? Is abandonment constantly getting on the way of feeling functional? Abandonment can bring a lot of stress and anxiety. Abandonment can bring patterns and behaviors of people pleasing and codependency. Abandonment can make it difficult to trust yourself and others. Abandonment can make you feel doubtful about the insecurities or concerns that you often struggle with but no one seems to understand you or validates what you feel.

I am accepting new clients! Reaching out for help can be hard, and finding someone to talk to can be a daunting experience. Especially when trying to figure out who to go to and where to turn. I work to create a strong relationship by creating a safe space with my clients. This is done by providing a warm environment where you can feel heard and listened to in a compassionate manner free of judgement. My work involves using a collaborative and client-centered approach to understand your needs and to work together as a team to meet your goals. I enjoy being there to watch my clients experience their own growth and change.

Living with the aftermath of trauma can make daily life exhausting and overwhelming. Unpleasant symptoms can impact every area of your life, from taking care of seemingly small tasks to forming close relationships. If you are feeling stuck in the past, there is hope. I help adults and teens who have experienced trauma find ease and joy again. I have a particular passion for working with survivors of intimate trauma, however I work with all types of emotional wounds. Additionally, I work with phobias, OCD, and anxiety.

HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN THE STRONG ONE AND FEEL THE PRESSURE TO KEEP SMILING WHEN THINGS ARE AWFUL? DO YOU CHOOSE TO STRUGGLE IN SILENCE BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THAT TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS IS A BURDEN TO OTHERS? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME UNCOMFORTABLE OR EXCRUCIATING PATTERNS REPLAYING IN YOUR LIFE, CAUSING DISRUPTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? Do you love too hard? Unsure of where you belong; emotionally, culturally, racially, sexually? Are you experiencing betrayal? Feeling embarrassed. Stuck? As a 1st generation FIlipinx American with lived experience in multicultural relationships in Western society, I can help. Experience matters.

Do you feel like you and your partner speak two different languages? Do you feel misunderstood, hurt, and resentful? Do you avoid conflict or get stuck in the same argument repeatedly? Reaching out for help doesn't mean that your relationship is beyond repair. It isn't easy to see your unhelpful patterns when you are right in the middle of them. You can break the cycle and feel more connected and closer to your partner. You can learn how to be yourself and be in a satisfying relationship. You can learn how to express your needs and be heard.

I have found that most men would like to be fully present for their lives. They hope to build healthy, satisfying relationships. They desire to freely pursue their passions. I work with men who feel that something is getting in the way of fulfilling these desires. These obstacles most commonly look like depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship conflict. I help men feel free again regardless of what may be holding them back. I work with clients to help them find joy in living while becoming the best version of themselves.

I have over 20 years of experience working with clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, trauma, grief, loss and relationship issues. My clinical style is gentle and caring with a focus on helping my client realize their current strengths at the same time helping them discover new ways of finding a solution and learning to utilize them.