Services
About My Clients
Sessions are guided by what you need most in the moment and may include exploring relationship patterns, attachment dynamics, family-of-origin influences, practicing grounding or nervous system regulation strategies, or slowing down to better understand emotional and physical cues. I believe pacing and safety matter, and that meaningful growth happens when clients feel genuinely seen, respected, and empowered.
My Background and Approach
My counseling style is warm, attuned, and collaborative, with moments of gentle directness when helpful. Clients often describe me as grounding, emotionally present, and easy to talk to. I integrate evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based work, family systems perspectives, and trauma-informed care to support emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change. Professional Background: M.Ed. in Educational Psychology (Counselor Education & Higher Education), University of Texas at Austin; Texas New Scholar B.S. in Psychology with minors in Asian Studies and Public Health, Santa Clara University; Psi Chi Honor Society Clinical experience in university counseling centers, group practice, and executive functioning coaching Background in mindfulness, neurofeedback, and mental health research; co-author of a peer-reviewed journal article on college student health.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Outside of counseling, I value a slower, grounded pace of life. I enjoy spending time outdoors, moving my body, cooking, writing, and exploring new coffee shops with friends. These values of presence, balance, and connection also shape how I show up as a therapist. I also write a mental health–focused blog, Ginger Therapy Notebook, where I share reflections, psychoeducation, and practical tools to support emotional wellness and self-awareness.