Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
My clients often come to me because they're tired of anxious thought spirals, intrusive thoughts and being so hard on themselves. I work with perfectionists who want to learn to trust themselves, anxious over-thinkers looking to quiet their minds, and OCD clients who are tired of the "tricks" of the obsessional mind. A lot of my clients have tried therapy before, but felt that a "venting session" wasn't helpful and are ready to work with a specialist who is more engaged.
My Background and Approach
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and OCD. I help clients break free from the cycles of over-thinking and ground themselves in self-trust. My approach as a therapist is collaborative, non-judgmental and curious. I often use my sense of humor to connect with clients. I show up to sessions as my authentic self to encourage you to come as you are. As a first-generation American, I specialize in helping clients who are first-generation, immigrants or children of immigrants and navigating the world through the lens of two different cultures while maintaining a strong sense of self. I enjoy working with couples navigating international or multi-cultural backgrounds in their relationship. My approach incorporates a range of evidence-based treatment models including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) Gottman Method for Couples
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I use an anti-oppressive, anti-racist lens in therapy and am proud to be LGBTQ+ affirming. I practice cultural humility and deeply enjoy working with other First-gen folks! I believe therapy should be a safe space for all, and should be rooted in trust, collaboration, non-judgment and respect for individuality and autonomy. I know that opening up to a stranger can feel daunting, especially about difficult topics like anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and OCD. My approach is collaborative and patient: you are the expert on your life, and I am here to provide the specialized tools (like I-CBT) to help you navigate it. We move at your pace, building a rapport that allows you to feel safe before diving into. Outside of sessions, I love taking care of my plants, cooking, and adding records to my record collection! I'm always happy to talk to you about plant-care or your favorite album/artist/concert, or what I'm currently listening to!