Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, even on your best days, and nearly impossible when you’re struggling. I understand that a strong, comfortable therapeutic relationship is one of the best predictors of success.
My Background and Approach
Hi there, I’m Jae, a Bay Area-based therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples/polycules, families and communities as they navigate the rich complexities of our increasingly interconnected lives. I bring a grounded, warm, and deeply curious presence to my work, infused with my authentic (and sometimes delightfully awkward) humanness. Try as I might, a blank slate therapist I am not—I tend to be direct yet gentle, results-oriented yet patient, and I’ll almost always laugh at a perfectly timed sardonic remark. My approach is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered, trauma-informed framework. I am inspired by feminist principles, queer liberation theory, gender affirmation, and sex positivity, and will always advocate for racial and social justice.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I have always been inquisitive and curious about our innate ability to strive and overcome life’s obstacles, recognizing from an early age that success, worth, and happiness is more about what you do with the lemons versus how many you got handed to you. Within that, I inherently understand that our society is built upon a flawed system which makes it much harder for some to succeed, despite all of the tenacity we can muster. We will work together to find your individual story, to find your way, to get unstuck from where you find yourself right now. We will work to identify all of the precious and unique strengths you already possess inside you, to help you find your way back to the place you want to go. I believe healing begins with relationships to other people, and I look forward to creating a relationship with you that is built upon genuine positive regard, genuine empathy, and a curiosity about you and your life circumstances that led you to where you are today.