Rose Pak (she/her)

Low self-esteem often stems from carrying old patterns, harsh inner critics, or the pressure to hold everything together for everyone else. Using psychodynamic insight and mindfulness, we gently uncover where those negative beliefs began and learn to observe them without letting them dictate your worth. You do not have to perform or be perfect to deserve peace. Together, we work to build a grounded, compassionate relationship with yourself that feels authentic, steady, and lasting.

Navigating complex family dynamics, boundary struggles, or feeling disconnected in your relationships can leave you exhausted. Combining psychodynamic reflection with DBT interpersonal effectiveness tools, we explore how past relational wounds shape your current interactions. Whether you are dealing with communication breakdowns or breaking painful generational cycles, I provide a safe, affirming space to help you communicate your needs clearly, set healthy boundaries, and foster deeper connecti

Anxiety can make you feel constantly on edge, trapped in repetitive loops of overthinking and self-doubt. My approach blends practical DBT skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation with mindfulness to help you find immediate relief when your nervous system feels overwhelmed. We won't just manage the surface symptoms; we will look beneath the surface to address the root causes of your stress, helping you move from simply surviving your day to feeling truly steady.

I use EFT to help you understand and transform the underlying emotional patterns within your relationships and yourself. We explore how attachment needs, fear of disconnection, and unmet emotional desires create repetitive cycles of anxiety or withdrawal. By slowing down in session and tuning into your core emotions, we work to build deeper safety, emotional security, and authentic connection. It helps you drop your guard and express what you truly need to feel secure and understood.

I use psychodynamic therapy to help you look beneath the surface and understand the root causes of your current challenges. Together, we explore how early life experiences, past relationships, and unconscious patterns continue to shape how you think, feel, and relate to others today. Uncovering these hidden dynamics brings deep self-awareness and lasting clarity. Instead of just managing surface symptoms, this approach allows us to heal underlying wounds so you can break free from old cycles.