Beginning therapy is not easy. It asks you the courage to meet vulnerable parts of yourself with compassion. It also demands wisdom and curiosity- a willingness to notice the quiet clues in your thoughts, relationships, and memories, and to explore where they might lead you next.

I believe counseling begins with the art of knowing a person. As I come to know you, you may discover hidden parts of yourself and a fuller version of you, one that has always carried possibility.

I work with adolescents and adults who are exploring questions of identity, belonging, and connection, especially students, immigrants, LGBTQ+ community, and neurodivergent individuals. You may be learning how ADHD or autism shapes your experience, navigating anxiety or relationship difficulties, healing from trauma or grief, or trying to find your footing between cultures and through major life transitions. 

My approach is collaborative and grounded in your strengths. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) within a relational, trauma-informed lens. You may expect a balance of reflection, practical tools, and gentle challenge. We may question familiar thoughts, make room for realities that cannot simply be solved, and clarify the values that can guide your next steps. You remain the protagonist of your story; my role is to help you recognize the strengths already within you while developing new skills to navigate the challenges ahead.

I earned my M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and am a culturally responsive LMHCA offering therapy in both English and Mandarin. My clinical experience includes supporting BIPOC adolescents in a school-based setting and providing care to adults ranging from young adulthood through their 60s in a hospital-based community mental health program. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Life is brief and strangely beautiful. If our paths cross, I would be honored to accompany you for part of the journey.