You might be looking for a space where you don’t have to "perform" or have all the answers. If you are navigating the pressure to be constantly "on," the weight of imposter syndrome, or the complexities of a multicultural identity, you deserve a therapist who understands those challenges firsthand.

I believe that for you to be your authentic self with me, I should be authentic with you. Unlike many therapists, I wasn't told from a young age that I was a "natural." My path here was non-linear, beginning with my own struggles in college while my father battled cancer. Though I didn't enjoy being a client at first, therapy eventually became a vital tool for my own growth.

Before becoming a therapist, I pursued a PhD in academia and spent over five years in the tech industry. It wasn't until COVID-19 that I truly examined the impact I wanted to have on my community. This journey taught me what it means to feel isolated even when surrounded by people, and it fundamentally shapes how I show up for you today.

I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. My clinical background includes an internship at Los Angeles City College, where I primarily supported students navigating the significant challenges of life transitions and reentry.

I practice from a psychodynamic and object relations perspective. I encourage you to research these modalities online to see if they resonate with your needs.

Essentially, I help you understand how early relationships and experiences influence your life today. Rather than just addressing symptoms, we explore the unconscious patterns and internalized "blueprints" that shape your current behavior and relationship styles.

Think of this as mental health detective work. While your thoughts and actions might feel as random as a paper bag in the wind, there is usually a coherent story at play. By identifying these patterns and their origins, we can understand their influence and empower you to choose a more intentional way of relating to the world.

I specialize in working with adults who find themselves successful on paper but struggling internally.

My clients often include:

Professionals and Career-Focused Individuals

Having spent over five years in tech while pursuing this career change, I understand the pressures of corporate environments, imposter syndrome, work-life balance struggles, and the identity questions that come with career transitions. If you're questioning whether your current path aligns with who you really are, or struggling with burnout while maintaining high performance, I get it! 

People Experiencing Major Life Transitions

Whether it's career changes, relationship shifts, or entering a new life phase, transitions often make us ask ourselves questions about who we've been and who we're becoming. My own non-linear path (PhD dropout to tech to therapy) gives me genuine appreciation for how disorienting these periods can be.

Adults Exploring Relationship Patterns

If you find yourself repeating the same dynamics in relationships (romantic, familial, or professional!) and can't figure out why, psychodynamic and object relations work excels here. We can explore how your early experiences created blueprints that may no longer serve you.

• Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University
• Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist 
• Conversational in French and Japanese