About me

Navigating Between Cultures

I was born in Southern China and moved to the U.S. as a teenager. Like many of my clients, I had to navigate the space between my family’s culture and mainstream American culture.

I understand the complexity of figuring out what identity and authenticity looks like when you live between worlds. That’s why I’m particularly passionate about supporting Asian and Asian American clients who are exploring these same questions.

My Path to Therapy

Before becoming a therapist, I was a product marketing manager at Google. I know what it’s like to have the “right” job and still feel something’s missing. Therapy helped me find my way back to myself, and now I help others do the same.

Everyone’s path looks different—sometimes that means change, and sometimes it means making peace with where you are. Either way, I'll support you in finding more ease, confidence, and joy

Working Together

If you're someone who needs to understand the "why" behind things, you're in the right place. I share the reasoning behind what we do so that you have a sense of direction.

I respect your autonomy. I'll share perspectives and invite you to consider different angles, and you decide what resonates.

I provide therapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Wondering if we might be a good fit? Let’s talk. Schedule a free consultation and we’ll explore whether working together makes sense.

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Qualifications

Licensure

New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Education

Masters in Mental Health Counseling — Teachers College, Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts in Modern Culture & Media; Economics — Brown University

Therapeutic Approach

I integrate techniques from the following modalities, while incorporating somatic and neuroscience-based interventions to facilitate lasting change:

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

For couples work, I’m trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy.

Specialties