The Team

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I was born in Hong Kong and moved to the States when I was 15. Struggled with bicultural issues and having  a career while balancing being an attentive mother. Just like everyone, I have been through different transitions in life and got knocked down by a couple of curve balls that life has thrown at me. Through my own therapeutic journey, I was able to find my own resiliency and recognize what is important to me and made adjustment in my life.

Throughout my clinical career, I have had the privilege to work with children of all ages, teenagers, young adult and adults in different settings, who come from different ethnic background. Issues range from family discord, mixed family challenges, to traumatic history. As well as role transition, academic stress etc. I am also fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.

I am a strong believer of our past shaped who we are today. My approach is Psychodynamic based. Explore relational trauma and maladaptive patterns, make changes accordingly to better one's life. 

“Life throws you curve balls, but you either learn to swerve them or hit them like there’s no tomorrow.” – Sadie Christman

 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 

"I am passionate about facilitating the healing process by assisting individuals in reaching their potential. By identifying one's strengths, we learn that resilience is within us with support through the counseling process. Growth, change and healing are possible and within reach.

I have more than 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families with a variety of issues that can be alleviated by supportive counseling. I offer culturally competent care and provide a safe place for all who struggle with life's concerns. If you feel hopeless, we can explore and find your answers together."

Treatment Approach

Cognitive behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Family systems, Humanistic, Motivational interviewing, Trauma focused, Cognitive therapy, Solution-focused, Behavior therapy, Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), Person-centered/Rogerian therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD

Clinical Therapist

"As a Clinical Therapist I have experience in treating clients with alcohol or drug addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions and more... Through my Mental Health Journey I have worked at Mental Health Urgent Care centers, held group therapy sessions and individual sessions, working with men and women of all ages to help guide and coach them through many challenges in their life. I enjoy working with elderly clients...  

All too often mental health challenges result in self medicating with alcohol and drugs to ease their pain of not understanding what they are going through.   If your life is affected by alcohol or drugs, help is available. Addiction destroys families if left untreated. Asking for help can be difficult no matter where your mental health is, and sometimes the hardest step to take. Find relief in knowing that help is available, and freedom from substance use is possible.

As a therapist , I will use evidence-based practices such as education, recovery coaching, relapse prevention plan, life skills, and stress management.  I aim to create an environment of self-awareness and trust. I help you develop the skills and tools necessary to change current behavior and begin your journey to recovery.  

If you want to get your life back, reach out for help.

Become the person you were meant to be. Take that first step, and start today."