​I'm a New York City-based second generation mixed race Asian American. I'm originally from California, and I have also lived in the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic.

Before becoming a social worker and therapist, I spent over a decade partnering with youth and adults to develop educational programs and participatory action research initiatives that expanded students' and parents' decision-making power in public schools. I have trained leadership teams in identity navigation and inclusive, anti-oppressive practices. I'm also committed to advancing energy justice and climate resilience for traditionally excluded communities.

A common thread woven throughout my career has been creating meaningful opportunities for people to develop leadership and move through personal and collective transformation. I have supported people across many identities and communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and first-generation students. I continue to be inspired by the people I've had the privilege of working alongside over the years, including mental health providers, educators, students, entrepreneurs, activists, and creatives.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biological Sciences from Northwestern University, a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Master of Social Work from New York University. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State and practice virtually under the supervision of Andrea Cilento, LCSW.

I bring warmth, curiosity, and compassion to each session, creating a collaborative space to explore your experiences without judgment. I honor how you show up while inviting you to consider new perspectives and connect with a fuller range of emotions that may provide insight into unmet needs and inner wisdom. I welcome explorations of the complicated, unknown, and seemingly contradictory parts of yourself.

Using relational, psychodynamic, experiential, and somatic approaches within the context of trauma-informed care, I tailor our work to your needs. Together, we'll explore your emotional experience, listen to what your body may be telling you, and make sense of patterns that have developed over time, creating space for greater self-understanding, choice, and lasting change.

I have received advanced training in AEDP to treat trauma and attachment related concerns and have completed training in Internal Family Systems (IFT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Recognizing how identity, family, and social context shape our lives and relationships, I work with people from all backgrounds. I have experience supporting Asian American, mixed-race Asian, and bicultural adults navigating family expectations, competing cultural values, and belonging, as well as people in LGBTQ+, polyamorous/CNM, and kink communities.

My clients often want to

• Explore complex family dynamics

• Process grief related to recent and/or previous loss

• Explore how their racial, ethnic, and/or gender identities impact their relationships and sense of belonging

• Work on attachment issues and how to shift present-day relationship patterns that no longer serve them

• Work on setting boundaries aligned with their values and purpose

• Explore how work, achievement, and money shape their relationships and sense of self

• Explore sex and sexuality

• Make space for rest and increase their capacity for joy

• Make a shift in order to live more fully and authentically

If any of these goals resonate with you and you would like learn more or schedule an initial consultation, please contact me directly.