Therapeutic Philosophy
I come from a client-centered background that looks to create an environment that is comfortable, non-judgmental, and empathetic. I mostly work from a psychodynamic and relational approach with clients, which emphasizes the development of relationship awareness and patterns to each other. However, depending on your goals and circumstances, I also work from an eclectic approach; I often utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) informed approaches to help address short term goals.
As social beings, I believe it is important for a person to have fulfilling and satisfying relationships in order to maintain emotional health and well-being. Internalized messages from previous relationships and sociopolitical experiences, as well as external stressors in our evershifting environments impact how we approach work, school, social groups, family, and other interpersonal interactions. The primary goal of relational work is to help you better understand how you behave in relation to others and our society, and how your relationship patterns can have an impact on mental and emotional well-being. A lot of the work is looking at yourself in relation to others, your unconscious, and how you can create more awareness to help you to show up more authentically in your life. I believe you will find our work together engaging and open.
If you are new to psychotherapy, this quick video explains the process.
Some of the treatment approaches I use, but are not limited to:
Treatment Approaches
Existential
Feminist
Gestalt
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Strength-Based
Brainspotting
Psychodynamic
Relational
Psychoanalytic
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Enneagram
Services
*Please note that my practice is currently full and I am not taking any new clients. Here are some places to help your search:
The Washington State Counselors of Color Network lists therapists of color in Washington state.
Asian Mental Health Collective lists Asian therapists/providers in the US and Canada.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a non-profit that helps people find affordable quality mental healthcare starting from just $30 a session.
Psychology Today is one of the most used therapist search engines in the country that also includes psychiatrists, treatment centers, and support groups.
Pride Counseling provides accessible, discreet, and affordable online counseling to the LGBTQ community.
I provide 55 minute psychotherapy sessions for individual adults (18+). In response to COVID-19, sessions are conducted via telehealth using a HIPAA compliant platform; in-person sessions are also available if both parties agree to certain COVID-19 related protocols.
Some of the issues I work with include, but are not limited to:
Issues
Racial Identity & Multi-Cultural Issues
LGBTQ+ Wellness
Trauma and PTSD
Women’s Issues
Depression, Self Esteem, Confidence, and Motivational Issues
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Stress
Alternative Relationships
Family/Social/Peer Conflict
Intergenerational Trauma
Life Transitions
Alcohol/Substance Abuse and Relapse Prevention
Anger Management
Career Fulfillment
Existentialism
Grief & Loss
HIV/AIDS
Spirituality