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About My Clients
I am particularly passionate about helping clients heal from low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy. Normally, we tend to hold deeply internalized judgments about ourselves when our family, culture, or society somehow tells us that we are “not good enough” for this or that. We will work together to explore the possible roots of the pain with curiosity, heal on both heart and head levels, and build a compassionate connection with our mind and body.
My Background and Approach
I identify as an integrative therapist and practice from a variety of evidence-based models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I also utilize a gentle, body-based therapeutic method called Lifespan Integration (LI) for the treatment of trauma. In LI therapy, clients are guided to revisit their past experiences without having to talk too much about their traumatic memories. This method has been shown to rapidly process trauma experiences without retraumatizing.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I firmly believe that everyone has the inherent capacity to heal and access their inner wisdom. I strive to bring my authentic self to the work to create a safe, accepting, and compassionate therapy space. As an Asian cis-woman, first-generation immigrant, and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I also deeply understand the challenge of building a strong sense of self-worth while managing minority stress.