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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with extensive experience providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals and couples, as well as adolescents and families. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance use concerns, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. I also provide sex therapy and have extensive experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you are struggling individually or working through challenges in a relationship, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, better understand what is happening, and begin making meaningful changes.

I earned my Master of Social Work from New York University and have a diverse clinical background that extends beyond traditional outpatient therapy. Before focusing on psychotherapy, I spent many years working as a medical social worker and care coordinator in hospital and community health settings. During that time, I supported individuals and families navigating medical and behavioral health concerns, chronic illness, substance use, domestic violence, psychiatric crises, and other difficult life circumstances.

These experiences have shaped the way I practice today. I understand that emotional well-being is often connected to relationships, physical health, family dynamics, work, identity, sexuality, and the practical pressures of everyday life. Rather than looking at a concern in isolation, I try to understand the larger context of what you are experiencing and how the different parts of your life may be affecting one another.

Are you struggling with irritability, a depressed mood, overwhelming anxiety, or concerns about how others perceive you? Do you wish you could move through life without constantly replaying worried thoughts in your mind? Perhaps you experience sadness, guilt, or shame, or find yourself becoming impatient with your loved ones or the world around you. Carl Jung once said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” Are you ready to explore new ways of living and develop a deeper understanding of yourself?

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide counseling services for individuals, families, and couples. I am trilingual and offer therapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. As a Christian counselor, I also work with individuals who wish to integrate their faith into the therapeutic process. In addition, as a certified SYMBIS premarital assessment facilitator, I help couples build strong, healthy relationships and prepare for marriage.

As a board certified therapist, I believe that giving a priority to your mental wellbeing is the key to your happiness and stability in life. Reaching out for help can be one of hardest things that you can do, so kudos to taking the first step in your personal recovery ! I have been practicing for many years in the addictions field and can understand what a person goes through to overcome an addiction; be it alcohol or other drugs, an anger management problem, internet gaming , gambling or pornography & sex addictions, in unison with a Substance Use Disorder. Through a holistic and other evidenced based therapies, we can take the first step toward your recovery.