I am a first generation Asian-American and I have a very strong passion for helping others. I was born and raised in California. My parents are both immigrants, and came to the US, escaping a genocide in the late 70s. I have lived in different cities throughout the state of California. What prompted me to become a therapist was my own issues grappling with mental health - Anxiety, Depression, PTSD; living bi-culturally - trying to navigate traditional and cultural clashes, as well as growing up in a low socioeconomic area. Psychology saved my life. It plays a big part in who I am as a person and as a professional. I bring my life experience plus the knowledge, skills, and insight I've developed over the years into a space to co-create along with you, your experience, your knowledge, skills, and insight. 

I possess an innate desire to provide assistance, support, and guidance to others. I was exposed to adverse environments where it provided me the opportunity to gain experience working with youth, individuals, and families of all ages with diverse cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have experience working with Trauma, Complex Trauma, Grief/Loss, Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Abuse. My background includes working with domestic violence, victims of homicide, victims of crime, borderline personality disorder, sexual assault, immigrants, first-generation, second-generation, substance use and co-occurring disorders. I have worked in community-based, outpatient, and residential/in-patient settings.