Focus: Individual therapy related to depression, anxiety, relationships, and cultural identity.

Biography: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois. I completed my clinical internship at a nonprofit agency in Chicago, where I worked with adult clients from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and life experiences. In March 2024, I joined Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics to continue treating mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and grief. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who struggle to navigate life transitions, relationship difficulties, and intersectionality/identity development. Using trauma informed and solution focused interventions, I help clients identify barriers to growth, build emotional resilience, and develop practical tools for navigating painful thoughts/emotions.

In my work, I foster a warm, affirming, and honest environment where we can work together as our full selves. I am passionate about working with Asian clients, and clients that are hoping to gain clarity around their cultural identity. As someone who grew up in a multiethnic household, I have personal experience of what it means to live between cultures, to question where you belong, and to navigate the complexities of identity formation without a clear cultural roadmap. My own personal and clinical experiences give me a deep appreciation for the exploration of self, belonging, and heritage.

I practice from a compassionate, culturally responsive lens and draw from evidenced-based treatments like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In our initial sessions, we will dive into your reasons for seeking therapy, address any specific concerns you may have, and identify collaborative goals for treatment.