Many of us learn who we're expected to be long before we have the chance to discover who we truly are. Over time, you may find yourself disconnected from your own voice as you try to meet the expectations of family, relationships, culture, or society.

I work with college and graduate students, emerging adults, and young professionals navigating depression, anxiety, identity exploration, academic and career stress, and major life transitions. You may be adjusting to a new stage of life, struggling with the pressure to succeed, or trying to understand how different parts of your identity fit together.

I especially enjoy working with Asian and Asian American clients, first-generation and multicultural clients, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Identity, Culture & Life Transitions

Sometimes the person you’re becoming doesn’t quite fit the expectations you’ve carried with you. You may be adjusting to a new culture or environment, reconsidering what you want, or trying to balance your own values with those of your family or community.

Therapy can give you space to slow down, get curious about these tensions, and better understand what feels true to you.

Anxiety, Depression & Burnout

Anxiety can look like constantly thinking ahead, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you should always be doing more. Depression may leave you feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or unsure how to move forward. School and work pressures can make it even harder to slow down.

Together, we can explore what’s contributing to how you’re feeling and find practical ways to manage stress, understand your emotions, and respond to yourself differently.

My Approach

I see therapy as a collaborative process. My approach is feminist, humanistic, and person-centered, and I also draw from CBT when it’s helpful for understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Therapy doesn’t need to become another place where you have to perform or constantly measure your progress. We’ll make room for what feels important to you while building tools you can carry with you outside of therapy.

About Me

Growing up in Guangdong, China, and later pursuing my education and clinical training in the United States has shaped how I understand identity, culture, and belonging. I know culture can influence how we express emotions, ask for support, make sense of our experiences, and connect with the people we love. I bring that awareness into therapy while staying curious about what your experiences mean to you.

As a bilingual therapist, I provide therapy in both English and Mandarin. I’m also LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome conversations about the different parts of your identity and how they intersect.

Experience

During my clinical training, I provided individual and group therapy in school and hospital outpatient settings, working with adolescents and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. I continue to deepen my training through research on depression and anxiety, identity development, attachment, LGBTQ+ mental health, and family relationships. This ongoing learning helps me thoughtfully integrate current research into my work while tailoring therapy to each client.

Licensure

As a Clinical Fellow, I am gaining the necessary experience and supervision to obtain my clinical license (LCPC). I will consistently receive training and education to inform my practice and gain more tools for my clients. I am working under the supervision of Lauren Schmalbruch, LCPC.