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. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore who you are while honoring the relationships and communities that have shaped you.

Growing up in Guangdong, China, and later pursuing my education and clinical training in the United States has deeply influenced how I understand identity, culture, and belonging. I know that culture shapes how we express emotions, ask for support, make sense of our experiences, and connect with the people we love. As a bilingual therapist, I provide therapy in both English and Mandarin, creating a culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming space where you can feel seen, respected, and welcomed exactly as you are. 

I especially enjoy working with Asian and Asian American clients, including college students, graduate students, and young professionals navigating anxiety, depression, acculturation stress, identity exploration, academic or career pressures, and major life transitions. I'm also passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those balancing their identities within more traditional or conservative cultural or family environments. Whether you're questioning where you belong, feeling caught between different worlds, or simply longing to feel more like yourself, you don't have to navigate it alone.

I view therapy as a collaborative relationship built on trust, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we'll explore what's contributing to your current challenges, better understand patterns that may no longer be serving you, and build practical tools that align with your values and support the life you want to create. My approach is grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory and Feminist Therapy while also integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches, and somatic practices to support meaningful, lasting change.

My hope is that therapy helps you feel more connected to yourself, more confident in navigating life's challenges, and more empowered to create relationships and a life that feel authentic to who you are. You deserve a space where every part of your story is welcomed, and I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you move toward healing, connection, and growth.

Experience

During my clinical training, I provided individual and group therapy in both school and hospital outpatient settings, supporting adolescents and adults from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. I've had the privilege of working with women of color, college and graduate students, international students, LGBTQ+ individuals, and clients navigating identity development, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.  

In addition to my clinical work, I'm passionate about continuing to learn and grow as a therapist. I stay engaged with research on depression and anxiety, identity development, attachment, LGBTQ+ mental health, and family relationships, allowing me to bring an evidence-informed, culturally responsive approach to my work. My goal is to thoughtfully integrate current research with compassionate, individualized care so that therapy feels both meaningful and practical for each person I work with.

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 Jaleesa Pirtle, LCPC.