Before becoming a therapist, I was pursuing what society often defines as “success.” In my sophomore year, I was interning at one of the top consulting firms. Yet the constant pressure from both school and work left me feeling burnt out over and over again. I began to ask myself: What am I really working so hard for? Taking an introductory psychology course as an elective sparked a deeper curiosity in me about the human mind and behavior—particularly the ways people can be so unpredictable. Through that process, I began developing self-awareness and started listening to my own wants and needs, instead of simply following what others expected of me. Later, working with underserved communities at a community-based clinic reinforced my belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as they grow and heal.

In our work together, my greatest hope is that you feel truly seen and heard. Typically, the first and second sessions will be intake sessions, where we’ll explore your current concerns, your goals for therapy, and relevant personal experiences to help us get to know each other and identify which goals we should focus on moving forward. From there, we’ll collaborate to find an approach that best supports your needs and helps you work toward those goals—whether that involves exploring recurring themes and patterns, learning new coping skills, developing deeper self-understanding, preparing for practical challenges like mock interviews, or other strategies tailored to your journey.

I enjoy working with clients who have a genuine desire for growth and are actively seeking for change. They tend to notice patterns and challenges in their daily lives and often come to therapy with questions like, "How can I improve my current situation?", "How can I build healthier relationships?", or "How can I become a better version of myself?" These clients usually approach themselves, others, and the world around them with curiosity. They are open to putting in the effort for meaningful change, and they see therapy as a collaborative process, where we work together to explore possibilities for growth and healing.

I continue to develop as a therapist through weekly individual and group supervision, where I regularly reflect on my work and learn from the perspectives of others. I also make it a habit to read widely on topics such as trauma, anxiety disorders, and various therapy modalities, including ACT and DBT, to ensure I can provide clients with both evidence-based and personalized support. Currently, I’m exploring advanced training in EMDR or ACT to further deepen my practice.

Traditionally, therapy is seen as a way to help someone recover from a difficult or painful state and return to feeling okay—that is, moving from “negative” to “zero”. I believe therapy can offer more than that by supporting those who are already at “zero” to continue to grow—that is, move from “zero” to “positive.” To me, mental health isn’t just about being free from pain or struggle; it’s also about growth, fulfillment, and reaching your full potential.