Pricing

Per 50-minute session

Individual Therapy

$150

Couples, Family, or Relational Therapy

$160

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Education

My background in systemic training started with my undergraduate degree in intercultural peacebuilding (conflict resolution) at Brigham Young University - Hawaii. In addition to my bachelor’s degree, I earned a certificate in intercultural mediation through a program that developed my ability to recognize and manage dynamics of conflict within the context of cultures. I earned my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy through rigorous and theory-focused courses at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. My graduate training focused on couple conflict, childhood trauma, and working with anxiety and depression. I am also certified as a Seven Principles Leader from the Gottman Institute.

Experience

Much of my work as a therapist has been in large group practices, both general and faith-focused. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, OCD tendencies, scrupulosity/religious OCD, ADHD, acculturation, childhood trauma and abuse, and faith transitions. My focus is to help clients build healthy relationships with themselves and others around them through self-compassion and vulnerability.

Research & Writing

My research topics have always reflected my interest in creating an inclusive environment for everyone, especially minority groups. The papers and projects I've participated in cover topics ranging from polyamory, blended families, Sri Lankan women, and Asian American families. I have also done research on interpersonal identity conflicts and self-deception theory. My training in conflict resolution was centered in Arbinger theory and I studied how "I-It" and "I-Thou" perspectives can influence our personal lives all the way to our communities. Personally, I enjoy learning about attachment, vulnerability and authenticity, and reconciliation.

Speaking & Community

I have guest lectured several times at BYU's cross-cultural families classes to share about cultural dynamics and stereotypes that affect Asian American families. As a proud Asian American myself, I love painting a more in-depth picture of the diversity of my community. In my LDS community, I share trauma-informed messages destigmatizing mental health and strengthening family relationships, especially with youth. I also have conducted workshops for intercultural marriages.

On a more personal note…

My decision to become a therapist came after many experiences of my own self-discovery and growth. I was an anxiety-ridden teenager, but didn't know it at the time because no one talked about anxiety to me. I wish I accepted my parents' offer to see a therapist. Luckily, I was given more chances to become self-aware and eventually gained confidence in myself through acceptance and compassion in my own and others' flawed humanity. The best part of being a therapist is being a witness to another person's growth as it is such a sacred experience.

I am the oldest daughter of hardworking immigrants from Taiwan and Hong Kong. My brother has autism (nonverbal), and my sister and I 100% agree that he is rightfully the favorite of the family. My brother has given my family a bigger perspective on life and what is truly important. We also have to lock up all the snacks so he won't eat them all at once.

I am a Seattle native, my husband is from Taiwan, and we met and spent our first years of our relationship in Hawaii. These places and cultures have a special place in my heart. My husband and I like to spend our time thinking about what we're going to eat for our next meal. I recently started gardening and it is absolutely thrilling. Our sweet doggo's name is Supi and we enjoy going on walks and hikes with her. We welcomed our firstborn at the beginning of 2022 and are learning to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood.

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