Individual Counseling

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Treatment Philosophy

While I pull from many different treatment orientations to help tailor therapy to your unique needs, I mostly use cognitive-behavioral (CBT and ACT) and mindful self-compassion (MSC) practice. I believe everything we do ultimately means something to us and our interpretation of the situations or moments in our lives informs us about ourselves, our interactions with others, and our beliefs of the world around us. I believe that mental illness results from misinterpreted "stuck" moments that we use to reinforce negative beliefs we have about ourselves, and by compassionately understanding and reinterpreting our "stuck" moments, we learn to be kinder and more accepting of ourselves and others. I believe therapy's ultimate goal is to change how we approach life's moments, the relationship we cultivate with ourselves, and through this find our own meaningful strategies in solving our stuckness. 

More than anything, I believe the client is in charge of their treatment and I offer a warm and safe place for you to discover and grow at a pace that is comfortable for you.

I offer short-term and long-term counseling for adults and limited couples spots in Seattle and the surrounding area. I also provide teletherapy services to CA residents. I look to highlight and work with you on what your needs are and what is keeping you from achieving your highest good.

Issues Experience Working With...

• Asian American and minority populations
• LGBTQ+ mental health counseling
• Sexuality
• LGBTQ+ and Heterosexual Couples Counseling
• Men’s mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and anger management
• Trauma and PTSD
• Young adults and life transitions
• Identity​
• Depression and Anxiety