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A Little About Me

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Hello, I am glad that you took that step forward and you are here. It takes courage for one to embrace vulnerability and reach out for help. I hope the information here can answer some of your questions and help you feel comfortable taking the next step. 

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About me.

I consider myself bi-cultural: I value various aspects in both collectivistic and individualistic cultures. I have experience working with individuals with various marginalized identities, including but not limited to ethnic minority, LGBTQIA folx, various body sizes, immigrants, refugees, and international students. I also have experience working with interracial/intercultural relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, trauma, family of origin issues, vocational/academic issues, multicultural concerns, etc. 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with animals, in nature, rock climbing, and with loved ones. 

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My approach 

I tend to focus on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. I value authenticity and collaboration in therapy. I believe that you know yourself the best, and my role is to walk with you and help you on your journey of self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-actualization. In this process, I strive to be my authentic self and would like to help you feel safe to do the same. I also would like to check in with you about our connection to make sure that we are both present in the room, and that I see you and hear you. 

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I draw from various theories, including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Humanistic theory, and Existential theory. At times, I also borrow some techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Multicultural sensitivity is the base for me in providing treatment: I see and relate to you in your identities (intersection of identities) and your sociocultural experience. 

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My professional background 

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Auburn University 

  • Pre-doctoral internship at the University of Puget Sound 

  • M.A. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology, University of Minnesota--Twin Cities

  • Have various training and teaching experience in multiculturalism/diversity issues, implicit bias, career development, group therapy, group supervision, counseling theories, and psychological assessments. 

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