Individual Therapy

“Before we go forward, we have to go inward.”

Ocean Vuong

We all need spaces where we can just simply “be” - where we do not have to be perfect, push through, or have it “all together”. We also often need support to make meaningful and lasting change and work towards our goals. Together, we will help you to understand more about yourself and your patterns, relate to your experiences in more compassionate ways, and develop new skills to manage difficult or stressful parts of your life so you can feel more grounded, connected, and empowered. 

I have supported clients with a number of concerns, including but not limited to:

  • Anxiety - worry, panic, phobias, test anxiety, illness anxiety, performance anxiety

  • Body image 

  • Depression

  • Family of Origin - navigating familial relationships and cultural expectations, intergenerational trauma

  • Grief/loss - bereavement, divorce, break-ups

  • Life transitions - academic and workplace adjustment, role changes, geographic relocation

  • Multicultural and identity concerns - experiences with microaggressions/discrimination, immigration, adult children of immigrants, acculturation, exploring sexual and gender identity

  • Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders - including reproductive stress, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and adjusting to parenthood

  • Relational and interpersonal challenges - social anxiety, boundary-setting, “people pleasing”

  • Self-criticism, perfectionism and imposter fears 

  • Sexuality - low desire, enhancing sexual intimacy and communication, sexual pain

  • Work-life integration - stress management, burnout

Expand Possibilities.

Live a Values-Aligned Life.

In addition to the above issues, I have special interest and experience working with the following populations:

  • Biracial & Multiracial Individuals

    Identifying as biracial or multiracial means you often hold multiple experiences, perspectives, and truths simultaneously. Others may readily make assumptions about your identity. You yourself often ponder who you really are and where you truly belong when you are so used to living “in between”. You may have experienced the painful impact of colorism, and feel excluded or isolated within your communities. At the same time, there may be contexts where you hold privilege because of how others perceive you. It can all feel confusing and exhausting…you wish there could be a way to just simply be.

    You belong. There is space for your whole self here.

    Together, we can create a safe and affirming space for your unique identity and story to unfold, however you want it to be expressed. You can be assured that you are working with someone who will validate your feelings and experiences, and support you in your journey.

  • Pregnant & Postpartum Individuals

    Maybe your journey to parenthood is not what you envisioned. You may have prior experiences of loss or trauma as you are trying to conceive. During pregnancy, you might be feeling overwhelmed as your body undergoes so many changes. Perhaps you feel less connected to your baby than you expected, and it is hard to be present when your brain is consumed by the “what ifs”. You do not feel you can tell others how you are truly feeling, which only makes you feel more isolated.

    You do not have to go through this alone. The adage is true - it truly does take a village to raise a child. Therapy can be an integral part of your village.

    Together, we can help feel more grounded, present and empowered, and connect you to resources for support so you feel strengthened by community.

    As someone certified in perinatal mental health and who has navigated my own parenthood journey, I bring both professional expertise and empathy to support you in this time of life. I welcome all parents - new, experienced, or hopeful, of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

  • Professionals in High Stress Careers

    You landed the job or promotion that you have worked towards for so long, but it is hard to feel content when you are constantly on edge. Perhaps you feel like an imposter, believing that you are the only one who does not know what they are doing. It feels like you are always wondering about how you will be perceived and how you “should'' act. It can be isolating when you are one of the few (or the only one) who looks like you on your team. You feel apathetic, undervalued, and burnt out. It can be hard to turn off your brain during your down time, and your personal relationships are suffering. Work-life balance feels out of reach.

    You are successful at your work because you are intelligent, driven, and focused. And now, you want to create space for the other parts of you.

    Together, we can explore strategies for you to feel more empowered while you navigate challenging environments and systems, find ways to be more present in your relationships, and cultivate more satisfaction and centeredness your work and daily life.

  • Graduate & Professional Students

    This time of your life is filled with excitement and possibility, yet it may feel daunting to balance everything that’s expected of you. There is so much pressure to succeed personally and professionally, and it can be confusing to disentangle all the messages about how you “should” be versus how you may want to be and what you truly want. On top of it all, you may be navigating challenging power dynamics with your PI/supervisor, and feeling constantly behind your peers. Despite having achieved so much, you often feel lost, frustrated, and inadequate. You also are bombarded by information through social media, and feel perpetually horrified by sociopolitical events. All of this leads you to feel anxious, isolated and overwhelmed.

    It is possible to feel more grounded and confident.

    Together, we can help you work through the many complex emotions that can arise with this time of life, develop coping strategies so you feel better equipped to navigate the challenges, and begin cultivating a purposeful path that is aligned with your values.

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