My Approach and Focus
Depth Oriented
I practice psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy. The goal is not only to lessen distress but also to understand and address the underlying causes. Both psychodynamic/sychoanalytic approaches to therapy have been established as evidence based modalities that provide ongoing change even after therapy stops.
Relational
Much of your psychological and emotional distress are rooted in relational trauma, disconnection, and isolation. I believe and research shows that the single most important factor for the success of therapy is the therapist client relationship. I pay close attention to what happens in our relational space in service of our work together.
Culturally Informed
While Asian / Asian Americans are a pan-ethnic group encompassing diverse ethnicities with varying levels of income and education, there is a shared set of experiences that leave Asian Americans vulnerable to chronic stress and dealing with mental health and wellness challenges. I hold these experiences in mind, together with class, gender, sexuality, languages spoken or once spoken in our work together. It's not only who are you but what has happened/is happening to you and in what context.
