I became a therapist because I believe in the power of being truly heard. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology and trained in attachment-based therapy, somatic approaches and mindfulness-based work.
I see individuals and couples who are working through grief, anxiety, strain in their closest relationships, and the feeling of being pulled between a family's expectations and their own life. I welcome people from Chinese American and other immigrant families, and I see clients in English or in Mandarin.
My approach is integrative and relational. I draw from psychodynamic theory, ACT, IFS and somatic practice, guided by what serves you now. I believe the relationship in the room matters most.
Outside the office, you'll find me walking the trails of Forest Park, tending a small garden or reading poetry.
Meeting you fully in each moment, without agenda or distraction.
Approaching your experience with genuine openness and wonder.
Anchoring our work in the body, the breath, and the present moment.
Honoring your pace, your wisdom, your unique path toward wholeness.
50 min
Individual sessions80 min
Couples sessionsVideo
Or in person, for clients in Oregon
Your clinician
Licensed psychologist
Sees adults and couples, in person in Portland and by video for clients in Oregon. Sessions are in English or Mandarin. Explains each step before taking it, and checks in about the pace at the start and end of every session.
MY APPROACH
Every therapeutic relationship is different. Here is how I approach the work.
Before anything else, I listen. Not just to your words, but to the spaces between them — the feelings beneath the narrative, the body's quiet wisdom.
Together we map the patterns that keep you stuck. We explore with curiosity, not judgment — understanding that every defense once served a purpose.
Healing isn't just cognitive. We work with the body's intelligence — breath, sensation, movement — to release what words alone cannot reach.
Insights become lived experience. We practice new ways of being in the room together, building capacity that transfers into your daily life.
“I could talk about my family without having to explain everything first. That was a relief.”
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