Specialties
Depression
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sadness, guilt, constant worry, and loss of interest in the activities that used to be joyful
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feeling annoyed, irritable, tired, impatient and stuck
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eating and sleeping poorly, either too much or too little
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fixating on memories, or interactions, judging yourself harshly and isolating
Anxiety
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circular thinking, catastrophizing and sitting in worst-case scenarios
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feeling like everything you do is not enough or “wrong”
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avoiding, worrying, waiting for things to go wrong
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unable to sleep or enjoy an experience due to the constant fear and worry
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being unable to relax
Cultural Identity
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feeling disconnected, unable to be your full self in certain settings for fear of being judged
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having to explain your culture, your ethnicity, your language, your foods or your traditions
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feeling ashamed or embarrassed about cultural and familial values and expectations
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responsibilities and caretaking related to generational and childhood trauma
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processing cultural norms and stigmas about mental health
High Achievement/
Perfectionism
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unrealistic, unsustainable and toxic work schedules that leave you unfulfilled and exhausted
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having your self worth intertwined with your job, salary, position/achievement
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growing resentment for the lack of validation and care from others
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never being enough or doing enough for yourself or others
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self sacrificing and prioritizing the needs of the company or others above yourself
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being unable to delegate, trust or ask for support due to fear of judgment or rejection
Relationship Growth
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pressures of work, family, finances and friends, we tend to de-prioritize ourselves and our relationship.
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distance can build with loss of intimacy, lack of communication
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increase in negative interactions can lead to contempt
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resentments and hurt can further activate apathy and avoidance
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attachment styles and love language differences can further increase distance and isolation
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cultural norms and communication styles can increase disconnect
High Context VS Low Context Culture Communications
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Verbal vs Non verbal communication
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Noonchi or Nunchi (눈치), is a Korean concept of reading social situations and preferences, honoring hierarchies and anticipating needs
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Utang na loob is a Filipino cultural belief and value which honors and creates an obligation to repay a debt of gratitude that is beyond financial
We learn communication from our family, our culture, our friend groups. When socialized to anticipate and read between the lines, we don’t access the direct, clear and verbal communication to get our needs met.
Transitions
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any changes, good or bad, are stressful
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adjusting to stages of life changes
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processing loss, grief, fears of the unknown.
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adjusting to graduations, breakups, change in jobs, career or relationships
Perinatal Mental Health
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feeling anxious, worried, scared, numb, empty
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intrusive thoughts that you’re not doing enough or doing things wrong
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judgment, shame and isolation that you’re not a “natural” at being a mom
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fears that you are falling behind, or selfish if you want to return to work
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shame about asking for help, or even needing help
Services
Individual Therapy
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Explore goals, stressors, family of origin, attachment, psychiatric history and struggles.
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Weekly treatment, via secured and HIPAA compliant Google Meet
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Couples Therapy
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Kink and poly positive
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LGBTQIA affirmative
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Bicultural relationships​
Supervision
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Supervision for AMFT and ASW for licensure hours
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​Both group and individual supervision is available​