I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the field of Social Work with plans to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am incredibly passionate about this field because of the lack of representation of people that look like me. Only about 2% of LCSWs in America are Asian, and I would like to see that statistic change during my career. We might be a good fit if you are Asian, Latinx, Black, Indigenous, are part of a marginalized community, or have a disability.

“Don’t be sad, just be happy,” is what my Asian immigrant mother said to me when I first expressed to her that I felt depressed as a child. This is common in my culture where mental health is considered a taboo topic and often invalidated. However, mental health is a complex issue that simply can’t be switched on or off. It should not be taboo because it affects 1 in 5 people in America. Our lived experiences and who we have intentionally or unintentionally surrounded ourselves with shapes how we see and interpret the world. This subsequently impacts our mental health and what we feel.

Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood issues, I am here to help you through it. My role is not to tell you how to live your life, but to help you live your life the way you want to. I provide empowering care to children and young adults in Oregon. My approach to therapy is ultimately to meet you where you are at when you are ready to talk to someone about your feelings, good or bad, heavy or light. I am there to follow your lead as you hold the lantern to light the way ahead in a tunnel that represents what you have to say, what you feel and who you are.