Who I Work With

Early Adulthood

The emergence of independence is complicated. Early adulthood brings about a whole new set of challenges. Navigating family and interpersonal relationships while fostering your identity can be exhausting. Worries about the future, identifying your values and seeing areas in which these may or may not align with important others in your life– all of these bring about a variety of emotions, and often a sense of anxiety- even despair at times. My clients develop curiosity about their own experience, and work towards self compassion. We explore individual values, relationships and relationship patterns, and work to understand and cope with challenging emotions.

Adult Children Of Immigrants

Growing up in a culture that’s different from the country you reside in is hard. It’s confusing, and it can feel lonely. You may have found yourself asking, “where do I fit in?” You notice the struggles that your fellow classmates or coworkers describe are so different from yours because of how you were raised and the background you come from. Their guidance and advice don’t seem tangible. You find yourself trying to meet everyone’s expectations but your own and are left feeling defeated because somehow, it still doesn’t seem like it’s enough. It’s not unusual for children of immigrants to feel like their sense of self, their worth, and their identities are intertwined with their status and successes at school, work or in relationships and families. 
I get you. I hear how hard it is. I hear how challenging it is to steer through two different worlds while trying to find your place in them. I am here to help you face these challenges and cope with the emotions that come with them. Everyone’s  struggles are unique to their cultural backgrounds. I am here to help you to live authentically and in harmony with your differing cultures and communities.

Trauma

Trauma is devastating. It can shatter your view of the world, leaving you feeling unsafe, angry, disheartened, and hopeless. You may feel like there is no end to the pain, the fear, and the despair. The trauma may have ended but you feel it living on in your memories. You may feel numb while constantly feeling like you are fighting to survive each day. Trauma can make you feel like you are not worthy of good things like love, happiness, and success. Trauma comes in many forms and can leave you feeling lonely.
I am here to tell you that your feelings matter and that you can feel something different.  You can learn how to manage  symptoms of trauma and take steps to regain a sense of safety and joy. Healing can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, and it can also feel exciting and empowering. And I am here to help you navigate your healing journey.