*Services available in Cantonese

I specialize in working with individuals who have a history of trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, family conflict, immigration adjustment issues, and/or autism spectrum disorder. I work from an interpersonal perspective and believe that a trusting therapeutic alliance is vital to success in therapy. I am also EMDR trained and have found success in integrating these skills in the therapeutic process.

I received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Utah and completed my doctoral internship at Boston University’s Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology. After completing my doctorate, I obtained a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital where I helped children diagnosed with autism spectrum learn to cope with their struggles.

In addition to clinical practice, I was a professor of psychology at Pine Manor College, a liberal arts college for women in Boston, Massachusetts from 2005-2008. I now am a full-time clinician helping adults, children, adolescents, and families find peace and hope within themselves.

*Virtual appointments only

I studied Counseling Psychology at the University of Utah and completed my Masters of Education. Prior to that, I obtained degrees in Psychology and Biology at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. I lived and worked as a therapist in Utah for the past 13 years, but I recently relocated back to South Carolina. The Salt Lake community holds a very special place in my heart, so I still do virtual sessions with existing and new Utah clients. Online therapy doesn’t work for everyone, but I strive to bring the same level of warmth, compassion, and presence regardless of our physical locations.

My clinical work combines elements of storytelling, support, empowerment, and fun. I believe change comes from noticing the patterns that hold us back and experimenting with new ways of interacting with the world around us. I value authenticity and vulnerability in my relationships. I also believe in the power of play and the potential for growth and healing through our special interests. There’s always space in therapy for the things that get you excited—video games, books, anime, fandoms. I’m as interested in your DnD character as I am in your family history (and, for reference, both of those are 10/10 interesting). To me, it’s all important and relevant to the work we’re doing together. Aside from being a therapist, I'm a gamer, artist, cat mom, and I enjoy crochet, swimming, craft fairs, farmers markets, and music.

*Services available in Jamaican Patois

I obtained a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University and a MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Utah. I am currently a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah, where I research the sociocultural factors that influence what happens in therapy and the outcomes from treatment. I am passionate about identifying what counselors need throughout their training and development to help them provide competent, compassionate, and socially just care. I have experience working with adults who have relationship and identity development concerns, a history of trauma, experiences with grief and loss, difficulties with anxiety, depression, and emotional expression, as well as work-related stress and career concerns.

Due to my background in human development, I bring a psychodynamic, family systems, and attachment-based perspective to my clinical work. I believe that early experiences with significant caregivers shape the way human beings see themselves, others, and the world. When working with clients, I aim to co-create a relationship built on trust, genuine connection, and encouragement. It is my belief that security in the therapeutic relationship allows clients to explore themselves and their worlds more freely and deeply. Additionally, I use the bioecological systems theory to hold the complexity of the human experience at the forefront of my mind. I think about the contexts that individuals frequently engage in and how these contexts— especially when harsh, invalidating, and/or oppressive— make it difficult for people to actualize their potential. My vision is for therapy to be a place where clients are empowered to be their authentic selves despite external challenges, and by doing so, they may transform the world around them.

I obtained a MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Utah. While counseling operates within the medical model, I prioritize a relational approach with clients. We will work collaboratively to find the best approach for our work together because every person is different.

Pain is a universal experience, but suffering does not need to be. Life, events, and even other people’s actions, happen outside our control, and pain becomes inevitable. However, when we fight against this pain or struggle to live with it, we might experience suffering – and alternatively, counseling can be a space to channel our energy into healing from the pain.

By nurturing self-understanding and self-acceptance, you become more open to the change you seek. I see therapy as a vehicle for you to progress to the version of yourself you hope to be. I look forward to meeting you and creating a space for us to both show up with radical honesty and authenticity.

*Services available in Spanish

We often find ourselves repeating patterns we don’t fully understand — in our relationships, our careers, and the choices we make. When these cycles go unprocessed, they can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected from the life we want to lead. My goal is to help you look deeper. Together, we will explore your experiences, feelings, hopes, and fears to uncover how these patterns are impacting you, ultimately empowering you to make decisions that align with your true values.

Therapy is most effective when built on a foundation of trust. I view our work as a partnership, grounded in a safe and supportive relationship. With an interdisciplinary background in Literature and Social Work, I bring a unique lens to our sessions — one that values the power of your story and the complex social dynamics that shape who you are.

I have experience supporting adolescents and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. As an immigrant myself, I have a deep personal and professional understanding of acculturation adjustment and immigration-related stress. I am committed to helping you navigate your own journey toward healing and fulfillment.

Life is complex and there are ever changing sources of information on how to cope with painful realities. As we look to various influences to try to guide us, we often forget the wisdom that we each have to guide our own lives. Each of us can create meaningful relationships, fulfillment, and ways of managing the suffering we uniquely hold. The reality of trauma, abuse, systems of inequality, and persecution in my experience cannot be sidestepped. Yet, given the proper climate for growth, I have seen many people make peace with deeply unpeaceful experiences.

My approach draws from person centered, existentialist, and interpersonal process theories. As we develop relational safety together and cultivate your own understanding of the meaning and purpose of your experience it will allow you to try new ways of being with yourself and others.

I have been working at InSight before it was called InSight!  On my time off work, you will often find me spending quality time with my family, watching a good show, doing projects around the house or gardening in my yard.