I am committed to providing psychotherapy for patients seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and more flexibility in their emotionality. In our work, I offer a relational space to appreciate parts of you that want to grow and to challenge parts of you that feel stuck. I connect with my patients in a warm and steady manner, establishing trust that help us navigate both gratifying and challenging aspects of our work together.

My Approach

Psychodynamic - Depth- and insight-oriented; connecting past experiences to current challenges; appreciation for full range of emotions.

Relational Trauma - Difficult family dynamics; issues with trust, intimacy, and connection with others; boundary-setting; utilization of therapy relationship.

Cultural Sensitivity - Focus on Asian & Asian American experiences; navigating issues of identity, immigration, acculturation; first-generation and conflictual differences with parents and family members; offering services in Cantonese.

Men Anger Management - Identify patterns of emotions that lead to anger; develop assertive but non-damaging expressions of aggression; heal important relationships.

Anxiety & Depression - Racing and uncontrollable thoughts of worry; avoidance of anxiety-provoking situations; feelings of sadness and loneliness; low motivation and isolation; negative experience of the self.

History of Trauma - Processing past or recent traumatic events (e.g., physical, emotional, neglect, sexual); understanding the impact of trauma on daily life and relationships; appreciation for self-learned ways of coping and developing new ones.

Career Stress - Overworking and not knowing how to slow down; feeling lost and directionless in career path; high-demand jobs and need an outlet; work-life balance.

Adolescent Boys and Teenagers — I specialize in treating adolescent boys and teenagers who face challenges such as social withdrawal, acting out behaviors, academic stress, peer difficulties, and family issues. Through engaging in age-appropriate techniques, I help adolescents develop coping skills, strengthen emotional expression, and build self-esteem. I offer perspectives that can be particularly beneficial as a male psychologist. My goal is to provide a relationship that serve as a model for their development as they learn how to express their emotions and enter early adulthood.

Talk and Play Therapy — For adolescents who are struggling to put their feelings into words, I incorporate a mix of talk and play therapy in sessions. The format of play therapy is used to help adolescents process and navigate overwhelming feelings through play. I am experienced in engaging with patients through virtual play, utilizing current technology and games.

Parent Collateral — Collaboration is an important aspect in my practice, especially when it comes to working with adolescents and their parents. I focus on maintaining a close connection with parents to ensure a collaborative approach to treatment. By establishing strong rapport with parents, we can monitor and track progress not only during therapy sessions, but also in other contexts of the adolescent’s daily life —at home and in school. The frequency and duration of parent collateral sessions will vary depending on the specific needs of the patient.