I am a Filipina American, licensed mental health therapist who works with individuals and couples. I hold a BS in Applied Psychology from New York University and an EdM and MA in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. I take a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, high-stress jobs, familial or relational conflict, and challenges like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and ADHD.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. I integrate trauma-informed practices such as Somatic Experiencing (SE), relational techniques, and practical skills to help you uncover your inner strengths, build, foster, and create meaningful connections in your life, and manage daily challenges you may be facing.
I work with couples navigating cultural differences in their dynamic and creating a space where they feel understood and seen by each other. I have training in and utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples who feel stuck in repeated conflict cycles by supporting them in recognizing unhelpful patterns of interaction, improving communication skills, and creating space for honest conversations.
I take a warm, direct, and active approach in my practice where together, we can explore your unique challenges including mental health concerns, past traumas, and cultivate more conducive ways of relating to yourself and others. Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting. I believe in integrating a culturally inclusive lens in all of my work and welcome you to come as your authentic self.
