About

Professional Philosophy In my past life, I was a graphic designer for various magazines where communicating brand identity creatively to the audience was key(but not as fulfilling as guiding someone to their own sense of self instead of manipulating/selling a product. Now, I work with children, teens, and young adults to discover their own self-expression and identity. In therapy, my number one concern is creating a safe space for my clients to express themselves, whether it’s through art therapy or talk therapy, or maybe a little of both! I have found that once my clients feel comfortable and supported by me, they have been able to begin making exciting strides in their awareness of themselves and thus, make important changes to enhance their quality of life. My goal is to guide clients through their journey to their own self-discovery and gather the tools suited for their personality to successfully address life’s challenges. Personal Background Creativity was always encouraged and fed to me as a child. Growing up, I also came to the predominant awareness that I am culturally different from others. I know firsthand that in some cultures, mental health is not a popular subject in the community. Because of my experiences, I have always been aware of the importance of how our cultural upbringing influences the person we ultimately become and I strive to honor each clients’ individuality while also providing them the education and support they need to strive to be better versions of themselves. That belief has strongly influenced my practice to make it a point to allow my clients to be their authentic selves while working towards their goals and needs.