I have worked in the field of psychology since 2010 in several non-profit organizations and community mental health centers. Before settling in Hong Kong, I have lived in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, China, and the United States and understand firsthand the stresses expats face living abroad and the intricacies of multicultural lifestyles.

Before establishing myself as a clinical psychologist, I worked for a major global supply chain management corporation and, while employed there, was subjected to the immense work stress well known in Hong Kong. This experience significantly highlighted the need for a sustainable work-life balance. It was apparent that the pace of modern-day life subjected humans to an immense amount of stress that can include moving, work, family dynamics, friendships, financial considerations, medical illnesses, worldwide political issues, and even vacations. Reflecting on my own experience, I realized that adults were predisposed to high levels of stress and that adolescents in school were similarly struggling with stress. Although some can process stressful events efficiently, others can find it challenging as it may be overwhelming. As a result, self-care is essential to both physical and mental wellbeing.

I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in the therapy room with all my clients. By utilizing a tailored psychodynamic and schema therapy approach for each client, the emphasis is to attain awareness and insight into past experiences, leading to adaptive coping strategies moving forward.

When working with adolescents, I am intentionally mindful that they are still in the tumultuous mental space of forging their own identities. I focus on building a solid rapport with adolescents as part of the process, understanding that trust is essential in creating a safe space to speak their truth and uncover the deeper reasons for their behavior.

I am also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a treatment primarily used for individuals who have experienced trauma. The therapy works with the brain to begin processing information that may be too traumatic for the brain to process on its own. Once the memory is processed, the healed brain can associate itself with similar situations without feeling triggered in the same way. Everyone processes stressful events differently, yet others may find it challenging to process overwhelming events that can be difficult to articulate. In these cases, EMDR therapy can be a beneficial treatment to reduce these triggers.

I am passionate about my work with my clients and care deeply about helping them achieve their goals in therapy. I believe that progress is not necessarily linear and that success looks different for everybody. An avid traveler, functional fitness athlete, and dog owner, she has recently incorporated these interests into my work and developed a fascination for aviation psychology, sports psychology, and animal-assisted therapy.