I believe you know what is best for you, and when.
I believe you have what it takes to reach your goals.
My Services
Individual and couples therapy for immigrants of colour struggling with relationships, and wanting an authentic connection to self and others.
I help individuals with:
LGBTQ+ Issues
Reconciling LGBTQ+, immigrant, and cultural identities.
Figuring out family relationship after coming out.
Understanding queer identity in a “hetero-appearing” partnership.
Relationship Issues
Expressing needs & emotions to partner, friends, or family.
Navigating family expectations and conflicts.
I help couples with:
Communication issues
Addressing repetitive arguments that stay unresolved.
Feeling misread when expressing needs and wants.
LGBTQ+ Issues
Managing family and cultural expectations in a queer partnership.
I work with individuals and couples age 18 and over.
I offer psychotherapy in English and Mandarin.
My Approach
Feminist, Anti-Oppressive, Social Justice, and Sex-Positive.
I also draw from the following therapeutic approaches:
Emotion-focused Therapy
Mindfulness Meditation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
My Background
Personal
I was born in Taiwan, and have immigrated three times in my life so far. First time as a child, second time as a teen, and third time as an adult. Each move presented unique challenges to knowing who I am and expressing myself in my relationships.
It was often a struggle to find spaces that understood the intersection of my immigration history, culture, sexuality, and gender. So when I became a therapist, I wanted to support people with similar experiences.
Professional
Registered Psychotherapist (#005695), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
MA in Clinical Counselling, The Ohio State University.
Over 10 years experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients and immigrants of colour in academic, public, and non-profit settings.
