My lifelong passion lies in the witnessing and understanding of the different ways people think, feel, sense and connect.   I am an inclusive educator and attachment-based Emotionally-Focused Therapist (EFT) who brings care and curiosity to your lived experiences both as an individual and in your romantic partnerships.

Following my autistic self-discovery, my therapeutic work has evolved to include increased understanding and advocacy for the unique needs of those who identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, OCD, sensory processing differences, highly-sensitive). As an autistic human and neurodiversity-informed therapist, I recognize all brains, bodies and experiences are unique and valid, not broken or in need of fixing, while also acknowledging that neurodivergence can be challenging and disabling in neurotypical settings.

I offer formal adult diagnostic assessments to confirm or rule out ADHD and/or autism. I help clients following diagnosis to fully understand and integrate their specific neurodivergence(s) by supporting them as they are while helping them seek effective strategies for navigating challenges. My psycho-educational support groups provide safe and affirming spaces for community, belonging and discovery of one’s unique neurology.

Navigating the interplay of neurodivergence, race, gender, mental health, and disability compounds my lived experience in the following areas:

First generation Asian-American
C-PTSD
Late-identified autism
Highly-sensitive / Empath
Anxiety
Grief
Chronic illness
Autistic burnout
Internalized ableism
Internalized oppression

As a Certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist (EFT) for couples,  I am committed to creating authentic and compassionate relationships where each partner feels seen and deeply understood. I bring my understanding and lived experience of being Asian-American and multiply neurodivergent to supporting couples of diverse ethnicity and/or neurotype through the lens of EFT.

I commit on a daily basis to self-reflection and continued deep inner work. For those entering a season of curiosity with their own neurology, or who are seeking healing for mental health or relationship challenges, I offer compassion, wisdom, skill and grounded authenticity.

Professional Credentials:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Washington

  • Certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist (EFT) for Couples and Individuals, ICEEFT

  • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance

  • Certified in Restorative Yoga, Relax and Renew Levels 1 and 2 with Judith Hanson Lasater

  • Master of Arts, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling; Child, Couple and Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle

  • Master of Education, School Psychology, New York University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania