About My Clients
I work best with clients exploring their sense of self and personality, navigating cultural identity and intersectionality, or healing from complex trauma and formative relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and those in nontraditional relationships, providing an affirming, inclusive space. My practice also addresses issues related to sexuality and sexual well-being, fostering a safe environment where all aspects of identity are honored and explored.
My Background and Approach
My therapeutic approach is grounded in exploring the here-and-now, unconsciousness, and early attachment experiences, unraveling how these foundational elements shape current interpersonal relationships and emotional patterns. I hope to help you understand your internal world better, facilitating deeper insights and helping you move toward personal growth. I cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel empowered to explore your most intimate thoughts and feelings, including those hidden from your conscious awareness. Your relationship with and feelings toward me are worth discussing and can be an important part of your inner work. My goal is to guide you toward a clearer understanding of your life experiences, enabling you to forge healthier relationships with yourself and others. This process often involves examining the deep-seated roots of emotional struggles, leading to transformative self-discovery and personal development.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
The profound work of reconciling my authentic self with external expectations has taught me that healing unfolds as a constellation of moments gradually illuminating our path forward. As a Filipino American within the LGBTQ+ community, I understand that identities exist in conversation with one another. This intersectionality shapes how trauma manifests, resilience develops, and healing occurs. Cultural nuances demand therapeutic relationships that honor each person's unique position in the world. Our stories aren't static chronicles but living narratives that shape perception and potential. Together, we'll cultivate the rich soil from which new understanding grows. Those protective beliefs that now constrict your life can be recognized with compassion, not judgment. I commit to walking alongside you as you create your own vision of flourishing. This journey embraces the transformative power of being truly seen in all the beautiful complexity that makes you uniquely you.