a little about me
my story
I’m a first generation Korean-American, Canadian-born, Jersey girl at heart, art school drop-out, and now therapist, wife, daughter, sister, friend, dog mom, and plant lady—living my God-given purpose and practicing one of my greatest joys in life, which is guiding others on the exhilarating and sometimes fearful journey of growth and change.
it takes a lot of courage to ask for help
I know because I also faced some of my darkest days too. I felt lost and stuck. My healing journey started when I decided to try therapy for the first time. With the help of a caring professional, I learned that what blocks our joy and happiness is when the story that we are telling ourselves of who we are doesn’t line up with our deeper sense of what is true.
I found hope and healing when I reframed my story and changed the narrative of my life.
the exciting and hopeful message
is that we ALWAYS have the power and ability to change our thinking, perceptions, and reactions to life situations!
Underneath the pain is an opportunity to make new decisions to choose differently for ourselves.
My specialties include:
complex and childhood trauma
relationships with self and others
intergenerational family trauma
inner child work
grief and loss
depression and anxiety
Asian-American mental health
first-generation experience
You can usually find me with my two lively dogs exploring Dallas, cooking, dancing, karaoke-ing, planting, reading tarot, or traveling in pursuit of adventure, good food and culture.
education, licensures &
certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Women's Studies) 2011
Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University 2014
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas
Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner
Level I Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Training in Internal Family Systems a.k.a Parts Work
Experience in school settings, non-profit organizations, and private practice
