I am a second-generation Filipina American that was born and raised in L.A. to immigrant parents. I am a huge Lakers fan, a millenial dog mom, and my favorite food is sushi and Filipino/Vietnamese food.

In 2016, my mom died abruptly and my world turned upside down. I had no idea what to do with my grief and I also felt “crazy” because emotions and mental health were so foreign to me as a daughter of an immigrant. I was never taught how to connect and cope with my emotions and I struggled A LOT. Then I went to therapy, again something SO foreign, because I was tired of feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, helpless, depressed, and anxious all the time.

Fast forward a couple of years and now I am currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is very passionate about helping those in similar situations.

I help teens, adults, and couples through their grief, traumatic experiences, BIPOC/AAPI cultural challenges, anxiety, and relationship issues.

Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all and I use an integrative modern approach to therapy based on my clients’ unique set of values and lifestyles.

I am also currently a Ph.D. candidate at Antioch University New England in the Couple & Family Therapy program. My current research interests are the mental health effects of bicultural stress (navigating two cultures) experienced by second-generation AAPI/Filipino-Americans (U.S. born, with at least one immigrant parent).

I truly believe that everyone deserves access to quality psychotherapy services.

I am so excited to work with you!