Services in Massachusetts & California

Services in Massachusetts & California

PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR ADULTS

     Helping you build a more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful life.

You’ve tried many ways to deal with unpleasant emotions, yet everything you tried, even therapy, had temporary benefits. You feel stuck, disconnected, and dissatisfied.

You want to go beyond the surface and do the deep work to fully understand yourself and your relationships.

Being an overachiever who has worked hard to get to this point in your life, you may have been raised in a family or culture with high expectations… and perhaps with a lot of judgment, shame, and blame leading to your emotional struggles today. 

You wish you could let go of your inner critic and perfectionism.

You tend to bottle up your emotions and sacrifice your needs in relationships. Others would describe you as confident and cool, but deep down you feel anxious, insecure, and “never good enough.”  

You wish your true self matched how people see you on the outside. 

You may also have experienced social injustices and marginalization that affect all aspects of your life including your well-being, relationships, and work. Despite all the barriers, you’ve created a successful career path; however…

You're still longing for a community to heal, connect with, and belong to.

You know things need to change to live the life you want, but you’re not sure how. You’re in the right place to start your healing and transformation!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Become emotionally more resilient & authentic

    Break the cycle of overthinking & worrying

    Ride the wave of strong emotions, rather than letting them control you

  • Connect the dots between your past & present

    Accept what can’t be changed in life and find meaning even if things aren’t going the way you want

  • Become more understanding toward yourself when you struggle or “fail” & let go of self-criticism

    Build deeper connections with yourself & others

    Develop a sense of belonging to your community

  • Build a sense of calmness and clarity

    Take actions in service of your values

    Develop psychological flexibility & openness to cope with life’s challenges

I help adults gain insight into the roots of their emotional difficulties and develop skills to manage emotions as well as relationships effectively.

Therapy with Me

Building a life that is true to your heart starts with our relationship.

It’s important that you can feel accepted and express yourself comfortably when talking to your therapist.  You may have been in therapy in the past, and just felt like some things were off the table. You’d never feel safe enough to share.  This can be different. It’s not until you can talk freely, that you can heal fully.

You may think that you need to seek therapy once you hit a certain place in your life or once you understand what’s going on with you enough to explain it to someone else. Let me tell you, I’m here to meet you where you are.  You might have had experiences in the past when you tried to share something important to you, and felt like the other person simply didn’t get it.  We know that having someone truly understands who you are and how you feel is one of the most pivotal parts of healing.  We call it being seen and heard. 

You may think that therapy is just about understanding the “broken” bits of you, but it’s so much more than that.  Together, we’ll get in touch with your inner strengths and values. These create the foundation for us to start building the life you WANT to have, instead of reacting to past experiences. 

What it’s like to work with me

My therapeutic style is empowering, collaborative, and straightforward. This means that my goal is to establish a strong relationship with you to find out what works best for YOU. I tailor my methods to your unique needs and goals to support your growth. We’ll explore how your past experiences have shaped your actions, feelings, thoughts, and relationships today.

I’ll take an active role in helping you learn tangible skills to create a more fulfilling life in which you can connect with yourself and others on a meaningful level. By developing a deeper understanding of the connections between your past and present and gaining practical tools to engage in effective behaviors, you will find peace of mind and start living a life that is aligned with your core values.

 

Context Matters

As a bilingual migrant psychologist who has lived in vastly different countries, I understand the complex ways personal, cultural and societal factors can impact one’s well-being, and I can support you in navigating these challenges. 

  • Culturally Responsive & Social Justice Oriented

    I consider how your context (family background; cultural values and beliefs; both marginalized and privileged social identities) might influence your daily life. I’ll intentionally make space for you to have conversations around how these relate to your mental health. We’ll also explore how you can use your strengths to get involved in social action to create a long-lasting change for you and your community.

  • Balancing Acceptance & Change

    I use mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions to foster awareness and clarity. My goal is to balance acceptance with change to help you accept yourself as you are now and become more compassionate and understanding toward yourself, while changing the behaviors that keep you stuck in suffering.

  • Trauma-Informed

    The traumas we experienced in the past can deeply impact our current lives. If you’ve gone through trauma, the coping mechanisms you’ve developed over time, including those that may be unhelpful or unhealthy, have served an important purpose: survival. It’s my priority that you feel safe and supported in our relationship. We’ll work together to help you heal from the wounds of any kind of trauma you might be carrying and become whole again.

  • Evidence-Based

    You deserve therapy that works! My therapeutic style is grounded in a relational approach. Additionally, I blend methods and tools from therapy models that are scientifically proven to be effective. These models include psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Let’s build the life that you truly want!

SELECTED POST-LICENSURE TRAINING CERTIFICATES

I am committed to ongoing education & professional training to best support you.