Virtual services available for residents of CO/FL/IL/NC/NM/SC/TX/VA/VT, in-person appointments available in Fayetteville, NC, with periodic availability in Plano, Texas and Chicago, IL. Though it’s up to you to determine whether I meet the definition of ‘ally’, I will always do my best to provide a welcoming, inclusive, safe space for all, and view therapy through a social justice lens.

 

People who come to me are often asking themselves: Will it ever get better? What's wrong with me? Who am I? Is what happened to me violence? Will I ever make peace with my body? Why did my family keep this secret? Why can't I get over 'it'? What do I do, now that I know the truth? I've worked my butt off my whole life, so when is it my turn to feel better? 

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I have extensive experience working with intimate partner violence and narcissistic abuse recovery,  disordered eating, coping with emotionally immature parents, religious trauma, separating from high control groups, burnout, therapists, and people experiencing oppression and discrimination. Many of my clients struggle with shame, perfectionism, restriction, fat stigma, child and adulthood sexual abuse, or just plain feel like their lives are a mess.

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I was adopted as a child and have been reunited with my biological family for 25+ years, and I see people affected by family secrets, adoption/foster care, post adoption search/reunion, childhood group home experiences, and DNA discoveries. Many, if not most, of the folks I see are struggling in many of these areas at once, and are tired - down to their bones.

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I’m also someone who’s experienced burnout and body image issues, and someone who’s gotten through it with deep and extensive self-care, reflection, and big life transitions. I get it – change is hard, but you already have what you need within you to make it happen. If you're telling yourself you should be able to get better on your own, that's really not true. It's a story you've been telling yourself, and you have the power to change it. Everybody needs some help sometimes! 

I am a bilingual, first-generation immigrant interested in diversity issues such as oppression, discrimination, and generational cultural challenges. I enjoy helping cross-culture individuals understand the stigma within communities when seeking mental health services.

I am honored to help individuals from different backgrounds unwrap and comprehend what causes the mind and body to be distressed. Once you can differentiate the trigger from reality as an event in time, you can begin to shift from crisis to safety - and find peace.

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People who have experienced a traumatic event often experience difficulty with daily activities and personal interactions. You can learn how to manage your life and the challenges you face by applying the skills you learn in therapy. Together, we will move through the layers of pain, trauma, and discomfort you experience while providing a safe environment without judgment.

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My areas of focus are trauma, emotional dysregulation, behavioral concerns, adoption/foster care challenges, depression & anxiety, codependency, family conflict, isolation, grief/loss, abuse recovery, and racial injustice. I understand that some cultures direct people to ignore how they feel, or tell people they should feel differently because some people have it worse than them. But how you feel is very important, and you deserve the resources and opportunity to live a happier and more fulfilling life.