Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we both are active participants in your process of healing and growth. You and I both have roles in the therapy process, and therapy works best when we both are engaged in the process and have a good rapport with each other. Some of my roles include helping you feel comfortable, listening to you attentively, asking important questions, sharing insights of my own, providing suggestions, and drawing upon my professional expertise and training. Some of your roles include being consistent in attending, opening up in sharing, trying to reflect on yourself and our sessions, asking questions, and applying what we’ve discussed outside of session. 

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Additionally, I value taking a culturally-sensitive approach to therapy. As someone who has relocated many times in my life and as a child of immigrant parents, I personally have experienced how multicultural influences have shaped who I am. This is part of why I value understanding how different aspects of culture have shaped you and are relevant to your concerns. This could include various aspects of your identity like ethnic background, gender, age, faith, among other factors.

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In terms of theoretical approach, I integrate a variety of theories in my work, including cognitive-behavioral theory, interpersonal theory, emotions-focused therapy, and psychodynamic theory. Another way to say that is that I try to help people learn ways to think differently, understand how they contribute to their relational dynamics, understand how their past or childhood contribute to their current issues, and/or how to respond to emotions in a healthier way.