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Glad you're here!

You’re probably reading this right now because you’re looking for someone who will GET you.

It’s hard enough as it is to KNOW what you’re feeling or needing, let alone TELL someone who might judge, criticize, or reject you. You already have a loud inner critic doing that for you, so why have more of the same?

You’re in good company! As a highly empathetic, conscientious, responsible type myself, I’m all too familiar with struggling to tune into myself as much as I attune to others.

Decorative. People sit on a sofa in front of a coffee table. The table has a box of tissues and a lit candle. — The #1 word that my clients said after their first session with me was **“RELIEF”** from hearing:

No, you’re NOT crazy. Your experiences make sense.
You’re NOT the only one who feels this way.
There’s a clear path to heal that’s definitely within your reach.

Deets About Me

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Enneagram 4 (Self-Preservation)

Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

Second Gen Korean American

Firstborn of Immigrant Family

Queer Christian, former pastor

Co-founder of Havenly Counseling Collective

Team Iron Man!

Escape Room junkie (28+ done!)

Hobby Cocktailian

Fave Books: Chronicles of Narnia

Fave Band: Switchfoot

Fave Movie: The Greatest Showman

How am I in Session?

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If you often feel embarrassed or ashamed, take a deep breath. I won’t be looking down from an ivory tower to analyze you. I got my own stuff, too, so you won’t be getting any shame or judgment from me.

A lot of people feel nervous when they first meet a new therapist, but I actually laugh (and cuss) a ton with my clients!

Therapy doesn’t have to be scary because it’s not always about facing the hard things. Sometimes it’s about dreaming about the life you want to create, celebrating the wins you’ve made, and making more room for what excites and nourishes you.

Big emotions like anger, sadness, and fear can be really overwhelming and confusing, but there’s probably a good reason WHY they’re coming up. I make it easier to understand what your feelings are revealing about your needs and what actions you can take to get them met.

Check out what I’m making!