I grew up in rural southern Wisconsin as a Filipino American, transracial adoptee. Both of these are a few identities that have created the capacity in me to sit with the complex identities of my clients’ lives. Living in a variety of urban areas, most recently Chicagoland, has deepened my curiosity and compassion for the infinite expanse of the human experience. As a psychodynamic therapist functioning within a trauma-informed framework, I describe myself as “following the comet” (you) in the path that you are living out and leading while always ready to offer support in any areas that you desire. I am continuously working to provide an accepting space to enable you–the expert of your life–to navigate and discover any obstacles in your life, helping you gain awareness of any hidden, unknown blindspots. I will attune to you, often inviting you to sit with and notice your life experiences through mindfulness and somatic techniques resulting in an organic way to discover the parts of yourself. Life throws us curveballs. I help you to become aware of how you have handled them in the past and then help you to decide how you’d like to handle them going forward. We will collaborate and will develop a toolbox of resources to help you anticipate and accept whatever life throws at you. If you’re new to therapy and feeling skeptical of therapy, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for a different approach to your story, I am ready to meet you wherever you are in your journey.