be as nice to yourself as you are toeveryone else.

Understand your emotions, build self-compassion, and communicate what you need so you can start living authentically.

When powering through

Isn't working anymore

You're an expert at going above and beyond. People have a habit of telling you their life stories. "No" really isn't a big part of your vocabularly. Your go-to way of fixing things is to try harder.

I help people who are great at showing up for others learn how to take care of themselves.

In our sessions, you will learn how to unpack generational trauma, navigate family dynamics, understand your needs, communicate boundaries, and build self-trust and self-esteem.

So, whether you identify as a conflict avoider, people pleaser, overachiever, perfectionist, or anxious attacher, I can help you figure out who you are and who you want to be.

WORKING WITH ME CAN:

Provide:

a safe and supportive environment to explore thoughts and feelings
an informed and supportive listener who will help you reach your goals
validation, empathy, and accountability on a consistent basis

Help you to:

understand why you do what you do and what sets you off
identify and share what you need and learn to ask for help
trust yourself to make decisions and feel confident setting boundaries
develop resiliency and healthy ways to cope with stress
understand and navigate complicated family dynamics
build reciprocal intimate relationships
be kinder to yourself and become more comfortable taking up space

If This Sounds Like You...

I avoid asking for help because I don't want to burden others
Whenever I think of prioritizing myself I feel selfish or guilty

I've checked off a lot of boxes but it still doesn't feel like enough
I'm constantly planning as a way to stay in control

It's hard to believe that I wouldn't be "too much" for someone
It feels like I need to be "perfect" for someone to love me

I feel like I'm stuck between two worlds and not accepted in either
Rejection hits me hard so I avoid conflict and taking risks

LEARN MORE

Hi, I'm Grace!

As a transracial adoptee and Asian American therapist, I understand what it means to search for who you are and whether you feel allowed to take up space.

Sessions with me are collaborative and conversational. Sometimes we'll be laughing and sometimes we'll be crying and either way, you'll be safe.

Through consistent, personalized individual sessions, I help you develop: