Thank you for being here. I am a Registered Psychologist with an Honours

Psychology degree from MacEwan University and a Master of Education in

Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta. 

 

I have worked with many different concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout,

trauma, eating disorders, low self-worth and lack of fulfillment. 

One of my main specialities is Asian mental health. My own identity

as an Asian woman fuels my passion for this work. My family immigrated

here from the Philippines and I was born and raised in the beautiful city of

Edmonton. Naturally I grew up in a predominantly white environment and

came home to a traditional Filipino family. So I understand the intricacies of

having a bicultural identity.

 

Not only that, I enjoy unpacking and helping others heal from the racial trauma

and intergenerational trauma caused by colonialism such as colourism, fatphobia,

eating concerns, anxiety, attachment wounds, and interpersonal difficulties. 

My education also ignited my passion for Asian mental health. I went to grad school

during COVID where anti-Asian racism was rampant. Therefore I dedicated my masters

project to building a workshop on healing from Anti-Asian racism. During my project, I had difficulties finding scholarly articles about Asian mental health and this scarcity reflects how Asians are underrepresented in the mental health field. 

 

Therefore it is an honour to be a Southeast Asian Psychologist working with fellow Asians who want to work on their well-being. It brings me immense joy when clients tell me that I just “get it” and do not need to explain their cultural norms. 

 

I take a gentle and unstructured approach to therapy. I use an intersectional feminist lens as I understand that your identity affects how you exist in this world. I also value integrating compassion, authenticity and humour (dark humour is welcomed) into s essions.

 

I use an eclectic approach that incorporates mindful and somatic techniques. I truly believe in the intricate and intelligent design of the human body and will help you lean into its wisdom. 

 

Therapy is collaborative and therefore my ideal client is someone who is curious and open to learning more about themselves and motivated to do the work outside of therapy.

 

In my spare time I enjoy eating delicious food, wandering in the world, and going to concerts. 

 

Please note I do not provide formal assessment, couples therapy, or family therapy. 

I do not provide therapy for the following presenting concerns: Active addiction, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders because they are outside of my scope of practice. I do not provide documentation or letters to third parties such as long-term disability, short-term disability, motor vehicle accident lawsuits, and worker compensation boards. I will provide appropriate referrals as necessary.