I’ve always been curious about how people think, how things work, and why things are the way they are. Growing up, I often wondered why people behaved the way they did, why some struggled to express emotions, and how past experiences shape the way we relate to others. I also saw how there was little space to openly talk about mental health or emotional struggles. Many feelings around me were dismissed, minimized, or simply left unspoken.

Before moving to the U.S., I lived in Vietnam and Singapore. Through living in and navigating different spaces, I observed how cultural, societal, and family expectations can shape the ways people cope, communicate, and understand themselves. Over time, many of the questions I carried growing up found language and meaning through therapy and psychodynamic thinking. Today, that curiosity continues to guide my work.

I completed my Bachelor’s degree in International Political Economy and Psychology at Fordham University and received my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and advanced training in psychoanalysis. In my free time, I enjoy reading, volunteering, experiencing new things, and connecting with people.

I look forward to working with you.