About Me

• 2008    M.S. in Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee                   

• 2011     M.A. in Mental Health Counseling,  Boston College 

• 2017    Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology,  Indiana University Bloomington                                           

I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving clients in Illinois and Indiana, specializing in deep, transformative therapy for anxiety, depression, identity development, and relationship concerns rooted in trauma. Over the past 16 years, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals across the lifespan, with a particular focus on healing complex, relational,sexual, and racial trauma.

My dedication to this work began during my undergraduate studies in China and led to nine years of intensive graduate training in the U.S., where I earned two master's degrees and a Ph.D.—a journey that prompts friends to affectionately call me a "degree collector." Before dedicating myself fully to private practice, I served as a tenure-track assistant professor, mentoring doctoral students and researching Asian American mental health alongside the psychological impacts of racial experiences. Remaining grounded in this research continually broadens my understanding of culture and humanity, enhancing the depth of empathy I offer to clients from diverse backgrounds.

While I do not hold a fixed map through life’s labyrinth, I bring a grounded presence, rigorous clinical expertise, and a lifelong commitment to learning to facilitate your healing. In therapy with me, your most vulnerable experiences will be safely heard, deeply explored, and ultimately transformed.