I am a 2nd-generation Asian American, who is a child of immigrants from the Philippines. I had to navigate different cultural identities at home, and in society. Originally from metropolitan New Jersey, I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients from various backgrounds. I am especially passionate about serving those in the marginalized communities such as BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). 

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Also, as a person who has been on her own spiritual journey, has mono-ocular vision (vision in one eye), and a person who has experienced pregnancy loss, I have a special interest in working with clients:

- who are spiritual

- who have experienced disenfranchised grief (grief not acknowledged by society) 

- who have experienced trauma

- or have felt like an outcast 

 

In addition, I am a firm believer that trauma is stored in the body, and is passed on through DNA. My goal is to reduce trauma in the young adult to childbearing period to collectively heal trauma, so it is no longer passed down to generations, or through the family. 

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I have worked with individuals and families in different capacities for 10+ years. Due to my experience in public health, prevention, nursing, and outpatient settings, I use holistic modalities in my work, in addition to typical psychotherapy modalities. These include Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, expressive arts, reiki, tarot, and religion/spirituality (as client allows). 

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I work holistically, using a trauma informed, anti-oppressive lens to help others find their strengths in celebrating their unique identity. Every step we take together is tailored to you, and always with an end goal in mind. 

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First, we work together to calm the mind/body connection that are causing overwhelm of emotions. Then, we explore how your past has impacted your present. Through our work together, I'll help you find your own inner wisdom to be the best version of yourself. 

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