Nonverbal & Verbal

Psychotherapy is about making the unconscious conscious. I am a dedicated psychotherapist with a specialization in somatic psychology. My work revolves around the intricate relationship between the body and mind, recognizing that physical sensations and emotional states are deeply intertwined. With a rich background in dance and movement analysis, I effectively marries nonverbal and verbal communication, enabling me to uncover unconscious patterns that significantly shape clients' behavior and emotional responses.

One of my core beliefs is that the body retains memories and lived experiences, often more vividly than the mind can articulate. This insight informs my therapeutic approach, as I skillfully observe clients’ micro-movements and subtle shifts during sessions. These observations often reveal underlying emotional narratives that are crucial for understanding and addressing unresolved trauma and dysfunctional coping mechanisms. By tuning into these physical expressions, I assist clients articulate feelings they may struggle to express verbally, facilitating a more profound healing process.

My approach is integrative, combining elements of traditional talk therapy with embodiment practice as needed. This unique blend offers clients a holistic perspective on their struggles. Healing is not a linear process. It involves ups and downs as individuals encounter their challenges. I am here to support and guide clients every step of the way, providing compassion and understanding as they navigate their healing journeys.

Credentials

  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #137496

    (supervised by Davida Taurek, LPCC #6939)

  • Certified Laban Movement Analyst

  • Registered Somatic Movement Educator

    issued by ISMETA

    *If you are interested in somatic movement education service, please check this website

Education

PROFESSIONAL WORK

Facilitating workshop at California Association for lnfant Mental Health for early childhood mental health providers | Nov. 2025 | Sacramento

Facilitating 3-days intensive workshop for psychologists post education at Danish Psychological Association | Nov. 2023 | Denmark

Mental Health Clinician at A Better Way, Inc. to serve birth to five years old and their families | Sep. 2023 - May. 2025 | Oakland

Facilitating Somatic Movement approach for Behavioral Health interns at Korean Community Center of East Bay | 2023 - 2025 | San Leandro

MFT trainee at Infant-Parent Program | 2015 Sep. - 2016 Aug. | University of California, San Francisco

Volunteer and Interpreter for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking at Asian Women’s Shelter | Nov. 2013 ‐ 2017 | San Francisco

Volunteer for Cancer Patients in “Art for Recovery” program at UCSF Medical Center | Nov. 2013 ‐June. 2014 | San Francisco

Guest Teacher for Movement Modality in the Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy Course at JFK University | Nov. 24th, 2013 | Berkeley

EDUCATION

2025 Sep. | California Institute of Integral Studies | PhD student | Research in Somatic Psychology

2025 Jan. - 2025 May | Child Parent Psychotherapy training

2024 Jan. - 2025 Mar. | Napa Infant Parent Mental Health Fellowship

2021 July - 2022 July | Integrated Movement Studies

2019 Feb. - 2021 | Dance/Movement Therapy | Alternate Route Training

2014 Jan. - 2016 Dec. | California Institute of Integral Studies | MA | Counseling Psychology – Concentration in Somatic Psychology

2013 Sep. | Multilingual Access Model certification | Domestic Violence Counselor training at Asian Women’s Shelter

2011 -2013 | California Institute of Integral Studies | MA| Counseling Psychology – Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy