MY PHILOSPOPHY

Therapist Ili Rivera Walter, says “As therapists, we are in the business of freedom – we help people relinquish stories of self that are painful, stories of this moment that are alienating, and stories of the future that are limiting”.

This quote deeply resonates with me, as I too, am a witness in my own life of the redemption, fruit, and reconciliation that therapy provides. At the core of this, I believe in people. I believe in human connectivity. Connection, at the core, is an innate desire in humanity. When I encounter a person, I try to consider all factors that influenced who they are today. I believe that people are good, but can also be deeply wounded by those who are meant to keep them safe - family and systems/society that fail us included.

I also believe, however, that people can be immensely resilient and courageous. With the necessary support, a person can rebuild their lives and co-exist, even thrive, with change.

By creating intentional space for you in the therapy room, you have the ability to embrace your truth and relinquish the patterns you’ve learned, the pain you’ve experienced, and open the door for healing, understanding, and self compassion to take root. Through an empowering lens, I strive to help individuals activate their strengths to create peace, balance, and resiliency. My hope for you is that you can live your life unapologetically and create meaningful connections with yourself and the world.

My training emphasizes a systemic foundation to clinical assessment and treatment that is inclusive, affirming, and culturally sensitive. With a collaborative and empowering approach, we can create highly personalized treatment that works best for you. I operate primarily in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while integrating holistic healing modalities. My therapeutic care focuses on the incorporation of the mind, body, and spirit to enhance your overall quality of life.

I specialize in intergenerational trauma for the Asian American demographic, life coaching, communication and conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, coping skills, spirituality, anxiety, and depression.

My heart is especially in pre-marital and marital counseling. I offer an 8-week program designed to improve communication and conflict resolution called PREPARE/ENRICH.

Choosing a therapist is not only a personal and unique experience, but an investment of a lifetime.

Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss our potential work together.