she/her/hers

Licensed In: New York

Education & Training:

• Masters in Social Work – Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
• Former family therapist, specializing in working with court-involved adolescents, young adults, and families
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Proficiency Course

Specialties:

I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating complicated family relationships, particularly those who are experiencing the impacts of cultural conflicts, intergenerational trauma, and deeply rooted familial expectations. I am experienced in treating individuals who are struggling with chronic shame, complex trauma, and the emotional toll of balancing cultural identity with personal autonomy.

I understand how generational narratives and unspoken family rules shape self-perception, relationships, and emotional well-being. I help my clients process these challenges with compassion and cultural sensitivity, especially those who feel torn between honoring family traditions and asserting their independence, grappling with the fear of disappointing loved ones, or struggling with cultural stigmas around mental health.

My approach provides a space to explore these dynamics while helping clients build self-compassion, set boundaries, and develop a stronger sense of identity.

Clinical Style & Theoretical Orientation:

I help my clients untangle the hidden connections between their past experiences and present struggles, especially when cultural and familial expectations create inner conflict. Rather than just addressing surface-level challenges, I work with clients to uncover the beliefs they’ve internalized—like feeling responsible for others’ emotions, fearing they will disappoint their family, or believing their needs are less important than tradition.

Through guided reflection and deep exploration, I help clients recognize how these beliefs formed, how they may no longer serve them, and what shifts could create more emotional freedom. By questioning outdated narratives and experimenting with new ways of thinking and relating, clients begin to develop a sense of identity that feels true to them—one that honors both where they come from and where they want to go.

Lived Identity:

• Second-generation Filipina American
• Mother of twins with personal experience with post-partum depression and anxiety
• Awareness of tensions between individual and collectivist cultural expectations/values
• Personal experience with being a part of Filipino/Bangladeshi, Muslim/Catholic, interethnic families

Personal Interests:

Junk journaling, hiking, reading, doing absolutely nothing, re-watching The Office and LOTR too many times.

Insurance:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross (New York commercial plans only, accepted via Headway)
• Cigna/Evernorth
• Fidelis Care
• Meritain Health
• United/Oxford/Optum
• Out-of-network (billed through Thrizer)