about me
You may have noticed my website incorporates themes of Hawai’i, and that’s because I grew up on the island of Oahu. Hawai’i is a big part of my story and personal identity, and I wanted to pay homage to that in my practice. My hope is to infuse a bit of the intangible aloha spirit into our sessions.
In terms of credentialing, I have a Bachelors in Education from California Lutheran University, a Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, and I’m currently licensed in the state of Washington as a Mental Health Counseling Associate. With that said, my journey to becoming a full-time therapist was not immediate.
For the better part of the last decade, I have immersed myself into two distinct professional sectors; higher education and corporate technology. However most of my time was spent in the social technology industry. Having navigated university enrollment management, and DEI recruiting efforts at industry giants like Google, Twitter, and Meta, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with a lot of incredibly smart people, all with their different strengths and struggles. Throughout my journey in tech, I have remained committed to increasing neurodivergent representation and normalizing discussions around mental health and burnout.
why I do what I do
So why did I leave the tech industry? Like many others during the pandemic, I found myself grappling with the blurring lines between work and personal life, and struggled to maintain my boundaries. Burnout de-escalation was a daily topic of conversation among my peers, and I found myself increasingly motivated to seek out projects that would contribute towards elevating mental health, cultural sensitivity, and burnout.
That gentle tug re-awakened my purpose, and I knew I wanted to return to the mental health industry full time. So when the opportunity presented itself to make the shift – I took the leap and opened up my private practice. I am incredibly passionate about working with individuals struggling with burnout, anxiety, ADHD, and navigating workplace dynamics designed for the neurotypical. I care deeply about cultural sensitivity and exploring the many facets of my identity as well as others.
When I’m not working with clients, you’re likely to find me exploring new places in Washington, pretending I know what I’m doing in the garden, listening to podcasts, seeking out a new hobby, or working up a sweat in hot pilates.
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