Yes, I am currently accepting new clients.

It depends. 

If you plan to pay out-of-pocket-

Book a free 25-minute initial consultation here. 

If you have funding from Asian Mental Health Collective (The Lotus Fund or Asian Organizers Therapy Fund)-

Book a free 25-minute initial consultation here. 

If you plan to use insurance-

I only take Aetna insurance through Alma at this time. If you’d like a consultation with me before entering your insurance details on the Alma platform (which I recommend), you can either schedule with me or send me a message here.

I only take Aetna insurance through Alma at this time.

For clients who have out-of-network benefits covering mental health services, I can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you submit to your insurance or benefits company for reimbursement. 

Depending on your information source, I may show up as being in-network with other insurance plans but that does not necessarily mean I am onboarding new clients with those insurance plans.

The consultation is an opportunity for us to do the following:

1. Talk about what's brought you to therapy and what you're hoping to work on. 

2. Get a sense of my therapeutic approach and personality.

3. Ask any questions you have. 

The goal is to see whether working together feels like a good fit. There's no pressure or commitment to continue therapy after the consultation and I encourage clients to “shop around” as much as possible.

My fee is $250 per 60-minute session. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill (a detailed, itemized receipt) for reimbursement.

Yes, I offer discounted rates to a limited number of clients based on income or financial need. These slots are usually full but you’re welcome to inquire. 

I also collaborate with the Asian Mental Health Collective, which provides funding for a limited number of therapy sessions for clients in need.

Yes. What you share in therapy is strictly confidential. There are a few legally mandated exceptions to confidentiality that I am required to disclose. These include situations involving imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, and certain court orders. These exceptions are part of my informed consent documentation, which clients get the opportunity to review after the initial consultation.

I work with adults and couples, typically those in their 30s and older. I am licensed in Texas and California, and I am also a PSYPACT-authorized psychologist, which allows me to provide teletherapy to clients residing in 43 participating states. If you are unsure whether your state is included, you can check the current PSYPACT map or contact me directly.

I specialize in common mental health issues that intersect with Asian diaspora identities and experiences. For example, excessive anxiety can be caused or exacerbated by intergenerational trauma or experiences with racial marginalization; burnout may be shaped by cultural expectations around achievement and self-sacrifice.

If you have a particular concern and you’re wondering if I can help with that, I’d suggest you use the contact form.

The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are meaningful differences in training and expertise. Psychologists hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), which requires five to seven years of graduate training plus a supervised postdoctoral year before licensure. This training follows a “scientist-practitioner model,” which means psychologists are trained in both clinical practice and the research methods used to evaluate it. Psychologists’ training also heavily emphasizes nuanced and in-depth psychological evaluation. Master's-level therapists complete two to three years of graduate training.