What is your orientation/approach to therapy?
If you haven’t noticed already, from reading other pages on here, I am a person centered therapist to my core! I believe that given a supportive, nurturing environment, all humans have the natural capacity and drive for growth. I also believe when this supportive environment is not provided, humans are incredibly resilient and will do what they need to do to survive. What is done in survival mode should not be pathologized but celebrated for it’s protectiveness (and re-examined to confirm whether or not survival mode is still needed in the present).
“We’re all doing the best we can with what we have, in any given moment.” Is a phrase (or some variation of this) you will hear frequently from me!
I am also drawn to relational and attachment theories. These theories include Interpersonal Neurobiology and Relational Cultural Theory, which focuses on the idea that we heal in connection and disconnection is the root of most unhappiness. RCT also makes the connection that trauma (and feelings of disconnection) is linked to social oppression, capitalism, colonialism, and other systems.
Additionally, I’m always exploring Liberation Psychology frameworks and most of my formalized training has been in somatic therapies like Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, and the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method.
What style do you use in supervision? Group vs Individual?
Generally we will meet for supervision individually (4 hours/month). However, there can be options to meet dyadically (with one other supervisee) and in groups (2 or more supervisees).
My supervision style is warm, relational, and collaborative. Much like how the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is the glue that holds everything together, I believe the relationship between supervisee and supervisor is crucial. There may be a lot of parallel process that shows up in the dynamics between supervisee/supervisor that can mirror dynamics between therapist/client. I am often curious about that parallel process and if you’re willing, will explore that with you in supervision.
What are your expectations of associates?
I appreciate when associates/interns are curious and genuine in their desire to learn and reflect.
I hope to create a culture where associates feel comfortable acknowledging mistakes, asking for help, sharing when something doesn’t resonate, and introspecting deeply and genuinely.
My hope is that by setting this stage, associates will be authentic and open about their experience with clients, the supervisory process/relationship, and anything that may be impacting their ability to be present with their clients.
I believe supervision is a space to acknowledge when “life” might be impacting a supervisee’s ability to be present with clients. While supervision is not therapy, when these situations are recognized during supervision, it can allow me the chance to help resource associates, and in the words of Dan Siegel, there is a “name to tame” instant regulating effect when we acknowledge the elephant in the room. I’m also genuinely interested in what’s going on in your life (both challenges and celebrations!)
What unique qualities do you bring into your supervision?
My perspective as an Asian therapist, eldest daughter of immigrants, and woman of color greatly shape how I conceptualize our role as therapists, how healing occurs, and how I sit with my supervisees.
My views on therapy really strive to diverge from the western, individualistic, eurocentric lens that still permeates our field and instead center other ways of knowing and being, including collectivist, communal, indigenous wisdom.
I also have experience working in and navigating multiple settings including non profit clinic settings, community based mental health, school settings (both grade school and higher education institutes), correctional facilities, and group practice. I also have experience starting a private practice.
I love mentoring supervisees through navigating different systems and processes while not burning out! I’m also really passionate about supporting and mentoring other clinicians of color and clinicians working with underserved communities.
How long have you been in practice? Supervising?
I graduated from my Masters program in May 2016 and became fully licensed in early 2019. I have been supervising graduate students as a Practicum/Internship Site supervisor since becoming fully licensed. This (2024) is my first year supervising associates towards licensure.
How much do you charge per session or per week/month?
Starting rates:
Individual supervision - $250/month ($62.50/week)
Dyadic supervision- $325/month ($162.50 per person/month & $40.63/week per person)
Group supervision 1.5 hr - $30/person
*Please note these rates are subject to change. I will try to keep this page as updates as possible, but when you reach out, please confirm the current rate. If you’re interested in a scaled fee, please note that in your initial reach out, as well.
**The Texas board will not allow more than 2 hours per month to be conducted in a group format
Do you include emergency consultations?
Yes! Emergency consultations and quick debriefs are highly encouraged, especially if a case sits with you in a particularly heavy way.
