My Story

Orange Slice Therapy was founded on that premise. I believe in the power of small, meaningful gestures to foster emotional wellness and self-love. In Asian cultures, offering sliced fruit is a timeless act that conveys deep care and affection. It represents hospitality, respect, wellness, good health, and most importantly to me, love. Growing up in my household, love was often shown through actions rather than words, perhaps yours was the same. Whether it was a hot summers day, after a long day at school, or as a sweet treat after dinner, perfectly sliced fruit was always there. A simple yet meaningful gesture of love.

Emotional Healing Through Everyday Acts of Kindness

What are some simple yet meaningful gestures you can do to show yourself love? Is it reaching out to a friend for a heartfelt conversation, treating yourself to your favorite meal, or finally posting that picture you’ve been self-conscious about? Or perhaps it’s taking the time to figure out what “love” means to you. If you’re unsure how to answer that question, you are not alone. Lets work towards embodying the warmth and care symbolized by sliced fruit. Let’s work towards overcoming what’s troubling you and guiding you toward showing yourself the love you deserve. If you are ready to embark your journey on self-discovery and love then I encourage you to reach out today.

Sliced Fruit Taste Like Love.

My Hope

Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Support for Asian Americans

Asian Americans have some of the lowest rates of mental health service use in the United States. A history of cultural hardships and stigma surrounding mental health has led to a lack of representation for Asian Americans in the mental health field. We are dedicated to bridging that gap by celebrating and centering your Asian culture into the work we do together.

The Importance of Representation in Mental Health Care

Representation matters. Sometimes, it's easier to speak with someone who shares a similar background, someone who “gets it.” We understand the unique challenges you may face, and we’re here to listen without judgment. Cultural understanding and shared experiences are integral to creating an effective therapeutic relationship.

Overcoming Cultural Hardships in Therapy

Asian American communities have faced significant barriers when it comes to accessing mental health services. From cultural stigma to language barriers and historical neglect, these challenges often prevent many from seeking help. We are committed to breaking these barriers by providing therapy that is culturally competent and respectful, ensuring that every person feels heard, understood, and supported.

Celebrating All Cultures: Welcoming Diverse Backgrounds

While our focus is on serving the Asian American community, we believe that all cultures should be celebrated and honored. We warmly welcome clients from all racial, ethnic, gender, and social backgrounds. Your voice matters, and your story deserves to be heard. At our practice, you will find a safe, inclusive environment where we honor and celebrate the diversity of human experiences.

My Values

As a therapist dedicated to supporting the AAPI community, it’s important to me that I recognize both where you come from and who you are as an individual.

For much of our lives, Asian Americans have been grouped together as one collective, when in reality, our experiences can look very different. Our cultures, families, identities, and circumstances all shape us in different ways.

I want to recognize how your Asian upbringing and cultural experiences may have influenced the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. At the same time, I don’t want to make assumptions about who you are based on your background.

Your story is uniquely yours. My goal is to understand the experiences that have shaped you while making space for the person you are beyond your culture, family, or expectations.

  • Personal growth doesn’t happen overnight. The person you are today is shaped by a lifetime of past experiences. It’s important to recognize that your story goes beyond the surface, as the rich context of your life influences how you think, feel, and act. Instead of focusing solely on outward appearances, we’ll work together to uncover the root causes of any emotional struggles, helping you heal, grow, and ultimately thrive in a way that’s true to your authentic self.

  • At its core authenticity is showing up as yourself in every situation regardless of contexts. As Asian Americans, many of us have felt this pressure to “fit in,” which meant being a chameleon and adapting to every situation we’re in, rather than showing up as ourself. In our space we’ll explore what your authentic self looks like and show it acceptance and praise that it lacked growing up. With that we can dive into meaningful conversations, share moments of laughter, and really explore who YOU are with no outside interference.

  • Just as the seasons change, you, too, evolve and grow. My approach is flexible and adapts to reflect your current season of life. Some days you might show up sad, other days you might show up unsure, and the next time you might come motivated to grow. Regardless of what season of life you’re in, I will tailor our space to fit your needs, to help us achieve your goals and continue figuring it out together.

  • A culturally sensitive approach to therapy recognizes the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring therapy is tailored to their specific cultural and personal needs

    For us Asian Americans this can look like, a therapist understanding how mental health is stigmatized in Asian culture, or disecting the model minority myth and looking how its impacted our upbringings, or simply recognizing how family dynamics impact our lives and it isn’t as simple as “just talk to your parents.”

  • While I’m the professional, I’m not here to boss you around or tell you what you should do. For many of us, we grew up learning to respect people in positions of authority and to listen to those we see as “higher” than us. That has made it difficult for some of us to speak up, disagree, or openly share what we’re really thinking and feeling.

    Therapy can bring some of those same dynamics into the room. When you feel like your therapist is in the position of authority, you might feel like you need to have the “right” thing to say, or tell your therapist what you think they want to hear. That’s not what I want therapy to feel like. I see you as the expert on your own life. While I bring my professional knowledge and experience, you bring a lifetime of knowing yourself, your experiences, and what it’s like to live your life.

    Therapy is a collaboration. We’ll work together as equals to make sense of what you’re experiencing, explore what you want to change, and figure out what feels right for you.