“How long is forever?
Sometimes just one second.”
Grief can feel a lot like that. A single moment can stay with you, lingering in ways that are hard to explain. Loss can feel especially disorienting. You may be trying to keep up with daily life while carrying the weight of something that others don’t always see or understand. Sometimes grief shows up as sadness, but other times as numbness, anxiety, irritability, or a quiet sense that you’re no longer the same person you once were.
I was raised in a neighborhood in San Diego where I was surrounded by diverse communities and cultures. Along that came witnessing different approaches in the way that people heal. Not just temporarily coping with the pain, but learning how to move forward in its presence. That experience continues to shape how I approach therapy. We live in a time where healing is often marketed as something we can consume or achieve quickly. But what if healing, or even simply feeling better, can be a reflective, relational, and sometimes collective process, one that honors your history, and the wisdom you already carry.
“Aren’t we all just fellow travelers?”
As a Narrative therapist, I take a curious and collaborative approach. Together, we explore the stories that have shaped your relationship to loss, including the ones that may feel unfinished, hidden, or difficult to put into words. Sometimes, naming these experiences can bring a sense of grounding. Other times, it can open space for something new to emerge. We move at a pace that feels right for you, without pressure to “move on” before you’re ready.
I believe that the heart of therapy is in the connection that we form along the way. Somewhere between the sessions and the questions lies a tenderness for honest, meaningful conversations to be had. My intention is to offer a space where you can be honest about what grief has been like for you, without needing to minimize it or explain it away. Whether you are trying to make sense of your loss, reconnect with yourself, or find a way to carry both pain and meaning forward, I would like to hear your story. What teachings survived through your lineage that has made its way to you? Is surviving enough or is there a part of you that is yearning to come alive? After all, aren’t we all just fellow travelers?
BASED IN
Orange County & San Diego, CA
SPECIALTIES
Grief and loss, friendships, relationships, life transition, and trauma
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior at University of California, Irvine
Masters of Art in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University
Narrative Therapy Training from Pepperdine Community Counseling Center
Clinical Supervisor at a non-profit community mental health agency
LANGUAGES
English, Vietnamese