"Trauma lives in the body — but so does healing."
Trauma can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense — even when life appears to be “fine” on the outside.
I offer trauma therapy in Walnut Creek, California, specializing in developmental, relational, and attachment-based wounds. As a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, I support individuals in safely untangling the lasting effects of trauma so they can feel more grounded, connected, and at ease. I also provide online somatic therapy for California residents seeking nervous system healing and body-based support.
Who I Work With
You may be navigating:
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Chronic anxiety or emotional overwhelm
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Disconnection from your body or sense of self
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Patterns in relationships that feel hard to change
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A sense of being “too much” or “not enough”
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Lingering effects of early trauma or neglect
You may not always have words for what you're feeling — but your body remembers. Together, we’ll listen to what it’s been carrying.
About My Approach
Healing doesn’t happen through insight alone. It also happens through the body — through felt experience, safety in relationship, and learning how to be with ourselves differently.
My work integrates:
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Somatic Experiencing® (SE): Supporting your nervous system in releasing stored survival responses
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Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning (DARe): Exploring how early relationships shape us — and how new patterns can emerge
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Somatic Resilience & Regulation (SRR): Building your capacity to stay present, connected, and steady in the face of stress
As a Somatic Experiencing® therapist in California, I meet each client where they are — honoring both the pace of the body and the strength it takes to begin this work.
About Me
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in mental health care, both in Hong Kong and the U.S. I offer somatic trauma therapy exclusively online, serving clients across California.
My background includes work in inpatient psychiatric settings, outpatient clinics, and community mental health. I currently offer trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapy to individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Fluent in English and Cantonese, I bring cultural awareness, clinical depth, and a steady presence to the therapeutic relationship.
