My Story

As a first-generation Chinese American immigrant, I seemingly had it all together on the outside: a master’s degree, career in management consulting, the car, the house… But on the inside, I felt empty – a void I tried to fill by keeping busy and achieving more.

It wasn’t until I had my first panic attack during a vacation that made me realize I couldn’t continue like this any longer. Days later, I left my job thinking it would alleviate the overwhelming stress and anxiety I felt. But what followed was months of depression and suicidal ideation, feeling worthless and completely lost in life. I didn’t know who I was. I didn’t even know how I got there, because I had lived much of my life unconsciously, where achievement became the measuring stick by which I defined my self-worth and identify.

For so long, I felt broken and believed something was wrong with me. My mind felt like a prison. It took four therapists, a painful divorce, and three years of therapy to finally learn the root of my despair: that I had been living with Complex PTSD as a result of childhood trauma. With this realization, I began the journey of turning inwards and reclaiming myself.

For the past eight years, I’ve learned and practiced a holistic approach to healing my mind, body, and spirit. And through this work and awakening, I now feel deeply connected to my authentic self and higher purpose. I believe that we all have the innate resilience, wisdom, and power to overcome the traumas we’ve experienced – no matter how big or small – and begin to heal ourselves.

Trauma recovery is a deeply personal journey. There’s no “right” way or one-size-fits-all formula to healing. It invites us to unearth the wounded parts of ourselves which can feel terrifying. While I’ve come far in my own healing journey, I continue to live and learn from this work daily. My goal is to meet you where you are at and help empower you to trust your own divine inner wisdom.

If you feel lost, broken, or hopeless, you’re not alone. You’re here for a reason. No matter what darkness you may be going through right now or what traumas you’ve endured, the journey of returning home to yourself is possible for all of us. You’re worthy of waking up to your wholeness that was there all along.

Certification & Training

Trauma Care Practitioner Certificate, Global Trauma Institute (2024)

Somatic EMDR Therapy Certificate, The Embody Lab (2024)

Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate, The Embody Lab (2022)

Coaching for Self Leadership: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems, IFS Institute (2021)

Trauma Recovery Coaching Certification, The International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching (2020-2021)