Meet Grace

Do you seem to have it all together on the outside, but feel deeply disconnected from yourself on the inside?

Does it feel like living inside your mind is the safest place to be, even though it leaves you feeling isolated and stuck?

I use a holistic approach to help you bridge the gap between self-awareness and embodiment.

On my own journey,

As a recovering intellectualizer, I've learned to feel my feelings (& not just think about them). I know how hard it is to forgive yourself and be vulnerable again after a shitty relationship that left you doubting your ability to trust the right people.

For a long time, I was the "cool girl" who didn't care about anything. Turns out, I was actually just super avoidant (lol). I learned I did care about things— very deeply, actually— and I learned that it’s okay to care about stuff and have big feelings.

As a second-generation immigrant, I have an appreciation for the challenges (& beautiful joys!) that come with being a woman of color.

When I'm not in session or on the mat, you can find me hiking, camping, and connecting with nature. I love dancing barefoot in the grass. I’m always diving deeper in understanding myself, human existence, and beyond.

I help people come home to themselves, remember their inherent worth, and trust their inner wisdom. I’d be honored to bear witness to your healing.

My approach:

I work relationally and draw from somatic therapies, IFS, and ACT. Read more about these here.

We’ll explore the unique parts of you. I’ll also use our relationship as a tool. We’ll use our dynamic in the therapy room, uncovering patterns that reflect your relationships outside of it.

We’ll work to take action that’s aligned with the life you want.

I’ll challenge you and always bring my authentic self to session. I’m direct and honest, so I’m not just going to sit there and nod. I’ll tell you what I actually think.

Clients have said I have a grounding + playful presence. I’m easy-going and don’t take life too seriously! I believe in the healing power of laughter and shared emotions.

Nothing shocks me, whether we’re talking about sex, trauma, or the complexities of your inner world, so you can trust that our sessions are safe for any revelation. I’m here, no judgement.

We’ll laugh, dance, cry, and journey through all the beautiful emotions together, nurturing your spirit along the way.

We’ll learn how to identify and release emotion in your body, strengthen your intuition, and use mindfulness to develop present moment awareness.

Spiritual elements can be explored to deepen your connection with something greater than yourself, providing a deeper sense of meaning in life.

My Values

  • People need other people. As human beings, we’re all wired for connection. Our identities and sense of self come from interacting with others and being witnessed. Community is a source of healing for all especially those from marginalized communities.

  • Embodiment is the practice of reconnecting with and fully inhabiting one's own body. We’ve been taught to disconnect from our bodies and our inner knowing. I will guide you in reconnecting with your body’s needs & wisdom.

  • I believe in the inherent power within us to navigate our own journeys of healing. As your guide, my role is to empower you to tap into your inner strength and wisdom, eventually becoming your own-self healer.

  • I orient my work in a way where freedom is true north. Though I’m still part of a system of mental health with problematic roots - I actively work to be anti-oppressive in my practice.

  • At the heart of all healing work is creating a loving relationship with ourselves. I will teach you how to be with the all the parts of yourself, and embrace your fullness.

  • Vulnerability is super hard! I commit to holding your story with compassion and non-judgement. Nothing you tell me will be too much. Your whole, unfiltered self is safe here.

Education

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Recreation Therapy, Temple University

  • Master’s of Science in Clinical Counseling and Psychology, concentration in trauma, Chestnut Hill College

  • Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher 200hr, Yoga Life Institute

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy, University of Pennsylvania

  • Integrative Somatic Parts Work, The Embody Lab

  • Supervisor: Bronwen Gale, LPC PC011841